Exploring Human Communication: A Survey Course (COMM 115)

by Alex Mata and Hilary Altman

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College of San Mateo and Merritt College
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Social Sciences
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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. 1: Introduction to Communication Studies
  7. 1.1: Communication - History and Forms
  8. 1.2: The Communication Process
  9. 1.3: Communication Principles
  10. 1.4: Communication Competence
  11. 2: Basics of Public Speaking
  12. 2.1: Introduction to Public Speaking
  13. 2.1.1: Where Public Speaking is Used
  14. 2.1.2: Why It Matters- Benefits of Public Speaking
  15. 2.2: Ethics of Public Speaking
  16. 2.2.1: Ethical Speech
  17. 2.2.1.1: Social Media and Journalistic Ethics
  18. 2.2.1.2: Ethical Communication
  19. 2.2.1.3: Ethics, Morals, and Legality
  20. 2.2.1.4: Inclusive Language
  21. 2.2.1.5: Hate Speech
  22. 2.2.1.6: Cite Sources Responsibly and Plagiarism?
  23. 2.2.1.7: Summary - Ethical Speech
  24. 2.3: Communication Apprehension and Learning to Speak with Confidence
  25. 2.3.1: Reducing Communication Apprehension
  26. 2.4: Audience Analysis
  27. 2.4.1: Why is Audience Analysis Important?
  28. 2.4.2: Why Conduct an Audience Analysis?
  29. 2.4.3: Three Types of Audience Analysis
  30. 2.4.4: Tools to Conduct an Audience Analysis
  31. 2.4.5: Using Existing Data About Your Audience
  32. 2.4.6: Tailoring your Speech to the Audience
  33. 2.5: Choosing and Researching a Topic
  34. 2.5.1: Choosing and Narrowing a Topic
  35. 2.5.2: Finding the Purpose and Central Idea of Your Speech
  36. 2.5.3: Research and Analyzing Evidence
  37. 2.5.4: Putting It Together- Choosing and Researching a Topic
  38. 3: Interpersonal Communication
  39. 3.1: Understanding the Self—Who You Are
  40. 3.1.1: Forming the Self
  41. 3.1.2: Communicating the Self
  42. 3.1.3: The Role of Self-Disclosure
  43. 3.2: Perception Process—Parts 1 and 2 (Selection and Organization)
  44. 3.2.1: Perception Process - Part 3 (Interpretation)
  45. 3.2.2: Influences on Perception
  46. 3.2.3: Stereotyping, Microaggressions, and Bias
  47. 3.2.4: Guidelines for Effective Perception
  48. 3.3: Introduction to Verbal and Nonverbal Elements of Communication
  49. 3.3.1: The Nature of Language
  50. 3.3.2: Language Barriers
  51. 3.3.3: Improving Verbal Communication
  52. 3.3.4: The Roles of Nonverbal Communication in Interpersonal Communication
  53. 3.3.5: The Six Functions of Nonverbal Communication
  54. 3.3.6: The Channels of Nonverbal Communication
  55. 3.4: Foundations of Relationships
  56. 3.4.1: Common Relationship Types
  57. 3.4.2: Cycle of Abuse and Coming Apart
  58. 3.5: Interpersonal Conflict
  59. 3.5.1: Introduction to Interpersonal Conflict
  60. 3.5.2: Interpersonal Conflict Defined
  61. 3.5.3: Conflict Goals and Outcomes
  62. 3.5.4: Conflict Management Style
  63. 3.5.5: Unproductive Conflict
  64. 3.5.6: Conflict Resolution
  65. 3.5.7: Summary and Review
  66. 3.5.8: References
  67. 3.6: Interpersonal Communication and the Workplace
  68. 3.6.1: Types of Workplace Relationships
  69. 3.6.2: A Guide to Communicating Professionally in Workplace Relationships
  70. 3.6.3: Boundaries at Work
  71. 4: Small Group Communication
  72. 4.1: Introduction
  73. 4.2: Understanding Small Groups
  74. 4.3: Small Group Development
  75. 4.4: Small Group Dynamics
  76. 4.5: Group Dynamics
  77. 4.6: Leadership and Small Group Communication
  78. 4.7: Leadership and Leadership Theories
  79. 4.7.1: Leadership Theories
  80. 4.7.2: Contemporary Approaches to Leadership
  81. 4.8: Problem Solving and Decision Making in Groups
  82. 5: Informative and Persuasive Speaking
  83. 5.1: Rhetorical Basics- Cannons And Appeals
  84. 5.1.1: Five Canons of Rhetoric
  85. 5.1.2: Aristotle's Appeals
  86. 5.1.3: Putting it Together (Cannons and Appeals)
  87. 5.2: Organizing Your Speech
  88. 5.2.1: Why Outline?
  89. 5.2.2: Basic Components of an Effective Speech Outline
  90. 5.2.2.1: Introduction - Start off Strong
  91. 5.2.2.2: Main Points - The Heart of Your Speech
  92. 5.2.2.3: Transitions- Keep Your Speech Moving
  93. 5.2.2.4: Conclusion- A Memorable Close
  94. 5.2.3: Sample Basic Speech Outline
  95. 5.3: Delivering the Speech
  96. 5.3.1: Preparation- Practice and Notecards
  97. 5.3.1.1: Using Notes Effectively
  98. 5.3.1.2: Practicing for Successful Speech Delivery
  99. 5.3.2: Performance- Nonverbal Communication is Key
  100. 5.3.3: Types of Presentation Aids
  101. 5.3.4: Speech Feedback and Evaluation
  102. 5.3.5: Speaking Contexts That Affect Delivery
  103. 5.4: Informative Speaking
  104. 5.4.1: Objectives of an Informative Speech
  105. 5.4.2: Selecting a Topic for an Informative Speech
  106. 5.4.3: Organizing the Informative Speech
  107. 5.4.4: Supporting the Informative Speech
  108. 5.4.5: Language in an Informative Speech
  109. 5.4.6: Putting It Together- Informative Speaking
  110. 5.5: Persuasive Speaking
  111. 5.5.1: What is Persuasion?
  112. 5.5.1.1: Please see 5.5.6 (Aristotelian Proofs - Persuasive Techniques)
  113. 5.5.1.2: What is Persuasive Speaking?
  114. 5.5.1.3: Types of Persuasive Speeches
  115. 5.5.2: Theoretical Frameworks for Persuasion
  116. 5.5.3: Critical Thinking Traits and Skills
  117. 5.5.4: Logic and the Role of Arguments
  118. 5.5.5: Maintaining Ethics in Persuasive Speaking
  119. 5.5.6: Persuasive Strategies (Aristotilian Proofs)
  120. 5.5.7: Monroe’s Motivated Sequence
  121. 6: Listening and Disclosure
  122. 6.1: The Importance of Listening
  123. 6.2: Steps of Listening Process
  124. 6.3: Barriers to Listening
  125. 6.4: Ineffective Listening Practices
  126. 6.5: Becoming a Mindful Listener
  127. 6.6: Communicating the Self
  128. 6.7: Theories and Measurement of Self-Disclosure
  129. 6.8: Self-Disclosure in Romantic Relationhips and the Johari Window
  130. 7: Intercultural Communication
  131. 7.1: Foundations of Culture
  132. 7.2: Understanding Cultural Identity
  133. 7.3: Social Construction of Cultural Identity
  134. 7.4: Cultural Biases
  135. 7.5: Taxonomies of Cultural Patterns
  136. 7.6: Intercultural Communication Competence
  137. 8: Ancillary Materials
  138. 8.1: Powerpoint Presentations
  139. 8.2: Speech Outlines
  140. Back Matter
  141. Index
  142. Glossary
  143. Detailed Licensing
  144. Detailed Licensing