Communicating to Connect - Interpersonal Communication for Today

by Daniel Usera & contributing authors

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Communicating to Connect: Interpersonal Communication for Today introduces an undergraduate to a whole new world of concepts with an in-depth exploration of interpersonal communication. Theory and research that reflect what is currently known about interpersonal communication complement practical skills explaining why course concepts are important in an undergraduate’s everyday life.

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Publisher
Austin Community College
Subjects
Social Sciences, Communication
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA, as LibreTexts states it. Non-commercial use only.
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. About the Authors
  6. Licensing
  7. About this Text
  8. 1: Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication
  9. 1.1: What is Communication?
  10. 1.2: Basic Process Models of Communication
  11. 1.3: Communication Competence
  12. 2: Language
  13. 2.1: Nature of language
  14. 2.2: Functions of verbal communication
  15. 3: Identity
  16. 3.1: Self-Concept
  17. 3.2: Self-Image
  18. 3.3: Culture and Identity
  19. 4: Culture
  20. 4.1: Culture and Communication
  21. 4.2: Cross-Cultural Communication
  22. 4.3: Communication Accommodation Theory
  23. 5: Gender and Sexuality
  24. 5.1: Two Separate Concepts
  25. 5.2: Sexuality and Interpersonal Communication
  26. 5.3: Gendered Differences in Communication
  27. 6: Nonverbal Communication
  28. 6.1: Introduction to Nonverbal Communication
  29. 6.2: Environment and Physical Characteristics
  30. 6.3: Movement and Vocal Cues
  31. 7: Listening
  32. 7.1: The Fundamentals of Listening
  33. 7.2: Listening Types and Habits
  34. 7.3: How Can I Become a Better Listener?
  35. 8: Emotions
  36. 8.1: Our Emotional Experiences
  37. 8.2: Influences on Emotional Expression
  38. 8.3: Communication Skills and Emotion
  39. 9: Conversation Skills
  40. 9.1: Principles of Conversation
  41. 9.2: Opening Conversation
  42. 9.3: Eliciting Conversation
  43. 9.4: Closing Conversation
  44. 10: Theories of Relational Communication
  45. 10.1: Relationship Development
  46. 10.2: Relationship Interactions
  47. 10.3: Relationship Challenges
  48. 11: Issues in Relationships
  49. 11.1: Family Relationships
  50. 11.2: Friendships
  51. 11.3: Romantic Relationships
  52. 11.4: Workplace Relationships
  53. 12: Conflict
  54. 12.1: What is Conflict?
  55. 12.2: Conflict in Interpersonal Relationships
  56. 12.3: Variables in Conflict
  57. 12.4: Conflict Management Strategies
  58. 13: New Media and Interpersonal Communication
  59. 13.1: CMC, New Media, and Masspersonal Communication
  60. 13.2: Masspersonal Communication in Practice
  61. Back Matter
  62. Index
  63. Glossary
  64. Detailed Licensing