Communication Fundamentals 1
Communication Fundamentals 1
Communication Fundamentals 1
Model:
True or false.
Process, Barriers, 7 Cs
1. Encoding is the step in the process of communication where the sender decides how she wants to
convey her thoughts (True/False)
2. The process of communication starts with the receiver. (True/False)
3. The root of the word “communication” in Latin is communicare, which means to share. (True/False)
4. A communication barrier improves and enhances the ease at which we communicate. (True/False)
5. Stage fear, speech disorders, phobia, and depression are linguistic barriers. (True/False)
6. Noise, closed doors, faulty equipment used for communication, closed cabins, etc. are physical barriers.
(True/False)
7. The correctness or factual accuracy of information is not significant in both verbal and non-verbal
communication. (True/False)
8. Supporting your statements with relevant facts, figures, and statistics helps in effective communication.
(True/False)
9. One must sideline the feelings and viewpoints of the recipients of the message. (True/False)
10. A person who is emotionally mature will be able to communicate effectively. (True/False)
Look at the below pictures and identify the causes of communication breakdown. Suggest some ways
to overcome the breakdown.
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Presentation Quiz:
1. For which type of presentation is it important to dress appropriately and be fully prepared?
a. Formal presentations
b. Informal presentations
c. Individual presentations
d. Group presentations
e. All of the above
a. Individual presentations
b. Group presentations
4. Which type of presentation is the most interactive (the one that is most conducive to one-on-one
conversations)?
a. Video presentation
b. Poster presentation
c. Oral presentation
Listen to the assigned TED presentation. Listen to the structure of the presentation. Does it include the
three parts of a good presentation? Is it an effective presentation? Explain your reasoning.
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Click on the link below and listen to a clip from an academic presentation. Then decide if the clip is from
the introduction, body, or conclusion portions of the presentations.
Question 1 Clip
a. introduction
b. body
c. conclusion
Question 2 Clip
a. introduction
b. body
c. conclusion
Question 3 Clip
a. introduction
b. body
c. conclusion
Presentation Introduction:
Question 1
In which part of a speech’s introduction would this sentence go?
a. greeting
b. context
c. outline
Question 2
In which part of a speech’s introduction would this sentence go?
a. greeting
b. context
c. outline
Question 3
In which part of a speech’s introduction would this sentence go?
a. greeting
b. context
c. outline
Question 4
In which part of a speech’s introduction would this sentence go?
a. greeting
b. context
c. outline
Hook activity:
Type your four ideas for hooks here. Be sure to tell us which topic the hook is for.
Medicine:
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Travel
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Education
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Raising children
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