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OUMH 1303 ENGLISH FOR
ORAL COMMUNICATION
VERONICA SOMASUNDRAM
email : veronica29@oum.edu.my
contact : 019-8504959
SLOT DATE TIME DAY TOPIC
TUTORIAL 1 1/2/2025 9.00am-10.00am SATURDAY 1
Assignment Task 1
TUTORIAL 2 8/2/2025 9.00am-10.00am SATURDAY 2, 3
Assignment Task 2
TUTORIAL 3 15/2/2025 9.00am-10.00am SATURDAY 8
TUTORIAL 4 22/2/2025 9.00am-10.00am SATURDAY 9
TUTORIAL 5 1/3/2025 9.00am-10.00am SATURDAY 10
TUTORIAL 6 8/3/2025 9.00am-10.00am SATURDAY 4,5
TUTORIAL 7 15/3/2025 9.00am-10.00am SATURDAY 7
TUTORIAL 8 22/3/2025 9.00am-10.00am SATURDAY 6
ASSIGNMENT 6 APRIL 2025
DEADLINE
1.1 What is Communication? 1.1.1 Defining Communication
1.1.2 Types Of Communication 1.1.3 The Purposes of
Topic 1: Comunication
1.2 Models of Communication
Communicat 1.2.1 Linear Model
Transactional Model
1.2.2 Interactive Model 1.2.3
ion : An 1.3 Forms of Communication
1.3.1 Intrapersonal 1.3.2 Interpersonal 1.3.3 Small Group
Overview 1.3.4 Public
Intercultural
1.3.5 Mass 1.3.6 Corporate 1.3.7
What is
communication and
How do we
communicate?
Communication: An Overview
How did we as babies – we
start to
communicate?
babbled, cried,
screamed,
gurgled
as we grew – we
learned words and
began to Communicati
communicate on is a
through language natural
process
What is
communication?
Google
meet/classroom, Communication is an
zoom, jitsi, everyday process
Whatsapp, Facetime
Communicate with
different people,
At times with a different times,
larger audience, different ways
public
We meet to communicate, We communicate within
socially, professionally, ourselves through our thoughts
informally, formally
Reflect on these questions?
Exchange of information by writing, speaking,
What do you think communication is?
listening and using other mediums eg sign
language, emoticons
Is it a process or static (fixed condition)? It is a process
The ability to receive information, process and give
What happens during communication? feed back
Can a person communicate with himself? No
How many people does it take to communicate?
It takes two or more people to communicate
In what ways can you communicate with Many ways to communicate with each other- olden
each other? days pigeons used, smoke signals, telephones,
mails, etc to modern gadgets today
Are there geographical boundaries barriers toGeographical boundaries are no more barriers
communications?
How does information technology affect the nature
Made communication faster, effective and
of communication? attractive
1.1.1 Defining Communication
• Carl Rogers • Julia T. Wood
Real communication occurs when we listen with Communication is a systematic process in which
understanding- to see the expressed idea and people interact with and through symbols to
attitude from the other person’s point of view, to create and interpret meanings
sense how it feels to him, to achieve his frame of
reference in regard to the things he is talking about
• Joseph Devito
• Elizabeth Tierney
Communication occurs when one person(or more)
Communication as a process which begins when sends and receives messages that are distorted
you have a message that you want to deliver to an by noise, occur within a context, have some
audience. Your audience receives the message- effect, and provide some opportunity for feedback
reacts to it – then responds appropriately
Key terms in the 6 elements which are present in all
communication acts
definition of
a. Context
communication
(i) physical (ii) social-psychological
Process (ii) temporal (iv) cultural
b. Source-receiver
Systematic c. Messages
(i) verbal (ii) non-verbal
Symbols d. Channels
e. Noise
Meanings f. Effect/s
Ref page 5
Effective communication is
encompassing oral eg speaking
and non-verbal communication
eg body language like nodding
1.1.2 Types of Communication: 3 types
a. Oral Communication b. Written Communication
is when information, thoughts and ideas are is exchanging infromation using the written language being
conveyed via a spoken language
words and sentences
- Face2face
- letters - faxes
- Meetings
- memos - email
- Voice mail messages
- reports - minutes of meetings
- Teleconferencing
- tables - diagrams
- Oral presentations
- news releases - charts, graphs
- Public Speaking
Advantage: messages sent quickly and Advantage: provides documentation, proof of exchange in
feedback received almost immediately information
Disadvantage: little or no chance to reflect
on what is said Disadvantage : immediate feedback is not always available
c. Non-verbal Communication Points to ponder on!!!
no words used but feelings expressed through
gestures, facial expressions and body face2face interactions
languagewhich can be a powerful form of • oral communication often goes
communication hand-in-hand with non-verbal
The following incoporates non-verbal communication
communication: • effective communicators usually
- appearance combine both modes (verbal and
- posture non-verbal) communications to
reinforce their message
- eye contact
body language
- nervousness
• can be very powerful in
- grooming
supporting what you say
- dressing • it actually shows how you feel eg
a smile when you say thank you
(i) To inquire - get information
The purpose (ii) To inform- disseminate information
of (iii) To persuade- influence and bring them
communicati to agree with your way of thinking
on (iv) To develop goodwill- maintaining
cordial and harmonoius relationships
1.2 MODELS OF COMMUNICATION
• three models of communication introduced
• each developed when a flaw was detected and corrected
views communication as a one way process (linear process)
where the
speaker speaks and the listener listens but.......
1.2.1 Laswell introduces the 5 questions which helps effective
Linear communication to work being WHO-WHAT-IN WHAT CHANNEL-
TO WHOM-WITH WHAT EFFECT
Model by
...so LINEAR MODEL is where a speaker speaks and listener
Laswell listens based on the five questions which helps effective
communication proposed by Laswell
Shannon n Weaver (1949) model includes noise or interferences
that distorts understanding between the speaker and the
1.2.2 Interactive Model by Schramm and
Wood
• Schramm and Wood saw a flaw in the LINEAR MODEL whereby it was a one-way
communication where the speaker speaks and listener listens. So there in only listening and no
speaking nor sending of messages
• Introduced the INTERACTIVE MODEL where listener or speaker provides feedback to the
sender of speaker. Both receive the messages and take turns to communicate with each other
making Source’s field of way process)
it interactive.(two Receiver’s field of
experience experience
Encoder
Encoder Decoder
Message
Source
Source Receiver
Decoder
Decoder Encoder
Feedback
• Speaker and listener communicate better if they have common fields of
experience/ or fields that overlap
1.2.3 Transactional Model
based on the flaw of the Interactive Model where communicators can both send and
receive messages at the same pace and also failed in showing that communication is a
dynamic process which changes over time.
Transactional Model shows that elements in communication are
interdependent. Each person in the communication process can act as
the speaker and listener and can be simultaneously sending and
receiving messages.(take turns to speak and receive messages)
• Communication is an ongoing and continuous changing process.
• Each element exists in relation to all the other elements.
• Each person in the communication process reacts depending on factors such as
background, prior experiences, attitudes, cultural beliefs and self-esteem.
• Noise is taken into account.
• Takes into account changes that takes place in the communicators fields of personal
and common experiences.
SUMMARY OF
MODELS AND THEIR
FLAWS
LINEAR MODEL INTERACTIVE MODEL TRANSACTIONAL MODEL
Laswell Schramm and Wood
speaker speaks and listener receiver or listener provides elements in communication are
listens feedback to the sender or interdependent meaning each
speaker. person in the communication
Laswell introduced the five Thus the speaker or sender of process acts both as speaker
questions which effectively the message also listens to the and listener and can be
describe how communication message and gives feedback simultaneously sending and
works making both take turns to receiveing messages
communicate. This feedback is
either verbal or non-verbal takes into account noise or
interference in communication
it also indicates better
communication if both have takes into account changes that
common fields of experience happen in communication
communicators share common
grounds of interest
FLAW - communication was a FLAW - does not indicate
one- way process where simultaneous communication
speakers only speak and and communication as a
listeners listen AND do not give dynamic process which changes
feedback over time
1.3 FORMS OF COMMUNICATION
1.3.1 Intrapersonal Communication 1.3.3 Small Group Communication
- self-talk or conversation you hold with yourself - takes place in a groups of 5-10 people
under certain circumstances - academic institutions
- Increases self-awareness and mindfulness, - advocates team building, problem-solving concepts
and hones critical thinking skills - easy interaction with others
- You are both the sender and receiver
1.3.4 Public Communication
- very large groups
1.3.2 Interpersonal Communication - public speaking concept involving communication
- communication between several people between speaker and an audience
- can be face2face or through gadgets - aim of speaker is to persuade, convince or entertain
audience
- social communication - Eg political assembly, school assembly, convention,
- two way communication process concerts
1.3.5 Mass Communication 1.3.7 Intercultural Communication
- communication that is sent out from a source to - Communication between people of diverse
may receives all over the world cultures and ethnicity
- goes through media like films, - There should be difference in the
radio,video,utube,television communication practices
- communication where information is disseminated
instantly
1.3.6 Corporate Communication
- Communication that takes place among members
of an organization, within an organization
- Interaction in teams, conferencing give
explanations/directions/skills related to work
ASSIGNMENTS (please look through your
assessment criteria very closely and understand it)
Part I : TASK 1:INDIVIDUAL SPEECH 6 criteria you be assessed on
PRESENTATION (40%)
• Individual : INSTRUCTIONAL OR REPORT 1.Speech content
• Purpose: To demonstrate effective
communication skills
• Topic : COUNTRIES
2.Presentation of speaker
• Audience : Your course mates PREFERABLY
• Do a good research on the topic and execute a topic
3.Originality and
to your MAIN aspect
• Read your question requirement very closely
creativity of ideas
• Refer to various resources, content of speech
appropriate to your targeted audience 4.Video recording
• Video production (lighting, setting, sound)
• Plan appropriate visual aids: use creative and
organisation
innovative ideas, technology, imagination (ref to (d)
in your question) 5.Overall and clarity of
• 7-10 minutes
• Refer closely to your module page 177-180 and the the videos
rubrics given
• Screen MUST capture half of your body 6.Use of language
This is an individual task. The aim is to deliver a speech
confidently and naturally, and NOT to make a creative
video for social media platforms.
Refer to the assignment rubrics as a guide to achieve
cohesion and coherence.
Remember to refer to Topics 8,9 and 10 of OUMH 1303
Module
The video screen must capture the top half of your body so that
your hand gestures and facial expressions are visible at all times
OR at least 80% of the recording duration.
PART 1 : TASK 2: INDIVIDUAL critical REFLECTIVE REPORT on
carrying out your speech report
(20 marks) INSTRUCTIONAL OR REPORT
5 criteria
• Continuation of Task 1
• 300-350 words per criterion on critical o Reflection of the process from planning
reflection of the process of preparing the
recorded presentation (Task 1) to the end (i)
o Reflection of the content (ii)
• Read through your question and understand it.
o Reflection of the challenges that you
• Post your queries in our forum under faced
assignments o Show video to ONE person and inquire if
• Plan earlier and do not procrastinate the report is demonstrative or
• Follow the content outline given ie descriptive/ suggestions to
improve/helpful- their personal thoughts
Video link Task 1 on the strengths/weakness of your
Introduction (7-10 lines) video as compared to their own belief
o Your personal thoughts on completing
Body (following the 5 points (page 8-9 in yr
question page) the task eg strengths
/weakness/anything new leaned/was
Conclusion (7-10 lines)
the assignment useful
ASSIGNMENTS
PART ii : Proof of Online PART iii : Online MCQ
Participation questions (30%)
( 10%)
- Please do not forget Part
- To discuss the topics as postediii and keep to the deadline
in Forum
- Submit proof of your FIVE best Select 5 of your best posting
postings from any of the 2 questions
- Do screen shots of the given
postings and include them as
images in your assignment It must be a discussion and
- Refer page 12 of your not copy paste or chunk lifting
assignment as how it is to be Let me post the question then you
How to make your speech engaging and
interesting?
1. Do not read the notes from your
preparation. It must be like your are
narrating a story of about something
with intonation, tone, enunciation and
excitement in your voice.
https://www.best-speech-topics.com/short-
2. Share a personal experience or relate to speech-topics.html
a recent event.
3. Ask a question which makes them think.
4. Build your audience involvement into
the topic.
Points to remember in the recording
1. Please read the question requirement thoroughly to understand what is required
especially the rubrics.
2. Decide properly and early on your recording procedures and how to submit.
3. Try NOT to do the recording on your own BUT get someone to help you record it.
4. Get proper recording gadgets/instruments, setting and environment where the sound
system is good for the recording to be carried out.
5. Please prepare in advance and not last minute try to do something just to submit.
6. Absolutely NO READING from the text because reading is not presenting.
7. Do not sit in front of your recording equipment but stand showing hand gestures and
slight body movements that flow with the text in a very natural way.
8. Check your recording before submitting.
9. Make sure you follow instructions closely on the manner to submit the assignment.
PLEASE READ THROUGH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TASK…
i. Understand what is COUNTRIES and find a smaller focus subtopic
ii. Understand the difference between INSTRUCTIONAL and REPORTING
iii. Come up with a sub-topic and discuss with your tutor early (not a week before
handing in the assignment/listen to video recording of tutorials/ask questions early
iv. Plan your text/ tasks and video recording setting, equipment, recording platform,
editing etc
v. Proceed with the tasks early…….REMEMBER DEADLINE 6 APRIL 2025
