The Challenge of Communicating
Guiding Principles and Practices
Published on 9. June 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
504 pages
978-0-205-55476-8 (ISBN)
Description
The Challenge of Communicating: Guiding Principles and Practices applies a unique framework of key elements and guiding principles to all communication contexts while engaging readers with practical examples and realistic advice based on contemporary communication research.
The seven guiding principles are derived from universal axioms found in communication literature and are used as the foundation for content. Regardless of the context (interpersonal, group, or presentational), these elements and principles will help readers make effective decisions about the communication challenges, select appropriate strategies that effectively address those challenges, and apply the skills they need to achieve their communication goals. This book also provides lively, relevant, and engaging content as well as activities and assessments in every chapter.
The seven guiding principles are derived from universal axioms found in communication literature and are used as the foundation for content. Regardless of the context (interpersonal, group, or presentational), these elements and principles will help readers make effective decisions about the communication challenges, select appropriate strategies that effectively address those challenges, and apply the skills they need to achieve their communication goals. This book also provides lively, relevant, and engaging content as well as activities and assessments in every chapter.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
959 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-55476-8 (9780205554768)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part I: The Challenge of Communicating
1. Understanding Human Communication
2. Understanding Self
3. Understanding Others
4. Understanding Listening and Critical Thinking
5. Understanding Verbal Communication
6. Understanding Nonverbal Communication
Part II: The Challenge of Interpersonal Communication
7. Interpersonal Communication: Understanding Relationships
8. Interpersonal Communication: Improving Relationships
9. Interpersonal Communication: Professional Relationships
Part III: The Challenge of Group Communication
10. Group Communication: Working in Groups
11. Group Communication: Decision Making and Problem Solving
Part IV: The Challenge of Presentational Communication
12. Presentations: The Planning Process
13. Presentations: Content and Structure
14. Presentations: Language and Expression
15. Presentations: Speaking to Inform
16. Presentations: Speaking to Persuade
Web Chapters
A. Research Strategies and Skills
B. Presentation Aids
Glossary
Index
1. Understanding Human Communication
2. Understanding Self
3. Understanding Others
4. Understanding Listening and Critical Thinking
5. Understanding Verbal Communication
6. Understanding Nonverbal Communication
Part II: The Challenge of Interpersonal Communication
7. Interpersonal Communication: Understanding Relationships
8. Interpersonal Communication: Improving Relationships
9. Interpersonal Communication: Professional Relationships
Part III: The Challenge of Group Communication
10. Group Communication: Working in Groups
11. Group Communication: Decision Making and Problem Solving
Part IV: The Challenge of Presentational Communication
12. Presentations: The Planning Process
13. Presentations: Content and Structure
14. Presentations: Language and Expression
15. Presentations: Speaking to Inform
16. Presentations: Speaking to Persuade
Web Chapters
A. Research Strategies and Skills
B. Presentation Aids
Glossary
Index