Language and Communication

Language and
Communication
Language
• A system of conventional spoken, manual, or
written symbols by means of which human beings,
as members of a social group and participants in
its culture, express themselves.
• The functions of language include communication,
the expression of identity, play, imaginative
expression, and emotional release.
• Monolingualism and Bilingualism
Functions of
Language
Informatio Expressiv
nal e Directive
• Informational • It can be used to • Aim to influence
function express its the behavior or
originator’s feelings attitudes of others.
which every and attitudes.
one tends to • This function could
assume is give a clear image
most for the personality
of the speaker or
important. writer.
Aesthet
ic Phatic
• The use of language • The function of
for the sake of the keeping
linguistic artifact itself, communication
and for no purpose.
lines open, and
This aesthetic function
can have at least as keeping social
much to do with relationships in
conceptual as with good repair.
affective meaning.
BRANCHES OF LANGUAGE
PHONETICS
AND PHONOLOGY GRAMMAR
•Phonetics deals with the production of • Grammar is the set of
speech sounds by humans, often without
prior knowledge of the language being structural rules governing
spoken.
the composition of clauses,
•Phonology is about patterns of sounds, phrases and words in a
especially different patterns of sounds in
different languages, or within each natural language.
language, different patterns of sounds in
different positions in words etc.
SEMANTIC
• Language exists to be
meaningful; the study of
meaning, both in general
theoretical terms and in
reference to a specific
language.
Language Variants
DIALECTS JARGONS
• Subdivisions of • Professions whose members
recognizably different value their standing in society
types of language that and are eager to render their
services to the public foster their
do not, however, render own vocabulary and usage,
intercommunication partly to enhance the dignity of
impossible or markedly their profession and the skills
difficult. they represent but partly also to
NON-VERBAL LANGUAGE
• The process of sending
and receiving messages
without using words,
either spoken or written
such as sign language,
paralinguistic, and
symbolic and computer
COMMUNICATION
• From the word “common” and “communico”.
• The act of conveying meanings from one entity
or group to another through the use of mutually
understood signs, symbols, and semiotic rules.
• Communication is absolutely necessary when
building relationships, sharing ideas, delegating
responsibilities, managing a team and much
more.
TYPES OF COMMUNICATION
According to:
• Mode
• Context
• Styles and purpose
It is a term used to describe the
MODE - way something is done or
experienced.
INTERPERSON PRESENTATIONA
AL L INTERPRETIVE
Is a two-way The presentational The interpretive mode
means of mode allows a person refers to the ability to
to plan and rehearse understand the target
communication
what he will write or language in both
that allows the say. written and spoken
participants to form.
In writing, a pesron
evaluate and has time to draft and This is one-way
respond to each revise before communication to
other. producing a final understand the spoken
product. or written text on their
Occurs through both verbal and
Context - non-verbal which are being

conveyed face to face.
• INTRAPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
• INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
• PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
• GROUP COMMUNICATION
• MASS COMMUNICATION
STYLES AND PURPOSE
FORMAL INFORMAL
Occurs in formal and Done using channels that
official style with are in contrast with formal
certain rules, communication channels. It
conventions and is established for societal
principles are followed affiliations of members in
while communicating an organization and face-
message to-face discussions.
TYPES OF
COMMUNICATION
• VERBAL
• NON-VERBAL
• WRITTEN
• VISUAL
PRINCIPLES AND
CHARACTERISTICS OF
COMMUNICATION
• Communication is schemata-driven – transmitted message
becomes understandable or meaningful because of your background
knowledge about the message.
• Communication is an interpretative act – the only person who

knows the exact or full meaning of the message transmitted is the
sender or speaker.
• Communication does not guarantee a direct or automatic link

between two minds – the form of knowledge becomes meaningful
• Communication is active, powerful, and forceful – messages
have varied effects on all participants in any communicative event
and elicits different meanings and reactions; these message are prone
to changes.
• Communication is symbolic – concrete objects represents or stand

for ideas you intend to convey verbally and bodily actions for the
ideas you want to express non-verbally.
• Communication always results in something – two or more

persons participate in any communicative act.
• Communication is irreversible – you are free to talk about anything

under the sun.
• Communication is contextual – an exchange in views
doesn’t only involve the sender and the receiver, but also
other aspects of communication setting like time, place, topic.
• Communication os developmental or progressive – it is

not a one time learning towards communication competence.
• Communication is a process – several stage of

communication take place when people exchange or share
ideas with one another.
• Communication is ethical – expected to apply rules, moral

ETHICAL
COMMUNICATION
• Ethical communication is fundamental to responsible
thinking, decision making, and the development of
relationships and communities within and across contexts,
cultures, channels, and media. Moreover, ethical
communication enhances human worth and dignity by
fostering TRUTHFULNESS, FAIRNESS, RESPONSIBILITY,
PERSONAL INTEGRITY, and RESPECT FOR SELF AND
OTHERS
Elements of
Communication
• Sender/ Encoder • Feedback
• Medium • Context
• Channel • Noise/
• Receiver Interference
Thank You
ABIGAN, ROSELLE BLANCO, VENUS
AGBUYA, RACHEL BOLO, QUEEN ANN
ALCALDE, LENIE BORJA, ROANN

BARTOLO, GENESIS BRAGAIS, NOEMI
BASERGO, ARGIENE BUHAY, MICAH
BAUSTISTA, CLAIRE ANN
CAMPOS, BERNIE

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Language and

MODE - way something is done or

Context - non-verbal which are being

• Communication is an interpretative act – the only person who

• Communication does not guarantee a direct or automatic link

• Communication is symbolic – concrete objects represents or stand

• Communication always results in something – two or more

• Communication is irreversible – you are free to talk about anything

• Communication os developmental or progressive – it is

• Communication is a process – several stage of

• Communication is ethical – expected to apply rules, moral

AGBUYA, RACHEL BOLO, QUEEN ANN

ALCALDE, LENIE BORJA, ROANN

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