Contextualized Communication in Filipino (KomFil) Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards based on the 'Modyul sa Kontekstwalisadong Komunikasyon sa Filipino' covering language history, reading theories, discourse types, communication behaviors, and key social concepts.

Abakada

The Tagalog alphabet developed by Lope K. Santos in 1940, consisting of 20 letters.

1987 Philippine Constitution (Article XIV, Section 6)

The constitutional provision declaring Filipino as the official national language of the Philippines.

Primary Sources (Hanguang Primarya)

Original, firsthand records or data directly produced by a researcher or witness, such as laws, court transcripts, treaties, and original diaries.

Secondary Sources (Hanguang Sekondarya)

Materials that analyze, summarize, or interpret primary sources, including textbooks, encyclopedias, and published journal articles.

Perception (Persepsyon)

The first step in the reading process according to William S. Gray, involving the identification of printed symbols and their correct pronunciation.

Comprehension (Komprehensyon)

The second step in William S. Gray's reading process, defined as understanding the meaning conveyed by printed symbols or words.

Reaction (Reaksyon)

The third step in William S. Gray's reading process, involving emotional response, judgment, and evaluation of the text's accuracy and value.

Integration (Integrasyon)

The fourth step in William S. Gray's reading process, involving the synthesis and practical application of new information to real-life experiences.

Top-Down Reading Theory

A reading theory asserting that comprehension starts in the reader's mind using prior knowledge and experience, characterized by Goodman as a psycholinguistic guessing game.

Bottom-Up Reading Theory

A reading theory proposing that comprehension begins strictly with the text's printed data and moves up to the reader's brain, also known as the data-driven model.

Interactive Reading Theory

A reading theory emphasizing a two-way interaction between textual features and the reader's background knowledge (schema).

Schema Theory (Teoryang Iskema)

A reading model stating that all acquired knowledge is stored in organized mental structures called schemata within the memory.

Paraphrase (Hawig)

A restatement of a text giving the meaning in another form or words, derived from the Greek word 'paraphrasis'.

Synopsis (Lagom)

A condensed summary highlighting the main points of a narrative or literary work, usually restricted to two pages or fewer.

Graphic Organizers

Visual pedagogical tools combining lines, drawings, and text to organize concepts, processes, and relationships between ideas clearly.

Linguistic Competence

The ability to accurately construct sentences and apply the structural and grammatical rules of a language.

Sociolinguistic Competence

The ability to use language appropriately in accordance with social context, cultural norms, and specific communication settings.

Pragmatic Competence

The ability to align a speaker's underlying intention with context-appropriate language and listener interpretation.

Discourse Competence

The ability to organize and connect ideas logically to form coherent and cohesive spoken or written texts.

Strategic Competence

The mastery of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques used to compensate for breakdowns and enhance message delivery.

Ethnography of Communication

A discourse theory introduced by Dell Hymes in 1962 highlighting the role of anthropology and cultural adaptation in linguistic analysis.

Speech Act Theory

A discourse theory developed by John Langshaw Austin and expanded by John Searle asserting that spoken utterances perform actions divided into locutionary, illocutionary, and perlocutionary acts.

Expository Discourse (Paglalahad)

An objective mode of communication aimed at defining terms, clarifying concepts, explaining cause-and-effect relationships, or outlining procedures without bias.

Tsismisan

A Filipino informal communicative behavior defined as gossiping or sharing information whose veracity is unverified.

Umpukan

An informal, spontaneous gathering of three or more acquaintances for face-to-face conversation.

Pulong-bayan

A community town hall meeting where members assemble at an appointed time and venue to discuss and resolve local issues and programs.

Kinesics

A category of non-verbal communication that conveys meaning through body movements, postures, and physical gestures.

Proxemics

A category of non-verbal communication based on the use of physical space and distance between individuals.

Local Expressions (Mga Ekspresyong Lokal)

Words or phrases spontaneously uttered by Filipinos as an emotional reaction to sudden feelings like shock, anger, or relief.

Plunder (Pandarambong)

A crime under Philippine law committed by a public officer who accumulates ill-gotten wealth amounting to at least 50 million pesos through corrupt schemes.

Bagong Bayani

A designation popularized by the Philippine government to honor Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) for their sacrifices and economic contributions.

Workshop

An interactive training session where participants engage in hands-on activities and practical skill execution following a lecture or seminar.

Roundtable Discussion

A small group discussion (typically around 10 people) led by a facilitator to ensure equal contribution from all participants on a specific topic without a main speaker.