ALL UNITS 2
Here’s a structured breakdown of key concepts from the PowerPoint presentation, organized for teaching purposes:
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### Unit 1: The Nature of Communication
Key Concepts:
1. Definition of Communication:
- Derived from Latin "communis" (to share).
- Ang (2004): Transmission of messages via verbal/nonverbal cues.
- Wood (2004): Dynamic, systematic, irreversible process creating meaning through symbolic interactions.
2. Functions of Communication:
- Interaction, information sharing, self-understanding, influencing attitudes, decision-making.
3. Obstacles to Effective Communication:
- Noise: Internal (distractions), External (environmental), Semantic (language barriers).
- Tips to Overcome: Clarity of purpose, adherence to Grice’s Maxims (Quality, Quantity, Relevance, Manner).
Teaching Activity:
- Discussion: "How might semantic noise affect a doctor-patient conversation? Provide examples."
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### Unit 2: The Communication Process
Key Models & Levels:
1. Levels of Communication:
- Intrapersonal (self-reflection), Interpersonal (small groups), Public (speeches), Mass (media broadcasts).
- Example: "A news broadcast about a typhoon is Mass Communication."
2. Communication Models:
- Aristotelian: Speaker → Message → Audience (e.g., political speech).
- Shannon-Weaver: Includes "noise" as a disruptor.
- Schramm’s: Emphasizes feedback loops (e.g., team meeting discussions).
Teaching Activity:
- Quiz: Match scenarios to communication levels (e.g., "Two friends chatting in a café" → Interpersonal).
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### Unit 3: Nonverbal Communication
Key Categories & Examples:
1. Types of Nonverbal Cues:
- Sign Language: ASL gestures (e.g., "I Love You" hand sign).
- Proxemics: Personal space (intimate: 0-18 inches; public: 12+ feet).
- Paralanguage: Tone/pitch (how something is said).
2. Functions: Repeating, contradicting, or substituting verbal messages.
Teaching Activity:
- Role-Play: Students demonstrate nonverbal cues (e.g., crossing arms to show defensiveness) and analyze their impact.
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### Unit 5: Effective Listening
Key Points:
1. Hearing vs. Listening:
- Hearing: Passive; Listening: Active (requires interpretation).
2. Types of Listening:
- Critical (evaluating), Empathic (emotional understanding).
3. Barriers: Auditory fatigue, masking (competing sounds).
Teaching Activity:
- Listening Inventory: Students complete statements like, "I become a better listener when…" to self-reflect.
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### Assessment Ideas
1. Quiz:
- "Identify the communication level: A mayor’s speech to students about job opportunities." (**Public Communication**)
2. Essay:
- "Compare verbal and nonverbal communication. When might a frown convey more than words?"
Engagement Tip: Use the "clap three times" instruction from Prelim Quiz 1 as an icebreaker to demonstrate the importance of clear instructions.
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This breakdown ensures clarity, engagement, and practical application of communication theories. Adjust activities based on class dynamics!
# Comprehensive Quiz Bee Reviewer: Oral Communication
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## Unit 1: The Nature of Communication
### Key Concepts & Definitions
1. Communication – Derived from Latin ‘communis’ (to share).
- Ang (2004): Transmission of messages via verbal & nonverbal cues.
- Wood (2004): Dynamic, systematic, irreversible, proactive process.
- McCornack (2014): Sharing messages across channels, cultures.
2. Functions of Communication:
- Interaction, information, understanding, persuasion, decision-making.
3. Obstacles to Communication:
- Noise Types: Internal (thoughts), External (environment), Semantic (word meaning).
- Overcoming Tips: Clarity, purpose, Grice’s Maxims (Quality, Quantity, Relevance, Manner).
**Memory Aid:** "DISC" – Dynamic, Irreversible, Systematic, Contextual (Wood’s definition).
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## Unit 2: The Communication Process
### Levels of Communication
1. Intrapersonal – Self-reflection (e.g., Maria reflecting on feedback).
2. Interpersonal – Small group (e.g., café conversation).
3. Public – Speaker to audience (e.g., mayor’s speech).
4. Mass – Media broadcast (e.g., typhoon warning).
5. Organizational – Workplace (e.g., HR policy meeting).
6. Intercultural – Cross-cultural (e.g., Filipino student in Germany).
7. Development – Progress-focused (e.g., village health workshop).
Quiz Tip: Match scenarios to levels (e.g., "Slack messages" = Organizational).
### Communication Models
1. Aristotelian: Speaker → Message → Audience (One-way).
- Example: Politician’s campaign speech.
2. **Lasswell’s:** Who → Says What → In Which Channel → To Whom → Effect.
- Example: Health Dept. social media PSA.
3. Shannon-Weaver: Sender → Encoder → Channel → Decoder → Receiver (+Noise/Feedback).
4. Schramm’s: Emphasizes shared field of experience for mutual understanding.
5. Berlo’s SMCR: Source → Message → Channel → Receiver (+Encoding/Decoding).
**Memory Aid:** "LASER" – Lasswell, Aristotelian, Shannon-Weaver, Schramm, Berlo.
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## Unit 3: Nonverbal Communication
### Key Definitions
- Nonverbal Cues: Enhance, contradict, or replace verbal messages (Ang, 2005).
- De Vito’s 7 Universals: Contextual, package, more credible than verbal, metacommunicational.
### Categories & Examples
1. Sign Language: ASL gestures (e.g., "I Love You" = thumb + pinky + index).
2. Object Language: Clothing, jewelry (e.g., uniform = authority).
3. Action Language: Body movements (e.g., crossed arms = defensiveness).
4. Proxemics:
- Intimate (0–18"), Personal (18"–4'), Social (4–12'), Public (12'+).
5. Paralanguage: Tone, pitch (e.g., sarcasm).
Functions: Repeating, substituting, complementing, accenting.
**Memory Aid:** "SPACE" – Sign, Proxemics, Action, Context, Eye contact.
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## Unit 5: Effective Listening
### Key Facts
- Hearing vs. Listening: Passive (hearing) vs. Active (listening).
- Listening Effectiveness: Drops to 25% after 48 hours (Steil).
### 4 Types of Listening:
1. Appreciative – For enjoyment (e.g., music).
2. Critical – Evaluate/judge (e.g., debates).
3. Comprehensive – Understand (e.g., lectures).
4. Empathic – Emotional support (e.g., counseling).
Auditory Processing Terms:
- Masking: Overlapping sounds reduce clarity.
- Auditory Fatigue: Temporary hearing reduction post-loud noise.
**Memory Aid:** "ACE" – Appreciative, Critical, Empathic.
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## Strategic Tips for Quiz Bee
1. Prioritize Models & Levels: These are frequent quiz topics.
2. Nonverbal Cues: Remember "SPACE" for quick recall.
3. Scenarios: Identify keywords (e.g., "Slack" → Organizational).
4. Listen for Opposites: "Passive" = hearing; "Active" = listening.
Quick Reference:
- Grice’s Maxims: Be truthful (Quality), concise (Quantity), relevant (Relevance), clear (Manner).
- Proxemics: Intimate < Personal < Social < Public.
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Good luck! Communicate with confidence! 🎤✨