Can identify what is the job of the person in

the picture?
By looking at the picture, can you tell us
that there is an effective communication?
Do you think that traffic enforcer has a
specific function in communication?
 Functions of
Communication
Arrange the following letters in order to form a word.

TNERGLAOIU
 Arrange the following letters in order to form a word.

LICAOS
INRACNIOTTE
Arrange the following letters in order to form a word.

TIAVOMIONT
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RMOFATNINIO
Arrange the following letters in order to form a word.

LANTOIOME
SIONEXREPS
 1. Regulation/Control Function of
Communication
This is commonly witnessed when someone presents preferable behavior in
doing something. For instance, when a teacher tells his students to follow the
correct procedures of an experiment or when she/he instructs them about a
game’s mechanics that is to control or regulate the behavior of the students.
This is not only present in schools but also in the workplace in order to take
hold of one’s behavior. For instance, organizations have authority hierarchies
and guidelines that are communicated orally to members.
Moreover, informal communication can also function as a regulation or
control, for example, when a group teases or harasses a member who produces
much tends to control one’s behavior.
 Social Interaction Function of
Communication
This pertains to the exchanging of information to establish
and maintain relationships or even in the interactions when
a family is eating, bonding or even simply talking to each
other that help strengthen relationships. This is also used
during gatherings and parties where people just talk about
random topics. It is also used in bureaucracies that are
formed out of the need to create order within the
interaction itself.
 3. Motivation Function of
Communication
Motivation portrays an important role in our lives as it brings out
the best in every individual and allows him/ her to do his best in
everything he does.
It has the power to boost one’s confidence and self-esteem. In here
gets in the importance of communication because it is the key to
make it possible for one to know how much they are appreciated by
others.
 Information Function of Communication
Communication is an important factor in conveying information or
details to others. The collection, delivery, processing, dissemination
of news, data, images, facts and messages, opinions and comments
are needed so that people can understand and act clearly against
international conditions, environment and others in order to make
the right decision.
Emotional Expression Function of Communication
Communication is considerably the most important
way/vehicle to convey emotions and feelings.
Without this, we would not have any tool to express
our happiness, sadness, grief, confusions and despair.
Group activity
 Perform in front of the class a short scene showing function of
communication assigned to the group.
Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and
FALSE if incorrect.
1.Informal communication can also function as a regulation or
control.
2. Regulation is commonly witnessed when someone presents
preferable behavior in doing something.
3. Motivation portrays an important role in our lives as it brings out the
best in every individual and allows him/ her to do his best in everything
he does.
4. Communication is considerably the most important way/vehicle
to convey emotions and feelings.
5. Social interaction is also used in bureaucracies that are formed out of
the need to create order within the interaction itself.

6. Without communication we still have tool to express mourn

happiness, sadness, grief, confusions, and despair.

7. Communication is not an important factor in conveying

information or details to others.
9.Emotional expression also used in bureaucracies that are formed
out of the need to create order within the interaction itself.

10. Information dissemination has the power to boost one’s

confidence and self-esteem.
Answer Key

1. True
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. True
6. False
7. False
8. False
9. False
10.False
Assignment:

What are the models of communication?

What is linear model of communication?
What is transactional model of communication?