Shelley D. Lane
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.
Part I: The Basics 1. Introduction to Interpersonal Communication 2. Perception Part II: Communication and the Self 3. Self Concept and Communication 4. Emotions and Communication 5. Verbal Communication 6. Nonverbal Communication Part III: Communication with Others 7. Communication Style and Conversation 8. Listening and Confirming Communication 9. Communication Climate, Disconfirming Messages, and Setting Boundaries Part IV: Communication and Relationships 10. Interpersonal Relationships 11. Interpersonal Conflict
Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contexts prepares the reader to communicate competently and civilly amidst the numerous communication challenges they encounter in today's fast-paced, diverse, and complex society. This highly readable book empowers the reader to make informed choices regarding the communication of civility, the critical evaluation of ethically challenging communication situations, and the strategic use of communication skills. Covering a broad range of interpersonal communication themes, including the dark side of interpersonal communication and biocommunication, this user-friendly book presents concepts and activities with engaging examples and an attention-getting design.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
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
Klappentext
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.
