COMS 246: Interpersonal Communication

by Victoria Leonard & Tammera Stokes Rice

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This Interpersonal Communication text has a primary focus of what is called dyadic communication, or what we would call relational communication. Topics covered include an introduction to interpersonal communication, self-concept, emotions, listening, communication skills, and conflict. Then, we will examine specific interpersonal relationships so that you can learn how to improve these relationships.

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Publisher
College of the Canyons
Subjects
Social Sciences
Licence
CC BY 3.0, as LibreTexts states it
Who can read
Teens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. 1: Introduction to Communication
  7. 1.1: Types of Communication
  8. 1.2: The Communication Process
  9. 1.3: Principles of Interpersonal Communication
  10. 2: Communication and the Self
  11. 2.1: Self-Concept, Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy
  12. 2.2: Self-Discrepancy Theory
  13. 2.3: Self-Presentation
  14. 2.4: Improving How You See Yourself
  15. 2.5: Self-Disclosure and Interpersonal Communication
  16. 3: Emotions and Interpersonal Communication
  17. 3.1: Understanding Emotions
  18. 3.2: Expressing Emotions
  19. 3.3: Understanding Feelings
  20. 4: Interpersonal Communication and Listening
  21. 4.1: Understanding How and Why We Listen
  22. 4.2: Types of Listening
  23. 4.3: Barriers to Effective Listening
  24. 4.4: Bad Listening Practices
  25. 4.5: Improving Listening Competence
  26. 5: Conflict and Interpersonal Communication
  27. 5.1: Understanding Conflict
  28. 5.2: Conflict Management Styles
  29. 5.3: Culture and Conflict
  30. 5.4: Dealing with Conflict
  31. 5.5: Negotiation Steps and Skills
  32. 6: Communication in Relationships
  33. 6.1: Foundations of Relationships
  34. 6.2: Communication and Friends
  35. 6.3: Communication and Families
  36. 6.4: Romantic Relationships
  37. 6.5: Relationships at Work
  38. 6.6: Culture and Romantic Relationships
  39. 6.7: The Dark Side of Relationships
  40. 7: Appendix
  41. 7.1: New Media and the Self
  42. 7.2: New Media and Interpersonal Relationships
  43. 7.3: “Getting Competent” - Using Social Media Competently
  44. 7.4: Key Takeaways
  45. 7.5: Exercises
  46. Back Matter
  47. Index
  48. Glossary
  49. Detailed Licensing