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Module in Purposive Com - Unit 2
Module in Purposive Com - Unit 2
UNIT 1 : COMMUNICATION
PROCESSES, PRINCIPLES AND
ETHICS; COMMUNICATION AND
GLOBALIZATION
DATE: 04/13/21
UNIT 2 :
LESSON 1: VARIETIES AND REGISTERS OF SPOKEN AND WRITTEN LANGUAGES
EXERCISE 1. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN US ENGLISH AND UK ENGLISH. Use the space below to write
your reaction/reflection. As Filipino student, what is the impact of knowing the differenc es in your
communication style
English is the most widely spoken language in the world and the most common among foreign
language students. English is also the world's second most commonly spoken native language.
While it originated in the United Kingdom, rather specifically, the British Isles the majority of
its speakers now reside in the United States. The most noticeable difference between
American and British English is vocabulary and spelling. For example, Brits call the front of a
car the bonnet, while Americans call it the hood. Another is Americans go on vacation, while
Brits go on holidays, or hols. There are hundreds of everyday words that are different.
As a Filipino major, it is important to me to understand the difference of
communication style on my own. For me, communication covers a wide range of areas. It
involves aspects such as goal clarification, plan clarity, accountability, engaging and
influencing others, persuading others, bargaining, expressing opinions, and so on. In a
summary, it's just about sending and receiving data in the most efficient way possible. One of
the most difficult tasks for rulers is to convey a message in such a way that it is heard in the
expected manner
EXERCISE 2 :A- Reacting to the text: Design a colorful and creative infographic about the varieties
of English language based on the article by Govind. Use the space below to do the task
EXERCISE 2 - B : VIDEO WATCHING: Watch a videos from you tube that shows varieties of the
English language. Then make a reaction on each videos .
The video shows that Japanese is the most commonly spoken language in
Japan, and it is divided into many dialects, with the Tokyo dialect considered
traditional. Ryukyuan languages are spoken in Okinawa and parts of Kagoshima
in the Ryukyu Islands, in addition to Japanese. Japanese is the most commonly
spoken language in Japan, and it is divided into many dialects, with the Tokyo
dialect being the most common and traditional than American or English culture.
(Naturally, this is reflected in the way the Japanese language has evolved over
time. There are different forms of address depending on whether you are
speaking to your elders or your peers, different name suffixes, formal and
informal verb forms, etc. Basically, the Japanese language contains codified rules
governing every conceivable situation in which you would be conducting a
conversation.. Japanese is the complete opposite. There ar. Broadly speaking,
Japanese culture is more hierarchal, differential, very specific, structured
rules of address that you need to adopt, lest you risk offending your seniors
or sounding condescending to your peers and juniors.
In the video, you can see that the Filipino accent differs due to the lack
of letters and how to pronounce it. Just like F and V which is true and many of
our Filipinos are like this, according to him it is our heritage from the Spaniards.
We also admit that it is hrad for many to speak in words with this letter mostly
when we talk in foreign nationality. As well as the use of “she” and “he” in
sentences and conversation. Most of the time, we use this in writings using the
third person in the sentence. Also include social like’s words like "promise! ',"
Poreber "etc. Also the funny advertisement like" 70 pesos Lang ". Those things
makes Filipino more unique and funny which is need to be proud of us. At the
end, he says that Filipino is lovable and kind. Also he is proud to be a Filipino.
3. Australian English ( source: https://you.tube/xuRrp83jCuQ )
You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of
law. You have the right to have an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney , one will be appointed
for you .
1. FORMAL
L: Excuse me , madam ?
C: Oh, hi …uh… Louie, isn’t it? Come in , Louie. I haven’t seen you in quite a while, have I? How can
I help you?
L : Well …If you have few minutes….. I need you to help me sort out my credit hours. It’s kind an, uh an
emergency.
C: OK , sit down . I’ve got a few minutes right now.
L: Thanks very much.
C: So , what’s the problem with your credit hours?
L: Well…. Um …I think I may not have the right ones. The ones I need to graduate, I mean.
C: What’s your major again? Business Management?
L: Yes, it’s supposed to be.
2. INFORMAL
“Daddy “ She called out.
“Yesterday night honey. I know it’s your birthday tomorrow. I couldn’t miss for the world.” “But
daddy where is mommy? We were supposed to go out for my birthday shopping today.”
“Oh dear! She has gone to your granny’s house. Your granny mother is not well. Mom will
be back by evening.”
“Oh no”, her faced drooped. “ I told her what I want for my birthday . She knows everything.
What I am going to do now?”
3. INFORMAL
EXERCISE 4: A- Read the two telephone conversations. Determine which of them is formal or
Casual. For formal conversation, underline the lines that show formality; for casual conversation,
JEFF: Hello, this is Jeff Samuel. May I speak with Amy Richards, please?
JUDY : Mr. Samuel, I’m sorry. Amy’s in meeting now. Would you like to leave a message ?
JEFF : Yes please , could you ask her to call me back as soon as possible? It’s an urgent matter.
JEFF : She has my office number, but let me also give you my mobile number. It’s 341-226-7645.
JUDY : And could you spell your last name for me?
JEFF: S–A–M-U–E–L
JUDY : Bye.
This is Casual/ Formal conversation because
It is in an office scenario, Formal language uses a combination of proper
grammar and phrases to lend credibility to what is being said. For example, in a
professional environment (on a business trip or at a meeting), at specific locations in a
city (a church/synagogue/mosque, bank, library, high-end department store,
government building), and in specific circumstances (job interview, dinne) more
formal language is routinely used.
NICK : Hi Ann, it’s Nick. How it’s going?
ANN : Yeah , hold on . I’ll get him. Tom, Nick’s on the phone.
NICK : Not much. Are you up for going fishing this weekend?
TOM : Wow, hang on sec, let me check with my wife to make sure we have no other plans.
NICK : Sure.
NICK : Uh, You still living on York street, near the city center?
TOM : Bye.
EXERCISE 5 : Compose your own conversation using anyone of the frozen , formal ,
casual , consultative or intimate registers. You are free choose your own context. Be sure
to use bias-free and culturally sensitive language. Use the space given below.
Blake: That’d be great!
EXERCISE 1 : CONSTRUCT YOUR OWN SENTENCE USING EACH OF THE NEWLY LEARNED WORDS.
WORDS SENTENCES
Famished It was a weary and famished, but still a fighting and menacing army.
Enamore I became totally enamored of the wildflowers there.
Dissect Those paid to explain the whys will dissect the cadaver shortly.
Im grateful to my cousin for taking the time to apprise me of our
Apprize grandmother's illness.
Techwitches are a relatively new classification, but are readily
Aural distinguishable by their metallic aural glow and their love of all things tech.
Copious She supports her theory with copious evidence
Evoke His photographs evoke the isolation and solitude of the desert.
Heedless This was a heedless piece of chivalry on Edward's part.
eaching children to store jewelry carefully early on will help to instill good
Instill habits which will be useful throughout her life.
Jovial She had no idea what made him angry one minute and jovial the next.
EXERCISE 2 -A : GROUP ACTIVITY- Each group will present their own commercial/advertisement, use
the techniques it may related to pandemic time. Post it in the fb group page and google classroom.
The files used ( scripts) need to submit too.
EXERCISE 2- B : Based on the presentation made by each group , answer the following
questions briefly.
How does the ad use the rhetorical appeals of emotion, credibility and reason?
GROUP 1: Everybody
GROUP 2: Everybody
GROUP 3: Everybody
GROUP 4: Everybody
GROUP 1: To persuade, Yes because it gives hope and light to people despite of this
situation
GROUP 2: To inform, Yes because it gives awareness on what is really corona virus is
GROUP 3: To inform and persude, Yes because in is both awareness and hope
GROUP 4: To inform , entertain, or persuade. Yes, because it combines the three reason
and purpose of all advertisement
6. What lifestyle or values are embedded in the advertisement? Do you think the
advertisement is effective in influencing the viewers to practice these values? Explain.
GROUP 1: Intelligence, Yes because it shows the recent situation of the country
GROUP 2: Caring, yes because we keep aware people on the things happened
surrounds
GROUP 3: Braveness, Yes because despite of pandemic, many front liners give their life to
help everyone
GROUP 4: Love, Faith and Hope , Yes because it only shows that whatever happen we win as
one and fight for one.
7. What techniques did the advertisers use? ( consider emotional appeal , promotional
advertising , bandwagon advertising , facts and statistics , complementing the
customer, bribe, endorsement , visual metaphors , catchy phrases , etc.) Are these
techniques successful in making the advertisement believable? Explain.
GROUP 1: catchy phrases, facts and emotional appeal. Yes, it makes the
advertisement more interesting
GROUP 2: facts and emotional appeal. Yes, it makes the advertisement more
informative for awarenesss
GROUP 3: catchy phrases, facts and emotional appeal. Yes, it makes the advertisement
relevant and helpful
GROUP 4 catchy phrases, facts and emotional appeal. Yes, it makes the advertisement
more interesting,informative and helpful
GROUP 1: No
GROUP 2NO
GROUP 3: NO
GROUP 4: No