ALL UNITS FLASH CARDS

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!