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The document discusses the nature and importance of language as a unique human ability for communication, highlighting its role in social interactions and cultural exchanges. It distinguishes between human language and animal communication, emphasizing the necessity of a structured system of rules, grammar, and vocabulary in language. Additionally, it covers various forms of communication, including verbal, non-verbal, visual, and intercultural communication, and the significance of context in effective message transmission.

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Gec5 Lesson1

The document discusses the nature and importance of language as a unique human ability for communication, highlighting its role in social interactions and cultural exchanges. It distinguishes between human language and animal communication, emphasizing the necessity of a structured system of rules, grammar, and vocabulary in language. Additionally, it covers various forms of communication, including verbal, non-verbal, visual, and intercultural communication, and the significance of context in effective message transmission.

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PROF. MARICAR C.

DE GUZMAN
LESSON 1
• What is language?
• What are the importance of language?
• Why do we use language?
People of various cultures and
nationalities now meet, interact,
trade, and socialize with ease
on a daily basis.

Language is purely human and non-instinctive method


of communicating ideas, emotions and desires by means
of voluntarily produced symbols (Sapir, 1921, as cited in
Madrunio & Martin, 2018)
Language is the ability to
produce and comprehend both
spoken and written (and in the
case of sign language, signed)
words. Language shapes our
social interactions and brings
order to our lives.
All animals
communicate, but
do they have
language?
Animals are said to
be able to
communicate but
only human being
are capable of
producing language.
Language is simply defined as “a means of
communication” but if it is defined so, there
will be no difference between human
communication and animal communication.
The reason is because, both animal and
human do have means to communicate.
For example: A monkey may be able to signal to its partner that is
sharing food. The monkey will produce sounds and gestures, but will not
be able to organize the sounds into a meaningful system with rules.
Human beings, on the other hand, are able to communicate through
several ways that are understandable to other human beings.
Linguists agree that a language can only be called a
language if it has a system of rules (also known as
grammar), a sound system (phonology) and a
vocabulary (lexicon).
While growing up, people acquire the languages used by
those in the community. This is the process of language
acquisition, which is the process of building the ability to
understand a language, using it to communicate with
others.
It is the act of conveying meanings from one entity or group to
another through the use of mutually understood signs, symbols,
and semiotic rules.
Communication is simply act of transferring information from
one place to another.
It is a process of sending and receiving messages through
verbal and non-verbal means, including speech or oral
communication.
Mother Tongue or Native Language - first language; the
language a person has learned from birth or within the
critical period.
Bilingual - more than one mother tongue

Language development is continuous and recursive.


Students enhance their language learning by using what
they know in new and more complex contexts.
Communication may then be classified according to:

1.Communication mode
2.Context
3.Purpose and style
Verbal Communication
When message transmitted orally and done by word with the
use of mouth and piece of writing.
Non-Verbal Communication
Transmission of messages or signals through a non-verbal form
such as eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, posture, and
the distance between two individuals.
1.KINESICS
2.HAPTICS
3.PROXEMICS
4.CHRONEMICS
5.OCULESICS
• conscious body movements
• gestures
• posture

Examples:
waving hands, pointing, thumbs up
and down, posture
• communication by touch
• Touch is powerful because our
emotions drive it.

Examples:
Women generally use touch to convey
care and concern, while men are more
likely to convey control.
• distance or personal space
• Noticing when to adjust your
closeness for each situation
ensures you’re not making
people uncomfortable.
• Intimate – 18 inches distance below
• Personal – 18 inches to 4 feet
• Social – 4 feet to 12 feet
• Public – 12 feet or more
• the role time plays during
communication
• How people interpret time can
be personal, cultural, or have
to do with their power or
status.
• Have you ever waited around
for a friend to show up for an
event?
• Your boss showed up 15
minutes late to a meeting.
• eye expressions
• The eyes are the windows to
the soul.
• Our eye contact is a massive
factor in nonverbal
communication because it can
give clues to how we feel.
Visual Communication
Oldest form of communication. It
uses visuals such as maps,
graphs, charts, diagrams,
illustrations and even various
electronic communications.
Verbal and non-verbal codes should complement each other.
With visual communication, interpretation of signs and symbols
is crucial since people have different ways of interpreting them. It
is important to always contextualize the symbols / signs received
in order to arrive at the correct interpretation.
Intrapersonal Communication
intra- means within or inside, talking to oneself, inner talk, or
inner dialogue
Interpersonal Communication
inter- means between, among, or together. Interacting with
other people, meant for maintaining social relationships, or
transactional talks aims to accomplish or resolve something
Extended Communication
Use of electronic media; messages transmitted quickly

Organizational Communication
Individuals who work for the company; within and outside the
organization
WEEK 1

Organizational Communication
1.downward
2.upward
3.horizontal
4.crosswise

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Intercultural Communication
A communication between among people having different
language, religion, ethnic, social, and professional
backgrounds.
People have different linguistic, religious, ethnic, social, and
professional backgrounds. It is then necessary to pay attention
to intercultural communication to avoid miscommunication
and/or communication breakdown.
Formal Communication
Delivered formal language; The words have been thought out
carefully and written well before they are delivered.

e.g lectures, public talks, speeches, reports, project proposals,


business letters, emails
Informal Communication
Personal and ordinary conversations with friends, family
members, or acquaintances about anything under the sun.

e.g everyday talks, phone calls, personal notes, letters, text


messages
Formal and informal communication have different uses
depending on the situations. Both types may be in oral and
written mode.

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