Oral

Communication
in Context 11
September 5, 2022
REVIEW
On the Models of
Communication
Determine the model of communication
described in the given statements.
1. The speaker is the one who drives the entire
communication.
2. This communication model operates on the SMCR
model.
3. Often called the Telephone Model.
4. This model asserts that communication takes place
only if there is an overlap between the experience
of both the speaker and the listener.
5. The main characteristic of this model of
communication is that it is evolutionary.
Task: Identify the reasons why there is no
effective communication in the given
situation.
Task: Identify the cause of communication
breakdown in the situation presented.

Aling Celia asked Reysa to wash the

dishes while Reysa as watching her
favorite anime series. Few moments
later, Aling Celia was upset because
Reysa did not do as told.
Communication
Breakdown
Communication breakdown is failure
in communication due to various
barriers in communication.

These barriers are related to the sender,

message, channel, and the receiver.
The elements involved in communication are
important in the success or failure of this process.

These very same elements (sender, message, receiver,

feedback, etc.) can pose a threat to the efficiency or
effectiveness of the process.

Recognizing the barriers or obstacles to effective

communication is important in order to avoid
communication breakdown.
 Barriers to
Communication
PHYSICAL BARRIERS
Physical barriers are the natural or
environmental condition that act as a barrier in
communication in sending the message from
sender to receiver.

Examples:
People talking too loud.
Noise from a construction site.
Loud sound of a karaoke.
Blaring of jeepney horns.
PSYCHOLOGICAL
BARRIERS
Psychological barriers are called as mental
barriers. These refer to social and personal
issues of a speaker towards communicating with
others.

Examples:
Trauma
Shyness, lack of confidence
Depression
Fear, stage fright
CULTURAL BARRIERS
Cultural barriers pertain to communication problems
encountered by people regarding their intrinsic values,
beliefs, and traditions in conflict with others. People’s
culture affect the way they communicate and relate to
others.

Examples:
Different beliefs
Traditions ad customs
Manners of dressing
Speaking
LINGUISTIC BARRIERS
Linguistic barriers pertain conflicts with regard to language
and word meanings. Because words carry denotative and
connotative meanings, they can sometimes cause confusion
and misunderstanding. Meaning of words and symbols also
vary depending on culture.

Examples:
Difference in language
Accent and dialect
Use of jargon and slang
Speech defects or language impairments
Verderber (1991) Three
Kinds of Noise
External Noise are the “sight, sound and other stimuli that
draw people’s attention away from intended meaning.”

Examples:
Noise from vehicles
Singing at the neighborhood
Visual aids in front of the classroom
The dog barking
The sound of airplane
Verderber (1991) Three
Kinds of Noise
Internal Noises are the “thoughts and feelings that interfere
with meaning.”

Examples:
Confrontation with a friend
Fear of speaking in front of the class
Racial prejudice
Verderber (1991) Three
Kinds of Noise
Semantic Noises are the “alternate meanings aroused by a
speaker’s symbols.”

Examples:
Confrontation with a friend
Fear of speaking in front of the class
Racial prejudice
Task: Identify the kind of
communication barrier exemplified
by each description.
1. Lack of confidence
2. Connotative and denotative meaning
3. Loud party
4. Different races
5. Poor lighting
6. Lack of interest and attention
7. Different views and opinions
8. Using idiomatic expressions
9. Information overload
10. Feel frustrated
Task: Determine the cause of the
communication breakdown presented in the
picture. Specify the kind of barrier which
affected the effectiveness of the
communication.
Task: Determine the cause of the
communication breakdown presented in the
picture. Specify the kind of barrier which
affected the effectiveness of the
communication.
Task: Determine the cause of the
communication breakdown presented in the
picture. Specify the kind of barrier which
affected the effectiveness of the
communication.
Describe Communication Breakdown by
presenting a situation. Identify the
barrier and explain why there is
communication breakdown on the
given situation.
Evaluation:
Answer the question in a clear and concise manner.
1. What is communication breakdown?
Identify the barriers to communication exemplified by
the description.
a. Using idiomatic expression
b. Fear of speaking in front of the crowd
c. Noise from vehicles
d. Accent and dialect
e. Different beliefs
f. Depression
g. Loud sound coming from a speaker
Answer the questions:
1. Why does breakdown of
communication occur?
2. How can communication
breakdown be avoided?