This document discusses the different functions of communication, which include regulation/control, social interaction, motivation, emotional expression, and information. Regulation/control involves using language to control behavior or regulate activities, such as giving orders or instructions. Social interaction refers to using language to socialize and interact with others through greetings, invitations, and other exchanges. Motivation involves expressing desires, wants, likes/dislikes, and aspirations. Emotional expression is conveying emotions like love, joy, fear, or anger. Finally, information involves giving and receiving facts and statements to share or request information. Nonverbal cues also play an important role in communicating these functions.

7. FUNCTIONS OF
COMMUNICATION
Ms. Shayne Arnejo

8. At the end of the
lesson, the learners
will be able to:
• recognize the different functions
of communication
• draw out communication that
involves the functions of
communication

9. refers to how humans use language for different purposes
Communication as a human activity always serves a
function. With this idea in mind, Jakobson,
Halliday and Mallinowsi categorized these uses or
functions into:
Functions of Communication

10. • Regulation/Control
• Social Interaction
• Motivation
• Emotional Expression
• Information

11. REGULATION/CONTROL
Communication can be used to control behavior or regulate the
nature and amount of activities humans engage in
It ranges from simple requests to laws
governing countries and large territories
BASIC FORMS
• doctor's prescription
• parents' instruction to their children
• friends giving advice on what course of
action to take
• scolding
• employers' orders to their employees
• customers making orders

12. REGULATION/CONTROL
DECLARATIVE STATEMENTS
• Please come in.
• Get a chair.
• Take your seat.
• Run.
A B
C
D
E

13. REGULATION/CONTROL
COMMANDS OR IMPERATIVES
• Please come in.
• Get a chair.
• Take your seat.
• Run.
RHETORICAL QUESTIONS
• Why don't we go to the lobby now?
• Can you pass the salt?
• Can I have a moment of silence?
B

14. REGULATION/CONTROL
COMMANDS OR IMPERATIVES
• Please come in.
• Get a chair.
• Take your seat.
• Run.
RHETORICAL QUESTIONS
• Why don't we go to the lobby now?
• Can you pass the salt?
• Can I have a moment of silence?

15. REGULATION/CONTROL
DECLARATIVE STATEMENTS
• Please come in.
• Get a chair.
• Take your seat.
• Run.

16. Social Interaction
In this function, we use language to socialize
or interact with other people.
In their daily course of living, human beings
develop and maintain bonds, intimacy, relations
and associations.
BASIC FORMS
• invitations
• greetings
• appreciations
• encouragements
• marriage proposals

17. Social Interaction
In this function, we use language to socialize
or interact with other people.
In their daily course of living, human beings
develop and maintain bonds, intimacy, relations
and associations.
BASIC FORMS
• invitations
• greetings
• appreciations
• encouragements
• marriage proposals
A B
C
D
E

18. Social Interaction
In this function, we use language to socialize
or interact with other people.
In their daily course of living, human beings
develop and maintain bonds, intimacy, relations
and associations.
BASIC FORMS
• invitations
• greetings
• appreciations
• encouragements
• marriage proposals
E

19. Social Interaction
For example
"Will you marry me?"
"Would you like some coffee, tea, or me?"
"Hi!" or "Hello!"

20. Motivation
Motivation as a function of communication to express desires,
wants, likes and dislikes, inclinations, choices, and aspirations.
BASIC FORMS
• Expressing one's ambitions (I dream of...)
• Talking about preferences (This is better
than that)
• Ordering in a fast food restaurant (I want...)
• Asking for milk (Can I...?)
• Making petitions
• Expressing a need (I need...)
Motivation as a function of communication uses language to encourage,
inspire, and influence, as well as motivate people to believe you or take
your side. It expresses aspirations, desires, and inclinations.

21. Motivation
Motivation as a function of communication to express desires,
wants, likes and dislikes, inclinations, choices, and aspirations.
BASIC FORMS
• Expressing one's ambitions (I dream of...)
• Talking about preferences (This is better
than that)
• Ordering in a fast food restaurant (I want...)
• Asking for milk (Can I...?)
• Making petitions
• Expressing a need (I need...)
A B
C
D
E

22. Motivation
Motivation as a function of communication to express desires,
wants, likes and dislikes, inclinations, choices, and aspirations.
BASIC FORMS
• Expressing one's ambitions (I dream of...)
• Talking about preferences (This is better
than that)
• Ordering in a fast food restaurant (I want...)
• Asking for milk (Can I...?)
• Making petitions
• Expressing a need (I need...)
D

23. Information
Communication can be used in giving and getting information. Giving
information usually comes in the form of statements or facts
(declaratives).
BASIC FORMS
• I have three sisters.
• For every action, there is a reaction.
• Did you know that some earphones can be
used as microphones?
• Where is Mrs. Ching?
• Did it rain last night?
• Is it windy outside?
• Show me how to tie a knot.
• I don't know where to find the city hall.

24. Information
Communication can be used in giving and getting information. Giving
information usually comes in the form of statements or facts
(declaratives).
BASIC FORMS
• I have three sisters.
• For every action, there is a reaction.
• Did you know that some earphones can be
used as microphones?
• Where is Mrs. Ching?
• Did it rain last night?
• Is it windy outside?
• Show me how to tie a knot.
• I don't know where to find the city hall.
A B
C
D
E

25. Information
Communication can be used in giving and getting information. Giving
information usually comes in the form of statements or facts
(declaratives).
BASIC FORMS
• I have three sisters.
• For every action, there is a reaction.
• Did you know that some earphones can be
used as microphones?
• Where is Mrs. Ching?
• Did it rain last night?
• Is it windy outside?
• Show me how to tie a knot.
• I don't know where to find the city hall.
A

26. Emotional Expression
This function refers to the use of language to express love,
joy, fear, anger, hope, or any other emotion.
Humans always need to express their emotion
verbally and nonverbally. We feel about tpeople
and ourselves and the expression of it is natural
and important.

27. Emotional Expression
BASIC FORMS
• Yes!
• Oh no!
• Ouch!
• Expletives
• Really?
• That's exciting!
• I feel sad.
A B
C
D
E

28. Emotional Expression
BASIC FORMS
• Yes!
• Oh no!
• Ouch!
• Expletives
• Really?
• That's exciting!
• I feel sad.
C

29. Emotional Expression
BASIC FORMS
• Yes!
• Oh no!
• Ouch!
• Expletives
• Really?
• That's exciting!
• I feel sad.

30. In communicating, we get to identify or
exhibit the functions effectively through
nonverbal cues.
What nonverbal cues do we know of?

31. ACTIVITY TIME!
Movie Reference ft. Wheel Picker
VIDEO REFERENCE ACTIVITY + TRADE TIME

32. Why do you think there's
a need to express oneself
authentically when
communicating?

33. “I know
that you can do all
things; no purpose
of yours can be
thwarted”
Job 42:2

34. Quiz
Directions: Instruction: Identify which function of
communication is used in these
situations/statements.

35. Assignment
Write a 250-word reflective essay regarding
the speech of Sever Suzuki during the UN
Conference. In your essay, the content
must also be able to discuss the following:
1. What functions of communication are being
addressed in the speech?
2. What are your takeaways from Sever Suzuki’s
speech during the United Nation’s Conference?
Your reflective essay will be graded according
1. Group yourselves into 10 teams.
2. Discuss and prepare a 3-minute
role play activity that shows real
life examples of the different
Functions of Communication.
Regulation/Control – Grp 1 & 6
Social Interaction – Grp 2 & 7
Motivation – Grp 3 & 8
Information – Grp 4 & 9
Emotional Expression – Grp 5 &