Oral Communication in Context — Grade 11 Notes (SY 2026-2027)
Quarter 1: Foundations of Communication
1. Communication Process
Communication — the act of transferring information/meaning from one
person or group to another.
Elements of Communication:
Sender (Source/Encoder) — originates the message
Message — the information being conveyed
Channel — medium used (verbal, written, visual, etc.)
Receiver (Decoder) — interprets the message
Feedback — receiver's response
Context — situation/environment surrounding communication
Noise/Barrier — anything that distorts the message
2. Models of Communication
Linear Model (Shannon-Weaver) — one-way transmission of message.
Interactive Model (Schramm) — includes feedback, two-way but not
simultaneous.
Transactional Model — simultaneous sending and receiving; both parties are
sender and receiver at once.
3. Functions of Communication
Regulation/Control
Social Interaction
Motivation
Emotional Expression
Information Dissemination
4. Communication Breakdown
Common causes:
Physical noise (external distractions)
Quarter 1: Foundations of Communication
1. Communication Process
Communication — the act of transferring information/meaning from one
person or group to another.
Elements of Communication:
Sender (Source/Encoder) — originates the message
Message — the information being conveyed
Channel — medium used (verbal, written, visual, etc.)
Receiver (Decoder) — interprets the message
Feedback — receiver's response
Context — situation/environment surrounding communication
Noise/Barrier — anything that distorts the message
2. Models of Communication
Linear Model (Shannon-Weaver) — one-way transmission of message.
Interactive Model (Schramm) — includes feedback, two-way but not
simultaneous.
Transactional Model — simultaneous sending and receiving; both parties are
sender and receiver at once.
3. Functions of Communication
Regulation/Control
Social Interaction
Motivation
Emotional Expression
Information Dissemination
4. Communication Breakdown
Common causes:
Physical noise (external distractions)
