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Introduction to Communication

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Introduction to Communication

This textbook is targeted for Introduction to Human Communication courses that introduce students to the study of Communication. The underlying organization addressed the importance of students to be able to answer the question, “What is Communication Study?” in a way that captures the field of Communication appropriately, as well as an important discipline across colleges and universities.

CommunicationSocial Sciences
Author
Scott T. Paynton and Laura K. Hahn with Humboldt State University Students
Publisher
Humboldt State University
Source
LibreTexts
License
CC BY-SA
Language
EN
Category
Basic Sciences
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Contents· 118 sections
  1. 01: The Foundations of Communication
  2. 1.01: The Foundations of Communication Overview
  3. 1.02: Defining Communication Study
  4. 1.03: Defining Communication
  5. 1.04: Communication Study and You
  6. 1.05: The Foundations of Communication Summary
  7. 1.06: Communication Challenge- Listening
  8. 1.07: The Foundations of Communication References
  9. 02: Verbal Communication
  10. 2.01: Verbal Communication Overview
  11. 2.02: Defining Verbal Communication
  12. 2.03: Communication Challenge- Listening
  13. 2.04: Video- The Power of Listening
  14. 2.05: Spoken Versus Written Communication
  15. 2.06: Functions of Verbal Communication
  16. 2.07: Verbal Communication Summary
  17. 2.08: Communication Challenge- Explaining
  18. 2.09: Verbal Communication References
  19. 03: Nonverbal Communication
  20. 3.01: Nonverbal Communication Overview
  21. 3.02: Defining Nonverbal Communication
  22. 3.03: Differences Between Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  23. 3.04: Types of Nonverbal Communication
  24. 3.05: Functions of Nonverbal Communication
  25. 3.06: Nonverbal Communication Summary
  26. 3.07: Nonverbal Communication References
  27. 04: History of Communication Study
  28. 4.01: History of Communication Study Overview
  29. 4.02: The Classical Period (500 BCE-400 CE)
  30. 4.03: The Medieval Period (400 CE-1400 CE)
  31. 4.04: The Renaissance (1400-1600 CE)
  32. 4.05: The Enlightenment (1600-1800 CE)
  33. 4.06: New School- Communication Study in the 20th Century
  34. 4.07: Communication Study Today and Tomorrow
  35. 4.08: History of Communication Study Summary
  36. 4.09: History of Communication Study References
  37. 05: Communication Theory
  38. 5.01: Communication Theory Overview
  39. 5.02: Defining Theory
  40. 5.03: Functions of Communication Theory
  41. 5.04: How We Develop Communication Theories
  42. 5.05: Empirical Laws Paradigm
  43. 5.06: Human Rules Paradigm
  44. 5.07: Systems Theory Paradigm
  45. 5.08: Rhetorical Theories Paradigm
  46. 5.09: Critical Theories Paradigm
  47. 5.10: Communication Theory Summary
  48. 5.11: Communication Theory References
  49. 06: Communication Research
  50. 6.01: Communication Research Overview
  51. 6.02: Doing Communication Research
  52. 6.03: Motivational Factors for Research
  53. 6.04: Rhetorical Methodologies
  54. 6.05: Quantitative Methods
  55. 6.06: Qualitative Methods
  56. 6.07: Communication Research Summary
  57. 6.08: Communication Research References
  58. 07: Rhetorical Criticism
  59. 7.01: Rhetorical Criticism Overview
  60. 7.02: Rhetoric In Ancient Times
  61. 7.03: Understanding Rhetorical Criticism
  62. 7.04: Current Uses of Rhetorical Theory and Criticism
  63. 7.05: Rhetorical Criticism Summary
  64. 7.06: Rhetorical Criticism References
  65. 08: Mass Communication
  66. 8.01: Mass Communication Overview
  67. 8.02: Defining Mass Communication
  68. 8.03: Evolution of Mass Communication
  69. 8.04: Functions of Mass Communication
  70. 8.05: The Study of Mass Communication
  71. 8.06: Grounding Theories of Mass Communication
  72. 8.07: Media Literacy
  73. 8.08: Mass Communication Summary
  74. 8.09: Mass Communication References
  75. 09: Interpersonal Communication
  76. 9.01: Interpersonal Communication Overview
  77. 9.02: Self Disclosure
  78. 9.03: Communication Climate
  79. 9.04: Developing and Maintaining Friendships
  80. 9.05: Developing and Maintaining Romantic Relationships
  81. 9.06: Family Relationships
  82. 9.07: Thinking About Conflict
  83. 9.08: Interpersonal Communication Summary
  84. 9.09: Interpersonal Communication References
  85. 10: Group Communication
  86. 10.01: Group Communication Overview
  87. 10.02: Defining Groups and Teams
  88. 10.03: The Importance of Studying Communication in Groups and Teams
  89. 10.04: Forming Groups
  90. 10.05: Groups Roles
  91. 10.06: Leadership In Groups
  92. 10.07: Decision Making In Groups
  93. 10.08: Group Communication Summary
  94. 10.09: Group Communication References
  95. 11: Organizational Communication
  96. 11.01: Organizational Communication Overview
  97. 11.02: What Is Organizational Communication
  98. 11.03: A Chronological Look at Understanding Organizational Communication
  99. 11.04: Challenges in Organizational Communication
  100. 11.05: Organizational Communication Summary
  101. 11.06: Organizational Communication References
  102. 12: Intercultural Communication
  103. 12.01: Intercultural Communication Overview
  104. 12.02: What Do We Mean by Culture
  105. 12.03: Facilitating Discussions about Intercultural Communication Issues
  106. 12.04: Knowing Where We Belong
  107. 12.05: How Scholars Study Intercultural Communication
  108. 12.06: Intercultural Communication Summary
  109. 12.07: Intercultural Communication References
  110. 13: Gender Communication
  111. 13.01: Gender Communication Overview
  112. 13.02: The Interplay of Sex and Gender
  113. 13.03: Feminism versus Feminisms
  114. 13.04: Theories of Gender Development
  115. 13.05: What Do We Study When We Study Gender Communication
  116. 13.06: Are There Really Differences in Gender Communication Styles
  117. 13.07: Gender Communication Summary
  118. 13.08: Gender Communication References