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Exploring Human Communication: A Survey Course (COMM 115)

Social Sciences

Author: Alex Mata and Hilary Altman
Publisher: College of San Mateo and Merritt College
Source: LibreTexts
License: Mixed
Language: EN
Category: Basic Sciences

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Contents· 137 sections

01: Introduction to Communication Studies
1.01: Communication - History and Forms
1.02: The Communication Process
1.03: Communication Principles
1.04: Communication Competence
02: Basics of Public Speaking
2.01: Introduction to Public Speaking
2.1.01: Where Public Speaking is Used
2.1.02: Why It Matters- Benefits of Public Speaking
2.02: Ethics of Public Speaking
2.2.01: Ethical Speech
2.2.1.01: Social Media and Journalistic Ethics
2.2.1.02: Ethical Communication
2.2.1.03: Ethics Morals and Legality
2.2.1.04: Inclusive Language
2.2.1.05: Hate Speech
2.2.1.06: Cite Sources Responsibly and Plagiarism
2.2.1.07: Summary - Ethical Speech
2.03: Communication Apprehension and Learning to Speak with Confidence
2.3.01: Reducing Communication Apprehension
2.04: Audience Analysis
2.4.01: Why is Audience Analysis Important
2.4.02: Why Conduct an Audience Analysis
2.4.03: Three Types of Audience Analysis
2.4.04: Tools to Conduct an Audience Analysis
2.4.05: Using Existing Data About Your Audience
2.4.06: Tailoring your Speech to the Audience
2.05: Choosing and Researching a Topic
2.5.01: Choosing and Narrowing a Topic
2.5.02: Finding the Purpose and Central Idea of Your Speech
2.5.03: Research and Analyzing Evidence
2.5.04: Putting It Together- Choosing and Researching a Topic
03: Interpersonal Communication
3.01: Understanding the SelfWho You Are
3.1.01: Forming the Self
3.1.02: Communicating the Self
3.1.03: The Role of Self-Disclosure
3.02: Perception ProcessParts 1 and 2 (Selection and Organization)
3.2.01: Perception Process - Part 3 (Interpretation)
3.2.02: Influences on Perception
3.2.03: Stereotyping Microaggressions and Bias
3.2.04: Guidelines for Effective Perception
3.03: Introduction to Verbal and Nonverbal Elements of Communication
3.3.01: The Nature of Language
3.3.02: Language Barriers
3.3.03: Improving Verbal Communication
3.3.04: The Roles of Nonverbal Communication in Interpersonal Communication
3.3.05: The Six Functions of Nonverbal Communication
3.3.06: The Channels of Nonverbal Communication
3.04: Foundations of Relationships
3.4.01: Common Relationship Types
3.4.02: Cycle of Abuse and Coming Apart
3.05: Interpersonal Conflict
3.5.01: Introduction to Interpersonal Conflict
3.5.02: Interpersonal Conflict Defined
3.5.03: Conflict Goals and Outcomes
3.5.04: Conflict Management Style
3.5.05: Unproductive Conflict
3.5.06: Conflict Resolution
3.5.07: Summary and Review
3.5.08: References
3.06: Interpersonal Communication and the Workplace
3.6.01: Types of Workplace Relationships
3.6.02: A Guide to Communicating Professionally in Workplace Relationships
3.6.03: Boundaries at Work
04: Small Group Communication
4.01: Introduction
4.02: Understanding Small Groups
4.03: Small Group Development
4.04: Small Group Dynamics
4.05: Group Dynamics
4.06: Leadership and Small Group Communication
4.07: Leadership and Leadership Theories
4.7.01: Leadership Theories
4.7.02: Contemporary Approaches to Leadership
4.08: Problem Solving and Decision Making in Groups
05: Informative and Persuasive Speaking
5.01: Rhetorical Basics- Cannons And Appeals
5.1.01: Five Canons of Rhetoric
5.1.02: Aristotle's Appeals
5.1.03: Putting it Together (Cannons and Appeals)
5.02: Organizing Your Speech
5.2.01: Why Outline
5.2.02: Basic Components of an Effective Speech Outline
5.2.2.01: Introduction - Start off Strong
5.2.2.1.01: Why Use an Introduction
5.2.2.1.02: Attention Getter
5.2.2.1.03: Preview of Main Points and Statement of Purpose
5.2.2.02: Main Points - The Heart of Your Speech
5.2.2.03: Transitions- Keep Your Speech Moving
5.2.2.04: Conclusion- A Memorable Close
5.2.03: Sample Basic Speech Outline
5.03: Delivering the Speech
5.3.01: Preparation- Practice and Notecards
5.3.1.01: Using Notes Effectively
5.3.1.02: Practicing for Successful Speech Delivery
5.3.02: Performance- Nonverbal Communication is Key
5.3.03: Types of Presentation Aids
5.3.04: Speech Feedback and Evaluation
5.3.05: Speaking Contexts That Affect Delivery
5.04: Informative Speaking
5.4.01: Objectives of an Informative Speech
5.4.02: Selecting a Topic for an Informative Speech
5.4.03: Organizing the Informative Speech
5.4.04: Supporting the Informative Speech
5.4.05: Language in an Informative Speech
5.4.06: Putting It Together- Informative Speaking
5.05: Persuasive Speaking
5.5.01: What is Persuasion
5.5.1.01: Please see 5.5.6 (Aristotelian Proofs - Persuasive Techniques)
5.5.1.02: What is Persuasive Speaking
5.5.1.03: Types of Persuasive Speeches
5.5.02: Theoretical Frameworks for Persuasion
5.5.03: Critical Thinking Traits and Skills
5.5.04: Logic and the Role of Arguments
5.5.05: Maintaining Ethics in Persuasive Speaking
5.5.06: Persuasive Strategies (Aristotilian Proofs)
5.5.07: Monroes Motivated Sequence
06: Listening and Disclosure
6.01: The Importance of Listening
6.02: Steps of Listening Process
6.03: Barriers to Listening
6.04: Ineffective Listening Practices
6.05: Becoming a Mindful Listener
6.06: Communicating the Self
6.07: Theories and Measurement of Self-Disclosure
6.08: Self-Disclosure in Romantic Relationhips and the Johari Window
07: Intercultural Communication
7.01: Foundations of Culture
7.02: Understanding Cultural Identity
7.03: Social Construction of Cultural Identity
7.04: Cultural Biases
7.05: Taxonomies of Cultural Patterns
7.06: Intercultural Communication Competence
08: Ancillary Materials
8.01: Powerpoint Presentations
8.02: Speech Outlines