Lesson 3 Communication Barriers
Lesson 3 Communication Barriers
Breakdown
Prepared by: Mr. Jun Russel T. Germino
Oral Communication
Introduction
Communication - is a
process of exchanging
thoughts, ideas, and
opinions in order to
connect with people.
Goal? - build good
relationship in the
community.
Communication
Breakdown
Communication, However,
there are times when this
goal is not reached due to
certain factors.
When this happens, there
is communication
breakdown.
What is Communication
Breakdown?
A communication
breakdown occurs when
there is a failure or
interruption in the process
of exchanging information
or ideas between two or
more people.
Reasons why there is
Com Breakdown
1. Noise
2. Miscommunication
3. Misinterpretaton
4. Lack of Communication
Recognizing the barriers or
obstacles to effective
communication is
important in order to avoid
communicaation
breakdown. Here are some
of the barriers that may
cause communication
failure.
Barriers to Communication
Physical Barriers - are natural or
environmental condition that act
as a barrier in communication in
sending the message from
sender to receiver.
Examples:
1. People talking to loud
2. Noise from a construction site
3. Loud sound of karaoke
4. Blaring of jeepney horns
Barriers to Communication
Psychological Barriers - are called as
mental barriers. These refer to social
and personal issues of a speaker
towards communicating with others.
Examples:
1. trauma
2. shyness, lack of confidence
3. depression
4. fear, stage fright
Barriers to
Communication
Cultural Barriers
communication
-pertains to
problems
encountered by people regarding
their intrinsic values, beliefs, and
traditions in conflict with others.
Examples:
1. traditions
2. different beliefs
3. customs
4. manners of dressig and
speaking
Barriers to Communication
Linguistic Barriers -pertains to conflict with
regard to language and word meaning.
- Jargons
Barriers to Communication
Linguistic Barriers
Examples:
1. Difference in language
2. Accent and dialect
3. Use of jargon and slang
4. Speech defect or language
impairments
Activity
Think of a time you experienced a
communication barrier - either when
were speaking or listening. What was
the sitution, what caused the barrier,
and how did it affect the outcome of
the communication? How did you
handle it, and what would you do
differently next time?
Verdeber (1991)
gives a similar idea of External - are the
barrier when he classifies sight, sound stimuli
noise into three (3) kinds: that draw people’s
External, Internal, Semantic attention away from
noise. intended meaning.
Internal - thoughts and
feelings that interfere Semantic - words
with meaning. and meanings
Thank You
Knowledge is Power - Francis Bacon