Lesson 2-Functions-of-Communication.pdf

Functions of Communication Activity Time! Follow, Fellow! Get a sheet of paper. Fold the paper horizontally. Open the fold and fold it again, this time vertically. Open the fold. Use your ballpen to poke the intersection made by the folds. Around the intersection, draw a heart as...

Functions of Communication Activity Time! Follow, Fellow! Get a sheet of paper. Fold the paper horizontally. Open the fold and fold it again, this time vertically. Open the fold. Use your ballpen to poke the intersection made by the folds. Around the intersection, draw a heart as big as your open hand. Follow, Fellow! On the upper left corner of the paper, write your full name. (First, Middle, Last) On the upper right corner of the paper, write your motivation in life. On the lower left corner of the paper, write your mood today and briefly discuss why. Follow, Fellow! On the lower right corner of the paper, write the first names of three of your closest friends. At the center of the heart, , write what do you want to become 5 years from now. Learning Targets: identify the functions of communication discuss functions of communication explain how each function of communication works Communication serves a function. “Communication is the thread by which you tie yourself to the world and the world to you.” (Nah, 2008) According to Cayanan and Chan (2000) communication is done to fulfill one’s desires, to enjoy the surroundings, and to maintain good health.  Look at the picture and explain how communication is being used. Control To control is to regulate one’s behavior Social Interaction People communicate to interact with other people. Motivation This function intends to encourage people to live life better This function enables one to lighten a load and enlighten the spirit towards Emotional Expression This function enables one to express emotions according to how one facilitates his feelings. Information Dissemination This function of communication enables to disseminate facts, figures, and other data or information in which people consider before making decisions.