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Communication: Making Connections (with Interactive Companion CD-ROM), 5/E
William J. Seiler, University of Nebraska -- Lincoln
Melissa L. Beall, University of Northern Iowa

ISBN-10: 0205360831
ISBN-13: 9780205360833

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2002
Format: Paper Bound w/CD-ROM
Published: 12/05/2001

This item has been replaced by Communication: Making Connections (with Study Card), 6/E.

Introduces students to the skills and theory of communication while focusing on the connection of communication to their lives, their education, and their careers and the role of technology in the communication process.

The authors, experienced in the teaching and management of the basic course, believe that communication is about connecting, linking, sharing, participating, bonding, coupling, or joining with others. This text uses student-oriented scenarios, exercises and examples, as well as the authors' conversational style, to draw students into the book and motivate them to learn and understand the basic principles of communication. An integrated emphasis on technology — both in the text itself and in the supplements package — helps students learn about its relationship to communication.

“Making Connections” boxes present short vignettes or scenarios that help students use their critical thinking skills to make connections between the foundations of communication theory and real-life situations.

A sensitivity to gender and cultural differences encourages better communication and stronger connections.

Thorough, thought-provoking, systematic, and straightforward explanations of basic communication principles combined with a lively and interesting writing style make the material in this text accessible to students.

Updated student-oriented examples offer students real-life communication situations from which to learn.

Sample informative and persuasive speeches (some available on video) are annotated with the authors' comments to help students plan their own speeches.

Chapter opening vignettes introduce concepts covered in the chapter with real-life scenarios, immediately bringing the material home to students.

Numerous pedagogical aids, including chapter opening quotations, chapter objectives, boldface key terms, summaries, end-of-chapter discussion questions, and notes, aid in student learning and retention of the material.

TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE— Increased coverage of technology illustrates how technology-related issues impact students' communication (a “Making Connections” box in each chapter devoted to Internet activities further illustrates this impact).

The expanded supplements package also reflects the increased attention to technology and its impact on communication.

Expanded coverage of diversity and ethics gives students more insight into these two key topics, which affect all of their connections with others.

Additional “Guidelines” boxes offer tips for applying skills to real communication situations.

Streamlined boxed feature program combines the former “Linking Communication to Your Life” boxes and the “Making Connections” boxes to provide a stronger, more clearly defined pedagogical aid.

Updated Appendix on employment interviewing helps students prepare for their future careers.

Updated research-based content uses the latest information available to give students the most current insight into the field.

New coverage on social facilitation, dialetical theory, exchange theory, disclosure and privacy, team building, and leadership styles provide students with information about additional communication concepts.

All chapters conclude with “Summary,” “Key Terms,” “Discussion Starters,” and “Notes.”

I. MAKING CONNECTIONS THROUGH COMMUNICATION.

1. Connecting Process and Principles.

What Is Communication?

Why Should We Study Communication?

Principles of Communication.

Essential Components of Communication.

Types of Communication.

Misconceptions about Communication.

Improving Communication Competence.

2. Connecting Perceptions and Communication.

Understanding Perception.

The Perception Process.

Perceptional Differences.

Improving Perception Competencies.

3. Connecting Self and Communication.

Self-Concept and Its Connection to Communication.

Improving the Self Concept.

4. Connecting Language and Communication.

The Importance of Language.

The Elements of Language.

Language-Based Barriers to Communication.

How to Use Language More Effectively.

5. Connecting Nonverbal Communication.

Characteristics of Nonverbal Communication.

Types of Nonverbal Communication.

Functions of Nonverbal Communication.

Interpreting Nonverbal Communication.

6. Connecting Listening to the Communication Process.

The Importance of Effective Listening.

Listening and Hearing: Is There a Difference?

Stages of Effective Listening.

The Functions of Listening.

Barriers to Effective Listening.

Critical Listening and Critical Thinking: Analyzing and Evaluating Messages.

Improving Listening Competence.

Listening and Technology.

II. CONNECTING IN THE PUBLIC CONTEXT.

7. Selecting a Topic and Relating to the Audience.

Selecting a Speech Topic.

Determining the General Purpose, Specific Purpose, and Thesis of a Speech.

Relating to the Audience.

8. Gathering and Using Information.

Gathering Information.

Suggestions for Doing Research.

Using Research to Support and Clarify Ideas.

9. Organizing and Outlining Your Speech.

Organizing the Body of Your Speech.

Organizing the Introduction of Your Speech.

Organizing the Conclusion of Your Speech.

Outlining Your Speech.

10. Managing Anxiety and Delivering Your Speech.

Qualities of Effective Speakers.

Managing Speech Anxiety.

Methods of Delivery.

Vocal and Physical Aspects of Delivery.

Visual or Presentational Aids.

Polishing Your Delivery.

11. Informative Speaking.

Information and Power.

Distinctions between Informative and Persuasive Speaking.

Topics for Informative Speeches.

Preparing and Developing an Informative Speech.

Evaluating the Informative Speech.

A Sample Informative Speech With Commentary.

12. Persuasive Speaking.

The Goal of Persuasive Speaking.

Topics for Persuasive Speeches.

Persuasive Claims.

Establishing Credibility.

Becoming Effective Consumers of Persuasion.

Preparing and Developing a Persuasive Speech.

Fallacies in Argument Development.

Evaluating the Persuasive Speech.

A Sample Persuasive Speech with Commentary.

III. CONNECTING IN RELATIONAL CONTEXTS.

13. Interpersonal Communication.

Interpersonal Communication.

The Motivation to Communicate and Form Relationships.

Relationships: Getting to Know Others and Getting to Know Ourselves.

Self-Disclosure in Relationships.

14. Developing Relationships.

Forming and Dissolving Relationships.

Interpersonal Conflict.

Improving Communication in Relationships.

15. Group and Team Communication.

Small Group Communication: Making the Connection.

What Is a Group?

Group Formation: Why Do People Join Groups?

Purposes of Small Group Communication.

Project or Work Teams.

Characteristics of Small Groups.

Gender Differences in Group Communication.

Ethical Behavior.

Technology and Groups.

16. Participating in Groups and Teams.

Team Building Leadership.

Member Participation.

Conducting a Meeting.

Problem Solving and Decision Making.

Managing Group Conflict.

Evaluating Small Group Performance.

Appendix: Employment Interviewing: Preparing for Your Future.

Preparing for Job Hunting.

Career Research on the Internet.

Choosing a Career.

Qualities Employers Seek.

Preparation for an Interview.

The Interview.

Factors Leading to Rejection.

Factors Leading to Job Offers.

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Communication: Making Connections (Study Edition), 5/E
Seiler & Beall
©2003 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 471 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205365396 | ISBN-13: 9780205365395
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