Communication in the Real World: An Introduction to Communication Studies

Name: Communication in the Real World: An Introduction to Communication Studies
ISBN: 978-1-946135-07-0

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Book Title: Communication in the Real World: An Introduction to Communication Studies

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Book Description: Communication in the Real World: An Introduction to Communication Studies overviews the time-tested conceptual foundations of the field, while incorporating the latest research and cutting-edge applications of these basics. Each chapter will include timely, concrete, and real-life examples of communication concepts in action.

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I. Chapter 1: Introduction to Communication Studies
1. 1. 1.1 Communication: Forms
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2. 2. 1.2 Communication Principles
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3. 3. 1.3 Communication Competence
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II. Chapter 2: Communication and Perception
1. 4. 2.1 Perception Process
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2. 5. 2.2 Perceiving Others
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3. 6. 2.3 Perceiving and Presenting Self
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4. 7. 2.4 Improving Perception
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III. Chapter 3: Verbal Communication
1. 8. 3.1 Language and Meaning
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2. 9. 3.2 Functions of Language
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3. 10. 3.3 Using Words Well
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4. 11. 3.4 Language, Society, and Culture
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IV. Chapter 4: Nonverbal Communication
1. 12. 4.1 Principles and Functions of Nonverbal Communication
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2. 13. 4.2 Types of Nonverbal Communication
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3. 14. 4.3 Nonverbal Communication Competence
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4. 15. 4.4 Nonverbal Communication in Context
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V. Chapter 5: Listening
1. 16. 5.1 Understanding How and Why We Listen
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2. 17. 5.2 Barriers to Effective Listening
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3. 18. 5.3 Improving Listening Competence
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4. 19. 5.4 Listenable Messages and Effective Feedback
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VI. Chapter 6: Interpersonal Communication Processes
1. 20. 6.1 Principles of Interpersonal Communication
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2. 21. 6.2 Conflict and Interpersonal Communication
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3. 22. 6.3 Emotions and Interpersonal Communication
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4. 23. 6.4 Self-Disclosure and Interpersonal Communication
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VII. Chapter 7: Communication in Relationships
1. 24. 7.1 Foundations of Relationships
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2. 25. 7.2 Communication and Friends
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3. 26. 7.3 Communication and Families
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4. 27. 7.4 Romantic Relationships
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5. 28. 7.5 Relationships at Work
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6. 29. 7.6 The Dark Side of Relationships
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VIII. Chapter 8: Culture and Communication
1. 30. 8.1 Foundations of Culture and Identity
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2. 31. 8.2 Exploring Specific Cultural Identities
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3. 32. 8.3 Intercultural Communication
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4. 33. 8.4 Intercultural Communication Competence
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IX. Chapter 9: Preparing a Speech
1. 34. 9.1 Selecting and Narrowing a Topic
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2. 35. 9.2 Researching and Supporting Your Speech
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3. 36. 9.3 Organizing
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4. 37. 9.4 Outlining
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X. Chapter 10: Delivering a Speech
1. 38. 10.1 Managing Public Speaking Anxiety
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2. 39. 10.2 Delivery Methods and Practice Sessions
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3. 40. 10.3 Vocal Delivery
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4. 41. 10.4 Physical Delivery
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XI. Chapter 11: Informative and Persuasive Speaking
1. 42. 11.1 Informative Speeches
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2. 43. 11.2 Persuasive Speaking
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3. 44. 11.3 Persuasive Reasoning and Fallacies
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4. 45. 11.4 Persuasive Strategies
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XII. Chapter 12: Public Speaking in Various Contexts
1. 46. 12.1 Speaking in Personal and Civic Contexts
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2. 47. 12.2 Speaking in Academic Settings
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3. 48. 12.3 Speaking in Business Settings
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4. 49. 12.4 Speaking via Electronic Media
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XIII. Chapter 13: Small Group Communication
1. 50. 13.1 Understanding Small Groups
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2. 51. 13.2 Small Group Development
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3. 52. 13.3 Small Group Dynamics
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XIV. Chapter 14: Leadership, Roles, and Problem Solving in Groups
1. 53. 14.1 Leadership and Small Group Communication
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2. 54. 14.2 Group Member Roles
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3. 55. 14.3 Problem Solving and Decision Making in Groups
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XV. Chapter 15: Media, Technology, and Communication
1. 56. 15.1 Technological Advances: From the Printing Press to the iPhone
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2. 57. 15.2 Functions and Theories of Mass Communication
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3. 58. 15.3 Mass Communication and Ethics
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XVI. Chapter 16: New Media and Communication
1. 59. 16.1 New Media Technologies
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2. 60. 16.2 New Media and Society
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3. 61. 16.3 New Media, the Self, and Relationships
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Book Description

Communication in the Real World: An Introduction to Communication Studies overviews the time-tested conceptual foundations of the field, while incorporating the latest research and cutting-edge applications of these basics. Each chapter will include timely, concrete, and real-life examples of communication concepts in action.

A key feature of this book is the integration of content regarding diversity and organizational communication in each chapter through examples and/or discrete sub-sections. Discussions of diversity are not relegated to feature boxes. Also integrated into the content are examples that are inclusive in terms of race, gender, sexuality, ability, age, marital status, religion, and other diverse identity characteristics.

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Title: Communication in the Real World: An Introduction to Communication Studies
Author: [Author removed at request of original publisher]
License: Communication in the Real World: An Introduction to Communication Studies Copyright © 2016 by University of Minnesota is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
Publisher: University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing edition, 2016. This edition adapted from a work originally produced in 2013 by a publisher who has requested that it not receive attribution.
Publication Date: September 29, 2016
Ebook ISBN: 978-1-946135-07-0