This document defines communication and its various forms. Communication is defined as a process of sharing meaning between individuals through common symbols and experiences. It can be verbal, involving the transmission of ideas through words, or nonverbal, using means other than words like body language and appearance. Verbal communication follows syntactic and semantic rules, while nonverbal communication conveys meaning through seven categories including physical appearance, body movement, touch, and space. The document also lists functions of communication like fulfilling physical and social needs, and types of communication settings from informal to formal.

1. Communication
-comes from the Latin word
“communis,” meaning
commonness.
-Nuval (2008) defines
communication as a process of
sharing meaning. It involves a
common experience and mutual
influence.

2. -Padilla, Mely M., et al. (2003) states
that communication is a process
wherein knowledge, ideas,
information, attitudes, feelings and
the like are transmitted.
-communication is a two-way
process by which information is
exchanged between or among
individuals through a common
system of symbols, signs, and
behaviour.

3. Verbal Communication
-the transmission of
ideas, opinions, feelings, emotions or attitudes
through the use of words.
1. Syntax – set of rules that determines the
structure of language. (follow regular rules
and grammar)
2. Semantics – deals with designing meanings to
symbols.

4. Types of Meaning
1. Denotation – also known as dictionary
meaning, is the conventional meaning people
in a culture agree to use when they encounter
a particular symbol.
2. Connotation – refers to the emotional
component of the symbol’s meaning.

5. Nonverbal Communication
-refers to the sending of
messages to another person
utilizing methods or means other
than words.

6. 7 Categories of Nonverbal Communication
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physical appearance
body movement (kinesthetics)
paralanguage
touch (haptics)
artifacts
time (chronemics)
space and territory (proximics)

7. Why is communication essential?
With a partner, answer the question then
share it in class.
You are given 5 minutes to discuss the
importance of communication. Cite your
experiences if needed to explain it.

8. Functions of Communication
1. Physical Needs
2. Ego Needs
3. Social Needs
a. inclusion
b. desire for control
c. affection

9. Two Types of Settings in
Communication
1. Informal Settings
(chats, conversations, etc.)
2. Formal Settings
(interview, debate, public speaking, group
discussion, parliamentary procedure)

10. Thank you
for listening
and
participating
!
Zhie