Human Communication in Society

by Alberts, Jess K.; Nakayama, Thomas K.; Martin, Judith N.

• ISBN13: 9780131321793
• ISBN10: 013132179X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

Human Communication in Societyis intended for the survey of Human Communication course. This is the course that covers multiple subfields of communication and presumes little if any public speaking assignments. Based on feedback of over 2,000 students who class tested the manuscript and over 100 faculty reviewers,Human Communication in Societyis the only text to show how the interplay between the individual and society impacts communication. By understanding how the tensions that exist among individual forces, societal forces, cultures, and context shape communication and meaning students become more ethical and effective communicators.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Introduction to Human Communication

The Importance of Studying

Human Communication

What Is Human Communication?

A Communication Ethic Summary

Human Communication in Society Online

References

Communication Studies: History and Contemporary Approaches

The History of Communication Studies

Contemporary Approaches, Theories, and Methods

Summary Human Communication in Society Online

References

Foundations of Human Communication

Communication and Identities

The Importance of Identity

What Is Identity?

The Individual and Identity

The Individual, Identity and Society

Ethics and Identity Skills for Communicating about Identities

Summary Human Communication in Society Online

References

Communicating, Perceiving, and Understanding

The Importance of Perception

What is Perception?

Perception and the Individual

The Individual, Perception and Society Ethics and Perception

Improving Your Perception Skills

Summary

Human Communication in Society Online

References

Verbal Communication

The Importance of Verbal Communication

What Is Verbal Communication?

Verbal Communication and the Individual

The Individual, Verbal Communication and Society Ethics and Verbal Communication

Improving your Verbal Communication Skills

Summary

References

Nonverbal Communication

The Importance of Nonverbal Communication

What Is Nonverbal Communication?

Nonverbal Communication and the Individual

The Individual, Nonverbal Communication, and Society Ethics and Nonverbal Communication

Improving Your Nonverbal Communication Skills

Summary

Human Communication in Society Online

References

Human Communication in Context

Communication across Cultures

The Importance of Intercultural Communication

What Is Intercultural Communication?

Intercultural Communication and the Individual

The Individual, Intercultural Communication and Society Ethics and Intercultural Commun

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