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Speech: Exploring Communication


Edition: 4th
Author(s): NTC PRODUCTS
ISBN10:  0844258504
ISBN13:  9780844258508
Format:  Hardcover
Pub. Date:  1/1/1996
Publisher(s): Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

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Speech: Exploring Communication was developed to build on existing skills in an "explain" and "do" approach. Every topic in speech is comprehensively covered and all lessons have been carefully developed to ensure student success. This text offers students an opportunity to develop effective speaking and listening skills to solve the challenges of life. Through the use of this text, students become conscious of the process of speech communication and develop skills to improve and enhance their success in achieving speech-related goals.

UNIT 1 Elements of Communication 2(86)
How Communication Affects Your Life
4(24)
Appreciating Human Communication
5(3)
What is Communication?
5(3)
Daily Communication
8(2)
What Types of Speech Communication are there?
8(2)
Enjoyment of Speaking
10(1)
Ethics in Communication
11(4)
What Are the Benefits of Speech Communication?
12(3)
Speech and Careers
15(3)
What Makes an Effective Speech Communicator?
16(2)
High School Teacher
18(3)
Why Study Speech Communication?
19(2)
Effective Speech Communication
21(7)
Chapter Review
22(6)
The Process of Communication
28(30)
Steps in the Communication Process
29(3)
An Overview of the Communication Process
30(2)
Ineffective Speech Communication
32(3)
Deciding to Communicate
32(3)
Memory
35(7)
Choosing Symbols
35(7)
Using Communication Other Than Words
42(1)
Peace Corps Volunteer
43(3)
Vocalizing
44(2)
Proper Breathing Techniques
46(3)
Reception
47(2)
Communicating with the Hearing Impaired
49(2)
Feedback
50(1)
Reception and Feedback
51(7)
Chapter Review
52(6)
Listening
58(30)
Hearing versus Listening
59(3)
Reasons for Learning Effective Listening
60(2)
Taking Listening Personally
62(5)
Recognizing Barriers to Listening
63(4)
Classroom Distractions
67(6)
Becoming an Active Listener
67(6)
Being an Active Listener
73(1)
Medical Secretary
74(7)
Critical Listening and Thinking
75(6)
Identifying Logical Fallacies
81(7)
Chapter Review
82(6)
UNIT 2 Interpersonal and Group Communication 88(68)
One-to-One Communication
90(28)
Types of One-to-One Communication
91(4)
The Verbal Aspects of Conversation
91(4)
Practicing Clarity in Conversation
95(7)
The Nonverbal Aspects of Conversation
96(6)
Discussing Aspects of Conversation
102(5)
Speaking on the Telephone
102(2)
Taking Part in an Interview
104(3)
Travel Agent
107(4)
Role Playing Interviews
111(7)
Chapter Review
112(6)
Group Discussion
118(38)
Reports from Student Groups
119(4)
The Nature of Group Discussion
119(4)
Describing Group Communication
123(4)
Factors Affecting Group Discussion
123(4)
Working with Groups
127(5)
How Groups Behave
127(5)
The Crippled Ship
132(1)
Task and Maintenance Messages
133(4)
Preparing to Participate in a Group
133(4)
Systems Analyst
137(1)
Preparing for a Group Discussion
138(4)
Leading a Group
139(3)
Conducting a Group Discussion
142(4)
Handling Conflict in Groups
142(4)
Handling Conflict
146(1)
Outcomes of Discussion
146(1)
Decision Outcomes
147(2)
Alternatives to Group Discussion
147(2)
Using the Nominal Technique
149(7)
Chapter Review
150(6)
UNIT 3 Preparing for Public Speaking 156(132)
Building Confidence
158(24)
Defining and Describing Stage Fright
159(8)
Understanding Stage Fright
160(4)
Controlling Your Nervousness
164(3)
Candidate for Public Office
167(4)
Controlling Stage Fright
171(4)
Critiquing Classmates' ``Talks''
175(7)
Chapter Review
176(6)
Preparing Your Speech
182(42)
Four Cornerstones of Speech Preparation
183(3)
Focusing on Your Topic
184(2)
Choosing Topics for a Class Speech
186(4)
Narrowing Your Topic
190(7)
Researching Your Topic
191(6)
Career' Close-Up Public Relations Specialist
197(4)
Researching through Interviews
201(2)
Crediting Your Sources
203(2)
Using Reference Materials
205(9)
Organizing and Outlining Your Speech
205(9)
Making a ``Delivery'' Outline
214(3)
Rehearsing
214(3)
Rehearsing with a Friend
217(7)
Chapter Review
218(6)
Choosing Effective Language
224(30)
Written versus Spoken Language
225(5)
Differences Between Written and Spoken Language
227(1)
Making Spoken Language Clear
228(2)
Using Simple Language
230(2)
Economy of Language
232(3)
Creating Levels of Emphasis
233(2)
Intensity of Language and Image
235(1)
Finding Language Devices
236(3)
Lobbyist
239(3)
Using Figures of Speech
240(2)
Finding Figures of Speech
242(1)
Student Speech
243(11)
Avoiding Common Problems
244(4)
Chapter Review
248(6)
Delivering Your Speech
254(34)
Pros and Cons of Speech Delivery Methods
255(4)
Using Different Methods of Delivery
255(4)
Extemporaneous Speech
259(7)
Recognizing Nonverbal Aspects of Delivering a Speech
260(6)
Gesturing
266(5)
Interpreter
271(2)
Discovering Your Best Average Volume
273(4)
Special Problems of Delivering a Speech
273(4)
Dealing with Distractions
277(11)
Analyzing and Evaluating Speeches
278(4)
Chapter Review
282(6)
UNIT 4 Types of Public Speaking 288(124)
Speaking to Inform
290(56)
Defining Informative Speaking
291(9)
Types of Informative Speeches
292(3)
Beginning an Informative Speech
295(5)
Sample Attention Devices
300(10)
Imparting the Message of an Informative Speech
305(5)
Park Ranger
310(2)
Reacting to Feedback
312(4)
Concluding an Informative Speech
312(4)
Making Conclusions Work
316(13)
Conducting a Question-and-Answer Period
317(2)
Using visual aids
319(10)
Using Visual Aids Responsibly
329(2)
Judging Visual Aids
331(1)
Analyzing and Evaluating Informative Speeches
331(1)
Speech to a Civic Club
332(14)
Chapter Review
340(6)
Speaking to Persuade
346(34)
Persuasive Mini-Speech
347(3)
Types of Persuasive Speeches
347(3)
Three Sources of Persuasion
350(1)
Types of Persuasive Speeches
350(6)
Pathos: Analyzing the Needs of Your Listeners
350(6)
Audience Analysis
356(3)
Ethos: Establishing Your Prestige
356(3)
Social Worker
359(3)
Critiquing Ethos
362(3)
Logos: Being Logical
362(3)
Presenting Evidence
365(1)
Speech Contest
366(2)
Being Responsible
367(1)
Telling the Whole Story
368(12)
Analyzing and Evaluating Persuasive Speeches
369(5)
Chapter Review
374(6)
Other Kinds of Speaking
380(32)
Identifying ``Other'' Kinds of Speaking
381(4)
Speeches Focused on Persons
382(3)
Speeches of Introduction
385(7)
Coach
392(1)
Commemorative Speeches
393(2)
Speeches for Special Occasions
393(2)
Giving a Commencement Speech
395(5)
Speeches to Entertain
400(3)
Sales Presentations
400(3)
Class Shopping Trip
403(2)
Impromptu Speaking
404(1)
Impromptu Speeches
405(7)
Chapter Review
406(6)
UNIT 5 Debate and Parliamentary Procedure 412(62)
Debate
414(34)
Debate versus Discussion
415(2)
The Nature of Debate
415(2)
Writing Debate Propositions
417(9)
Preparing to Debate
418(8)
Using Evidence and Reasoning
426(1)
Using Different Strategies
426(1)
Using Quotations Responsibly
427(6)
Trial Lawyer
433(8)
Meeting the Opposition
435(6)
Keeping a Flow Sheet
441(7)
Chapter Review
442(6)
Parliamentary Procedure
448(26)
Challenge Quiz on Parliamentary Procedure
449(4)
Basic Principles
450(1)
Holding a Meeting
451(2)
Basic Definitions
453(2)
Duties of the Chair
455(6)
Motions
455(6)
Health Services Administrator
461(1)
Defining Subsidiary Motions
462(5)
Defining Privileged and Incidental Motions
467(7)
Chapter Review
468(6)
UNIT 6 Mass Communication 474(26)
Radio and Television
476(24)
The Nature of Radio and Television
477(1)
The Development of Electronic Media
478(7)
Radio Announcer
485(3)
The Purposes of Radio and Television
486(2)
Exploring the Influence of Radio and Television
488(5)
Performing on Radio and Television
489(3)
Producing for Radio and Television
492(1)
Creating a Newscast
493(7)
Chapter Review
494(6)
UNIT 7 Performing Arts 500(72)
Oral Interpretation
502(36)
A Brief History of Oral Interpretation
504(2)
Types of Material for Oral Interpretation
506(1)
Working with Poetry
507(4)
Choosing Material for Oral Interpretation
508(3)
Finding Beauty in a Selection
511(7)
Interpreting Your Selection
513(5)
Children's Librarian
518(6)
Analyzing Literature
524(5)
Two Final Steps: Introduction and Practice
524(5)
Delivery of an Oral Interpretation
529(9)
Chapter Review
530(6)
Selections to Interpret Orally
536(2)
Drama
538(34)
The Nature of Drama
539(1)
A Brief History of Drama
540(3)
Developing a Character
543(3)
Actors
546(5)
Experimenting with Movement
551(4)
Developing Character Through Improvisation
555(6)
Organizing a Theatrical Event
555(6)
The Importance of Organizing
561(11)
Producing a Theatrical Event
561(5)
Chapter Review
566(6)
Appendix of Speeches 572(21)
Informative/Commemorative Speech
Address on the Anniversary of Lincoln's Birth
572(4)
Carl Sandburg
Persuasive Speech
Woman's Right to Suffrage
576(1)
Susan B. Anthony
Inspirational Speech
Choice and Change
577(3)
Barbara Bush
Speech of Inspiration and Persuasion
I Have a Dream
580(3)
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Eulogy
Max Planck in Memoriam
583(1)
Albert Einstein
Speech of dedication
The Gettysburg Address
584(1)
President Abraham Lincoln
Commencement Address
Saving Our Cities
585(3)
Tom Gerety
Speech in Tribute
To Thurgood Marshall
588(2)
Carol Moseley-Braun
Motivational Speech
The Quest for Shared Values
590(3)
Robert A. Plane
Glossary 593(9)
Index 602(9)
Text Credits 611(2)
Photo Credits 613

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