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Functions of Communication: Lesson 7

Here are the key verbal and non-verbal cues I observed and the corresponding time stamps from the video: Verbal Cue Time stamp on the Video Phrases/ words uttered by the Speaker Pause 0:15, 0:30, 1:15 "So...", "you know", "basically" Loudness and Softness Entire video Varied tone and volume Rhythm Entire video Flow and pace of speech Repetition and Rephrasing 0:45, 1:00, 1:30 Repeated main points Tone Entire video Engaging and enthusiastic Non-verbal cue Time stamp Actions

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Functions of Communication: Lesson 7

Here are the key verbal and non-verbal cues I observed and the corresponding time stamps from the video: Verbal Cue Time stamp on the Video Phrases/ words uttered by the Speaker Pause 0:15, 0:30, 1:15 "So...", "you know", "basically" Loudness and Softness Entire video Varied tone and volume Rhythm Entire video Flow and pace of speech Repetition and Rephrasing 0:45, 1:00, 1:30 Repeated main points Tone Entire video Engaging and enthusiastic Non-verbal cue Time stamp Actions

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Lesson 7

Functions of Communication
Communication as a human activity always serves a function. Functions of
communication refer to how humans use language for different purposes. Theoretician
such as Roman Jakobson, Michael Halliday, and Bronislaw Malinowsi have categorized
the different uses or functions of communication.
1. Regulation/Control – can be used to control the behaviour of human beings. It
can be used to regulate the nature and amount of activities humans engage in.
Ex.
Doctors’ Prescription
“Take your medicine 3 times a day.”
Parents’ Instruction to their child
“Wash the dishes now, or else I won’t allow you to go to the party later.”
Friends giving advice on what to do
“Move on. He doesn’t love you anymore”

2. Social Interaction – Communication can be used to produced social interaction.


In their daily course of living, human being develops and maintain bonds,
intimacy, relations and associations.
Ex.
Marriage Proposal
“Will you marry me?”

Invitation
“Would you like some coffee, tea, or me?”

3. Motivation - as a function of communication refers to a person using a language


to express desires, needs, wants, likes and dislikes, inclinations, choices and
aspirations
4. Information – communication can be used for giving and getting information.
Giving information usually comes in the form of statements of facts
(grammatically known as declaratives).
Ex.
“Did you know that there’s a secret apartment at the top of the Eiffel tower?”

5. Emotional Expression – Human always need to express their emotions verbally


and nonverbally. Emotions are a central part of who we are. Beyond thinking
about the things and people in our world, we feel about them and about
ourselves.
Ex.
Appreciation
“I’m so glad that you came into my life.”
“I like you so much!
“Are you false teeth? It’s because I can’t smile without you.”
Expressing one’s ambition
“I want to finish up my studies with good grades to be accepted in a good
university.”
Expressing a need
“I need you in my life.”
Expressing prayers
“We pray for those who suffered a broken heart from their crush.”

6. The Special Case of Expressing Opinions– The function to which expressing


an opinion belongs depends on the purpose and setting in which it is done.
Expressing an opinion has broad functions covering every category of
communication function.

Quiz 7:
Instructions: Read the following items and choose the letter of the
correct answer. Copy and answer in ½ crosswise.

1. Which of the following shows an example of Regulation/Control?


a. Doctor’s prescription
b. Friends giving advice on what course of action to take
c. Parent’s instruction to their children
d. All of the above
2. "I love you" is an example of expression that produce what function of
communication?
a. Motivation
b. Social Interaction
c. Emotional Expression
e. Information
3. "I want to be a billionaire" is a form expressing what function of communication?
a. Motivation
b. Social Interaction
c. Emotional Expression
d. Information
4. When a teacher gives an opinion about a topic it is likely to be about what function of
communication?
a. Regulation/control
b. Emotional expression
c. Motivation
d. Information
5. Marriage proposals is an example of what Functions of communication?
a. Social Interaction
b. Motivation
c. Information
d. Emotional Expression

Lesson 8
Speaker’s Purposes

TO INFORM
This is about helping audience members acquire information that they do
not already possess.
Provide the audience with a clear understanding of the concept or idea
presented by the speaker.
Audience members can then use this information to understand something
(e.g., speech on a new technology, speech on a new virus) or to perform a
new task or improve their skills (e.g., how to swing a golf club, how to
assemble a layer cake).

The most important characteristic of informative topics is that the goal is to


gain knowledge. Notice that the goal is not to encourage people to use that
knowledge in any specific way. When a speaker starts encouraging people
to use knowledge in a specific way, he or she is no longer informing but is
persuading.

EXAMPLE:
◂ To inform the students the importance of Speaking English inside the
classroom.
◂ To inform the community about the climate change.
◂ To introduce a new way to send a document using a cellular phone.

TO ENTERTAIN
Provide the audience with amusement.
Focused on the theme and occasion of the speech.
Can be funny or serious.

Overall, entertaining speeches are not designed to give an audience a


deep understanding of life but instead to function as a way to divert an
audience from their day-to-day lives for a short period of time.

EXAMPLE:
◂ To entertain the students with his/ her funny experience in automated
election.
◂ To tell a love story.
◂ To tell a true story of a young boy from a poor community.

TO PERSUADE
Provide the audience with a well-argued idea that can influence their own
beliefs and decisions.

EXAMPLE:
◂ To persuade the grade 11 students to speak English language inside
the classroom.
◂ To invite the audience to use the new textbook.
◂ To persuade the audience that having problems is a privilege.
Lesson 9
Verbal and Non-Verbal cues that each speaker
uses to achieve their purpose.

Verbal Cues

1. Pause– A speaker pauses between utterances in order to allow listeners to process


what the speaker has spoken.
2. Loudness or Softness– depending on the speaker’s style, emphasis can be
achieved by either speaking loudly or softly. In addition, other emotions can be
expressed using the loudness or softness of the voice.
3. Rhythm– The way a speaker talks can be a powerful tool to engage listeners.
Rhythm refers to the speed and flow of a speaker’s utterances.
4. Repetition and Rephrasing– Unlike in reading, a listener cannot go back to what a
speaker has spoken if the speaker did not understand that particular utterance. As
part of the speakers’ effort to help the listener understand, the speaker will do well to
repeat his or her utterances specially if the content of the utterance is difficult to
understand.
5. Tone – Tone of voice is essential in communicating effectively. The tone of voice
often shows the attitude of the speaker toward the topic or the listener.
6. Appropriate Form of Language – a speaker must use the appropriate form of
language to be used in a given setting. The technical term for the form of language
used is register.

Non-verbal Cues
1. Gestures – play an important role in communication. They can help express a
speaker’s point better.
2. Eye contact– when a speaker maintains eye contact with his or her listeners, he or
she gives the impression of being serious about what is being discussed.
3. Posture– good posture is beneficial not only for health reasons but also for relating
to others when speaking. In general, standing with an erect body and head makes
for good posture and is applicable in most settings.
4. Facial Expression– a speaker’s facial expression must match the topic of
discussion.
5. Proxemics– speakers must make use of the space around them properly. The use
of space in the communication called proxemics.

Quiz 9:
Instructions: Open and watch the video on this link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyyFlfoB2Gk and accomplish the table
below. Answer this on ½ crosswise.

Verbal Cue Time stamp on the Video Phrases/ words uttered


by the Speaker
Pause

Loudness and Softness

Rhythm

Repetition and Rephrasing

Tone

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