ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITIES.

Firming up Lesson 1.

1. Illustrate the communication process through a diagram.

2. Identify possible communication blocks or barriers in the following situations.

A. Written letter of complaint.

B. interaction between a nurse and a patient in pain,
C. Songs with figurative language.

Firming up Lesson 2.

1. Watch the video “ Wiring a Web for Global Good” (

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7rrJAC84FA ) . Study the speech. In form of a reaction
paper, answer the following questions:

A. What global issues have emerged because of miscommunication?

B. How can effective communication and language use contribute to the creation of a truly
global society?

Concretizing Lesson 1.
1. List various channels through which personnel of your university or college connect with
you. Which channel(s0 do you find most effective? Why?
2. Through a slogan, state how the knowledge of communication process aids in people in
communicating effectively.

Concretizing Lesson 2.
1. Interview a person who is a native of another country and who has spent an extensive
time in the Philippines. Ask them the following questions.
a. How do citizens of your country perceive Filipinos?
b. How do you think Filipinos perceive citizens of your country?
c. Describe the differences in manner of speaking?
d. What are the different behaviors of Filipinos that are not acceptable or not usually done
in your home country?
e. What are similarities of Filipinos and citizens of your country in terms of behavior and
thinking?
f. What was the most difficult adjustment staying in the Philippines?
g. Have you ever experienced difficulty in transacting or communicating in English with
Filipinos? If yes, tell your experience?
2. Based on your findings, formulate a possible strategy for you to be an effective global
communicator.
3. Based on the discussion on communication and globalization, create a two-minute
informative video focusing on the following:
a. Characteristics of globalization.
b. Advantages of globalization.
c. Effects of globalization in language use and communication.