Improving communication
This mainstream, skills-oriented text helps students become competent communication receivers as well as senders. The text emphasizes public speaking and interpersonal communication skills with minimal theory, and includes a full seven chapters on public speaking. Addressing contemporary issues such...
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Boston, MA : Houghton Mifflin, [1999]
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Table of Contents:
- Pt. 1. Fundamentals
- Communication, background concepts
- Language: the basis of verbal messages
- Nonverbal behavior
- Developing your listening skills
- pt. 2. Interpersonal and small group settings
- Self, personal and interpersonal perceptions
- Relationships
- Interpersonal communication dilemmas
- Improving communication in small groups
- pt. 3. Public settings
- Principles of public communication
- Message preparation
- Supporting materials
- Organizing and outlining your speech
- Presenting your speech
- Informative speaking
- Persuasive speaking