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Interpersonal Communication: Critical Connections

Interpersonal Communication: Critical Connections is a free, accessible introduction to interpersonal communication designed with diverse learners in mind. It combines essential communication concepts with inclusive examples and critical perspectives on identity, power, and privilege, helping students build stronger connections while thinking more deeply about the relationships and communities around them

Social Sciences
Author
Nick Chivers and Nicole Stibbard
Publisher
De Anza College
Source
LibreTexts
License
CC BY-NC-SA
Language
EN
Category
Basic Sciences
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Contents· 101 sections
  1. 01: Communication Foundations
  2. 1.01: Communication Defined and Communication Function
  3. 1.02: Transactional Model and Components
  4. 1.03: Interpersonal Communication Definitions and Principles
  5. 1.04: Communication Competence and Communication Ethics
  6. 1.05: Chapter Review
  7. 1.06: Keywords
  8. 1.07: Discussions and Exercises
  9. 1.08: Alternative Descriptions for Chapter 1
  10. 1.09: References
  11. 02: Symbols Social Construction and Identity
  12. 2.01: Symbols and Social Construction
  13. 2.02: Identity as a Social Construct
  14. 2.03: Identity Categories as Social Constructs
  15. 2.04: Chapter Review
  16. 2.05: Keywords
  17. 2.06: Discussions and Exercises
  18. 2.07: Alternative Descriptions for Chapter 2
  19. 2.08: References
  20. 03: Power
  21. 3.01: Power (re)Defined
  22. 3.02: Sources of Power
  23. 3.03: Manifestations of Power
  24. 3.04: Chapter Review
  25. 3.05: Keywords
  26. 3.06: Discussions and Exercises
  27. 3.07: References
  28. 04: Perception and Communication
  29. 4.01: The Perception Process
  30. 4.02: Perceiving Others and Perceiving Self
  31. 4.03: Influences on Perception
  32. 4.04: Improving Perception
  33. 4.05: Chapter Review
  34. 4.06: Keywords
  35. 4.07: Discussions and Exercises
  36. 4.08: Alternative Descriptions for Chapter 4
  37. 4.09: References
  38. 05: Listening
  39. 5.01: Listening (Re)Defined
  40. 5.02: Barriers to Listening
  41. 5.03: Ineffective and Distorted Listening Practices
  42. 5.04: Practicing Effective Listening
  43. 5.05: Chapter Review
  44. 5.06: Keywords
  45. 5.07: Discussion and Exercises
  46. 5.08: References
  47. 06: Verbal Communication
  48. 6.01: Functions of Language
  49. 6.02: Language Culture and Society
  50. 6.03: Language Barriers and Improving Communication
  51. 6.04: Chapter Review
  52. 6.05: Keywords
  53. 6.06: Discussions and Exercises
  54. 6.07: References
  55. 07: Nonverbal Communication
  56. 7.01: Principles and Functions of Nonverbal Communication
  57. 7.02: Nonverbal Communication Channels
  58. 7.03: Nonverbal Communication Skills and Competence
  59. 7.04: Chapter Review
  60. 7.05: Keywords
  61. 7.06: Discussions and Exercises
  62. 7.07: References
  63. 08: Emotions and Communication Climate
  64. 8.01: Defining Emotions
  65. 8.02: Emotions in Relationships and Communicating Our Emotions
  66. 8.03: Managing and Coping with Emotions
  67. 8.04: Constructing Communication Climate
  68. 8.05: Chapter Review
  69. 8.06: Keywords
  70. 8.07: Discussions and Exercises
  71. 8.08: References
  72. 09: Conflict Management
  73. 9.01: Defining Interpersonal Conflict
  74. 9.02: Conflict Management Styles Goals and Outcomes
  75. 9.03: Unproductive Conflict
  76. 9.04: Effective Conflict Resolution
  77. 9.05: Chapter Review
  78. 9.06: Keywords
  79. 9.07: Discussions and Exercises
  80. 9.08: References
  81. 10: Dark Side
  82. 10.01: Introduction to the Dark Side of Communication
  83. 10.02: Aggression in Relationships
  84. 10.03: Deception and Gaslighting
  85. 10.04: The Dark Side of Social Media
  86. 10.05: Chapter Review
  87. 10.06: Keywords
  88. 10.07: Discussions and Exercises
  89. 10.08: Alternative Descriptions for Chapter 10
  90. 10.09: References
  91. 11: Relationship Structures
  92. 11.01: Types Stages and Theories of Relational Development
  93. 11.02: Professional Relationships
  94. 11.03: Friends
  95. 11.04: Romantic and Sexual Relationships
  96. 11.05: Families and Chosen Families
  97. 11.06: Chapter Review
  98. 11.07: Keywords
  99. 11.08: Discussions and Exercises
  100. 11.09: Alternative Descriptions for Chapter 11
  101. 11.10: References