Essentials of Human Communication

by DeVito, Joseph A.

• ISBN13: 9780205414888
• ISBN10: 0205414885
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

This best-selling text presents the fundamental skills of interpersonal, small group, and public communication, emphasizing the areas of human communication skills, cultural awareness, listening, critical thinking, power, and ethics. Essentials of Human Communication fills the need for a brief, interesting, but serious text that places a strong focus on skill development.

Table of Contents

Foundations of Human Communication

Introduction to Human Communication

Communication Models and Concepts

Principles of Communication

Culture and Human Communication

The Self in Human Communication

Self-Concept

Self-Awareness

Self-Disclosure

Perception in Human Communication

The Stages of Perception

Perceptual Processes

Increasing Accuracy in Perception

Listening in Human Communication

The Listening Process

Effective Listening

Listening, Culture, and Gender

Verbal Messages

The Principles of Verbal Messages

Disconfirmation and Confirmation

Using Verbal Messages Effectively

Nonverbal Messages

The Functions of Nonverbal Communication

The Channels of Nonverbal Communication

Culture and Nonverbal Communication

The Contexts of Human Communication

Interpersonal Communication: Conversation and Conflict

Conversation

Effective Conversation

Conflict

Effective Conflict Management

Interpersonal Relationships

Characteristics of Interpersonal Relationships

Stages in Interpersonal Relationships

Relationships in a Context of Culture and Gender, Technology, and Work

Small Groups

The Small Group

The Brainstorming Group

Information-Sharing Groups

Problem-Solving Groups

Members and Leaders in Group Communication

Members in Small Group Communication

Leaders in Small Group Communication

Membership, Leadership, and Culture

Public Speaking Preparation (Steps 1-6)

The Nature of Public Speaking

Select Your Topic and Purpose

Analyze Your Audience

Research Your Topic

Formulate Your Thesis and Identify Your Major Propositions

Support Your Propositions

Organize Your Information

Public Speaking Preparation and Delivery (Steps 7-10)

Word Your Speech

Construct Your Conclusion and Introduction

Rehearse Your Speech

Deliver Your Speech

Critically Evaluating Speeches

The Informative Speech

Guidelines for Informative Speaking

Types of Informative Speeches

Amplifying Materials

The Persuasive Speech

Guidelines for Persuasive Speaking

Types of Persuasion Speeches

Logical Appeals

Motivational Appeals

Credibility Appeals

Glossary of Human Communication Concepts

Glossary of Human Communication Skills

Bibliography

Credits

Index

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