UNIT 1

Communication in the Global World 21at Century Theme: Global Awareness

LESSON 1:
COMMUNICATION PROCESSES, PRINCIPLES, AND ETHICS

Activity 1: What I Know

Examine the illustrations below. Which best describes your usual family meal time?

Watch the following two commercials on Filipino meal time and closely observe how the family
members communicate with one another.

1. Video Commercial of Lucky Me - The Most Disturbing Dinner, https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=C0w4aJJ9-BA)
2. Video Commercial of Lucky Me- Hapag- Usapan Commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Zw10qmW8vFw

Pair up and discuss answers to the following questions:

What went wrong in the communication of the family members?

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What could have worked better in their communication?

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How can meal time promote effective communication and family bond?

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How important is meal time for Filipinos?

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Activity 2: It Makes Sense

Form group of four to five members and reflect on the following questions. Have you
experienced the same thing when you were misunderstood by others? Have you experienced the same
thing when people did not listen to you? How did the conversation go?

Share your answers with your group mates and prepare to present to the class the group's
understanding of effective communication

James W. Neuliep (2006) lists eight properties of communication. With your group members,
discuss what each property means. Write your consolidated insights on the second column. Then
consult credible authors and professionals about their views on each communication property. Write
their definitions on the third column.

Eight Properties and Definitions of Communication

Communication What your group says What other people say
(Consult authors, professionals)
Process

Dynamic

Interactive-Transactive

Symbolic

Intentional

Contextual

Ubiquitous

Cultural
Activity 3: We'll Figure It Out

Examine the communication model below.

What are the elements of communication?

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What are barriers to communication?

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You are not yet done figuring out communication. Let us dig deeper! Below is a common practice of
individuals this age. Do you behave similarly with any of the characters?
Using the five photos and the two commercials as your guide, characterize miscommunication and
communication in the modern age.

When does miscommunication happen?

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Interestingly, you are in the era that communication has radically evolved from face-to- face interaction
to a virtual world. Before you compare online and offline communication, let's have fun first. Try
classifying yourself as social media user. Who are you? Share your answer to a seatmate

The active liker The Troll The Mema user

(Constantly appreciates posts (One who sows discord by (Short term for mema-post or
and comments, is always provokes argument and mema-sabi lang, posting
updated). upsetting people through off- anything even meaningless
topic messages) content just to gain attention)

The Ultra The Seasonal User The Viral Celebrity

(One who has all the social (One who uses social media at (She/he draws attention and
media apps and latest news) certain period of time) comments, both positive and
negative all the time)

How similar is modern communication with traditional face to face communication?

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How different is modern communication from what it used to be ?

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Summarize key insights on the table below.

 Face to Face Communication Digital Communication
Limitations

Affordances

Activity 4: I Can Do It

As a final task for this lesson, you are challenged to create your own model of communication,
accounting the novel features of digital communication. Work in groups of three, Draw your model here.

You may create your communication model using powerpoint presentation or other
presentation applications/ software.

Digital Portfolio: Upload your Communication Model

Print Portfolio: Insert the completed Activity 4 in your Print Portfolio.

SELF-REFLECTION

Why should you as an individual respect and value people who are different from you?

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LESSON 2:
LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNICATION IN MULTICULTURAL SETTINGS

Activity 1: What I Know

Goodman and Berdan (2014) argue that every student should study abroad for the reason that
"learning how to interact with people from other countries and cultures equips future leaders in all
sectors to address urgent issues shared across borders" (par.4).

Did you ever dream of taking your undergraduate or graduate studies abroad? Given the opportunity
and support, where would you want to study? What course would you want to take? Why?

Prepare to share your answer to the class.

Activity 2: It Makes Sense

Going abroad though is not as simple as you think. Crucial that you are prepared to interact with
different cultures.

Let us see how well you know some distinct manners and practices of different cultures. Write
TRUE if the statement expresses truth about the countries’ distinct practices; otherwise, write FALSE.
Most of these items are taken from "Multicultural manners: New rules of etiquette for a changing
society." of Dresser (1996).

On Body Language

_____1. When greeting, people from India hold their hands together in front of their chins in a prayer-
like position.

_____2. When greeting, most Latinos expect body contact. Hugging and kissing on the cheek are
acceptable for both the same sex and the opposite sex.

_____3. When greeting, most Middle Easteners, especially Muslims, avoid body contact with the
opposite sex, but men may embrace and kiss one another.

_____4. When greeting, most Armenians, expect some body contact. Women kiss once on each cheek
and hug; men shake hands.

_____5. When greeting Orthodox Jews, avoid body contact with the opposite sex.

On Verbal Expressions

_____1. Avoid wishing "Happy Birthday" or "Merry Christmas" to Jehovah's Witnesses.

_____2. After receiving praise, many Asians feel uncomfortable and embarrassed. They may even
consider praise as a form of subtle criticism.

_____3. Some Asian cultures consider it rude to say no and will go to extremes to avoid doing so.

_____4. Open criticism should be avoided when dealing with Asian employees, as this may lead to loss
of face.
_____5. Do not assume a married woman has her husband’s last name.

On Classroom Behavior

_____1. To avoid emotional upset for Korean children and parents, do not write students' names in red-
this has death connotations.

_____2. If an Asian student bows to you, nod your head in response.

_____3. Those from educational systems outside the United States often consider

informal, noisy classrooms as places of play, not learning.

_____4. Students from outside the United States are often shocked by some teachers' behavior-sitting
on desks, wearing casual clothing, encouraging students to call them by their first names, engaging in
humorous banter.

_____5. In Jamaica and other parts of the Carribean, teachers are respected and revered

and rarely challenged.

Activity 3: We'll Figure It Out

In this activity, you will reflect on the innovations in international education.

TopUniversities.com in 2016 named unusual courses that we never knew existed abroad. They are as
follows:

10 Unusual Courses You Did not know Existed

1. Master's degree in peace and conflict studies

2. Bachelor's or Master's degree in eco-technology

3.Bachelor's or Master's degree in game design

4. Master's degree in communication for development

5. Master's degree in open e-government

6. Master's degree in outdoor environmental education and outdoor learning

7. Master's degree in automotive engineering

8. Master's degree in spacecraft design

9. Master's program in energy for smart cities

10. Master's program in water resources engineering

Discuss these questions in your group:

1. Do these courses appeal to you?

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2. How does this vast array of career options benefit you?

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3. What do these courses tell about our global society?

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4. What do these courses tell about you?

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5. What do these courses tell about the nature of subjects and disciplines in this modern time?

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6. What do these courses tell about global communication?

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Prepare to share your group's answer to the class.

If you were to create new degrees today, what would they be? Fill out the table below with the
necessary information.

Degree Name Description Requirments

Activity 4: I Can Do It
 Your final task is to find and interview foreign students in the Philippines. Discover how they
manage to adapt to the language and culture in the country. What questions will you ask? With your
partner, create a simple guide/tips list on "How to Adapt to a Foreign Culture." Think of a creative title
for your work (e.g., Best Advice to Move Abroad from Expat Students; The Inherent Risks of Study
Abroad; A Student's Guide to Choosing a Study Abroad Program)

Explore The Chopras - https://www.thechopras.com/blog.html?year=2015&start=130.

It is a consultancy service online that provides guidance and support to students

wishing to study abroad. Watch the students and graduates' testimonials at the website.
Discover how they manage to adapt to the language and culture of their school abroad.

CRITERIA FOR GRADING

Ideas/Content 20 pts.

Organization 10 pts

Grammar and Mechanics 5 pts

TOTAL 35 pts.

Digital Portfolio: Upload your completed Activity 4 in your Digital Portfolio.

Print Portfolio: Insert the completed Activity 4 in your Print Portfolio.

SELF-REFLECTION

Have you interacted with people who have a different culture from yours? How was your interaction
with them? Was it clear? Was it productive? Was it respectful? What could you have done for a better
interaction?

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What is your attitude towards people who have a different culture from yours? Do you celebrate how
they are different from you? Do you look down on them?
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Reprted by: Aguilay, Fiona Mae