Synopses & Reviews
This text is for the Introduction to Communication course, also known as the Hybrid course. In this course, students acquire a foundation of knowledge on the different areas of communication: verbal, nonverbal, interpersonal, small group, public speaking, and more.
In Communicating Effectively, students learn the foundation of communication studies through numerous examples ranging from the campus to the workplace to communities both in the United States and throughout the world; brief readings from the popular press further engage students to relate to communication theories. In addition every chapter contains numerous activities to encourage students to work in groups and learn concepts.
About the Author
Saundra Hybels (deceased) formerly taught communication at Lock Haven University.Richard L. Weaver is a retired Professor of Interpersonal Communication at Bowling Green State University. He has written more than ten textbooks and is the recipient of BGSU’s faculty-excellence award.
Table of Contents
Part I: Basic Principles of Communication Chapter 1. The Communication Process Chapter 2. Self,Perception, and Communication Chapter 3. Intercultural CommunicationChapter 4. Listening Chapter 5. Verbal Communication Chapter 6. Nonverbal CommunicationPart II: Interpersonal Communication Chapter 7. Interpersonal Relationships Chapter 8. Evaluating and Improving Relationships Chapter 9. Communicating at WorkPart III: Communicating in Groups Chapter 10. Small Groups: Characteristics Chapter 11. Group Leadership, Participation and Conflict ManagementPart IV: Communicating in Public Chapter 12. Getting Started Chapter 13. Finding Speech Material Chapter 14. Organizing and Outlining the Speech Chapter 15. Delivering the Speech Chapter 16. The Informative Speech Chapter 17: The Persuasive SpeechAppendix: Mass Communication and Media Literacy