The Challenge of Communicating Guiding Principles and Practices, Books a la Carte Edition

by Engleberg, Isa N.; Wynn, Dianna R.

• ISBN13: 9780205772193
• ISBN10: 0205772196
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Loose-leaf
• Copyright: 2009-08-27
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

This edition features the exact same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole- punched, loose-leaf version. Books à la Carte also offer a great value for your students-this format costs significanty less than a new textbook. The Challenge of Communicating: Guiding Principles and Practices applies a unique framework of key elements and guiding principles to all communication contexts while engaging students 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 textbook content. Regardless of the context (interpersonal, group, or presentational), these elements and principles will help students 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. The textbook also provides lively, relevant, and engaging content for students as well as class activities and assessments in every chapter.

Table of Contents

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