Interpersonal Communication

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Altman, Hilary, author.

Clancy, Kristine, author.

Coleman, Elizabeth, author.

Encarnacion, Liz, author.

Khanna, Anu, author.

Kicenski, Karyl, author.

Leonard, Victoria, author.

Mata, Alex, author.

Moran, Rebeca, author.

Plump, Brielle, author.

Reitzel, Armeda, author.

Ruggeri-DiLello, Tiffany, author.

Weidner, Eric, author.

Yee, Kimberlie, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Humanities--Textbooks.

Humanities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Academic Senate for California Community Colleges 2023.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Interpersonal Communication: Context and Connection provides an engaging overview of interpersonal communication grounded in theory, research, and practical application, with an eye to the lived experience of college students. The first three chapters provide the foundation of interpersonal communication with an examination of the theoretical and conceptual background of communication, self, and perception. The next section of the book examines unique features of messaging, with an exploration of listening, verbal, and nonverbal communication. Chapters 7, 8, and 9 explore dynamic factors that shape interpersonal relationships, including emotions, climate, and conflict. The final chapters of the book delve into communication in context through building and maintaining relationships, the dark side of communication, and workplace relationships.

Contents:

Front Matter

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Communication and Self

Perception and Communication

Verbal Elements of Communication

Nonverbal Elements of Communication

Listening

Emotions

Communication Climate

Interpersonal Conflict

Building and Maintaining Relationships

Dark Side of Communication

Interpersonal Communication in the Workplace

Back Matter

Notes:

Description based on print resource