Human Communication: The Basic Course surveys the broad field of human communication, giving attention to theory, research, and skill development. This text provides an in-depth look at the concepts and principles that comprise all forms of human communication. With an emphasis on public speaking, interpersonal communication, and small group communication, the text also explores key issues and topics in organizational communication and the mass media.
Table of Contents:
Contents in Detail.
Specialized Contents.
Welcome to Human Communication: The Basic Course.
I. FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN COMMUNICATION.
1. Preliminaries to Human Communication.
2. Principles of Communication.
3. Culture and Communication.
4. Perception.
5. Listening.
6. The Self in Communication.
7. Verbal Messages.
8. Nonverbal Messages.
II. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS.
9. Interpersonal Communication: Conversation.
10. Interpersonal Relationships.
11. Small Group Communication.
12. Members and Leaders.
13. Interpersonal and Small Group Conflict.
III. PUBLIC SPEAKING
14. Public Speaking Topics, Audiences, and Research.
15. Supporting and Organizing Your Speech.
16. Style and Delivery in Public Speaking.
17. The Informative Speech.
18. The Persuasive Speech.
Glossary of Human Communication Concepts.
Glossary of Human Communication Skills.
Bibliography.
