Human Communication: The Basic Course
by Joseph A. DeVito
14th Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780135570104 |
| eText ISBN | 9780134409436 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2018 |
| Edition | 14th Edition |
| Language | English |
Human Communication: The Basic Course, 14th Edition, provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts and principles of human communication. Intended for Introduction to Communication courses, this textbook is written for students with little prior background in the discipline.
Coverage addresses foundational principles of interaction, interpersonal and small group dynamics, organizational communication, and public speaking. Key topics include perception, listening, verbal and nonverbal messages, relationship stages, and speech preparation.
The 14th Edition emphasizes cultural issues and intercultural differences across human interaction. It also prepares students for further study in specialized areas such as organizational communication and public address.
Table of Contents
PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN COMMUNICATION
Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Human Communication
Chapter 2: Culture and Communication
Chapter 3: Perception of Self and Others
Chapter 4: Listening in Human Communication
Chapter 5: Verbal Messages
Chapter 6: Nonverbal Messages
PART II: INTERPERSONAL, SMALL GROUP, AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
Chapter 7: Interpersonal Communication and Conversation
Chapter 8: Interpersonal Relationship Stages and Theories
Chapter 9: Friends, Lovers, and Families
Chapter 10: Small Group Communication
Chapter 11: Members and Leaders
Chapter 12: Human Communication in the Workplace: Organizational Communication
Chapter 13: Interpersonal, Group, and Workplace Conflict
PART III: PUBLIC SPEAKING
Chapter 14: Public Speaking Topics, Audiences, and Research
Chapter 15: Supporting and Organizing Your Speech
Chapter 16: Style and Delivery in Public Speaking
Chapter 17: The Informative Speech
Chapter 18: The Persuasive Speech
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