Functions

of Communication

KeshamieV.Calida,LPT
Objectives:
a. Discuss the functions of communication;

b. Analyze and identify the functions of

communications involved in real-life scenarios;

c. Value and respond to the importance of the functions of

communication by applying it to the practical situations.
 Emotional Expression
Functions
of
Communication
Information and
Dissemination
Control
Motivation
Social Interaction
 Control / Regulation

functions to control one’s behavior

Examples:
-Doctor’s prescription
-Parents’ Instruction to their child
-Friends giving advice on what to do
 Social
interaction
allows individuals to interact with others

Examples:
Marriage Proposal
Greetings with friends
 motivation

motivates or to encourages people to live better.

Examples:

motivational quotes

remind the good things

 Emotional
Expression
facilitates people’s expression of their
feelings and emotions.
examples:
appreciation
expressing a need
expressing a prayer
 Information
Dissemination

to convey information.

Example: Giving information…

-Did you know that there’s a secret apartment at the top of the
Eiffel tower?
-neighbors doing “chismis”
Evaluation:
• The teacher reads and discusses classroom policies with her
students.
• Ross greets Rachel; then they start talking about their plans
for the holidays.
• Phoebe shares her insights on how to live peacefully despite a
complicated life.
• Monica shares her personal frustrations with Chandler.
• . The geometry teacher lectures about mathematical concepts.
Evaluation:
6. Sheila delivers her valedictory speech.
7. The President delivers his last State of the Nation Address.
8. A television personality thanked the supportive moviegoers
during an interview.
9. The city mayor presents her strategies to execute the plans in a
public forum.
10. A tourist guide informs a group of tourists about a heritage
site.
 Assignment
Give 3 examples of a real-life scenarios in each of
the functions of communications. (3 control, 3
motivation, 3 social interaction, 3 emotional
expression and 3 information dissemination). Then
write a 3 sentences essay to the question how
important is the functions of communication in our
daily life.
 Have
a great Day!