Communication Mosaics An Introduction to the Field of Communication

by Wood, Julia T.

• ISBN13: 9780495100577
• ISBN10: 0495100579
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-01-05
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

COMMUNICATION MOSAICS: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FIELD OF COMMUNICATION combines the author's signature first-person narrative style and popular student commentaries with thoroughly up-to-date research, theories, and technological information to provide both an overview of the field and a practical guide you can immediately use to improve your personal, professional, and public communication skills. By beginning with introductions to the basic processes and skills central to all communication contexts and then moving on to how we apply these aspects of communication in specific contexts such as interpersonal and public speaking, the text shows you the importance of developing your communication skills and gives you the hands-on tools you need to become a more effective communicator. Jump into the dynamic world of communication in the 21st century with COMMUNICATION MOSAICS!

Table of Contents

Communication Careers and Foundations

A First Look at Communication

The Field of Communication in Historical and Contemporary Perspective

Communication Processes and Skills

Perceiving and Understanding

Engaging in Verbal Communication

Engaging in Nonverbal Communication

Listening and Responding to Others

Creating Communication Climates

Adapting Communication to Cultures and Social Communities

Contexts of Communication

Communication and Self-Concept

Communication in Personal Relationships

Communication in Groups and Teams

Communication in Organizations

Public Communication

Mass Communication

Communication Technologies

Appendix: Communication in Interviews

Glossary

References

Credits

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