Republic of the Philippines

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR BRANCHES AND CAMPUSES
SANTA ROSA CAMPUS

Name _______________________ Date

_______________________

Course and Section _______________ Activity No. 1

Lesson 1: COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY IN A MULTICULTURAL

WORLD

TASKS/ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENTS

Understanding Word Choice in Multicultural Contexts

Watch Filipino-Canadian, Mikey Bustos, illustrates the uniqueness of what he

calls “Pinoy English”

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqlFT8zT8V8>

Questions:

1. What Pinoy English expressions from this video are familiar to you?

2. In what instances have you used them? Recall these situations.

3. Comment on the main of Bustos’ video about how we have different ways
of using English based on our contexts.

Lesson 2: Analyzing the Principles, Process, and Ethics of Effective

Communication

Reflection

1. In endeavoring to move an audience to think and act in a certain way, what

must we consider in our choice of words and use of language? You may write
your reflection in one paragraph.

Lesson 3: Communicating in Multicultural Settings

Reflection

2. How does travel allow us to deepen and expand our views of foreign
cultures? You may write your reflection in one paragraph.
Republic of the Philippines
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR BRANCHES AND CAMPUSES
SANTA ROSA CAMPUS