HELLO

CLASS!
Teacher Jen
 ORAL
COMMUNICATION
 PRAYER

Dear God, we give thanks to you, our Lord and Savior

Jesus Christ, for another beautiful day with our loved
ones. As we conduct our day, you are forever in our
hearts and thoughts. We ask for your love, guidance, and
protection in everything we do. Please watch over those
who mean the most to us. Amen
 OBJECTIVES

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to:

• Define communication
• Explain the nature of communication
• Clarify misconceptions about communications
 ACTIVITY

THINK-PAIR-SHARE: Fill out the graphic organizer by

writing down what you know about communication. You may
choose to answer with the following questions. Compare and
discuss your answers with a partner. Based on your answers, try
to define communication in a single sentence. Organize your
thoughts and present your work in class.
 WHAT IS COMMUNICATION?

There is no universally agreed definition of communication,

as it is a broad concept used in various professions and
situations. However, the goal is to develop a functioning
definition that helps understand the concept. To achieve this,
we must explore the nature of communication in interactions
between people.
Nature and Elements of
Communication
 • COMMUNICATION IS A
PROCESS
• Communication does not begin and end when we open our
mouths to say something, nor does it conclude when we
eventually get a response from the other person or the person to
whom we are speaking.
• Frank Dance (1967) pointed out the dynamic quality of
communication by describing it as in constant flux, motion, and
process.
• It signifies that communication is an ongoing and ever-changing
process.
• When we think of communication, we frequently compare it to a
video clip or a scene from a movie in which two individuals
exchange words and utterances that form a dialogue with a defined
beginning and end.

• However, communication is always influenced by other factors, so

even if we refuse to talk to someone or say anything to them, we are
communicating something. Our walking style, how we
communicate to others, and how we display ourselves through dress
or posture all have an impact on how others view us and how we
perceive ourselves.
 • Communication should be seen as a continuous video,
involving multiple series of clips that relate to each other.
This approach allows us to understand the character's actions
and motivations throughout the movie, allowing us to
understand their actions and motivations.
 2. COMMUNICATION IS
SYSTEMIC
• Communication occurs within systems, which are interdependent elements
forming a complex whole with specific purposes, rather than random
combinations.
• The family, which is the primary organizational unit, is one of the systems
that comprise society. Based on the personalities, functions, and tasks of its
members, each system has its own communication patterns, language,
expression, and standards. Changes to any aspect of a system have an
impact on the overall communication system, and because each individual
is a part of a system, no two systems are exactly same.
 • In a family reunion, Mark overheard his aunit utter the
statement. "We'll talk later, to her son. She said this in a firm but
gentle manner, though in the presence of other guests Mark
understood this as his aunt's way of reprimanding her son for
being too noisy and disruptive Mark's own mother used to say
this to him as a warning before a scolding. This, however, did
not daunt his cousin from running around and making noise.
 3. COMMUNICATION INVOLVE
COMMUNICATORS, NOT JUST A SPEAKER AND
A LISTENER.
• Communication involves transmitting information through speech and
listening, with both speakers and listeners actively and simultaneously
constructing meaning from the conversation. Both interlocutors take
turns in speaking, and both can send and receive messages
simultaneously or at the same time. The listener's facial expressions,
gestures, and eye contact also communicate a message to the speaker,
who then modifies their speech and sometimes changes the conversation
topic.
 4. COMMUNICATION IS
IRREVERSIBLE

• Communication is a continuous process, and once spoken, it

cannot be reversed. Thoughts and words can represent
experiences and influence future communication. Haste or
angerful words can destroy relationships or even erase
messages. Thoughts and ideas are irreversible, so it's crucial to
be cautious with language choices and language usage.
 5. COMMUNICATION IS
PROACTIVE

• People actively and passively evaluate information,

assessing the message's content, purpose, and speaker's
credibility. The audience is important in public speeches
because meaning is constructed not only by the person
delivering it but also by the recipient.
 6. COMMUNICATION IS
SYMBOLIC
• Symbols are representations of thoughts and emotions, such
as words, pictures, and gestures. They are arbitrary, which
means that any symbol can represent a concept as long as a
group of people understands it.

• Can two people who do not speak the same language

communicate with each other?
• Yes, people can communicate through other forms. Nonverbal
symbols, such as sign language, body language, facial
expressions, gestures, and posture, play a crucial role in
communication. However, they are not universal and may have
different meanings across societies. For example, nodding of the
head in Bulgaria may mean "no" instead of "yes." Nonverbal
symbols for love may vary depending on the context, with some
feeling loved through gifts, affirmations, care, hugging, or
services. Interpreting the meaning of a gesture requires
considering the symbol's context.
 7. MEANING IN COMMUNICATION IS
INDIVIDUALLY CONTRUED.

• Communication involves individuals actively creating

meaning from experiences or phenomena through
symbolic representation. There is no definite meaning in a
particular experience; people interpret it using their
schema, background knowledge, previous experiences,
behaviors, principles, or attitudes.
• For example, Rain can be seen differently by farmers and
commuters, with farmers seeing it as a symbol of a
bountiful harvest, while commuters may see it as a
reminder of getting soaked or being late for work. The
meaning of rain varies depending on the context.
 We can now define communication as "a systemic process,
in which people interact with and through symbols to create
and interpret meanings" (Wood, 2006).