Open Educational Resources
Document Type
Textbook
Publication Date
Spring 3-30-2024
Abstract
This textbook was designed to meet the student learning outcomes for an introductory course in interpersonal communication at an urban community college. This is the third edition. In addition to cleaning up the previous editions, the third edition includes a few new observations and comments as well as removes a couple unneeded discussions. Each chapter covers a different facet of human communication starting with some basics. Then the book moves into a closer look at interpersonal communication through the lenses of culture, the self, perception, verbal communication, nonverbal communication, and listening. Finally, interpersonal relationships and conflict are explored. There's even a chapter on oral presentations that includes information on conducting research to help build students' confidence in that area.
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