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A COURSE MODULE in Eng322 Module 1 Lesson 2a

This document provides an overview of Module 1 of the course "Interactive English" which focuses on the fundamentals of communication, including the meaning and importance of communication, different types of communication, the 7 C's of communication, levels of human communication, and barriers to communication. It outlines the topics that will be covered in the module and provides a lesson map to guide students through the learning materials and activities.

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A COURSE MODULE in Eng322 Module 1 Lesson 2a

This document provides an overview of Module 1 of the course "Interactive English" which focuses on the fundamentals of communication, including the meaning and importance of communication, different types of communication, the 7 C's of communication, levels of human communication, and barriers to communication. It outlines the topics that will be covered in the module and provides a lesson map to guide students through the learning materials and activities.

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MODULE 1

Course Code : ENG 322


Course Type : General Education Curriculum (GEC) Subject
Course Title : INTERACTIVE ENGLISH
Credit/No. of Units : 3 Units
Prerequisite : NONE
Duration : Academic Year 2020-2021

This course aims to develop the listening, speaking, and grammar


skills of students for effective interpersonal communication. Likewise,
the course introduces the students to the interactive realm of
communication in the English language. It utilizes the lessons learned
from previous English classes such as morphology, phonology and
syntax as operational tools to make the students abreast with
development of technology and engaged in an interactive sense. The
different activities will aim to strengthen the various modes of
communication: listening, Speaking, reading and writing.
MODULE 1
FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMUNICATION
A. Communication: Meaning & Importance
B. Types of Communication
C. 7 C’s of Communication
D. Levels of Human Communication
E. Barriers in Communication

OVERVIEW
Communication is as primeval as our existence. It is an indispensable tool in any social
interaction. This module introduces you to the “fundamentals of communication. “This first
unit module in Interactive English covers the topics 1) Communication its Meaning &
Importance, 2) Types of Communication, 3) 7 C’s of Communication, 4) Levels of Human
Communication and 5) Barriers in Communication. The readings and activities on this module
will help strengthen and improve your communication skills in various contexts and audiences.
You are expected to accomplish this module within the time allocated and perform the
tasks as instructed in this material. There will be synchronous and asynchronous activities to
be performed. Likewise, different online learning platforms will be used to accomplish varied
tasks. Make sure to communicate your responses and questions with utmost respect and
courtesy in these media platforms. Academic integrity and honesty are also expected as you
perform tasks and submit requirements.
MODULE 1:

FUNDAMENTALS OF
COMMUNICATION
Communication: Meaning &
Importance
Types of Communication
7 C’s of Communication
Levels of Human
Communication
Barriers to Communication

LESSON MAP
LESSON 2:

TYPES OF
COMMUNICATION

Communication is a process of transmitting and receiving verbal and non-verbal


messages that produce a response. The communication is considered effective when it
achieves the desired reaction or response from the receiver, simply stated, communication is a
two way process of exchanging ideas or information between human beings (Kaul, Asha,
1998).

Communication can be categorized into three basic types: (1) verbal communication, in
which you listen to a person to understand their meaning; (2) written communication, in which
you read their meaning; and (3) nonverbal communication, in which you observe a person and
infer meaning. Each has its own advantages, disadvantages, and even pitfalls. Let’s review the
different types of communication.

TYPES OF COMMUNICATION

Communication can be classified as:

FIVE TYPES OF COMMUNICATION


 VERBAL COMMUNICATION

Verbal communication occurs when we engage


in speaking with others. It can be face-to-face, over
the telephone, via Skype or Zoom, etc. Some verbal
engagements are informal, such as chatting with a
friend over coffee or in the office kitchen, while others are more formal, such as a scheduled
meeting. Regardless of the type, it is not just about the words, it is also about the caliber and
complexity of those words, how we string those words together to create an overarching
message, as well as the intonation (pitch, tone, cadence, etc.) used while speaking. And when
occurring face-to-face, while the words are important, they cannot be separated from non-
verbal communication.

Activity 1:
Compare and contrast verbal from non-verbal communication using a Venn-Diagram. This
video clip on “Verbal and Nonverbal Communication” using this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOhLMEKLTKE will guide you in answering this activity.

 NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION

What we do while we speak often


says more than the actual words. Non-
verbal communication includes facial
expressions, posture, eye contact,
hand movements, and touch. For
example, if you’re engaged in a
conversation with your boss about
your cost-saving idea, it is important to
pay attention to both their words and their non-verbal communication. Your boss might be in
agreement with your idea verbally, but their nonverbal cues: avoiding eye contact, sighing,
scrunched up face, etc. indicate something different.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
-verbal communication means
communicating through gestures, touch,
body, language, posture, facial expressions
and eye contact.

-verbal communication is the


most primitive form of communication. It
was developed much more before verbal
and written communication.

-verbal communication is
universal in appeal. It transcends all linguistic and cultural barriers.

-verbal communication may complement or contradict


verbal messages. Thus, a speaker must be careful about the same.

Like individuals organizations also have their own body language. An organization
expresses itself through its design, office arrangement, space management, location and
colour usage.

are used to
modify meaning and convey emotion. It includes the pitch, volume and in some cases,
intonations of speech.

-verbal behaviour related to movement, either


of any part of the body or the body as a whole.

interact.

any other features of the natural world that influence communication. (E.g. furniture and how
it is arranged, size of the room, colors, temperature, time of day, etc.
 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Whether it is an email, a memo, a report, a


Facebook post, a Tweet, a contract, etc. all forms of
written communication have the same goal to
disseminate information in a clear and concise
manner – though that objective is often not achieved.
In fact, poor writing skills often lead to confusion and
embarrassment, and even potential legal jeopardy.
One important thing to remember about written
communication, especially in the digital age, is the
message lives on, perhaps in perpetuity. Thus, there are two things to remember: first, write
well – poorly constructed sentences and careless errors make you look bad; and second, ensure
the content of the message is something you want to promote or be associated with for the
long haul.

 VISUAL COMMUNICATION

Visual communication is the act of using


photographs, art, drawings, sketches, charts
and graphs to convey information. Visuals
are often used as an aid during presentations
to provide helpful context alongside written
and/or verbal communication. Because
people have different learning styles, visual
communication might be more helpful for
some to consume ideas and information.

Here are a few steps you can take to develop your visual communication skills:

Ask others before including visuals. If you are considering sharing a visual aid in your
presentation or email, consider asking others for feedback. Adding visuals can sometimes
make concepts confusing or muddled. Getting a third-party perspective can help you decide
whether the visual adds value to your communications.

Consider your audience. Be sure to include visuals that are easily understood by your audience.
For example, if you are displaying a chart with unfamiliar data, be sure to take time and explain
what is happening in the visual and how it relates to what you are saying. You should never use
sensitive, offensive, violent or graphic visuals in any form.

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/types-of-communication
Activity 2:
-For an in-depth discussion on the categories of non-verbal communication, please
watch this clip on “Nonverbal Communication” using this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiTLmQaN5iw

- List down the different categories of non-verbal communication and give an example
for each category. (The example may be expressed in words or images.)

Activity 3:
*Write a script showing a combination of verbal and non-verbal communication.

Rubric for scriptwriting:

Verbal & non-verbal cues - 35%


Clarity - 30%
Creativity - 20%
Grammar & Mechanics - 15%
Total - 100%

Visit your digital learning platform to read updates when to go online and what tool will be
used for the synchronous discussion of this activity.

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