Functions of Communication
Functions of Communication
October 5, 2020
MODULE 2
FUNCTIONS OF COMMUNICATION:
REGULATION &
CONTROL
OBJECTIVES:
Define regulation and control as functions of
communication through examples.
Identify a speaker’s purpose in various
communication situations.
Show an understanding of the strategies
used by a speaker to convey his or her ideas
effectively.
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Oxford Dictionaries
REGULATION
▪ It is a rule or directive made and
maintained by an authority.
▪ It is the action or process of
regulating and being regulated.
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Oxford Dictionaries
CONTROL
▪ The power to influence or direct
people’s behavior or the course of
events.
▪ A means of limiting something.
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What is the aim?
REGULATION CONTROL
• Making sure people • Influencing people
are following to behave based on
certain the personal
communication motivation of an
rules, norms or individual or
protocols. authority.
What is the importance
of control in
communication?
MODULE 3
FUNCTIONS OF COMMUNICATION:
SOCIAL INTERACTION &
EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION
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EXTENDED FAMILY
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PEERS
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COMMUNITY
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Social circle
Immediate family circle
Extended family circle
Peer circle
Community circle
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COMMUNICATING
BETTER
COMMUNICATOR
ASSOCIATING INTERACTING
In addition…
Having more social circles means
having more opportunities of social
interaction, which is another function
of communication.
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Handbook of language and Social
Interaction
SOCIAL INTERACTION
▪ Is the “spontaneous verbal exchanges
occurring in natural settings that are
typically familiar to the interactants.
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QUESTION:
How do you express your emotions
to your parents and siblings? How
does it differ from the way you
express your emotions to people
outside your family?
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EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION
▪ Is a manifestation of one’s internal
emotional state. It is an important social
signal that conveys a variety of information
regarding a person’s state of mind and his
or her intentions.
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ACTIVITY
Identify the social circle and the
emotional expressions present in
the following scenarios.
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Abeong’s mother told him that they
have to leave the town because Tatay
found a job in the city. The little boy
did not speak. Instead, he went to his
room, slamming the door. Nanay could
hear the sobs of her son. She could not
help but shed a tear.
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SOCIAL CIRCLE EMOTIONAL
EXPRESSION
Family • Surprise
• Disappointment
• Sadness
• Anger
Jessie explains how to play game of the
generals to his two playmates. Sean asks
a lot of questions, while Julies seems not
paying attention at all. Jessie explains
yet again, but his voice seems louder
than usual. Eventually, Jessie decides
that they play catch instead.
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SOCIAL CIRCLE EMOTIONAL
EXPRESSION
Playmates/ • Confusion
• frustration
Friends • Lack of interest
Certain protocols or rules should be
observed for the success of social
interaction, especially if they are outside
your immediate circles. In many instances,
you have to interact with people you
barely know- acquaintances, co-workers,
employers and even virtual strangers.
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PROTOCOLS
OF
SOCIAL INTERACTION
▪ Do not be overly familiar with
your superior or any person of
authority. Address him or her
appropriately and show
respect at all times.
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▪ Do not make inappropriate
jokes or body contact.
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▪ Do not use loaded words.
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▪ In an argument, focus on the
issue and do not resort to
personal attacks.
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Thanks!
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Thanks!
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