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Communication: Embracing Difference
Daniel M. Dunn, Purdue University-Calumet
Lisa J. Goodnight, Purdue University-Calumet

ISBN-10: 0321088239
ISBN-13: 9780321088239

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2003
Format: Paper; 432 pp
Published: 10/08/2002

This item has been replaced by Communication: Embracing Difference, 2/E.

Communication: Embracing Difference is the first hybrid communication text to stress the importance of understanding and celebrating difference as a means to becoming a more effective communicator.

This new hybrid text targets both mainstream students and non-traditional students who range widely in age, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, social roles, and socio-economic status. Many of these students are parents; many work full time or even hold more than one job; many are the first in their family to go to college.

Communication: Embracing Difference uses examples and an overall approach that are designed to resonate with the diverse student population that makes up so many campuses today. The text describes basic communication theory in everyday, non-technical terms and offers students an abundance of opportunities to analyze, understand, practice, and apply skills to real-life situations presented in the book and encountered in their own daily lives. Communication: Embracing Difference emphasizes the practical application of communication skills in interpersonal, small group, and public settings.

Emphasis on understanding and appreciating difference is integrated into every aspect of the text.

“Ethics in Communication” boxes follow up on the ethical dilemmas posed in chapter-opening vignettes, helping students identify and understand the ethical choices people make in a variety of life circumstances.

“Communication and Technology” boxes report how technological advances have changed the way people communicate. Topics like e-mail and computer-mediated communication, using the Internet for research, the role of presentational software in public speaking, and working in virtual teams are discussed.

Three types of activities help students apply what they are learning:
- Self-assessment activities allow students to analyze, understand, and refine their own communication skills.
- Skill-building activities give students the opportunity to develop and practice the skills taught and apply them to real life situations.
- Critical thinking activities let students analyze the communication of others in a variety of settings and situations and then strategize about these communication challenges.

Chapter-opening scenarios describe real-life communication situations students face every day. These stories not only resonate with students' lives at work, home, and school; they also highlight the increasing diversity of student populations across the country.

Additional Pedagogy—
- Learning objectives help students focus on overall concepts, theories, and skills discussed the chapter.
- Checklists in each chapter summarize the most important theories or skills.
- Chapter summaries review the main themes of each chapter
- Review questions help students reflect upon the chapter material and can be also used for study guides, quizzes, or exams.
- Glossary of terms provides a handy reference to key words and phrases.

Each chapter contains “Ethics in Communication” and “Communication and Technology” and conclude with “Summary” and “Review Questions.”

UNIT ONE: THE PROCESS OF COMMUNICATION.

1. An Overview of Communication.

The Communication Process.

Functions of Communication.

Types of Communication.

Understanding Difference, Diversity and Communication.

2. Perception.

The Process of Perception.

Perceptions of Ourselves.

Perception of Others.

Developing Accurate Perceptions of Ourselves and Others.

3. Listening.

Hearing and Listening.

Factors that Interfere with Listening.

Effective Listening.

4. Verbal Communication.

The Nature of Language and Meaning.

The Meanings of Words.

Factors that Influence Our Language Use.

Problems with Language.

Improving Verbal Skills.

5. Nonverbal Communication.

The Nature of Nonverbal Communication.

Types and Functions of Nonverbal Communication.

Improving Nonverbal Communication Skills.

UNIT TWO: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION.

6. Understanding Ourselves and Others.

The Nature of Interpersonal Relationship.

Stages of Relationship Development.

Self-Disclosure within Relationships.

Theoretical Explanations of Interpersonal Communication.

Conflict within Relationships.

Improving Our Efforts to Resolve Conflicts.

7. Creating a Positive Communication Climate.

Coping with Defensiveness.

Stepping Back from Defensiveness.

8. Interviewing.

Interview Questions.

Organizing the Interview.

Types of Interviews.

Improving Your Interviewing Skills.

9. Communicating in Small-Groups.

An Overview of Small-Group Communication.

Types of Small Groups.

Variables of the Group Process.

Participating in Small-Group Discussions.

10. Solving Problems Using Small Groups.

Solving Problems as a Group.

Types of Problem Solving Formats.

The Process of Problem Solving.

Leadership.

UNIT THREE: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION.

11. Selecting a Speech Topic and Adapting to the Audience.

Selecting a Topic.

Brainstorming.

Adapting Your Topic for the Audience.

The Speech Purpose.

12. Researching and Using Supportive Material for Your Speech.

Sources of Information.

Citing Source Material.

Forms of Support for Your Speech.

Presentational Aids.

Using Presentational Aids.

13. Organizing Your Speech.

The Body.

The Introduction.

The Conclusion.

Transitions.

Preparing the Speech Outline: Key Word.

Preparing the Speech Outline: Full Sentence.

14. Delivering Your Speech.

Oral and Written Communication.

Understanding Speech Anxiety.

Types of Delivery.

Sharing Ideas.

Using Your Body.

Using Your Voice.

Practicing Your Speech.

15. The Informative Speech.

The Nature of the Informative Speech.

Informative Speech Topics.

Organizing the Informative Speech.

Methods of Presenting an Informative Speech.

Sample Student Informative Speech: Graduating Debt Free: Grants and Scholarships.

16. The Persuasive Speech.

Developing a Persuasive Speech Objective.

Topics for a Persuasive Speech.

Organizing Your Persuasive Speech.

Developing Persuasive Appeals.

Sample Persuasive Speech: Eliminate Your Credit Card Debit.

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Communication: Embracing Difference, 2e, stresses the importance of understanding and celebrating difference as a means to becoming a more effective communicator.

This text describes basic communication theory in everyday, non-technical terms and offers students an abundance of opportunities to analyze, understand, practice, and apply skills to real-life situations presented in the book and encountered in their own daily lives. Communication: Embracing Difference emphasizes the practical application of communication skills in interpersonal, small group, and public settings, which will help students become more confident and successful communicators. Targeting both mainstream students and non-traditional students who range widely in age, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, social roles, and socio-economic status, this text is designed with an overall approach that resonates with the diverse student populations making up so many campuses today.

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