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Course Code and Title: GE104 – PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION

Lesson Number: 1
Topic: COMMUNICATION (Definition Of Communication, Elements and 2

Communication Process)

Introduction:

Being able to communicate effectively is the most important of all life skills.
Developing your communication skills can help all aspects of your life, from your
professional life to social gatherings and everything in between. The ability to communicate
information accurately, clearly, and as intended, is a vital life skill and something that should
not be overlooked. It’s never too late to work on your communication skills and by doing so
improve your quality of life (Chun, 2015)

Learning Objectives:
 Define communication, differentiate the elements, and recall the process of
communication.
 Appreciates the importance of communication and its process in their daily
communication needs.
 Build your communication process through the given scenario/situation.

Pre-Assessment:
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on the sheet provided.
1. It helps people or any living creature to express their ideas and show their emotions.
A. Message B. Technology C. Communication D. Expression

2. It pertains to the positive or negative reaction of the recipient of the message.

A. Noise B. Feedback C. Output D. Signal

3. It is said to be the possible problem that the sender and receiver encounter in the
process.
A. Feedback B. Disturbance C. Signal D. Noise

4. Every time a speaker utters something you must always _________________ your
statements because communication is irreversible.
A. validate B. write C. search D. act

5. It is being conveyed by the sender using verbal or non-verbal method.

A. Signal B. Message C. Feedback D. Result

Lesson Presentation:
What is Communication?

Communication is a noun coming from the verb communicates which means to

convey knowledge of or information about or to make known. It also means to transmit
information, thought, or feeling so that it is satisfactorily received or understood. The