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LANGUAGE and COMMUNICATION
OVERVIEW
Everyday, we engage in the communication process using language as the
main instrument. We express ideas, thoughts, commentaries, feelings, and the like
using the dynamic language.
Given this reality at hand, this chapter explores language and its nature. It
also provides a space for a discussion of various processes relative to language
such as language acquisition, language learning, language contact, and language
change.
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the chapter, the students can:
demonstrate an understanding of language and its nature;
identify the types of communication in relation to communication mode, context, and purpose and style;
discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different
communication types in various communication settings; and
demonstrate in an essay an understanding of the role of language in the communication process.
LESSON 1
WHAT TO EXPECT?
PRE-DISCUSSION
Study the following words. Which spelling is correct? Which Spelling is
incorrect? Tick the appropriate box. Justify your answer.
LESSON OUTLINE
Whatever people do when they come together, they talk. As human beings, we
have the agency towards the language that is comprehensible to us. When we play,
we talk. When we meet our friends, we talk, and the list goes on. By talking, we use
SUMMARY
In our interaction with other people, our languages come into contact with
their languages, resulting in language change. Language change is a natural
behavior of all languages.
ASSESSMENT/ENRICHMENT
Check your understanding of the input by answering the following questions:
CONCRETIZING
1. Create your language biography by filling in the Language Biodata Form below.
2. After filling the table above, write a paragraph that tells your story of your
languages.
My Language Biography
INTROSPECTING
In this lesson, I learned that as a human being, I should understand that language is
REFERENCES
Fromkin, V., Rodman, R., and Hyams, N. (2010). Introduction to linguistics. Cengage
Learning Asia Pte Ltd. Singapore.
LESSON 2
Define communication.
Identify types of communication according to mode, context, and purpose and style.
PRE-DISCUSSION
LESSON OUTLINE
Communication was derived from the Latin word “communis” which means
“to share and inform” ideas, feelings, etc.” It has been defined by various scholars
differently according to contexts. Keyton (2011), for instance, defined
communication as the process of transmitting information and common
understanding from one person to another. Similarly, Johnston (2008) emphasized
that communication takes place when one individual, a sender, displays, transmits
or otherwise directs a set of
symbols to another individual, a receiver, with the aim of changing something, either
something the receiver is doing (or not doing) or changing his or her world view.
Abulencia (2001) shares a similar point by describing communication as a dynamic
process which includes the sending and receiving of messages at a conscious or
unconscious level.
Madrunio and Martin (2018) argue that communication takes on different
contexts resulting in people having different views on communication types. Since
communication is generally defined as the exchange of thoughts, ideas, concepts,
and views between or among two or more people, various contexts come into play.
Context is the circumstance or environment in which communication takes
place. Such circumstance may include the physical or actual setting, the value
positions of a speaker/listener, and the relevance or appropriateness of a message
conveyed. If focuses on certain communication processes and even groupings of
people that constitute a communication situation.
Different contexts can impact one’s communication. Each communication
type is governed by a circumstance. Therefore, it is important to focus our attention
on the interplay of factors surrounding the context of communication which may be
physical, cultural, social, and physiological in nature. Communication may then be
classified according to: 1) communication mode, 2) context, and 3) purpose and
style.
2. Visual
3. Extended Communication
4. Organizational Communication
With this type, the focus is on the role that communication plays in an
organizational context. Organizations comprise individuals who work for the
company. Graduates, for example, become professionals either working for a
company or putting up their own. Whichever, a graduate should know that each
b. Informal
It comes from unofficial channels of message flow. It is also
known as ‘grapevine’, messages coming from the different levels of
the organization are transmitted. This occurs due to the
dissatisfaction of some employees accompanied by uncertainty,
such as superiors playing favorites and favorable or unacceptable
company rules and regulations. Some employees even resort to
baseless gossips and rumors which they spread like wildfire.
Tracing the origin of a rumor is almost next to impossible. In fact,
when some people are confronted, they impute the blame to others
so they can get out of the mess quickly.
Each organization has its own culture (also known as organizational culture).
Based on its history and development, an organization develops its own core
values, vision and mission statements, goals, and objectives. Organizational culture
is of utmost significance since it will dictate the kind of behavior that employees
should possess as well as the extent of commitment expected from them by the
organization. They all share the values, practices, vision, and mission of the
organization. Peter Drucker’s famous quote, “Company culture are like country
cultures. Never try to change one. Try instead, to work, with what you’ve got,”
underscores the view that indeed, culture is within the control of the entrepreneur or
company owner. If at the outset, you think you cannot adapt to the organization’s
culture, better look for another job or workplace where you will be happy and in
harmony with your superiors and colleagues.
5. Intercultural Communication
are dishonest or insincere. Moreover, Indians interpret waving of hands from side to
side
Formal Communication
It employs formal language delivered orally or in written from. Lectures,
public talks/speeches, research and project proposal, reports, and business letters,
among others are all considered formal situations and writings. Note that while
lectures and speeches are delivered orally, the texts have been thought out
carefully and written well before they are delivered. To inform, to entertain, and to
persuade are the main objectives of this type of communication.
Informal Communication
It certainly does not employ formal language. It involves personal and
ordinary conversations with friends, family members, acquaintances about anything
under the sun. The mode may be oral as in face-to-face, ordinary or everyday talks
and phone calls, or written as in the case of e-mail messages, personal notes,
SUMMARY
There are various types of communication. These types can be divided
according to mode, context, and purpose and style. In terms of communication
mode, the types of communication are verbal, non-verbal, and visual. In terms of
context, the communication types are intrapersonal, interpersonal, extended,
organizational, and intercultural. In terms of purpose and style, the types of
communication are formal and informal.
Verbal and non-verbal codes should complement each other. With visual
communication, interpretation of signs and symbols is crucial since people have
different ways of interpreting them. It is important to always contextualize the
symbols/signs received to arrive at the correct interpretation.
In any organization, a system of communication should be put in place.
Transmission of message and message flow also play an important role in effective
organizational communication.
People have different linguistic, religious, ethnic, social, and professional
backgrounds. It is then necessary to pay attention to intercultural communication to
avoid miscommunication and/or communication breakdown.
Formal communication and informal communication have different uses
depending on the situation. Both types may be in oral or written mode.
ASSESSMENT / ENRICHMENT
CONCRETIZING
1. Using the alternatives available to you, look for the mission-vision statements
and the core values that characterize a company or an institution. Take the
SKSU Vision and Mission statements as your focus of this activity. Evaluate
them using the table below.
VISION
MISSION
CORE VALUES
FATES
Fairness
Accountability
Transparency
Excellence
Mission Statement
Indicators Strongly Somewhat Disagree Comments
agree agree
Vision Statement
Indicators Strongly Somewhat Disagree Comments
agree agree
1. The vision statement
focuses on the future.
2. The vision statement
shows an aspiration.
3. The vision statement is
clear and concise.
Core Values
Indicators Strongly Somewhat Disagree Comments
agree agree
1. The core values can be
easily remembered.
2. The core values are not
too many.
3. The core values can be
translated into action.
4. The core values are
unique to the
organization.
5. The core values are
connected to the
organization’s mission-
vision statements.
REFERENCES
Philstar (2020, August 28). Buwan ng Wika: Filipino scholar analyzes SB19 Ken
Suson, P-Pop as multilingual
genre.https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/korean-
wave/2020/08/28/2038458/buwan-ng-wika-filipino-scholar-analyzes-sb19-
ken-suson-p-pop-multilingual- genre?
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UNDERSTANDING 21ST CENTURY
COMMUNICATION
OVERVIEW
ES:
d of the chapter, the students can:
ate mastery in elucidating the nature, elements, and functions of verbal and non-verbal communication in various and multi
expertise in explicating how cultural and global
r communication.
hrough written or global communication to the challenges of diverse and multicultural communication.
LESSON 1
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Explain the Principles and process and process of communication and the ethical considerations in communication.
Elucidate how communication skills help resolve problems, better understand new concepts and aid in your professio
Create a slogan about how the knowledge of the communication process aids people in communicating effectively.
PRE-DISCUSSION
1. Why do people communicate?
2. What might happen to the world if communication does not exist?
3. Why do miscommunication and misunderstanding happen?
LESSON OUTLINE
Communications is inevitable. Our need for self-expression leads us to
communicate not only our thoughts but also our feelings. Communication may be
done verbally or nonverbally. A simple yawn from a member of the audience in a
public speaking engagement is a non-verbal message sent to the speaker. On the
other hand, a phone call inquiring about a certain product is an example of a verbal
message.
Communication is understood as the process of meaning-making through a
channel or a medium. It comes from the Latin term communicares, meaning to
share or to make ideas common. The connection that encompasses interaction
among partakers is at the center of your learning of communication.
Kinds of Interference
a. Psychological barriers are thoughts that hamper the message to be
interpreted correctly by the receiver. This may include past experiences.
b. Physical barriers include competing stimulus, weather and climate, health
and ignorance of the medium.
c. Linguistic and cultural barriers pertain to the language and its cultural
environment. Words may mean another in different cultures.
d. Mechanical barriers are those raised by the channels employed for
interpersonal, group or mass communication. These include cell phones,
laptops and other gadgets used in communication.
SUMMARY
ASSESSMENT/ENRICHMENT
1. Identify possible communication blocks in the following situations:
a. a written letter of complaint
b. interaction between a nurse and a patient
c. songs with figurative language
CONCRETIZING
1. List various channels through which personnel of your university connect with
you. Which channel(s) do you find most effective? Why?
INTROSPECTING
REFERENCES
Barrot, J. and Sipacio, JP. (2018) Purposive communication in the 21st century. C &
E Publishing. Philippines.
Wakat, G., Caroy, A., Dela Cruz, A., Dizaon, E.G., Jose, M., Ordonio, M.R.,
Palangyos, A., Sao-an, M., & Paulino F. (2018). Purposive
communication. Lorimar Publishing Inc. Philippines.
LESSON 2
Analyze communication challenges in a global atmosphere and methods for effective and ethical global communicatio
Integrate the concepts learned about communication and globalization in a two minute video communication.
PRE-DISCUSSION
https://natcapsolutions.org/the-challenge-of-globalization/
LESSON OUTLINE
Globalization is the communication and assimilation among individuals,
ethnicities, races, institution, governments of various nations supported by
technology and compelled by international trade. Due to globalization, the more you
become exposed to diversity—the valuing of the uniqueness or differences in
gender preference, color age, religious, affiliation, ethnicity, education, social and
economic
status and political beliefs. Globalization is not a new process or concept. Years
before the advent of technology, people had been purchasing and selling each other
properties, goods and other objects of certain value.
Communication has since been increasingly global, blurring national
boundaries. The ability to communicate effectively in a global setting can be
challenge. Hence, to effectively communicate in global context, a general
understanding of the differences in conducting communication from one country to
another helps avoid miscommunication.
People’s background and experiences influence their view of the world and
the values, beliefs and behavior patterns assumed to be good. The following are
possible cultural barriers to effective communication in a global environment:
1. Cultural relativism
2. Lack of knowledge of others’ culture
3. Discrimination and harassment
4. Language differences
To get the desired outcome or response, the above barriers must be properly
addressed. It is the responsibility of the parties involved in the communication
process to eliminate the possible hindrances in their exchange. The goal of effective
global communication is to achieve communication that gets the desired response
leading to harmonious connection.
Krizan (2014) suggests these strategies to become an effective global
communicator:
1. Review communication principles.
2. Analyze the message receive.
3. Be open to an accepting of other cultures.
4. Learned about culture and apply what is learned.
5. Consider language needs.
SUMMARY
Globalization is the process of interaction and integration among people,
companies and governments worldwide. Global village refers to the world
emphasize that all the different parts of the world form one community linked
together by electronic communications, especially the internet.
There are cultural barriers when people of different cultures are unable to
understand each other’s ‘customs, resulting in inconveniences and difficulties.
ASSESSMENT / ENRICHMENT
Activity 1
Activity 2
REFERENCES
TED Global. (2009, July 22). Gordon Brown: Wiring a web for global good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7rrJAC84FA
Wakat, G., Caroy, A., Dela Cruz, A., Dizaon, E.G., Jose, M., Ordonio, M.R.,
Palangyos, A., Sao-an, M., & Paulino F. (2018). Purposive
communication. Lorimar Publishing Inc. Philippines.
LESSON3
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Discuss the ways in improving intercultural communication competence.
Cite examples on how to enhance one’s ability to communicate with
people from diverse cultures.
Create a three-to four-minute presentation about various cultural modes of communication of a certain country.
PRE-DISCUSSION
How do you get to communicate effectively across cultures? Indicate whether
you agree or disagree with each of the following statements:
1. I am interested in interacting with people who are both like me and
different from me.
2. I am sensitive to the concerns of all minority and majority groups in
our multicultural country.
3. I can sense when persons from other cultures seem not to
understand me or get confused by my actions.
4. I have no fear communicating with persons from both minor and
major cultural groups.
5. People from other cultures may get angry with my cultural affiliates.
6. I deal with conflicts with people from other cultures depending on the
situation and their cultural background.
7. My culture is inferior to other cultures.
8. I can manage my behavior when dealing with people of different
cultures.
9. I show respect to the diverse communication practices of other
people.
Note: The more number of agreements you have indicates the more
prepared you are in expanding your communication arena by welcoming people
from different cultures.
LESSON OUTLINE
Living in a globalized world, you encounter people with diverse cultural
backgrounds. Such interactions occur in social, educational, political and
commercial settings. Hence, in today’s era of increased global communication, it is
imperative to understand intercultural communication for us to enhance our
intercultural awareness and competence. Intercultural competence is essential for
us to live harmoniously despite our differences in culture.
SUMMARY
Global communication becomes more complicated when there are multiple
recipients from different cultures with different languages all receiving the same
message, as well as when there are more layers added to the channel.
Local and global communication in multicultural settings will help you realize
that miscommunication is essential to enhance our ability to communicate and
effectively accept and embrace across country cultures.
ASSESSMENT / ENRICHMENT
Answer the following questions:
1. “Human beings draw close to one another by their common nature, but habits
and customs keep them apart.” (Confucius)Do you agree or disagree? Give
concrete situations to support your stand. Based on the concept learned in this
lesson.
2. Identify a country where graduates of your program or field of specialization are
in demand. Research on the various cultural modes of communication that a
newly hired employee in that country should remember. Based on your
research, prepare a three-to four-minute presentation.
INTROSPECTING
This lesson on local and global communication in multicultural settings helped me realize
that
REFERENCES
Wakat, G., Caroy, A., Dela Cruz, A., Dizaon, E.G., Jose, M., Ordonio, M.R.,
Palangyos, A., Sao-an, M., & Paulino F. (2018). Purposive
communication. Lorimar Publishing Inc. Philippines.
LESSON 4
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Explain the varieties and registers of spoken and written language in the proper context.
PRE – DISCUSSION
The students will be tasked to present orally or in a written form the following
questions.
- How do you greet your best friend? Your mother? Your teacher? Your
school dean?
- Do your ways of greeting these people vary?
LESSON OUTLINE
For us, speech is well-worth careful study because we depend on it so
heavily for our communications with others. The development of human civilization
owes it to a great extent to man’s ability to share experiences, to exchange ideas,
and to transmit knowledge from one generation to another.
The spoken mode is often associated with everyday registers while the
written mode is strongly associated with academic registers. However, this is not
always true. For instance, in everyday communication, face-to-face conversations
are usually supplemented by text messaging.
In academic contexts, significant forms of oral communication are used along
with written communication. Significantly, both every day and academic
communications are characterized by multi-modality or the use of multiple modes of
communication, including spoken, written modes and images, music, videos,
gestures, etc.
On the other hand, the other four domains involve global usage. These four
domains of language usage differ from the first four domains since they refer to
contexts of language usage where participants need to communicate with people
not sharing their local ways of using language.
They are as follows:
SUMMARY
The kind of register to be used affects the way one speaks and writes.
Language has formal and informal registers. These registers have form which
defines the social situation.
ASSESSMENT / ENRICHMENT
Activity 1. Answer the following questions:
1. In what situations are the local and global varieties of spoken language used?
2. What registers are appropriate to such situations?
Activity 2
Journal Writing: Why is it important to use appropriate varieties and
registers of language in certain communication contexts?
REFERENCES
Ederio, N. et al. (2019). Purposive communication: Integrated
learning resource material.
Wakat, G., Caroy, A., Dela Cruz, A., Dizaon, E.G., Jose, M., Ordonio, M.R.,
Palangyos, A., Sao-an, M., & Paulino F. (2018). Purposive
communication. Lorimar Publishing Inc. Philippines.
LESSON 5
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Analyze media messages and/or images using Key Concepts of Media Literacy framework.
Create a multimodal advertisement of a cause-oriented event.
PRE - DISCUSSION
LESSON OUTLINE
The Key Concepts of Media Literacy framework serves as a basis for
developing a critical understanding of the content of mass media, the techniques
used and the impact of these techniques. Also, the Key Concepts of Media Literacy
can be very helpful in the construction of media texts for different purpose.
The term “text” includes any form of written, spoken or media work conveying
meaning to an audience. Text may use words, graphics, sounds and images in
presenting information. It may also be in oral, print, visual or electronic forms.
2. Media have embedded values What lifestyles, values and points of view
and points of view. are represented in the text?
Who or what is missing?
3. Each person interprets What message do you perceive from the text?
messages differently. How might others understand it differently?
Why?
SUMMARY
Media literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create, and act
using all forms of communication. In its simplest terms, media literacy builds upon
the foundation of traditional literacy and offers new forms of reading and writing.
Media literacy empowers people to be critical thinkers and makers, effective
communicators and active citizens.
ASSESSMENT / ENRICHMENT
Activity 1. Answer this question:
1. Make personal, world and text connections to an advertisement you chose.
2. What are your observations or generalizations on how texts and/or images are
presented?
3. In what ways should media present texts/images about various cultures?
REFERENCES
Center for Media Literacy. (2005). Five key questions of media literacy.
http://www.medialit.org/sites/default/files/14B_CCKQPoster+5essays.p
df
Wakat, G., Caroy, A., Dela Cruz, A., Dizaon, E.G., Jose, M., Ordonio, M.R.,
Palangyos, A., Sao-an, M., & Paulino F. (2018). Purposive
communication. Lorimar Publishing Inc.
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Communication for Various Purposes
OVERVIEW
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the chapter, the students can:
demonstrate mastery in obtaining, providing and disseminating information; and,
present ideas persuasively using appropriate verbal and non-
verbal cues.
LESSON
1 Informative, Persuasive and
Argumentative Communication
types of communication.
e announcement regarding environmental disaster preparedness employing the concepts of informative, persuasive and arg
PRE – DISCUSSION
“The improvement of understanding is for two ends: first our own increase of
knowledge; secondly, to enable us to deliver that knowledge to others.”
1. What do you think does John Locke mean?
2. In which aspect of your field do you find Locke’s idea most relevant?
Explain.
LESSON OUTLINE
Communication is made for numerous purposes. The way messages are
crafted depends highly on the intention of the sender.
In a supermarket, a sales agent makes sure that the way a product is
promoted gets consumers buying. A news anchor delivers information in such a
way that all the facts are clearly stated doing away with words that may cause
confusion. On the other hand, a criminal lawyer must design his arguments
supported by facts to convince the judge and the jury.
b. Uses supporting material to justify advice and turns the audience into
agents of change.
In our time, whoever, many scholars have confirmed the presence of a fourth
dimension of proof, mythos, which suggests that we respond to appeals to the
traditions and values of our culture and to the legends and folktales that embody
them. Lucas (in Wakat et al, 2018) claims that to avoid defective argumentation, the
following must be avoided:
SUMMARY
ASSESSMENT / ENRICHMENT
1. What is the difference between an informative communication and a persuasive
communication? Which do you think is more challenging in terms of preparation
and delivery?
2. List essential preparations when communicating to inform, to persuade, and to
argue.
3. What ethical considerations must one bear in mind when informing, persuading
or arguing?
CONCRETIZING
What alerts you to the persuasive intent? In what respects does such
communication possess the characteristics of persuasion and
information.
REFERENCES:
Osborn, M., Osborn, S., & Osborn, R. (2014). Public speaking: Finding your voice.
Pearson Higher Ed.
Wakat, G., Caroy, A., Dela Cruz, A., Dizaon, E.G., Jose, M., Ordonio, M.R.,
Palangyos, A., Sao-an, M., & Paulino F. (2018). Purposive
communication. Lorimar Publishing Inc. Philippines.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
PRE-DISCUSSION
You might also need a strong reason to overcome that fear. While it is true
that not all professions require public speaking skills, you must consider the fact that
public speaking is an essential skill in your academic life. Also, in many professions
such as those in business, education, mass media etc., public speaking skills are a
requirement.
LESSON OUTLINE
better organization and to avoid leaving out details. But unlike reading,
extemporaneous speaking necessitates the speaker to formulate his sentences
while he is speaking. Extemporaneous is a method that most lecturers and teachers
use. A good extemporaneous speaker must be spontaneous.
Impromptu means speaking at the spur of the moment. Since there is very
minimal or no time for preparation given for impromptu, the content and
organization may suffer. Impromptu may not deliver the best thought in the best way
but it brings out the most natural thing to say at the moment.
SUMMARY
There are four main kinds of speech delivery: impromptu, extemporaneous,
manuscript, and memorized. Impromptu speaking involves delivering a message on
the spur of the moment, as when someone is asked to “say a few words.”
Extemporaneous speaking consists of delivering a speech in a conversational
fashion using notes. This is the style most speeches call for.
Additionally, manuscript speaking consists of reading a fully scripted
speech. It is useful when a message needs to be delivered in precise words.
Memorized speaking consists of reciting a scripted speech from memory.
Memorization allows the speaker to be free of notes.
ASSESSMENT / ENRICHMENT
I. A. Using the table below, compare and contrast extemporaneous speaking to/from
impromptu speaking by writing their differences in their respective their similarities in
the middle column.
B. Which mode of speech delivery has the least application? Why do you say
so?
C. Which mode of speech delivery has the most application? Why do you say
so?
Pick from the teacher’s box a quote or a question. From either a quotation or
question, develop a minute of impromptu speech. You may explain, argue, support
and/or illustrate the quote you picked.
Answer the following questions:
4. Are there times when you feel people misjudge you? Cite an example.
Follow Up!
1. Has your attitude toward public speaking become more positive?
2. In a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the highest, what rating do you give yourself?
Why?
3. In what area of public speaking do you feel you need the most improvement?
REFERENCES
Wakat, G., Caroy, A., Dela Cruz, A., Dizaon, E.G., Jose, M., Ordonio, M.R.,
Palangyos, A., Sao-an, M., & Paulino F. (2018). Purposive
communication. Lorimar Publishing Inc. Philippines.
LESSON 3
Making Inquiries
WHAT TO EXPECT?
PRE-DISCUSSION
Do these statements apply to you?
1. I have effective techniques in seeking for information online.
2. I can easily ask for information from anyone.
3. I can easily start a conversation with other people.
4. I feel that people easily comprehend what I say.
5. I am confident I can write a formal inquiry letter.
6. I avoid writing letters as much as I can.
7. I would rather call people than write them.
Both obtaining and giving information are a part of our daily activities.
Information provide individuals basis for actions, plans, and decisions. An
individual’s skill in finding information helps him save time and make well-informed
decisions, and actions. Likewise, giving information effectively is of great help to
others. Find someone in class who can provide or who can help you find information
about the following:
1. the most popular brand of cellular phone in class.
2. the most visited site in the city.
3. the number of children born last year.
4. the number of visitors of Baguio City or your city last year.
5. the place that recorded the coldest temperature in the Philippines.
6. the most in demand work abroad.
7. the most expensive course in the university.
8. the ten highest paying jobs in the world.
9. the most popular cuisine in the world.
10. five jobs that you can apply for after finishing your course.
LESSON OUTLINE
Both interview and letter require correct and appropriate language use. Both
require correctness, conciseness, clarity of language, and courtesy. While letters
correctness of spelling, punctuations, capitalizations, indentions, margins, etc.,
interviews require clarity of words, correct pronunciation, intonation and pauses,
spontaneity, pleasing personality, and confidence.
A. Heading or Letterhead
B. Inside address
C. Salutation
D. Body of the letter
E. Complimentary close
F. Signature
Format
The format of an inquiry letter follows any of the following most commonly
used formats: pure block, semi-block or modified block. The format below illustrates
the basic business letter content using the pure block format.
Emails
More frequently used now in inquiry are emails. Emails gained popularity
because of speed and convenience.
Generally, email messages are less formal than letters, although there are
still expectations for appropriate and effective email communication. The formality is
need by the sender's familiarity and relationship to the receiver, the classification
determined by the sender's familiarity and relation and objective of the message to
be sent and other factors that shape the context of communication.
For more effective email communications (and also letters), remember the
following:
4. Provide a short but descriptive subject line. The subject line will help the
receiver readily identify the content type and the urgency of the
message.
5. Although some parts of the email are optional, it is enabling to know all
the other parts.
Below is the list of all the parts of an email. The style may vary depending on
the system you use.
- Bcc: Another person receiving the email without the other recipient
knowing Subject: Content (title) of the email
(Below the name of the sender, the following information may be included:
company and address, telephone number, URL or website address and social
media link)
1. Remember that if you are seeking for information from people (e.g.
interview for research), you are asking them a favor; thus make
appointments with your interviewee at their most convenient time.
The opening includes the initial contact of the interviewer and the
interviewee. Rapport should be established by creating positive impression.
Although introduction might have been done during the appointment, introduce
yourself briefly.
SUMMARY
Inquiry is an approach to learning that involves a process of exploring the
natural or material world, and that leads to asking questions, making discoveries,
and testing those discoveries in the search for new understanding.
ASSESSMENT / ENRICHMENT
A.
1. When is writing a letter of inquiry more advantageous than conducting an
interview?
4. What are the factors that determine the formality level of tone in emails, letters,
and interview?
6. When an interviewer shifts his tone from very formal to informal, or from
English to Filipino, should the interviewee shift also?
9. What are the optional parts of business letters? What is the content of each?
B.
A. Achieve the appropriate tone by revising the message below.
1. Boss, I missed work yesterday and I am worried about what I have to do
when I get back. I was too sick to report for work. Email me the soft copy
of the transactions yesterday so I could prepare a report of it. Let me
know if there are other things I have missed due to my absence.
2. Hi Ma'am,
REFERENCES
Wakat, G., Caroy, A., Dela Cruz, A., Dizaon, E.G., Jose, M., Ordonio, M.R.,
Palangyos, A., Sao-an, M., & Paulino F. (2018). Purposive
communication. Lorimar Publishing Inc. Philippines.
c h a p T e r
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Communication for Work
Purposes
OVERVIEW
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the chapter, the students can:
communicate ideas effectively using the different forms
of communication in the work field.
demonstrate mastery of the key concepts to effectively and ethically communicate in the chosen field.
LESSON 4
WHAT TO EXPECT?
PRE-DISCUSSION
What images can you see from the two photos? What do the photos tell you
about your future major responsibilities?
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LESSON OUTLINE
What images can you see from the two photos? What do the photos tell you
about your future major responsibilities?
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In order to prepare you in the global workforce. You must prepare yourselves
to the demands of the industry, and one way of achieving this is through enhancing
your English communication skills. As university students, you need to develop your
expertise on how to sell an idea in a product presentation, project proposal, and
other opportunities of making networks and connections in business. Enhancing
your craft in oral presentations will make you succeed in your future internships and
future career.
E. Matrix
SWOT Analysis of a Coffee Shop
Strengths Weakness
Cheaper products offered other Lack of funds for the start-up of the
than popular brands. business
Opportunities Threats
New products and services are There are lots of popular coffee
offered for expansion of the shops.
market
Brand franchising is also an There are also competition with
opportunity to expand business. other coffee shops also starting-up
SUMMARY
ASSESSMENT / ENRICHMENT
1. Create a personal SWOT analysis.
Given the situation, plot the applicant's SWOT in a matrix. You can make any
organizer showing the relationship of the four elements.
Situation: Imagine someone called Tony wan status. Based on the
information given. Construct a SWOT analysis by providing information for each
characteristic
Strength: Tony attended post graduate.
Weakness: He has no work experience.
Opportunity: He can be relocated to other places.
Threat: In his city, there are less job opportunities related to his
field.
d. Present this orally in the class. Each of you is given two minutes to
deliver.
SWOT Analysis
Wakat, G., Caroy, A., Dela Cruz, A., Dizaon, E.G., Jose, M., Ordonio, M.R.,
Palangyos, A., Sao-an, M., & Paulino F. (2018). Purposive
communication. Lorimar Publishing Inc. Philippines.
LESSON 5
WHAT TO EXPECT?
PRE-DISCUSSION
1. List the types of reports you usually do in school. How do you frame such
reports?
2. Bring old reports from the student council, government offices, companies,
schools, hospitals, and other organizations.
3. Draw a Venn diagram to show the similarities and differences of school
reports and the report that you brought.
LESSON OUTLINE
Characteristics of a Report
It presents information not an argument.
It is meant to be scanned quickly by the reader.
It uses numbered headings and subheadings.
It is composed of short and concise paragraphs.
It uses graphic illustrations such as tables, graphs, pie charts, etc.
It may have an abstract or an executive summary.
It may or may not have references or bibliography.
It often contains recommendations and/or appendices.
Report Categories
I. The Informal Report
It functions to inform, analyze, and recommend.
PARTS OF A REPORT
Heading should be
grammatically parallel include
major section headings and
sub-headings
Data source
SUMMARY