Communicating
A Social and Career Focus (Book alone)
10th Edition
Published on 17. April 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-205-54651-0 (ISBN)
Description
A mainstay among introductory communication courses, Communicating: A Social and Career Focus presents comprehensive coverage of basic communication theory, interpersonal and group communication, and public speaking skills in a concise and student-friendly format. Communicating continues to integrate culture and diversity, and places special emphasis on active learning, providing ample practice and application with "Learn by Doing" end-of-chapter exercises along with a variety of individual and grup activities, class discussions, and student self-assessments.
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Edition
10th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 204 mm
Width: 254 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
828 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-54651-0 (9780205546510)
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Content
I. Foundations of Communication
1. The Human Communication Process
Communication Defined
The Components of Human Communication
Communication as a System
Models of Human Communication
The Media as Communicator
Communication and Culture
First Amendment Speech
Ethics
2. Foundations of Verbal Language
Origins of Human Language
The Languages We Use
Using Verbal Language
3. Nonverbal Communication
Sources of Nonverbal Signs
Emotional Influences on Nonverbal Communication
Verbal and Nonverbal Relationships
Categories of Nonverbal Communication
Using Nonverbal Communication
4. Listening
The Importance of Listening
The Listening Process
Purposes of Listening
Listening Apprehension
Improving Your Listening
II. Intrapersonal Communication
5. Intrapersonal Communication
Self-Talk
Cognitive Processing
The Self
Understanding Yourself
Need Drives Affecting Communication
Anxiety: Communication Apprehension
III. Interpersonal Communication
6. The Concepts of Interpersonal Communication
Basic Concepts of Interpersonal Communication
Self-Disclosure
The Self and Others
Seeking Approval
Gaining Compliance
Emotions
Power
Male/Masculine-Female/Feminine Communication
Sexual Harassment and Bullying
Relationships and Their Development
Electronic and Computer-Mediated Interpersonal Communication
7. Interpersonal Skills
Participating in Conversations
Giving Directions
Requesting
Dealing with Interpersonal Conflict
Apologizing
Communication Approaches to Managing Conflict
Handling Criticism
8. The Interview
Interviewing Roles
Interview Format
Types of Interviews
9. The Concepts of Groups
Groups Defined
Group Versus Individual Actions
Types of Groups
Group Operations
Making Group Decisions
Mediated Meetings
10. Participating in Groups
Cultural Differences in Groups
The Group Participant
The Group Leader and Group Leadership
IV. Communicating in Public
11. Public Speaking: Planning and Presenting the Message
The Listenable Speech
Preparing a Speech: An Overview
Parameters of Public Speaking
The Ethics of Public Speaking
Prior to the Speech Analysis
Process of the Speech Analysis
Postspeech Analysis
Presenting the Message
Modes of Presentation
Oral and Physical Presentation
Public Speaking Anxiety
Rehearsing the Speech
Dealing with Difficulties During a Speech
12. Public Speaking: Developing the Speech
Sources of Information
Computer-Based Retrieval Systems
Analyzing Sources
Recording Your Research
Supporting Material
Vehicles For Presenting Supporting Material
13. Public Speaking: Structuring the Message
The Basic Elements of a Speech
The Introduction
The Central Idea
The Body
The Conclusion
Methods for Formatting a Speech
14. Informative Public Speaking
Role of Informative Speaking
Concept of Informative Speaking
Characteristics of Informative Speaking
Classifications of Informative Speaking
Developing the Informative Speech
The Informative Process in Action
15. Persuasive Public Speaking
Persuasive Speaking
Process of Persuasion
Persuasive Strategies
Role of Influence in Persuasion
Components of Persuasive Message
The Structure of the Persuasive Message
The Persuasive Process in Action
Appendix : The Resume
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1. The Human Communication Process
Communication Defined
The Components of Human Communication
Communication as a System
Models of Human Communication
The Media as Communicator
Communication and Culture
First Amendment Speech
Ethics
2. Foundations of Verbal Language
Origins of Human Language
The Languages We Use
Using Verbal Language
3. Nonverbal Communication
Sources of Nonverbal Signs
Emotional Influences on Nonverbal Communication
Verbal and Nonverbal Relationships
Categories of Nonverbal Communication
Using Nonverbal Communication
4. Listening
The Importance of Listening
The Listening Process
Purposes of Listening
Listening Apprehension
Improving Your Listening
II. Intrapersonal Communication
5. Intrapersonal Communication
Self-Talk
Cognitive Processing
The Self
Understanding Yourself
Need Drives Affecting Communication
Anxiety: Communication Apprehension
III. Interpersonal Communication
6. The Concepts of Interpersonal Communication
Basic Concepts of Interpersonal Communication
Self-Disclosure
The Self and Others
Seeking Approval
Gaining Compliance
Emotions
Power
Male/Masculine-Female/Feminine Communication
Sexual Harassment and Bullying
Relationships and Their Development
Electronic and Computer-Mediated Interpersonal Communication
7. Interpersonal Skills
Participating in Conversations
Giving Directions
Requesting
Dealing with Interpersonal Conflict
Apologizing
Communication Approaches to Managing Conflict
Handling Criticism
8. The Interview
Interviewing Roles
Interview Format
Types of Interviews
9. The Concepts of Groups
Groups Defined
Group Versus Individual Actions
Types of Groups
Group Operations
Making Group Decisions
Mediated Meetings
10. Participating in Groups
Cultural Differences in Groups
The Group Participant
The Group Leader and Group Leadership
IV. Communicating in Public
11. Public Speaking: Planning and Presenting the Message
The Listenable Speech
Preparing a Speech: An Overview
Parameters of Public Speaking
The Ethics of Public Speaking
Prior to the Speech Analysis
Process of the Speech Analysis
Postspeech Analysis
Presenting the Message
Modes of Presentation
Oral and Physical Presentation
Public Speaking Anxiety
Rehearsing the Speech
Dealing with Difficulties During a Speech
12. Public Speaking: Developing the Speech
Sources of Information
Computer-Based Retrieval Systems
Analyzing Sources
Recording Your Research
Supporting Material
Vehicles For Presenting Supporting Material
13. Public Speaking: Structuring the Message
The Basic Elements of a Speech
The Introduction
The Central Idea
The Body
The Conclusion
Methods for Formatting a Speech
14. Informative Public Speaking
Role of Informative Speaking
Concept of Informative Speaking
Characteristics of Informative Speaking
Classifications of Informative Speaking
Developing the Informative Speech
The Informative Process in Action
15. Persuasive Public Speaking
Persuasive Speaking
Process of Persuasion
Persuasive Strategies
Role of Influence in Persuasion
Components of Persuasive Message
The Structure of the Persuasive Message
The Persuasive Process in Action
Appendix : The Resume
Basic Rules for APA Style