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Human Communication: The Basic Course »

Authors: Joseph A. DeVito
ISBN-13: 9780205763092, ISBN-10: 020576309X
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Inc.
Date Published: January 2011
Edition: (Non-applicable)

Author Biography: Joseph A. DeVito

Book Synopsis

Human Communication: The Basic Course surveys the broad field of human communication, giving attention to theory, research, and skill development. This book provides an in-depth look at the concepts, principles, and skills of human communication, emphasizing public speaking, interpersonal communication, and small group communication.

Booknews

This textbook explores the fundamentals of perception, listening, verbal and nonverbal messages, interpersonal relationships, small group communication, interviewing, and public speaking. The ninth edition adds material on cultural issues, workplace communication, communication over the computer, and ethical issues. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

	Specialized Contents	x
	Welcome to Human Communication: The Basic Course	xiii
	Credits	xxii
Part 1	Foundations of Human Communication	1
1.	Preliminaries to Human Communication	1
	Elements of Human Communication	2
	Purposes of Human Communication	11
	Types of Human Communication	14
2.	Principles of Communication	19
	Communication Is a Package of Signals	20
	Communication Is Transactional	21
	Communication Is a Process of Adjustment	22
	Communication Involves Content and Relationship Dimensions	24
	Communication Sequences Are Punctuated	26
	Communication Involves Symmetrical and Complementary Transactions	28
	Communication Is Inevitable, Irreversible, and Unrepeatable	30
3.	Culture and Communication	35
	Culture and Communication	36
	How Cultures Differ	41
	Improving Intercultural Communication	45
4.	Perception	55
	The Perception Process	56
	Processes Influencing Perception	59
	Critical Perception: Making Perceptions More Accurate	71
5.	Listening	77
	The Process of Listening	79
	Listening, Culture, and Gender	83
	Listening Effectively	86
6.	The Self in Communication	95
	Self-Concept	96
	Self-Awareness	97
	Self-Esteem	99
	Self-Disclosure	103
7.	Verbal Messages	113
	Language and Meaning	114
	Disconfirmation and Confirmation	119
	Using Verbal Messages Effectively	125
8.	Nonverbal Messages	133
	Nonverbal Communication	134
	The Channels of Nonverbal Communication	136
	Culture and Nonverbal Communication	152
Part 2	Interpersonal Communication and Relationships	158
9.	Interpersonal Communication: Conversation	158
	Conversation	159
	Maintaining Conversations	163
	Managing Conversation	168
	Conversation Problems: Prevention and Repair	176
10.	Interpersonal Relationships	181
	Relationship Processes	184
	Relationship Types	195
	Relationship Theories	198
11.	Interpersonal Conflict	205
	Interpersonal Conflict	206
	Conflict Management	212
	Before and After the Conflict	221
Part 3	Interviewing and Small Group Communication	225
12.	Interviewing	225
	The Interview Process	226
	The Information Interview	230
	The Employment Interview	231
	The Lawfulness of Questions	240
13.	Small Group Communication	245
	Small Groups	246
	Idea-Generation Groups	253
	Personal Growth Groups	255
	Information-Sharing Groups	256
	Problem-Solving Groups	258
14.	Members and Leaders	266
	Members in Small Group Communication	267
	Leaders in Small Group Communication	270
	Membership, Leadership, and Culture	280
Part 4	Public Speaking	285
15.	Public Speaking Topics, Audiences, and Research	285
	Introducing Public Speaking	286
Step 1	Select Your Topic and Purpose	290
Step 2	Analyze Your Audience	295
Step 3	Research Your Speech Topic	299
16.	Supporting and Organizing Your Speech	314
Step 4	Formulate Your Thesis and Major Propositions	315
Step 5	Support Your Propositions	318
Step 6	Organize Your Speech	331
Step 7	Construct Your Introduction, Conclusion, and Transitions	335
17.	Style and Delivery in Public Speaking	343
Step 8	Outline Your Speech	344
Step 9	Word Your Speech	351
Step 10	Rehearse and Deliver Your Speech	358
18.	The Informative Speech	371
	Guidelines for Informative Speaking	372
	The Speech of Description	374
	The Speech of Definition	376
	The Speech of Demonstration	381
	A Sample Informative Speech	383
19.	The Persuasive Speech	389
	Facts, Values, and Policies	390
	Guidelines for Persuasive Speaking	393
	The Speech to Strengthen or Change Attitudes, Beliefs, or Values	404
	The Speech to Stimulate Action	407
	A Sample Persuasive Speech	408
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20.	The Mass Media	415
	The Functional and Dysfunctional Media	416
	Becoming a Critical Consumer of Media	422
21.	Emotional Communication	426
	Emotions and Emotional Messages	427
	Obstacles in Communicating Emotions	435
	Guidelines for Communicating Emotions	437
22.	Criticism in the Public Speaking Classroom	441
	The Nature and Values of Criticism	442
	Cultural Differences in Approaches to Criticism	443
	Standards and Principles of Criticism	445
23.	Developing Special Occasion Speeches	456
	The Speech of Introduction	457
	The Speech of Presentation or Acceptance	460
	The Speech to Secure Goodwill	463
	The Speech of Tribute	466
	Additional Special Occasion Speeches	467
	The Special Occasion Speech in Cultural Perspective	472
	A Sample Special Occasion Speech	473
	Glossary of Human Communication Concepts and Skills	1
	Bibliography	1
	Index	1

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