Grade 11 Communication Studies Vocabulary

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards based on Grade 11 communication notes covering public, civic, and cultural communication, non-verbal categories, polite strategies, conversational controls, and functional language uses.

Komunikasyong Publiko

Public communication characterized by a large audience, formal expression, alignment with speaker goals, and the use of various media to disseminate information and shape public opinion.

Komunikasyong Sibiko

Civic communication focused on public welfare and community affairs, aimed at encouraging citizen participation to solve societal problems and express viewpoints.

Komunikasyong Kultural

Cultural communication involving the exchange of messages, ideas, and meanings rooted in a group's culture, beliefs, art, traditions, and identity.

Kultura

Culture; provides meaning and context to the use of language within a society.

Wika

Language; the primary tool used for expressing and preserving culture.

Opinyon

An individual's personal viewpoint based on their experience, beliefs, or conviction.

Bias o Pagkiling

A biased perspective that promotes one side while intentionally downplaying or criticizing the other, without offering equal representation.

Berbal na Komunikasyon

Verbal communication that utilizes spoken words, language, or written letters to convey the meaning of a message.

Di-Berbal na Komunikasyon

Non-verbal communication that conveys messages through body movements, gestures, and non-spoken cues rather than words.

Kinesiks

The study of body movements and physical gestures used to convey messages without speech.

Pitics

The study of facial expressions used to understand and convey messages from the sender.

Oculesics

The study of eye movements and eye behavior as a reflection of inner feelings and communication.

Vocalics

The study of non-linguistic vocal sounds accompanying speech, such as tone, volume, pitch, speed, and pacing.

Haptics

The study of touch and tactile sensations used to transmit messages.

Proxemics

The communicative use of space, referring to the physical distance between conversational partners.

Chronemics

The study of how time and timing affect communication and message delivery.

Colorics

The study of colors and their communicative meanings in non-verbal contexts.

Pakiusap

A polite request strategy utilizing prefixes like 'paki-' and terms like 'opo' to demonstrate humility and respect.

Pagbibigay ng Pakikitanda

Showing respect through non-verbal cues such as voice tone and physical gestures (e.g., bowing or pagmamano) toward elders and authority figures.

Paghingi ng Paumanhin

Apologizing or admitting mistakes to strengthen personal accountability and maintain healthy relationships.

Paghingi ng Pahintulot

Politely requesting permission before speaking or initiating a conversation to maintain order in formal settings.

Pagpapasalamat

Expressing gratitude to show appreciation for help or positive actions done by others.

Topic Initiation

The strategy of starting a conversation or introducing a new discussion topic appropriately based on the social situation.

Pragmatic Competence

As stated by Yule (2020), the speaker's ability to use language effectively and appropriately according to the social situation.

Topic Shifting / Topic Control

The ability to manage or change the subject of conversation to stay aligned with the intended purpose, often done via summarizing or transitional phrases (Knapp & Hall, 2010).

Turn-taking

The systematic mechanism in conversation where participants alternate roles between speaker and listener.

Back-channeling

Listener gestures or sounds provided during conversation to signal active listening and understanding without interrupting the speaker.

Responding

The process by which a listener provides feedback or returns a response to the speaker's message.

Conversation Closing

A strategy used to gracefully end a conversation without creating tension, reflecting respect and professionalism.

Nagbibigay-impormasyon (Informative)

Language function intended to explain or inform about a topic using objective, clear, and specific facts without emotional bias.

Nanghihikayat (Persuasive)

Language function intended to convince, persuade, or influence listeners to accept a particular viewpoint.

Phatic Function

Language used for social initiation, opening exchanges, or establishing interpersonal connection.

Referential Function

Language focused on conveying objective information, context, or data.

Metalinguwal Function

Language used to discuss, analyze, or express opinions about language itself.

Poetic Function

An artistic and creative mode of language expression.