Function of communication topic in Oral Communication

1. Function of Communication
Prepared By: Daire D. Lazaro

2. Function of Communication
Communication functions refer to how
people use language for different
purposes. Function of communication
may appeal to heart/emotion or your
memory.

3. Regulation Function or to regulate
What does it mean when we say
“regulate?”

4. Regulation Function or to regulate
• This simply means to control. This function involves using
communication to control or influence others' behavior or
actions. It can include giving commands, making
requests, or setting rules and boundaries.
• As for example, a mother asking her son to wash the
dishes after eating their lunch.
Mother: “Before you play outside, please wash the dishes.”

5. Usually, when it comes to regulation
function, one person has the authority, or
higher level of command to another person.
As for example in a mother-child
relationship. There are plenty of examples
you can think of. Boss to employees,
doctor to patient, and many more.

6. Information Function or to inform
• Communication serves the purpose of
conveying information, facts, or data
to others. This can be in the form of
news, updates, reports, or sharing
knowledge.

7. • As for example, a teacher explaining a particular
lesson to her class or a child explaining to her
parents what the school contributions is all about.
• The level of authority in involves in this functions
does not matter that much. Regardless of the age,
social status, gender and culture, one can execute
information function.

8. Motivation function or to motivate
• This functions appeal to mind for the very
purpose changing one’s belief or desire in
accomplishing something.
• Most of the time, motivation function is
misunderstood by students. They got really
confused with the difference of this function to
information function.

9. • Here’s how to clearly understand this. Motivation
functions appeals to long term memory most of the
time. When it appeals to long term, you can’t easily
forget it. This can serve as your life changing ideas.
On the other hand, information functions usually
appeals to short term memory. You need
information in a short span of time or only in that
particular moment.

10. • Motivation functions encourages individual to do
better in life. These are in the form of giving advice
or counselling.
• As a common example, this can be attributed in a
conversation of a psychologist giving advise to her
clients. Another is a mother encouraging her son to
change his desire to study.

11. Emotional Expression Function or To Express
• This functions simply wants to express emotion or
strong feelings because of a particular situations or
happening. Think of any emotion here, anger, pain,
shock, happiness, sadness. Whatever it is, as long
as it is attributed to an emotion that you only want
to express, then it is emotional expression
functions.

12. • You may think of a man shouting because he
won the lottery. Another is a conversation
between a man who proposes his admiration
to a woman.
• This functions appeals to the heart rather than
the mind.

13. Social Interaction function or to interact
• This is a simple function of communication that
primarily aims to establish social relationship or
bonds between individuals.
• You can think of a conversation in the first day of a
class or whenever you are in a social gathering. If
the end purpose is to establish relationship, then it
is social interaction function.

14. • Entertain: Communication can serve the purpose of
entertainment, including storytelling, humor, and creative
expression that brings enjoyment to others.
• Negotiate: Communication plays a crucial role in negotiation and
conflict resolution, where parties communicate to reach
agreements or resolve disputes.
• Collaborate: Effective communication is essential for collaboration
and teamwork, enabling individuals to work together toward
common goals.

15. • Persuade/Influence: This function focuses on using
communication to persuade or influence others' opinions,
decisions, or actions. It's often used in marketing,
advertising, and advocacy.
• Empathize: Empathetic communication involves
understanding and sharing the feelings and emotions of
others. It is essential for building empathy and rapport.

16. • In summary, we have five functions of
communication. These are to regulate, to inform,
to motivate, to express emotion, and to interact
socially.
• All of these are just simple concepts in
communication but these play a major role in
establishing a healthy and well-develop
understanding on how communication works.

17. Determine which function of communication best applies to
each one: Regulate/Control, Inform, Interact Socially,
Express, or Motivate.
Scenario 1:
• A manager instructs an employee to complete a project
report by the end of the day.
Scenario 2:
• A news anchor provides viewers with the latest updates
on a natural disaster happening in a neighboring city.

18. Scenario 3:
• Two friends meet at a café and chat about their weekend
plans, sharing stories and laughter.
Scenario 4:
• A poet writes a heartfelt poem about love and reads it
aloud to an audience during an open mic night.
Scenario 5:
• A motivational speaker delivers an inspiring speech to a
group of students, encouraging them to pursue their
dreams.

19. Scenario 6:
• A manager conducts a team meeting to discuss a new project,
assigning tasks and setting deadlines to ensure everyone is on the
same page.
Scenario 7:
• During a job interview, an applicant answers questions about their
qualifications and experiences, aiming to impress the interviewer
and s
Scenario 8:
• A doctor explains a patient's diagnosis and treatment plan, ensuring
the patient understands their medical condition and feels informed
and comfortable with the proposed treatment.

20. Scenario 9:
• A radio host announces breaking news updates, providing
listeners with the latest information on significant events
happening locally and globally.
Scenario 10:
• At a family gathering, an elder shares stories from their
youth, preserving family history and fostering a sense of
belonging and cultural heritage.