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Unit 1 Aec

The document outlines the importance of effective communication in various aspects of life, including personal relationships, teamwork, and problem-solving. It discusses factors that influence communication, types of communication, and the distinction between verbal and non-verbal communication. Additionally, it provides guidance on studying communication skills and emphasizes the benefits of clear communication in real-life situations.

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Unit 1 Aec

The document outlines the importance of effective communication in various aspects of life, including personal relationships, teamwork, and problem-solving. It discusses factors that influence communication, types of communication, and the distinction between verbal and non-verbal communication. Additionally, it provides guidance on studying communication skills and emphasizes the benefits of clear communication in real-life situations.

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Unit-I AEC: Communicative English

Unit-I
Introduction:
This syllabus is all about how we talk, listen, write, and understand others in real life.
Communicating well makes life easier – in school, job, family, and friends. If we learn to
communicate clearly, we can avoid misunderstandings, express our ideas better, and
build good relationships.

Now let’s understand each part in simple language with real-life examples.

i. Communication, its importance and factors that determine communication

What is Communication?
Communication means sharing ideas, thoughts, and feelings with others.

Why is it important in real life?

 Helps to make friends and keep relationships strong.


 Needed to work well in a team or company.
 Helps to solve problems without fighting.
 Helps to share knowledge and learn from others.

Example:
When you ask your friend to explain homework, you are communicating. If you explain
clearly and he understands, that's good communication.

Factors that affect communication:

1. Sender: Who is giving the message (You).


2. Receiver: Who is receiving the message (Friend).
3. Channel: How you send the message (talking, writing, calling).
4. Code: The language used (English, Hindi, signs).
5. Topic: What you are talking about (homework, job, feelings).
6. Message: What you want to say (the content).
7. Context: Situation where you are talking (classroom, party).
8. Feedback: Response from the receiver (Yes, No, I understand).

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9. Barriers: Problems that stop good communication (noise, misunderstanding,


wrong words).

Models of communication explain how people talk and understand each other.
Information gap principle: If you know something and your friend doesn’t,
communication helps to fill this gap.
Information overload: When you give too much information, others may get confused.
Redundancy: Saying the same thing again and again without need.
Clichés: Overused sentences like "Have a nice day" – sometimes boring.
Audience and purpose: How you talk depends on who is listening and why you are
talking.

Example:
Talking to a teacher is different from talking to a friend.

Real-life benefits: Helps to speak correctly in interviews, meetings, or while making


friends.

ii. Types of communication

1. Horizontal communication: Talking with people at the same level.


Example: You and your classmates discussing a project.
2. Vertical communication: Talking with people above or below your level.
Example: Talking to your teacher or boss.
3. Interpersonal communication: One person talking to another directly.
Example: You asking your mom to help you with studies.
4. Lateral communication: Communication across departments or teams.
Example: People from sales and marketing discussing how to sell a product.
5. Grapevine communication: Informal, like gossip.
Example: Friends talking about a surprise test coming soon.

Real-life benefits: Helps to handle conversations at work, school, and home easily.

iii. Verbal and non-verbal communication

 Verbal communication: Talking and writing.


Example: Saying "Good morning", writing a letter.

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 Non-verbal communication: Body language, expressions, gestures.


Example: Smiling when happy, shaking head for 'no'.

Body language in different cultures:


Example: Nodding head means 'yes' in India, but may mean 'no' in some countries.

Written and oral communication:

 Written: Writing a mail, message, or letter.


 Oral: Speaking face to face or on call.

Bias-free communication: Talking without hurting or judging others.


Example: Saying "Chairperson" instead of "Chairman" to avoid gender bias.

Political correctness: Using words that are respectful.


Example: Saying "differently-abled" instead of "disabled".

Real-life benefits: Helps to avoid hurting others, makes you a respectful and
professional person.

iv. Styles of communication

1. Formal: Polite, official way of talking.


Example: Talking to your boss, teacher, in an interview.
Real-life use: Helps in jobs, meetings, writing official emails.
2. Informal: Casual way of talking with friends and family.
Example: "Hey buddy, what's up?"
Real-life use: Builds close relationships.
3. Semi-formal: Between formal and informal.
Example: Talking to a colleague in a friendly but respectful way.
Real-life use: Helps in professional settings where friendly relation is needed.

How to Study this Syllabus (Step by Step, Point Wise)

1. Start with "What is Communication" and why it is important.


o Think of real-life examples from school, home, and work.
2. Understand factors of communication.
o Practice identifying sender, receiver, channel, etc., in daily talks.

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3. Learn models of communication and barriers.


o Notice what stops good talks in real life – like mobile noise, wrong words.
4. Study types of communication.
o See how you talk to friends vs. teachers and note the difference.
5. Learn verbal and non-verbal communication.
o Watch people's body language while talking.
o Practice writing messages clearly.
6. Understand styles of communication.
o Practice formal emails, informal chats, and semi-formal talks.
7. Think about how communication helps in real life.
o Imagine yourself in interviews, offices, with family, and how this learning
will help you.

Tip: Make a notebook. Write small examples for each point. Daily observe people’s
communication to understand these points better.

Final Thought:
If you know how to communicate well, you will never be afraid of talking to anyone –
whether a friend, teacher, boss, or stranger. It will help you in studies, job, family, and
all parts of life.

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