TY  - BOOK
AU  - DeVito,Joseph A.
TI  - Human communication: the basic course 
SN  - 0205428495
AV  - P90 .D485 2006
U1  - 302.2 22
PY  - 2006///]
CY  - Boston
PB  - Allyn and Bacon
KW  - Communication
N1  - 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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