In the Company of Others

by J. Dan Rothwell

Overview

A survey text designed to provide an overview of the field of human communication, In the Company of Others covers the major communication issues discussed in an introduction to communication course.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780190457426
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	01/28/2016
Edition description:	New Edition
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.90(d)

Table of Contents

PART ONE: FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMUNICATION
Chapter 1: Communication Competence
A Head: Reasons to Study Communication
A Head: Communication Myths
A Head: Communication Defined
A Head: Communication Competence Model
Chapter 2: Creating a Communication Climate
A Head: Competition and cooperation
A Head: Connecting Bids
A Head: Establishing a Constructive Communication Climate
Chapter 3: Perception of Self and Others
A Head: The Perception Process
A Head: Perception fo Self
A Head: Perception of Others
A Head: Gender and Perception
A Head: Strategies for Communicatiing Competently
Chapter 4: Intercultural Communication
A Head: Cultural Value Differences
A Head: Intercultural Miscommunication
A Head: Intercultural Communication Competence
Chapter 5: Language: Sharing Meaning with Words
A Head: The Anatomy of Language
A Head: The Power of Language
A Head: Competent Language Use: Problems and Solutions
Chapter 6: Nonverbal Communication: Sharing Meaning without Words
A Head: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Distinctions
A Head: Interconnectedness of Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
A Head: Types of Nonverbal Communication
A Head: Communicating Competently with Nonverbal Cues
Chapter 7: Listening to Others
A Head: The Listening Process
A Head: Specific Listening Problems
A Head: Competent Informative Listening
A Head: Competent Critical Listening
A Head: Competent Empathic Listening
Chapter 8: Power: The Inescapable CommunicationDynamic
A Head: Definition of Power
A Head: Indicators of Power
A Head: Power Resources
A Head: Problmes of Power Imbalances
A Head: Competent Communication and Balancing Power
Chapter 9: Technology and Communication Competence
A Head: Trends in Communication Technologies
A Head: Consequences of Communication Technologies
PART TWO: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
Chapter 10: Making Relationships Work
A Head: Stages of Intimate Relationships
A Head: Relationship Dialectics and Communication Competence
A Head: Intimacy and Love
A Head: Intercultural Relationships and Communication Competence
Chapter 11: Interpersonal Conflict Management
A Head: Definition of Conflict
A Head: Communication Styles of Conflict Management
A Head: Managing Conflict Competently
PART THREE: GROUP COMMUNICATION
Chapter 12: The Anatomy of Small Groups
A Head: Pros and Cons of Groups
A Head: The Structure of Small Groups
A Head: Leadership
Chapter 13: Teambuilding and Teamwork in Small Groups and Organizations
A Head: Teambuilding
A Head: Teamwork
PART FOUR: PUBLIC SPEAKING
Chapter 14: Beginning the Speech Process
A Head: Speech Anxiety
A Head: Topic Choise and Analysis
A Head: Audience Analysis
Chapter 15: Developing a Speech
A Head: Researching the Topic
A Head: Competent Outlining and Organizing
A Head: Gaining and Maintaining Attention
A Head: Introductions and Conclusions
Chapter 16: Presenting a Speech
A Head: Presenting Supporting Material
A Head: Competent Style
A Head: Delivery
Chapter 17: Informative Speaking
A Head: Distinguishing Informative from Persuasive Speaking
A Head: Types of Informative Speeches
A Head: Guidelines for Competent Informative Speaking
A Head: Competent Use of Visual Aids
Chapter 18: Persuasive Speaking
A Head: Foundation of Persuasion
A Head: Persuasion Strategies
Appendix: Interviewing