Introduction to Human Communication

Elements of the communication process; the nature of communication; perception - the process of understanding; self-awareness and self-concept - understanding yourself; listening and critical thinking; nonverbal codes - sharing with others; interpersonal communication; interpersonal relationships - close encounters; intercultural and co-cultural communication; interviewing - dynamics of small group discussion; leadership and problem solving; public communication; topic selection and audience analysis; communication apprehension and speaker credibility; finding information; organizing your speech; delivery and visual aids; the informative speech; the persuasive speech; mass communications.