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    This document discusses communication and reading as communication processes. It defines communication as the exchange of information through symbols, signs, or behaviors. There are various types of communication including verbal, non-verbal, written, and visual. Early forms of communication included oral grunts, body language, cave drawings, dancing, singing, acting, and symbols. Language is the principal method of human communication, conveyed through speech, writing or gestures. For effective communication using language, characteristics like clarity, simplicity, being adapted, forceful, and vivid are important. Reading improves writing style and vocabulary. It also strengthens language skills and sentence structure, making one a better speaker.

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    READING AS A COMMUNICATION PROCESS

    Communication – It is a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of
    symbols, signs, or behavior.

    Types of Communication
    • Verbal – uses a strong, confident speaking voice
    • Non-verbal – communicating without words
    • Written – uses words through writing, instead of speaking
    • Visual – ways we communicate through signs

    Early Forms of Communication


    • Oral grunts - guttural sounds at a low pitch or high pitch would indicate either social communication or be a
    warning sign.
    • Body language - the use of physical behavior, expressions, and mannerisms to communicate nonverbally.
    • Cave drawings - murals that people painted onto the walls of caves and canyons. They would tell stories of battles,
    hunts and culture.
    • Dancing, Singing & Acting
    • Symbols - offer a visual representation of a word or idea.

    Language - the principal method/code system of human communication, consisting of words used in a structured and
    conventional way and conveyed by speech, writing, or gesture. To have effective communication using language, there are
    its characteristics that should be considered.

    Characteristics of Language
    1. Clarity – The reader can more easily and immediately understand language when the code symbols are concrete
    rather than abstractions (universal ideas) and generalizations.

    Compare for example:


    - Many students attended the student council meeting.
    Ninety-flve college students attended Tuesday’s student council meeting.
    - The Philippines became a sovereign nation in the late 1890s.
    The Philippines was freed from Hispanic colonial rule when our forebears led by General Emilio Aguinaldo
    declared Independence on June 12, 1898.

    2. Simplicity – Complex wording written for the sake of verbal erudition is less easily understood, compared with what is
    expressed directly and to the point.

    Compare for example:


    - Shall we partake of our repast?
    Shall we eat?
    - Mother’s culinary dishes are exquisite.
    Mother cooks well.

    3. Adapted language – Words of expression should relate to the reader’s age, educational attainment, ‘gender, ethnic
    origin; other personal factors. The inappropriate use of technical or specialized words should also be avoided.

    There are instances for example:


    - When preachers caused a stir talking about sexuality to a group of women.
    - Luzon politicians were not well received by Mindanao groups.
    4. Forceful – Stimulating language provides color, interest and excitement.

    Compare for example:


    - He speaks at length while saying little.
    - He Spews forth words-and says nothing.

    5. Vivid language – vivid wording is descriptive and stirs the senses of the reader.

    Compare for example:


    - Very good salesman ............... crackerjack persuader
    - Dishonest and evil ................. Festering corruption
    - Trouble spot ........................... seething hell

    ❖ These five guidelines of language – concrete, simple, adapted, forceful and vivid – add meaningfulness to the reader.
    As a reader yourself, you may now see the relevance of language to effective and meaningful reading.

    The Importance of Reading in Communication Process


    • According to a Swedish-American writer Frans Johansson, Reading and writing work in similar ways. Reading
    improves your writing style and flow. Writers learn to perfect their craft by taking inspiration from other writers. It’s
    impossible to be a good writer if you don’t read.
    • Reading teaches you new words and perspectives. It helps strengthen language and sharpens sentence structure.
    It gives you a better command over the language. All of these are critical to being a good speaker.

    References:
    Definition of communication. (2023). In Merriam-Webster Dictionary. https://www.merriam-
    webster.com/dictionary/communication#:~:text=%3A%20a%20process%20by%20which%20information,of%20symbols%2C%
    20signs%2C%20or%20behavior
    Kishore, K. (2021, August 3). Importance And Benefits Of Reading Skills In Communication. Harappa.
    https://harappa.education/harappa-diaries/importance-of-
    reading/#:~:text=Reading%20teaches%20you%20new%20words,to%20being%20a%20good%20speaker.
    The oldest forms of human communication | South African History Online. (n.d.). https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/oldest-forms-
    human-
    communication#:~:text=The%20ancient%20Egyptians%20were%20amongst,system%20that%20we%20know%20today.&text
    =Cave%20drawings%20were%20murals%20that,the%20story%20of%20their%20culture .

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