Full Description
In this text designed for the Introduction to Communication course, students learn the foundation of communication studies through numerous examples that range from campus to the workplace to communities both in the United States and throughout the world. Brief readings from the popular press further encourage students to relate to communication theories. In addition, every chapter contains numerous activities that engage students and promote group work.
Contents
Part I: Basic Principles of Communication Chapter 1. The Communication Process Chapter 2. Self,Perception, and Communication Chapter 3. Intercultural CommunicationChapter 4. Listening Chapter 5. Verbal Communication Chapter 6. Nonverbal CommunicationPart II: Interpersonal Communication Chapter 7. Interpersonal Relationships Chapter 8. Evaluating and Improving Relationships Chapter 9. Communicating at WorkPart III: Communicating in Groups Chapter 10. Small Groups: Characteristics Chapter 11. Group Leadership, Participation and Conflict ManagementPart IV: Communicating in Public Chapter 12. Getting Started Chapter 13. Finding Speech Material Chapter 14. Organizing and Outlining the Speech Chapter 15. Delivering the Speech Chapter 16. The Informative Speech Chapter 17: The Persuasive SpeechAppendix: Mass Communication and Media Literacy