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A Primer on CommunicaƟon Studies

v. 1.0

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Communication Studies
Communication: History and Forms
The Communication Process
Communication Principles
Communication Competence

Chapter 2: Communication and Perception

Perception Process
Perceiving Others

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Perceiving and Presenting Self

Improving Perception

Chapter 3: Verbal Communication

Language and Meaning
Functions of Language
Using Words Well
Language, Society, and Culture

Chapter 4: Nonverbal Communication

Principles and Functions of Nonverbal Communication
Types of Nonverbal Communication
Nonverbal Communication Competence
Nonverbal Communication in Context

Chapter 5: Listening
Understanding How and Why We Listen
Barriers to Effective Listening
Improving Listening Competence
Listenable Messages and Effective Feedback

Chapter 6: Interpersonal Communication Processes

Principles of Interpersonal Communication
Conflict and Interpersonal Communication
Emotions and Interpersonal Communication
Self-Disclosure and Interpersonal Communication

Chapter 7: Communication in Relationships

Foundations of Relationships
Communication and Friends
Communication and Families
Romantic Relationships
Relationships at Work
The Dark Side of Relationships

Chapter 8: Culture and Communication

Foundations of Culture and Identity
Exploring Specific Cultural Identities
Intercultural Communication
Intercultural Communication Competence

Chapter 9: Preparing a Speech

Selecting and Narrowing a Topic

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Researching and Supporting Your Speech

Organizing
Outlining

Chapter 10: Delivering a Speech

Managing Public Speaking Anxiety
Delivery Methods and Practice Sessions
Vocal Delivery
Physical Delivery

Chapter 11: Informative and Persuasive Speaking

Informative Speeches
Persuasive Speaking
Persuasive Reasoning and Fallacies
Persuasive Strategies

Chapter 12: Public Speaking in Various Contexts

Speaking in Personal and Civic Contexts
Speaking in Academic Settings
Speaking in Business Settings
Speaking via Electronic Media

Chapter 13: Small Group Communication

Understanding Small Groups
Small Group Development
Small Group Dynamics

Chapter 14: Leadership, Roles, and Problem Solving in

Groups
Leadership and Small Group Communication
Group Member Roles
Problem Solving and Decision Making in Groups

Chapter 15: Media, Technology, and Communication

Technological Advances: From the Printing Press to the iPhone
Functions and Theories of Mass Communication
Mass Communication and Ethics

Chapter 16: New Media and Communication

New Media Technologies
New Media and Society
New Media, the Self, and Relationships

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