Activity 1.

Now that you know the essential concepts in the study of the nature of communication, let
us try to check your understanding of these concepts. In the space provided, write the term/s or
concept/s being asked in the following statements

1. What is the key element of communication involved in the translation of information into a
message in the form of symbols that represent ideas? ENCODING
2. Which among the elements of communication allows the sender to evaluate the effectiveness of
the message, whether it was fully grasped or understood by the receiver? FEEDBACK
3. Who is the one who initiates the communication process? SENDER
4. What element of the communication process is done by the receiver who interprets the symbols
sent by the sender? DECODING
5. What is the other term for the medium used by the sender and receiver to convey their message?
CHANNEL
6. What characteristic of communication is shown when a teacher and her students share their
thoughts on the cease-and-desist order of ABS-CBN ordered by NTC? COMMUNICATION IS A
COMPLEX
7. What is characterized by communication involving a series of steps with symbols and signs that
may be too difficult to analyse and interpret? COMMUNICATION PROCESS
8. In the evolution of communication, what was the invention of Samuel Morse, which marked a
significant leap in the history of the communication process? TELEGRAPH
9. Who transmitted the first radio signal? GUGLIELMO MARCONI
10. Among the elements of communication, what is considered to be the focal point of the
communication process? MESSAGE

Importance of Communication

Activity 2. Now, you are getting acquainted with the essential terms and concepts of nature in
communication. What also matters is you should also be able to explain or articulate its importance
and its roles in your daily life. Now, I will require you to explain your answers to the following
questions thoroughly:

Communication plays a very vital role in your family, your school, and your society. Cite the
importance of communication in the different aspects of your life (e.g. as a family member, as a
student, as a member of the society, etc.) write your answer in 500-700 words

Communication is the process of passing information from one person to another. The purpose of
communication understands of information. Whatever one wants to say to someone should be clearly
understood by him else the very purpose of the communication would be defeated. Family is the basic
unit of the society, as part of it, communications is very essential because