Synopses & Reviews
This highly readable book provides interpersonal communication theories, concepts, and applications based on a unique model of communication competence. Studying interpersonal communication through this distinct framework will provide a foundation for readers’ motivation to communicate competently, increase their knowledge about communication, and enhance their acquisition and performance of communication skills. With engaging examples and an attention-getting design, this Second Edition covers a broad range of interpersonal communication themes, including strategic alternatives and solutions to communication challenges.
Synopsis
Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contexts prepares students to communicate successfully in today's fast-paced and complex society through the implementation of a unique competence-building model. This highly readable text provides the theories, concepts, and applications in a pedagogically sound format based on a model of communication competence made up of three elements: motivation, knowledge, and skill. Studying interpersonal communication through this distinct framework will provide a foundation for students' motivation to communicate competently, increase their knowledge about communication, and enhance their acquisition and performance of communication skills. Covering a broad range of interpersonal communication themes, including strategic alternatives and solutions to communication challenges and information about friendship, family, romantic, and workplace relationships, this Second Edition presents theories, concepts, and activities with engaging examples and an attention-getting design.
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This package contains the following components:
-0205663028: Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contexts
-0205683770: MyCommunicationLab with Pearson eText
Table of Contents
Part I. The Basics
Chapter 1: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
Chapter 2: Perception
Part II. Communication and the Self
Chapter 3: Self Concept and Communication
Chapter 4: Emotions and Communication
Chapter 5: Verbal Communication
Chapter 6: Nonverbal Communication
Part III. Communication with Others
Chapter 7: Communication Style and Conversation
Chapter 8: Listening and Confirming Communication
Chapter 9: Disconfirming Communication and Setting Boundaries
Part IV. Communication and Relationships
Chapter 10: Interpersonal Relationships
Chapter 11: Interpersonal Conflict