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Tables of Contents for Understanding Human Communication
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Human Communication: What and Why
Objectives
1
1
Outline
1
1
Key Terms
2
3
Activities
Communication Models and Metaphors
5
2
Meeting Needs Through Communication
7
2
Principles of Communication
9
2
Characteristics of Competent Communicators
11
2
Exploring the Web
13
2
Self--Test
15
6
Related Reading Guide
21
6
Perception, the Self and Communication
Objectives
23
1
Outline
23
2
Key Terms
25
2
Activities
Perceptual Tendencies
27
2
Culture and Perception
29
4
Perception Checks
33
4
Identity Management
37
4
Self-concept and Communication
41
2
Exploring the Web
43
2
Self--Test
45
6
Related Reading Guide
51
8
Language
Objectives
53
1
Outline
53
2
Key Terms
55
4
Activities
Powerful/Powerless Language
59
2
Sexist and Relative Language
61
2
Behavioral Descriptions
63
2
Facts and Inferences
65
2
Exploring the Web
67
2
Self--Test
69
8
Related Reading Guide
77
6
Listening
Objectives
79
1
Outline
79
2
Key Terms
81
2
Activities
An Analysis of Poor Listening
83
2
An Analysis of Good Listening
85
2
Paraphrasing
87
8
Listening Styles
95
4
Exploring the Web
99
4
Self--Test
103
6
Related Reading Guide
109
6
Nonverbal Communication
Objectives
111
1
Outline
111
2
Key Terms
113
2
Activities
Categories of Nonverbal Behavior
115
2
Nonverbal Impression Management
117
4
Functions of Nonverbal Communication
121
2
Practicing Nonverbal Skills
123
2
Exploring the Web
125
2
Self--Test
127
6
Related Reading Guide
133
6
Understanding Human Relationships
Objectives
135
1
Outline
135
2
Key Terms
137
2
Activities
Content and Relational Messages
139
2
Self-Disclosure
141
4
Risks and Rewards of Self-Disclosure
145
4
Stages of Relationships
149
2
Intimacy and Distance
151
6
Exploring the Web
157
2
Self--Test
159
6
Related Reading Guide
165
8
Improving Interpersonal Relationships
Objectives
167
1
Outline
167
2
Key Terms
169
4
Activities
Relational Climates
173
2
Defensive & Supportive Climates (Gibb)
175
2
Problem Solving
177
2
Win-Win Problem Solving
179
2
Conflict Styles
181
6
Exploring the Web
187
2
Self--Test
189
8
Related Reading Guide
197
8
The Nature of Groups
Objectives
199
1
Outline
199
2
Key Terms
201
4
Activities
Group Characteristics and Goals
205
4
Group Norms and Rules
209
4
Group Roles
213
4
Group Decision Making
217
4
Exploring the Web
221
2
Self--Test
223
8
Related Reading Guide
231
8
Solving Problems in Groups
Objectives
233
1
Outline
233
2
Key Terms
235
4
Activities
Types of Power
239
4
Enhancing Power in Groups
243
2
Cohesion in Groups
245
2
Group Cohesion Case Study
247
2
Exploring the Web
249
2
Self--Test
251
8
Related Reading Guide
259
6
Choosing and Developing a Topic
Objectives
261
1
Outline
261
1
Key Terms
262
3
Activities
Speech Topics
265
4
General Purposes, Purpose Statements and Thesis Statements
269
2
Purpose and Thesis Statements
271
4
Demographic Analysis
275
4
Exploring the Web
279
4
Self--Test
283
6
Related Reading Guide
289
8
Organization and Support
Objectives
291
1
Outline
291
2
Key Terms
293
4
Activities
Parallel Wording and Format
297
2
Logical Orders
299
2
Introductions
301
2
Supporting Materials
303
2
Visuals
305
4
Exploring the Web
309
2
Self--Test
311
8
Related Reading Guide
319
6
Presenting Your Message
Objectives
321
1
Outline
321
2
Key Terms
323
2
Activities
Delivery Styles
325
2
Vocal Delivery
327
2
Rewriting Irrational Fallacies
329
2
Critiquing Classmates
331
2
Exploring the Web
333
2
Self--Test
335
6
Related Reading Guide
341
6
Informative Speaking
Objectives
343
1
Outline
343
1
Key Terms
344
3
Activities
Creating Information Hunger
347
2
Critique Sheet
349
2
Analyzing a Speech
351
2
Practicing Delivery
353
2
Exploring the Web
355
2
Self--Test
357
6
Related Reading Guide
363
8
Persuasive Speaking
Objectives
365
1
Outline
365
2
Key Terms
367
4
Activities
Latitudes
371
2
Fact, Value or Policy
373
2
Critique Sheet
375
2
Self-Critique
377
2
Exploring the Web
379
2
Self--Test
381
8
Related Reading Guide
389