MODULE 1: COMMUNICATION IN THE GLOBAL WORLD

GE-5
Purposive
Communication
MARTHA JOY B. RUIVIVAR, MDC
Writer
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MODULE INTRODUCTION AND ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

Communication is something we cannot live without. It is just like living without

water. Every single day of an individual’s life, we communicate. It may be in varied
ways but each person can influence the way others think and behave towards each
other. Human communication is dynamic, symbolic and interactive culture-bound
process of exchange of messages.

Is it imperative for us to have good (not necessarily excellent) communication

skills? How do we attain to have such skills?

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

The University of Santo Tomas is implementing the Flexible Dominican Education

(FDomE), a blended learning mode. The modes of learning are generally blended,
meaning both online and offline methods are to be used. Please let your instructor
know what method is best suited for you.

o All learning materials can be accessed via Google Classroom.

Coordinate with your instructor for the code.
o Answer the activities based on the scheduled online lectures that will
be administered by your instructor and based on the learning materials
uploaded in Google Classroom.
o Submit the outputs as directed.

o Due to the limitations that this pandemic may concur on your access to
learning, you can avail of the university’s offsite learning modality.
o Coordinate with your instructor on how to get the learning materials
and activities. It can be picked up in the CASE office or sent to you via
courier services.
o Submit the outputs based on the given schedule by the instructor.
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LEGAZPI THOMASIAN PRAYER

Lord, in our weakness and vulnerability, bless us with

your grace to soar beyond limits.
Enlighten our vision and guide our mission that we may
clearly see and fully realize our quest.

Keep our passion for the truth burning and our

compassion for humanity bright that we may live truly
and lovingly.

Keep us in harmony with the universe that we may be

joyfully one with your creation.

Yet above and before all, Lord, grant us the grace to love
you with all our mind and soul and with all our heart and
strength that we may praise, bless, and preach
according to your will.

Make us, Legazpi Thomasians, whole as a person, and as

a community in your wondrous name, this we ask and
pray with a happy and grateful memory.
Amen.
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MODULE LESSONS AND COVERAGE

DEFINING FORMS OF MODELS AND

COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION PROCESS OF
COMMUNICATION

LESSON LEARNING OUTCOME TIME

SUBTOPICS
NO. “I should be able to…” ALLOTTED

 Understand the importance

DEFINING
of communication in the 1.5 hrs.
COMMUNICATION
society.

 Describe the nature and

FORMS OF
elements of verbal and non- 2 hrs.
COMMUNICATION
verbal communication.

 Know the principles and

processes of communication as
embodied in the
MODELS AND THE communication models
PROCESS OF provided. 2 hrs.
COMMUNICATION  Relate the communication
models to their experiences
and apply them in their
communication processes.
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ACTIVITY 1: PRE-TEST

Let’s find out how much knowledge you have on this topic. Identify whether each
statement shows courtesy, clarity, conciseness, concreteness and completeness. If the
statement does not show any of those, please rewrite.

1. Pay your phone bill as soon as possible else we will be forced to

disconnect your telephone line.

2. There will be a meeting with the student council.

3. Call me if I qualify for the position I am applying for.

4. Men are better than women.

5. Your service is no longer needed in this company.

STUDY-QUESTION (QUESTIO)

In this lesson, we shall discuss the overview of

the definition of communication.

ACTIVITY 2
Let’s watch the video presentation on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkebtEk2zU0
After watching, let’s discuss the questions in Google Classroom.

PROCESS QUESTIONS:
1. Can animals communicate? How?
2. Can animals communicate with people? In what way/s?
3. Is there a difference between language and communication? How do they differ?
4. How is language used in communication?
5. Why is communication important to you? To the society?
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STUDY-QUESTION (QUESTIO)

ACTIVITY 3
Reflect on the concepts presented in the input and connect these to your personal
experience of language by creating your own Language Biography. Begin by filling up the
form on the next page and after, please write an essay that would tell a story about the
languages or dialects that you know/have learned using the information you supplied.

Language Biodata Form

How many languages/dialects do you speak? Identify
these languages.
What is/are your first language/s?
How did you acquire your first language/s?
What skills can you perform using your first
language/s?
What is/are your second language/s?
How did you learn your second language/s?
What skills can you perform using your second
language/s?
What are your language strengths?
What are your language weaknesses?
Which language is your favorite and why?

RESEARCH (OBJECTIO)

In this part, our goal is to try to understand the key concepts of

COMMUNICATION and why it is important for us to have good
communication skills.
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RESEARCH (OBJECTIO)

Let’s watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t6T8qeTUWU

Be able to process the information provided by the speaker.

PROCESS QUESTIONS:

1. What information does the speaker provide about himself?

2. How do you describe the way he speaks?
3. While listening to him, were you able to understand him well?

SED CONTRA (ANALYSIS)

ACTIVITY 3
Write a 5-paragraph essay that would answer the question:

Do you agree or disagree that one should have good communication skills in order to
express himself/herself effectively?

Introduction: composed of at least 3-5 sentences that will introduce your topic. There
should be a hook sentence that will catch the readers’ attention, a thesis statement that
will state your answer to the question and three predictors explaining why you agree or
disagree with the question.

The three (3) body paragraphs shall be the predictors or reasons. The first body
paragraph should state the first reason, the second body paragraph should be the
second reason and the third body paragraph should be the third reason. Please provide
details that will support your predictors.

Finally, the 5th paragraph should be your concluding paragraph. It should be a

reiteration of your thesis statement and predictors but rephrased. It should also include
your final thought on the topic.
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SED CONTRA (ANALYSIS)

ACTIVITY 3
Don’t forget to include transitions from one paragraph to another.

Submit your essay in an A4 size bond paper, Word Format, using 11 point-Calibri,
single space. You may submit your essay in google classroom.

ESSAY RUBRICS:

Your essay shall be graded as follows:

STRUCTURE (50%) CONTENT (50%)

In order to get a perfect point for the structure, Your essay should be:
your essay should have a complete: Grammatically-correct
Introductory Paragraph Coherent (organization of thoughts)
Hook Consistent (verbs used)
Thesis Statement Complete
Predictors (at least 3)
Body Paragraphs
Transitions
Topic Sentences
Supporting Details
Concluding Paragraph
Transition
Restatement of the Thesis
Final Thought

ACTIVITY 4

Now, can you say you are ready for the next step in this
module?

Let’s find out!

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ACTIVITY 4

SELF-ASSESSMENT

1. It is easy for me to communicate with others.

2. I can send feedback immediately.
3. I am courteous in talking to people.
4. I can convey my message consistently and clearly with
consistency and completeness.
5. I am at ease using various communication tools to convey my
message.

POST TEST

It is now time for us to test your knowledge on the topic.

1. Pay your phone bill as soon as possible else we will be forced to

disconnect your telephone line.

2. There will be a meeting with the student council.

3. Call me if I qualify for the position I am applying for.

4. Men are better than women.

5. Your service is no longer needed in this company.

REFERENCES
Uychoco, M. T. A. and Santos, M. A. (2018). Communication for Society: First Edition. Rex Bookstore.

Madrunio, M. R. and Martin, I. P. (2018). Purposive Communication: Using English in Multilingual Contexts. C&E Publishing, Inc.

Lim, J. M. A., Blanco-Hamada, I. and Alata, E. J. P. (2020). A Course Module for Purposive Communication. Manila: Rex Bookstore.

Martinez, R. M. (2019). Purposive Communication. Manila: Mindshapers Co., Inc.

Magan, R. G., Nano, M. C. B. and Turano, C. T. (2018). Purposive Communication in the 21st Century. Manila: Mindshapers Co., Inc.
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CLOSING PRAYER

I give You thanks, Almighty God,

for all the good things
You have given me today;
for wisdom to understand,
for moral courage to avoid wrong
and for brotherly love
to act kindly towards others.
O my God,
I am truly sorry for any thought,
word or deed by which
I have offended Your divine goodness
or willfully wronged my neighbor.
Help me to be better
in future.