Communicate!: A Workbook for Interpersonal Communication

COMMUNICATE! A Workbook for Interpersonal Communication, by Communication Research Associates, is the product of many interpersonal communication encounters between students, between students and instructors, and between instructors. The seventh edition of COMMUNICATE! marks a collaboration of over thirty years! COMMUNICATE! is a hands-on, activity-based workbook designed for any interpersonal communication course and it makes learning to communicate fun. The seventh edition has been updated and enhanced with many activities that will encourage your students to take an active role in learning through writing, sharing, and discussing with others. Activities Include: Getting Acquainted Decision Making Self Understanding Listening Assertiveness Johari Window Values Nonverbal Communication Noteworthy Features: Definitions of Key Terms help your students understand the main concepts Discussion of possible barriers that students may encounter when trying to study a specific communication topic. Questions at the end of each chapter help determine your students' reactions to activities. Wire coil binding allows students to easily pass the text around the room, keeping hands free for activities. An instructor's manual assists in course planning.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Communication Foundations The Importance of Communication Barriers to Understanding Communication Take a Risk Communication Questionnaire Communication Questionnaire Getting to Know Me Communication Quiz Basic Terms Defining Communication Veterans/Rookies Julie and Mr. Conroy Things to Work On. . . . Course Goals . . . Reactions to Chapter 1 Chapter 2: Listening The Importance of Listening Barriers to Listening Steps to Better Listening Listening Quiz Listening Skill Exercise Listen Listening Questionnaire Analysis of My Listening Effectiveness Listening Skills Self-Inventory Listening Activity Test for Listening Power Active Listening Active Listening Exercise Reactions to Chapter 2 Chapter 3: Perception The Importance of Perceptual Awareness Barriers to Perception Perception: Agree/Disagree Perception Wheel Activity Check Your Perception Quiz-Common Perception The Way I See Things Perception Scavenger Hunt What Hemisphere Are You In? Count the Squares Improving Our Perceptual Awareness The Way We See Me The Way We See Me Questionnaire (Self) The Way We See Me Questionnaire (Relative or Friend) The Way We See Me Questionnaire (Relative or Friend) The Whole Truth Now the Rest of the Truth (A follow-up activity) Increasing Perceptual Understanding Reactions to Chapter 3 Chapter 4: Nonverbal Communication The Importance of Nonverbal Communication Barriers to Nonverbal Communication You Don't Say Nonverbal Cafeteria Exercise Personal Space (Proxemics) Eye Contact and Body Position Activity Nonverbal Rules Breaking Nonverbal Rules Approachable/Non-Approachable Nonverbal Communication Nonverbal Communication Activity: Can You Tell How I Feel? Reactions to Chapter 4 Chapter 5: Using Language The Importance of Using Language Effectively Barriers to Using Language Sexist Language Activity Semantic Reactions Hidden Assumptions Test The Uncritical Inference Test Polarization Owning My Communication The Slang Test Essentially More B.S. Reactions to Chapter 5 >Chapter 6: Understanding Self The Importance of Understanding Self Barriers to Understanding Self Exercising Compliments Showing Appreciation: Saying Thank You Turning Points in My Life Comfort Survey Rate Your Self-Confidence Interpersonal Confidence Walk Role Analysis Johari Window The Johari Window Exercise Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Island Activity Reactions to Chapter 6 Chapter 7: Values The Importance of Values Barriers to Understanding Values Values Exercise A Study of American Youth The Lawrence Kohlberg Moral Development Scale It Was Because. . . Complete the Thought Self-Appraisal Lost in a Lifeboat! Reactions to Chapter 7 Chapter 8: Managing Conflict The Nature of Conflict Characteristics of Conflict Types of Conflict Barriers to Conflict Management Conflict Quiz Feelings about Conflict Identifying Conflicts Activity Crazymakers Nonproductive Conflict Styles Reactions to Conflict How Assertive Are You? ""Empowering"" Your Language Five Sample Situations Assertion Training: Practicing Behaviors Managing Conflict through Assertiveness Reactions to Chapter 8 Chapter 9: Relational Communication The Importance of Relational Communication Overcoming Barriers to Developing Relationships Relationship Expectations Activity Talking to People in Our Lives Skill #1: Figuring Out Who to Talk To