Unit 3: Communication Activities of Filipinos (Mga Gawaing Pangkomunikasyon ng mga Pilipino)

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key concepts, legal frameworks, academic literature, and categories of Filipino communicative activities and non-verbal communication from Unit 3.

Tsismisan (Pagsagap ng Alimuom)

A Filipino communicative activity involving storytelling about the daily lives of compatriots; it typically refers to the act of lying, inventing stories, or exaggerating, though it may sometimes contain a grain of truth.

"Pambansang Marijuana"

A phrase coined by Rico Blanco in his song "Chismis" to describe tsismis as an addictive, integral part of Filipino culture present in everyday barangay life.

Tsismosa (vs. Gossiper)

While the English term "gossiper" merely refers to someone fond of chatting or sharing others' secrets, a Filipino "tsismosa" carries a harsher connotation of being a liar and an inventor of exaggerated or fabricated stories.

Article 26 of the Civil Code

A Philippine civil law provision stipulating that acts such as prying into another's private life, meddling in family affairs, intriguing to alienate friends, or humiliating someone due to religion, status, birthplace, or defects can be grounds for damages and legal relief.

Article 353 of the Revised Penal Code (RPC)

The legal provision defining Libel as a public and malicious imputation of a crime, vice, or defect, real or imaginary, or any act, condition, or status that causes dishonor, discredit, or contempt against a person or defames the memory of the dead.

Oral Defamation

Defamatory, malicious accusations or insults committed against another person through a spoken medium, distinguished from written or broadcast libel.

Tsismis (Liam, 2016)

A form of speech wherein knowledge in supervisory skills revolves around an academic context.

Tsismis (Akyot, Yozgat, & Ayas, 2015)

Unofficial exchanges of messages among workers that also serve as a social need.

Tsismis (Ting-Toomey, 1979)

A communication process wherein information regarding an individual's activities is disclosed and circulated in an exclusive manner among two or more people.

Tsismis (Klinghoffer, 1994)

A communication form that is not blatantly wrong; ordinary gossip is not intrinsically bad and demands examination of exciting claims.

Tsismis (Guerin & Miyazaki, 2006)

A communicative exchange whose primary objective is not to inform listeners, but rather to entertain or capture attention in order to improve social relationships.

Umpukan

An informal gathering where a small group of people interact closely for conversation, banter, and discussion of shared interests or socially meaningful matters, typically occurring along streets, stores, or outside homes.

Talakayan

A formal communicative process involving the mutual exchange of ideas and insights to arrive at a necessary and sound decision, supervised by a designated facilitator.

Three Dimensions of Talakayan

The three core components comprising a discussion: content (nilalaman), process (proseso), and participants (mga kasangkot).

Aksesibilidad (Accessibility)

A quality of a good classroom discussion characterized by students feeling comfortable and confident to raise questions and provide answers without fear.

Hindi Palaban (Non-combative)

A quality of effective discussion ensuring that mutual respect is preserved even during heated exchanges, expressed through calm and courteous discourse.

Baryasyon ng Ideya (Variation of Ideas)

A quality of productive discussion involving diverse perspectives that enrich meaning through the varied answers and contributions of participants.

Kaisahan at Pokus (Unity and Focus)

The responsibility of the teacher or moderator to synthesize multiple perspectives and keep the discourse aligned with the core topic.

Talakayan (Wilen, 2004)

An instructional method that is more appropriate and effective than recitation for training students to be rational and capable of making critical decisions for the common good.

Pagbabahay-bahay

A prosocial communication practice wherein one or more individuals visit multiple houses to fulfill communal objectives such as checking on neighbors, offering condolences, or seeking support for projects.

Pulong-bayan

An intensive community gathering led by a leader for public consultation, community preparation, and establishing valid local regulations and ordinances through citizen consensus.

Komunikasyong Di-Berbal (Non-verbal Communication)

A mode of communication involving body movements, signals, and gestures that receivers interpret to derive meaning without spoken words.

Kinesika (Kinesics)

A branch of non-verbal communication where meaning is interpreted through bodily actions, facial expressions (e.g., raised eyebrows, frowning), eye contact, and posture.

Proksimika (Proxemics)

The study of how physical space and interpersonal distance convey meaning between people; the concept was introduced by cultural anthropologist Edward Hall in 1963.

Chronemics (Oras)

The study of the role and integration of time in communication; first introduced by Thomas J. Bruneau in the late 1970s.

Four Categories of Chronemics

The temporal classifications defined as: technical/scientific (exact agreed-upon time), formal time (cultural perception of time), informal time (indefinite or variable time), and psychological time (based on social standing and personal experience).

Paghaplos (Haptics)

A form of non-verbal communication utilizing touch or physical contact to convey messages, such as a pat on the shoulder to offer comfort or congratulations.

Paralanguage

Non-linguistic vocal aspects associated with speech, including intonation, speaking rate (speed/slowness), and voice quality; first studied by George L. Trager.

Katahimikan (Silence)

A form of non-verbal communication—such as staying silent or leaving a message on read—that carries meaning based on the receiver's interpretation.

Kapaligiran (Environmental Communication)

The non-verbal cues provided by the physical setting, venue arrangement, and atmosphere, which signal whether an event or exchange is formal or informal.

Ekspresyong Lokal (Local Expressions)

Culturally grounded words or phrases uttered by Filipinos in response to sudden emotional surges (anger, surprise, grief, joy) or routine greetings and farewells, giving color and identity to local discourse.