The Functions,
Nature and
Process of
Communicatio
n
After going through this module,
you are expected to:
a. explain the nature and process of
communication;
b. understand the relationship of
the functions of communication to
everyday life; and
c. illustrate the process of
communication.
Objectives:
● define what communication is;
● explain the nature of
communication; and
● describe the process of
communication.
Essential Question:
•Why is
communication an
essential human
need?
PASS THE MESSAGE
• Have groups of three to five members. Make
the teams fall in line, with the group leaders
facing the board. At the teacher’s signal, each
leader will read a message and will need to
whisper it to their next member. Each member
thereon will whisper the message to the next
person up until the last member of their line.
The last member of the group has to run in
front of the board to recite or write down the
original message.
Definition of Communication
● the transmission of ideas and emotions
between or among persons with the
use of verbal and nonverbal cues
● comes from the Latin word communis,
which means “common”
● helps people adapt to or survive in the
place they live in
The Nature and
Process of
Communicatio
n
• Communication comes in various forms.
From the simple nodding of your head,
stretching of hands, raising your eyebrows
up to your daily conversations with your
friends over the phone, constant exchange
of text messages, and regular browsing in
social networking sites, these are but some
examples of how humans communicate
their thoughts, feelings, ideas, and
insights. These only signify that humans
really engage in communication.
•What is communication
and why do we
communicate?
NATURE OF COMMUNICATION
• Communication is a two-way
process of connecting to both living
and non-living things. It is also a
means of sharing and exchanging
messages, information, ideas, and
feelings for mutual understanding
(Gregoriom, J.C., 2015).
• Communication connects people and
the world they live in. It is through
communication that people are able
to express their thoughts and ideas
or convey information and messages
through word of mouth, gestures
and signals, signs, and others.
1.Communication is a message
understood.
• for communication to take
place, we have to consider two
conditions. First, there should
be a clear message. Second, the
message must be understood by
the receiver for whom it is
meant.
2. Communication is social
interaction through messages.
• we are communicating what ‘we
experience’. In our society, we all interact
with messages. Without interactions, a
society cannot survive. Social interaction
is always through messages.
communication, all forms of human
relationships will vanish and die.
Communication is therefore crucial in
building and maintaining relationships.
Process of
Communication
•There are also times when
we fail to communicate
effectively which results to
misunderstanding or
miscommunication.
•Why do you think
this thing happens?
•What are the ways to
avoid them?
Elements of Communication
•Communication is divided
into elements which help us
better understand its
mechanics or process. These
elements are the following
•Sender – the source of
information or message
•Message – the information,
ideas, or thoughts conveyed
by the speaker in words or in
actions
• Encoding – the process of converting
the message into words, actions, or
other forms that the speaker
understands
• Channel – the medium or the means,
such as personal or non-personal,
verbal or nonverbal, in which the
encoded message is conveyed
• Decoding – the process of interpreting
the encoded message of the speaker by
the receiver
• Receiver – the recipient of the
message, or someone who decodes the
message
• Feedback – the reactions, responses,
or information provided by the receiver
•Context – the environment
where communication takes
place
• Barrier – the factors that
affect the flow of
communication
The Communication Process
Functions of
Communicatio
n
• Control – Communication
functions to control behavior.
Example:
The teacher reads and discusses
classroom policies to her
students.
• Social Interaction –
Communication allows
individuals to interact with
others
• Example:
Monica greets her new friends.
• Motivation – Communication
motivates or encourages people
to live better.
Example:
Phoebe shares her insights on how to
live peacefully despite a complicated
life.
• 4. Emotional expression –
Communication facilitates people’s
expression of their feelings and
emotions.
• Example:
Monica shares her personal frustrations
with Chandler.
• Information dissemination –
Communication functions to
convey information.
• Example:
• The geometry teacher lectures
about mathematical concepts.
