Communication: Principles for a Lifetime

by Beebe, Steven A.; Beebe, Susan J.; Ivy, Diana K.

• ISBN13: 9780205508938
• ISBN10: 0205508936
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

Communicationhelps the reader see the relationships among the concepts, skills, theories, and contexts of communication by anchoring all discussion around five fundamental communication principles. Written by experienced and highly regarded authors and teachers,Communication: Principles for a Lifetimeprovides the reader with all the theory and skills necessary - in a manner that will help them to apply what they learn throughout their lives. Understanding that the challenge in basic communication is learning the myriad of skills, principles, and theories without being overwhelming, Beebe/Beebe/Ivy emphasize five key principles of communication throughout their book: Be awareof your communication with yourself and others. Effectively use and interpretverbalmessages. Effectively use and interpretnonverbalmessages. Listenandrespondthoughtfully to others. Appropriately adaptmessages to others. Providing both comprehensive and cutting-edge content about communication organized around these five themes, Beebe/Beebe/Ivy cover all of the topics in a manner that will help the reader organize the extensive range of material.

Table of Contents

Principles of Communication

Foundations of Human Communication

Communication Defined

Communication Competence

The Message Should Be Understood

The Message Should Achieve Its Intended Effect

The Message Should Be Ethical

Ethics and Communication: What Are Your Sources of Ethical Influence?

Why Study Communication?

To Improve Your Employability

To Improve Your Relationships

To Improve Your Health

On the Web Communication Models

Communication as Action: Message Transfer

Communication as Interaction: Message Exchange

Communication as Transaction: Message Creation Communication Characteristics

Communication Is Inescapable

Communication Is Irreversible

Communication Is Complicated

Communication Emphasizes Content and Relationships

Communication Is Governed By Rules Communication Principles for a Lifetime

Principle One: Be Aware of Your Communication with Yourself and Others

Principle Two; Effectively Use and Interpret Verbal Messages

Principle Three: Effectively Use and Interpret Nonverbal Messages

Principle Four: Listen and Respond Thoughtfully to Others

Principle Five: Appropriately Adapt Messages to Others

Diversity and Communication: Principles for a Lifetime: Principles for All Cultures Communicating with Others: Three Situations

Impersonal Communication

Group Communication

Presentational Communicat

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