Human Communication With Infotrac

by Morreale, Sherwyn P.; Spitzberg, Brian H.; Barge, J. Kevin

• ISBN13: 9780534566197
• ISBN10: 0534566197
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-07-27
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

This book offers a unique and unified approach to competence and the basic processes of human communication backed by skill assessment. Beginning with the premise that all forms of communication have the potential to be viewed as competent depending on the context or situation, the text helps readers develop a framework for choosing among communication messages that will allow them to act competently. The theoretically-based and skills-oriented framework emphasizes the basic themes of motivation, knowledge and skills across interpersonal communication, electronically mediated communication, small group communication, and public speaking.

Table of Contents

Detailed Contents	v
Preface	xviii
About the Authors	xxi
PART ONE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION
Introducing Communication	1	(26)
A Model of Communication Competence	27	(28)
Perception	55	(34)
Language	89	(28)
Nonverbal Communication	117	(28)
Listening	145	(28)
Mediated Communication Competence	173	(32)
PART TWO INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
Introducing Interpersonal Communication	205	(32)
Interpersonal Relationships: Building Knowledge	237	(28)
Interpersonal Relationships: Developing Skills	265	(28)
PART THREE SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION
Small Group Communication: Getting Motivated	293	(30)
Understanding Decision Making	323	(32)
Managing Relationships in Groups: Leadership	355	(32)
PART FOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING
Introducing Public Speaking	387	(28)
Understanding Speech Preparation	415	(38)
Presenting Your Speech	453	(30)
Speaking to Inform	483	(28)
Speaking to Persuade	511	(32)
Appendix Competence in Interviewing Contexts	543
Glossary	G-1
Photo Credits	C-1
Index	I-1