LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION
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Instructor : Salirick S. Andres
Course : GEC 005 Purposive Communication
2 Intended learning outcomes
Explain the nature of language.
Discuss the communication perspectives.
Analyze the different types of communication.
Evaluate the principles in communication.
Assess the impact of communication on globalization.
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3 What is Language?
The Primary Tool for Communication
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What is Language?
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Language, a system of
conventional spoken, manual
(signed), or written symbols by
means of which human beings, as
members of a social group and
participants in its culture, express
themselves.
The functions of language
include communication, the
expression of identity, play,
imaginative expression,
and emotional release.
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Language as Expression of Humanity
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Walt Whitman, an American existential poet, said that language is the sum
total of all that humans experience as a species:
"Language is not an abstract construction of the learned, or of dictionary makers,
but is something arising out of the work, needs, ties, joys, affections, tastes, of long
generations of humanity, and has its bases broad and low, close to the ground.“
Language, then, is the sum of all human experience since the beginning of
humankind. Without language, humans would be unable to express their
feelings, thoughts, emotions, desires, and beliefs. Without language, there
could be no society and possibly no religion.
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When is language considered a Language?
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Language
System of rules Sound system Vocabulary
(grammar) (phonology) (lexicon)
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Language Use
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✓ Speech Community is the kind of group that sociolinguistics attempt to
study or group of people who share similar ideas and uses norms of
language. This is also known as Linguistic Community.
✓ Language Acquisition is the process wherein people acquire the languages
used by those in the community.
✓ Language Learning is the process wherein people learn second languages
by studying formally in school or informally on their own.
✓ Language Contact is the process wherein people try to understand each
other or to communicate as one learns from each other's languages.
✓ Language Change is a process wherein individuals constantly interact and
communicate with each other.
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In summary
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✓ A language is a complex tool that humans employ
and utilize to maximize their advantage over other
creations in order to achieve progress and
prosperity.
✓ It is important to study the language and be aware
of its distinct feature and complex characteristics.
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9 What is Communication?
Language at work…
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Definition of Communication
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Greek word “komunikare” translates as “to share” in English.
Latin word “comunis” translates as “to make common” in
English.
Therefore, combining these two root words, as sharing of
knowledge, ideas, thoughts, and information take place,
awareness and understanding are being made common to all
participants and that’s when they start making progress and
move forward.
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Definition of Communication
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Communication is generally defined as the exchange of thoughts, ideas,
concepts, and views between or among two or more people to achieve
understanding.
Context is the circumstance or environment in which communication takes
place.
Knowledge of the contextual characteristics of a communicative activity will
unlock specific information that may not be available to anyone outside the
communicative interaction.
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Communication in Human Interaction
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There are two types of
communication according to its use in
human interaction:
1. transactional communication is
one in which the communication
interaction is aimed at achieving
an objective or purpose such as
public speaking, letter writing,
buying and selling, and among
other transactions
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Communication in Human Interaction
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There are two types of
communication according to its use in
human interaction:
2. interactional communication is
one in which the communication
interaction is aimed not to
achieve a specific objective but
mainly to reconnect, reinforce,
and create existing and about to
exist interpersonal relations and
engagements.
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In summary
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✓ Generally, people communicate to achieve a common purpose.
Aside from common understanding, they also would want to
create, establish, and maintain relationships. Here is where the
value of communication comes in.
✓ There are two types of communication according to its use in
human interaction: these can be transactional and interactional
communication.
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See you next time!
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Enjoy your online classes and stay safe always!
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