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What does Language Contact refer to?
What does Language Contact refer to?
What is the result of Language Change?
What is the result of Language Change?
Why is understanding the communication process important?
Why is understanding the communication process important?
Which of the following is NOT a model of human communication mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a model of human communication mentioned?
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What conclusion can be drawn about language based on the content provided?
What conclusion can be drawn about language based on the content provided?
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Which principle emphasizes the importance of understanding your audience in communication?
Which principle emphasizes the importance of understanding your audience in communication?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the 7Cs of Effective Written Communication?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 7Cs of Effective Written Communication?
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What does the principle of conciseness in written communication refer to?
What does the principle of conciseness in written communication refer to?
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In David Berlo’s Communication Model, which element is crucial for effective communication?
In David Berlo’s Communication Model, which element is crucial for effective communication?
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Which communication principle advises adjusting your message based on the situation?
Which communication principle advises adjusting your message based on the situation?
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Which of the following focuses on maintaining logical and clear expression in communication?
Which of the following focuses on maintaining logical and clear expression in communication?
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Which aspect of the communication process does David Berlo's Model primarily address?
Which aspect of the communication process does David Berlo's Model primarily address?
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What principle encourages taking into account the effectiveness of the message being conveyed?
What principle encourages taking into account the effectiveness of the message being conveyed?
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What does the term 'Speech Community' refer to?
What does the term 'Speech Community' refer to?
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Which component is NOT part of the definition of language according to linguists?
Which component is NOT part of the definition of language according to linguists?
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What is the difference between language acquisition and language learning?
What is the difference between language acquisition and language learning?
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Which word pair showcases the correct spelling difference often noted in language and communication?
Which word pair showcases the correct spelling difference often noted in language and communication?
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What is an example of how humans communicate, according to the discussion?
What is an example of how humans communicate, according to the discussion?
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What do linguists require for something to be classified as a language?
What do linguists require for something to be classified as a language?
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Which scenario exemplifies language learning?
Which scenario exemplifies language learning?
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Which of the following pairs of words represents a correct spelling variation based on regional differences?
Which of the following pairs of words represents a correct spelling variation based on regional differences?
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course title: Purposive Communication
- Instructor: Prof. Clara Teresa Gene Portes Rivas
- Institution: Technological Institute of the Philippines, College of Arts, Quezon City
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of key ideas in language and communication
- Explain different communication models and their role in understanding communication processes
- Discuss advantages and disadvantages of various communication types in different settings
- Understand the interplay of language models and communication processes
Nature of Language
- Correct/incorrect spelling examples provided
- Discussion of whether animals have their own language
- Definition of language according to linguists: system of rules, sound system (phonology), and vocabulary (lexicon)
- Examples of language use: asking for food, sharing food
- Speech community: group of people sharing similar ideas and language norms
- Language acquisition: process of acquiring languages in a community
- Language learning: process of learning second languages formally or informally
- Language contact: process of people learning from each other's languages
Communication Processes
- Importance of understanding communication processes for effective communication
- Types of communication models explored: Aristotle's, Laswell's, Shannon-Weaver's, and David Berlo's
- Aristotle's model: Speaker → Speech → Audience
- Laswell's model: Who says what, in what channel, to whom, and with what effect
- Shannon-Weaver's model: Information source → Transmitter → Channel → Decoder → Destination with noise
- David Berlo's model: Source → Message → Channel → Receiver with elements, attitudes, communicator skills, culture, and code
General Principles of Effective Communication
- Oral and written communication principles: purpose, audience, topic, context, feedback
- Principles of effective oral communication: clarity of purpose, complete messages, conciseness, natural delivery, specific/timely feedback
Principles of Effective Written Communication
- Seven C's: clear, concise, concrete, correct, coherent, complete, courteous message, considering audience, including relevant details, considering feelings and viewpoints of receiver
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