In the Company of Others: An Introduction to Communication, with Free Student CD-ROM and PowerWeb - Brossura

Rothwell, J.

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ISBN 10: 0072887125 ISBN 13: 9780072887129

Casa editrice: McGraw-Hill Education, 2003

Riassunto

Designed to provide an overview of the field of human communication, In the Company of Others provides a balance between theory and practice. The book's recurring theme of cooperation, and the strategies offered for working with others, help students communicate more effectively even when dealing with controversy. The communication competence model is discussed and applied throughout the text.

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PART ONE: FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMUNICATION

Chapter 1: Communication Competence

A Head: Reasons to Study Communication

A Head: Communication Myths

A Head: Communication Defined

A Head: Communication Competence Model

Chapter 2: Creating a Communication Climate

A Head: Competition and cooperation

A Head: Connecting Bids

A Head: Establishing a Constructive Communication Climate

Chapter 3: Perception of Self and Others

A Head: The Perception Process

A Head: Perception fo Self

A Head: Perception of Others

A Head: Gender and Perception

A Head: Strategies for Communicatiing Competently

Chapter 4: Intercultural Communication

A Head: Cultural Value Differences

A Head: Intercultural Miscommunication

A Head: Intercultural Communication Competence

Chapter 5: Language: Sharing Meaning with Words

A Head: The Anatomy of Language

A Head: The Power of Language

A Head: Competent Language Use: Problems and Solutions

Chapter 6: Nonverbal Communication: Sharing Meaning without Words

A Head: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Distinctions

A Head: Interconnectedness of Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

A Head: Types of Nonverbal Communication

A Head: Communicating Competently with Nonverbal Cues

Chapter 7: Listening to Others

A Head: The Listening Process

A Head: Specific Listening Problems

A Head: Competent Informative Listening

A Head: Competent Critical Listening

A Head: Competent Empathic Listening

Chapter 8: Power: The Inescapable Communication Dynamic

A Head: Definition of Power

A Head: Indicators of Power

A Head: Power Resources

A Head: Problmes of Power Imbalances

A Head: Competent Communication and Balancing Power

Chapter 9: Technology and Communication Competence

A Head: Trends in Communication Technologies

A Head: Consequences of Communication Technologies

PART TWO: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

Chapter 10: Making Relationships Work

A Head: Stages of Intimate Relationships

A Head: Relationship Dialectics and Communication Competence

A Head: Intimacy and Love

A Head: Intercultural Relationships and Communication Competence

Chapter 11: Interpersonal Conflict Management

A Head: Definition of Conflict

A Head: Communication Styles of Conflict Management

A Head: Managing Conflict Competently

PART THREE: GROUP COMMUNICATION

Chapter 12: The Anatomy of Small Groups

A Head: Pros and Cons of Groups

A Head: The Structure of Small Groups

A Head: Leadership

Chapter 13: Teambuilding and Teamwork in Small Groups and Organizations

A Head: Teambuilding

A Head: Teamwork

PART FOUR: PUBLIC SPEAKING

Chapter 14: Beginning the Speech Process

A Head: Speech Anxiety

A Head: Topic Choise and Analysis

A Head: Audience Analysis

Chapter 15: Developing a Speech

A Head: Researching the Topic

A Head: Competent Outlining and Organizing

A Head: Gaining and Maintaining Attention

A Head: Introductions and Conclusions

Chapter 16: Presenting a Speech

A Head: Presenting Supporting Material

A Head: Competent Style

A Head: Delivery

Chapter 17: Informative Speaking

A Head: Distinguishing Informative from Persuasive Speaking

A Head: Types of Informative Speeches

A Head: Guidelines for Competent Informative Speaking

A Head: Competent Use of Visual Aids

Chapter 18: Persuasive Speaking

A Head: Foundation of Persuasion

A Head: Persuasion Strategies

Appendix: Interviewing

Product Description

Book by Rothwell J Dan Rothwell Dan

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: McGraw-Hill Education
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0072887125
• ISBN 13: 9780072887129
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 534
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile