MIL Quarter1 Lesson1 To 2 Lecture Notes
MIL Quarter1 Lesson1 To 2 Lecture Notes
COMMUNICATION:
• the exchange of information and the expression of feeling that can result in understanding
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• the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to
express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc., to someone else
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Forms of Communication
Communication may come in different forms. These forms may vary and differ in terms of participants, channels
used, and contexts. The following are the five main forms of communication:
1. Intrapersonal Communication It is a form of communication with oneself using internal vocalization or
reflective thinking (Communication in the Real World, 2010). We exercise intrapersonal communication
more often than we consciously remember. We do it every time we quietly decide on what to, when we
contemplate on what decisions to make, or even make observations or formulate opinions about the things
around us which we keep to ourselves.
2. Interpersonal Communication Interpersonal communication is a form of communication between two
different people who may or may not have a direct relationship with each other but are mutually and
actively part of the communication process. Interpersonal communication can be planned or unplanned, but
since it is interactive, it is usually more structured and influenced by social expectations (Communication in
the Real World, 2010).
3. Group Communication It is a type of communication between three or more people interacting to achieve a
specific objective or certain goal. This form of communication happens often during team-based tasks mostly
done in school works or organizational endeavors.
4. Public Communication This is a sender-focused form of communication in which one person is typically
responsible for conveying information to an audience. This form is usually seen during campaigns, speeches,
or other public speaking events. Among the other forms of communication discussed so far, this is the most
formal, intentional, and goal-oriented type.
5. Mass Communication Public communication becomes mass communication when it is transmitted to many
people through print or electronic media. In the past, print media such as newspapers and magazines and
broadcast media like TV and radio have been the most used channels for mass communication. However, in
the advent of technology, mass communication has slowly and strategically shifted its medium to the
internet world through websites and social media.
Three distinguished dimensions of media and information literacy: Media literacy, Information literacy, Technology
(digital) literacy
Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute using printed and
written materials associated with varying contexts.
Media is the physical objects used to communicate with, or the mass communication through physical
objects such as radio, television, computers, film, etc. It also refers to any physical object used to
communicate messages.
Information is a broad term that covers processed data, knowledge derived from study, experience,
instruction, signals or symbols.
Media Literacy The ability to read, analyze, evaluate and produce communication in a variety of media
forms.
Information Literacy The ability to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, effectively
use and communicate information in its various formats.
Technology (Digital) Literacy The ability to use digital technology, communication tools or networks to
locate, evaluate, use, and create information.
Media and Information Literacy refers to the essential competencies (knowledge, skills and attitude) that
allow citizens to engage with media and other information providers effectively and develop critical thinking
and life-long learning skills for socializing and becoming active citizens.