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It's Complicated: An Introduction to Communication
- Author
- Lia Calhoun
- Publisher
- Kenai Peninsula College
- Source
- LibreTexts
- License
- CC BY-NC-SA
- Language
- EN
- Category
- Basic Sciences
Contents· 96 sections
- 01: Introduction to Communication Theory
- 1.01: Why Study Communication
- 1.02: Communication Settings
- 1.03: The Communication Process
- 1.04: The Purpose of Communication
- 1.05: Characteristics of Communication
- 1.06: Communication Competence
- 1.07: Chapter 1 Summary
- 02: Social Perception
- 2.01: Introduction to Social Perception
- 2.02: The Perception Process
- 2.03: Perceiving and Presenting Self
- 2.04: Improving Perception
- 2.05: Chapter 2 Summary
- 03: Verbal Communication
- 3.01: The Nature of Language
- 3.02: Language Society and Culture
- 3.03: The Power of Language
- 3.04: Using Words Well
- 3.05: Chapter 3 Summary
- 04: Nonverbal Communication
- 4.01: Introduction to Nonverbal Communication
- 4.02: Nonverbal Channels
- 4.03: Functions of Nonverbal Communication
- 4.04: Nonverbal Communication Competence
- 4.05: Chapter 4 Summary
- 05: Listening
- 5.01: The Importance of Listening
- 5.02: Listening Process
- 5.03: Listening Types and Habits
- 5.04: Barriers to Effective Listening
- 5.05: Improving Listening Competence
- 5.06: Chapter 5 Summary
- 06: Interpersonal Communication
- 6.01: Principles of Interpersonal Communication
- 6.02: Communicating in Relationships
- 6.03: Conflict and Interpersonal Communication
- 6.04: The Dark Side of Relationships
- 6.05: Chapter 6 Summary
- 07: Intercultural Communication
- 7.01: Foundations
- 7.02: Cultural Dimensions
- 7.03: Dialectical Approach
- 7.04: Exploring Specific Cultural Identities
- 7.05: Intercultural Communication Competence
- 7.06: Chapter 7 Summary
- 08: Group Communication
- 8.01: What is Group Communication
- 8.02: Forming Groups
- 8.03: Dynamics
- 8.04: Group Roles
- 8.05: Leadership in Groups
- 8.06: Decision Making In Groups
- 8.07: Chapter 8 Summary
- 09: Organizational Communication
- 9.01: Organizational Communication Overview
- 9.02: Historical Perspective
- 9.03: Challenges in Organizational Communication
- 9.04: Chapter 9 Summary
- 10: Mass Communication
- 10.01: Defining Mass Communication
- 10.02: Functions of Mass Communication
- 10.03: Theories of Mass Communication
- 10.04: Mass Communication and Ethics
- 10.05: Media Literacy
- 10.06: Chapter 10 Summary
- 11: Mediated Communication
- 11.01: CMC New Media and Masspersonal Communication
- 11.02: New Media and Society
- 11.03: Masspersonal Communication in Practice
- 11.04: Mediated Communication Competence
- 11.05: Chapter 11 Summary
- 12: Public Speaking
- 12.01: A Brief History of Public Speaking
- 12.02: Why Speak Publically
- 12.03: The Purposes of Public Speaking
- 12.04: Chapter 12 Summary
- 13: Preparing a Speech
- 13.01: Audience Analysis
- 13.02: The Topic and Thesis
- 14: Organizing a Speech
- 14.01: Parts of a Speech
- 14.02: The Body
- 14.03: Introductions and Conclusions
- 15: Supporting a Speech
- 15.01: Researching and Using Evidence
- 15.02: Visual Aids
- 16: Delivering a Speech
- 16.01: Delivery Methods
- 16.02: Delivery Factors
- 16.03: Managing Speaking Anxiety
- 17: Public Speaking in Various Contexts
- 17.01: Speaking in Personal and Civic Contexts
- 17.02: Speaking in Academic Settings
- 17.03: Speaking in Business Settings
- 17.04: Speaking via Electronic Media