Human Communication
The Basic Course: United States Edition
9th Edition
Published on 17. May 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-205-35390-3 (ISBN)
Description
Human Communication: The Basic Course surveys the broad field of human communication, giving attention to theory, research, and skill development.
This text provides a concise and in-depth look at the elements that comprise all forms of human communication. With an emphasis on Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, and Small Group Communication, the text also explores key issues and topics in interviewing, organizational communication, and the mass media. Designed to allow flexibility in teaching approaches, Human Communication: The Basic Course offers instructors a wide range of topics to discuss and apply to real-world experiences.
This text provides a concise and in-depth look at the elements that comprise all forms of human communication. With an emphasis on Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, and Small Group Communication, the text also explores key issues and topics in interviewing, organizational communication, and the mass media. Designed to allow flexibility in teaching approaches, Human Communication: The Basic Course offers instructors a wide range of topics to discuss and apply to real-world experiences.
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Edition
9th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Width: 253 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
842 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-35390-3 (9780205353903)
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Content
Contents in Detail.
Specialized Contents.
Preface.
I. FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN COMMUNICATION.
1. Preliminaries to Human Communication.
2. Principles of Communication.
3. Culture and Communication.
4. Perception.
5. Listening.
6. The Self in Communication.
7. Verbal Messages.
8. Nonverbal Messages.
II. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS.
9. Interpersonal Communication: Conversation.
10. Interpersonal Relationships.
11. Interpersonal Conflict.
III. INTERVIEWING AND SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION.
12. Interviewing.
13. Small Group Communication.
14. Members and Leaders.
IV. PUBLIC SPEAKING.
15. Public Speaking Topics, Audiences, and Research.
16. Supporting and Organizing Your Speech.
17. Style and Delivery in Public Speaking.
18. The Informative Speech.
19. The Persuasive Speech.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
Specialized Contents.
Preface.
I. FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN COMMUNICATION.
1. Preliminaries to Human Communication.
2. Principles of Communication.
3. Culture and Communication.
4. Perception.
5. Listening.
6. The Self in Communication.
7. Verbal Messages.
8. Nonverbal Messages.
II. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS.
9. Interpersonal Communication: Conversation.
10. Interpersonal Relationships.
11. Interpersonal Conflict.
III. INTERVIEWING AND SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION.
12. Interviewing.
13. Small Group Communication.
14. Members and Leaders.
IV. PUBLIC SPEAKING.
15. Public Speaking Topics, Audiences, and Research.
16. Supporting and Organizing Your Speech.
17. Style and Delivery in Public Speaking.
18. The Informative Speech.
19. The Persuasive Speech.
Glossary.
Bibliography.