Topic Shifting PDF

Topic Shifting Why is topic shifting important in enhancing our communication skills? Break the Silence: Give a minute discussion based on the topic discussed by the one before you. Answer the following questions: 1. Who found it hard to discuss the topic given? 2. What was your...

Topic Shifting Why is topic shifting important in enhancing our communication skills? Break the Silence: Give a minute discussion based on the topic discussed by the one before you. Answer the following questions: 1. Who found it hard to discuss the topic given? 2. What was your technique in following the discussion? DId you find this difficult? Why or why not?  Review Shifting means changing. In speech, shifting refers to the sudden transition from one topic to another. Topic shifting occurs when one intentionally or unintentionally changes the direction of the flow of ideas in a conversation. Topic shifting is usually done in the following situations: when there is silence when the current topic is unfamiliar to him or her, when the speaker is not interested in the topic being talked about when the speaker associates certain subjects or ideas to the current topic and wants to talk about those subjects or ideas instead Ways to Shift a Topic Speaking topically occurs when the listener concentrates on some phrases from the last statement mentioned by the speaker. The idea develops and sticks within the context of the situation. Speaking on the topic occurs when the listener concentrates on a word, but the newly introduced idea may not be related to the context of the topic.  Guidelines in Topic Examples Shifting Communication Examples of Situations Verbal Cues 1. Use transitional signals Interview or Focus Group However to establish the connection Discussion - This data- of the new topic to the one gathering method allows In addition that is currently being both the interviewer and discussed. interviewee to be exposed to Therefore multifarious concepts. 2. Emphasize when the Conversations in Talk Shows point of the shifting is for - Some informal talk shows In other words clarification or elaboration. discuss an issue and develop it by stating other connected Let me make this topics. clear  Guidelines in Examples Topic Shifting Communication Examples of Situations Verbal Cues 3. Establish unity Class discussion - In In line with this of ideas in speech this situation, you by shifting to may shift the topic for Similarly different but you to learn more or related topics. talk about a different This reminds me of but related concept. Topic shifting is a communication strategy in which a new topic is introduced by the speaker. This strategy allows the speaker to move the conversation in a different direction. Identify whether each of the following situations shows topic shifting or not. Write TS if it shows topic shifting and NTS if it does not. 1. When Fiona’s teacher asked what she remembers from their previous lesson, Fiona answered that she forgot to bring her notebook and couldn’t check her notes. 2. Oliver asked Bernadette if she already studied for their test. Bernadette replied by saying “yes.” 3. During a debate, James rebuts a claim of his opponent by introducing his argument. 4. The presenter explains the methodologies of the research after the background of the study. 5. The students answered the teacher’s question in unison. 6. Sara asked a foreign student about his learning styles and eventually about how such affects his language learning. 7. The spokesperson directly responded to the media’s question about the government’s election plans. 8. Marc talks about “Filipino leadership” in his speech. 9. The government officials discuss their contingency plans for the victims of earthquake and the infrastructure integrity of important buildings. 10. The host shares information about the adverse effect of swimming in contaminated water and reviews the Department of Health’s guidelines to avoid skin diseases caused by contaminated water. Answer the following prompts: Make a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the context and use of topic control and topic shifting. Write a dialogue showing topic shifting by speaking topically. Write a dialogue showing topic shifting by speaking on the topic.  Values Integration How will you show politeness and consideration to others when the change you are doing affects them? 1. Form four groups. 2. Pretend that you are the hosts of a talk show. Decide on the concept, characters, and the title of the show. The main theme is “Personal Responsibility in Different Aspects.” a. Family (personal responsibility as children) b. School (personal responsibility as students) c. Environment (personal responsibility as citizens) d. Society (personal responsibility as youth) 3. Write scripts for the show while taking note of the guidelines for topic shifting. You may add elements in the show like a short interview, games, video presentation, etc., which are connected to the main concept of the show. You will be given 7–10 minutes for the presentation. 4. After the activity, answer the following: a. What did you enjoy in the activity? b. What are the good and bad points in your presentation? c. How were you able to elaborate on your topic? d. How did the use of topic shifting help you in expressing your opinion on the given topic?  Assignment Choose a context and enumerate three topic shifting communication situations. Base your answers on your observations and/or experiences. After that, provide a one-paragraph analysis of your observations. 1. School 2. Home 3. 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