This document discusses the nature and significance of communication. It is divided into groups that will present characteristics of communication. Effective communication depends on understanding that it is the exchange of symbolic messages between individuals with different backgrounds. The context and environment also shape communication behavior. Comprehending the complex, ongoing process of communication allows people to become better communicators.

2. Each group shall present a
situation that shows a
way/s people
communicate.

3. Content - 15
Creativity - 15
Total - 30

4. What were the
ways of
communication
cited in each
group?
Are these
ways
effective?
Given the
context shown
in each group,
what other way
would you
suggest to
make the
communication
successful?
Based on your
observation and
understanding,
there one best
way to
communicate?

5. the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or
behaviors to express or exchangeinformation or to express
your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc., to someone else: a
message that is given to someone: a letter, telephone call,
etc

6. can broadly be defined as exchange of ideas, messages
and information between two or more persons, through a
medium, in a manner that the sender and the receiver
understand the message in the common sense, that is, they
develop common understanding of the message.

7. derived from the Latin word ‘communicare’, which means to
share, impart, participate, exchange, transmit or to make
common. It emphasises on sharing common information,
ideas and messages. It is not merely issuing orders and
instructions.

8. “Communication is the transfer of information from
a sender to a receiver, with the information being
understood by the receiver”.

9. “Communication is the art of developing and attaining
understanding between people. It is the process of
exchanging information and feelings between two or
more people and it is essential to effective
management.”

10. “Communication is the sum of all things one person
does when he wants to create understanding in the
mind of another. It is a bridge of meaning. It involves
a systematic and continuous process of telling,
listening and understanding.”

11. “Communication is the process by which people
attempt to share meaning via the transmission
of symbolic messages.”

14. State the nature
of
communication;
Share the
significance of
learning the
nature of
communication
for effective
communication.
Explain and cite
examples of the
nature of
communication;

15. The class will be divided into
six (6) to explicate the
characteristic/nature of
communication assigned to
your group.
The class will be divided into
six (6) to explicate the
characteristic/nature of
communication assigned to
your group.

16. Content & Delivery – 25
Language use - 15
Creativity - 10
Total - 50

18. Symbol – an object that represents
something abstract – words, icons, images,
tone of voice, and facial expressions.
Remember: Words only represent our ideas.
Symbolic construction can vary in meaning.

19. Meaning is constructed through the sending and
receiving of messages, ideas, and values through
verbal and nonverbal communication.
N.B. The exchange of ideas occurs in a context. E.g. lawyer in a
courtroom.
Meaning is constructed through the sending and
receiving of messages, ideas, and values through
verbal and nonverbal communication.
N.B. The exchange of ideas occurs in a context. E.g. lawyer in a
courtroom.

20. Communication is an on-going and continuous
process. It develops and grows.
e.g. How we end a previous conversation will influence how
we begin the next conversation when we meet the same
person.

21. Communication is irreversible
(you can’t undo) and unrepeatable (you can’t
repeat the message in the exact same way) .
e.g. How we end a previous conversation will influence how
we begin the next conversation when we meet the same
person.

23. Involves human beings with different attitudes,
beliefs, and values. Variables as age, sex, race,
and social status often affect communication.
e.g. Opinion on Legalizing Divorce in the Philippines.

24. Environment, setting, or context will affect our
communication behavior.
e.g. roles & status of communicators and formality or
informality of setting.
Being in a closed space with strangers does not invite open
communication.

25. Each communicator is simultaneously a sender
and receiver of messages. Meaning is co-
created in the interaction by both
communicators.

26. What is the significance of
learning the nature of
communication in achieving
effective communication?

27. The first step in learning how to be an
effective communicator is to
understand the process of
communication.

28. The process of communication is
very complex. It involves individuals
and groups who possess very
different values, beliefs, and
attitudes.