Human communication : the basic course / Joseph A. DeVito.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Specialized Contents -- Welcome to Human Communication: The Basic Course -- Credits -- Part 1. Foundations of Human Communication -- 1.. Preliminaries to Human Communication -- Elements of Human Communication -- Purposes of Human Communication -- Types of Human Communication -- 2.. Principles of Communication -- Communication Is a Package of Signals -- Communication Is Transactional -- Communication Is a Process of Adjustment -- Communication Involves Content and Relationship Dimensions -- Communication Sequences Are Punctuated -- Communication Involves Symmetrical and Complementary Transactions -- Communication Is Inevitable, Irreversible, and Unrepeatable -- 3.. Culture and Communication -- Culture and Communication -- How Cultures Differ -- Improving Intercultural Communication -- 4.. Perception -- The Perception Process -- Processes Influencing Perception -- Critical Perception: Making Perceptions More Accurate -- 5.. Listening -- The Process of Listening -- Listening, Culture, and Gender -- Listening Effectively -- 6.. The Self in Communication -- Self-Concept -- Self-Awareness -- Self-Esteem -- Self-Disclosure -- 7.. Verbal Messages -- Language and Meaning -- Disconfirmation and Confirmation -- Using Verbal Messages Effectively -- 8.. Nonverbal Messages -- Nonverbal Communication -- The Channels of Nonverbal Communication -- Culture and Nonverbal Communication -- Part 2. Interpersonal Communication and Relationships -- 9.. Interpersonal Communication: Conversation -- Conversation -- Maintaining Conversations -- Managing Conversation -- Conversation Problems: Prevention and Repair -- 10.. Interpersonal Relationships -- Relationship Processes -- Relationship Types -- Relationship Theories -- 11.. Interpersonal Conflict -- Interpersonal Conflict -- Conflict Management -- Before and After the Conflict -- Part 3. Interviewing and Small Group Communication -- 12.. Interviewing -- The Interview Process -- The Information Interview -- The Employment Interview -- The Lawfulness of Questions -- 13.. Small Group Communication -- Small Groups -- Idea-Generation Groups -- Personal Growth Groups -- Information-Sharing Groups -- Problem-Solving Groups -- 14.. Members and Leaders -- Members in Small Group Communication -- Leaders in Small Group Communication -- Membership, Leadership, and Culture -- Part 4. Public Speaking -- 15.. Public Speaking Topics, Audiences, and Research -- Introducing Public Speaking -- Step 1. Select Your Topic and Purpose -- Step 2. Analyze Your Audience -- Step 3. Research Your Speech Topic -- 16.. Supporting and Organizing Your Speech -- Step 4. Formulate Your Thesis and Major Propositions -- Step 5. Support Your Propositions -- Step 6. Organize Your Speech -- Step 7. Construct Your Introduction, Conclusion, and Transitions -- 17.. Style and Delivery in Public Speaking -- Step 8. Outline Your Speech -- Step 9. Word Your Speech -- Step 10. Rehearse and Deliver Your Speech -- 18.. The Informative Speech -- Guidelines for Informative Speaking -- The Speech of Description -- The Speech of Definition -- The Speech of Demonstration -- A Sample Informative Speech -- 19.. The Persuasive Speech -- Facts, Values, and Policies -- Guidelines for Persuasive Speaking -- The Speech to Strengthen or Change Attitudes, Beliefs, or Values -- The Speech to Stimulate Action -- A Sample Persuasive Speech -- CD-ROM Units -- 20.. The Mass Media -- The Functional and Dysfunctional Media -- Becoming a Critical Consumer of Media -- 21.. Emotional Communication -- Emotions and Emotional Messages -- Obstacles in Communicating Emotions -- Guidelines for Communicating Emotions -- 22.. Criticism in the Public Speaking Classroom -- The Nature and Values of Criticism -- Cultural Differences in Approaches to Criticism -- Standards and Principles of Criticism -- 23.. Developing Special Occasion Speeches -- The Speech of Introduction -- The Speech of Presentation or Acceptance -- The Speech to Secure Goodwill -- The Speech of Tribute -- Additional Special Occasion Speeches -- The Special Occasion Speech in Cultural Perspective -- A Sample Special Occasion Speech -- Glossary of Human Communication Concepts and Skills -- Bibliography -- Index.

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