Mode 2 2024 Final
Mode 2 2024 Final
LECTURE NOTE 2: Significant Features and Functions of Effective and Intercultural Communication with
the Strategies to Avoid Communication Break Down.
WEEKS 3 & 4 (First Quarter)
I. LEARNING COMPETENCIES 4. Concreteness
At the end of this module, the learners are expected to: Effective communication happens when the message is concrete and
supported by facts, figures, and real-life examples and situations. In this
1. Examine sample oral communication activities. (MELC) case, the receiver is more connected to the message conveyed.
2. Discuss the function of communication. (MELC) 5. Courtesy
3. Comprehend various kinds of oral texts. (MELC) The speaker shows courtesy in communication by respecting the
4. Evaluates the effectiveness of an oral activity. (MELC) culture, values, and beliefs of his/her receivers. Being courteous all the
5. Identify the various types of speech context. (MELC) time creates a positive impact on the audience.
6. Distinguish types of speeches and speech style. (MELC) 6. Clearness in communication implies the use of simple and specific
7. Respond appropriately and effectively to a speech act. (MELC) words to express ideas. It is also achieved when the speaker focuses only
8. Engage in communicative situation using acceptable, polite and on a single objective in his/her speech so as not to confuse the audience.
meaningful communicative strategies (MELC) 7. Correctness
9. Explain that a shift in speech context, speech style, and communicative Correctness in grammar eliminates negative impact on the
strategy affects the language form, duration of interaction, audience and increases the credibility and effectiveness of the message.
relationship of speaker, message and delivery. (MELC)
New Lesson: Intercultural Communication.
II. CONTENT STANDARD
In this module, you will learn and understand about INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
1. Functions of Communication -happens when individuals interact, negotiate and create meanings while
2. Communicative Strategies bringing in their varied cultural backgrounds (Ting-Tooney, 2009).
Here is an article entitled 5 Ways to Avoid Communication Breakdown Internal noises are the “thoughts and feelings that interfere with
by Ronnie Peterson. meaning.”
Semantic noises are the “alternate meanings aroused by a speaker’s
Recognizing the barriers or obstacles to effective communication is symbols,” This idea means that a word may have another meaning in
important in order to avoid communication breakdown. Here are some the minds of the students. This is affected by the language in which they
of the barriers that may cause communication failure. grew and the culture in which they are exposed.
Examples: incorrect grammar, using excessive technical jargons and
Physical Barriers are the natural or environmental condition that act as a using idiomatic expressions.
barrier in communication in sending the message from sender to receiver.
Examples: Examples: confrontation with a friend, fear of speaking in front of the class,
1. People talking too loud. racial prejudice and many more.
2. Noise from a construction site
3. Loud sound of a karaoke Various Strategies to Avoid Communication Breakdown
4. Blaring of jeepney horns
Psychological Barriers are called as mental barriers. These refer to Communication breakdown may at times be inevitable but as a sensible
social and personal issues of a speaker towards communicating with speaker or sender of the message, we could avoid this. Understanding the
others. concept of communication breakdown and its causes, will help us realize
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