Communication Unbound - CD Book

Module One: Views of Communication.

Communication as Creating of Meaning.

The Transmission View: How Information is Exchanged.

The Symbolic View: How Meanings are Symbolized.

The Relational View: Relational Contexts for Creating Meaning.

Module Two: Language and Perception.

Introduction.

Phonetic Rules: Language as Sound.

Semantic Rules: Words and Meaning

Syntactic Rules: Language and Structure.

Perception and Selectivity.

Organizing and Interpreting Information in a Meaningful Way.

Module Three: Nonverbal Communication and Listening.

Nonverbal Communication: Material Language.

Listening.

Module Four: Self and Relational Communities.

The Pragmatic View of Self.

The Dramatistic View of Self.

The Humanistic View of Self.

The Cultural Dimensions View of Self.

The Relational View of Self and Postmodernism.

Communication Competencies and Self-Concept.

Module Five: Interpersonal Communication.

Defining the Context of Interpersonal Communication.

Defining Interpersonal Communication Using Personal Constructs.

Relational Growth.

Relational Maintenance.

Managing Dialectical Tensions.

Managing Conflict.

Ending Relationships.

Module Six: Professional Communication.

Interviewing.

Small Group Communication.

Group Communication and Equilibrium.

Leadership.

Techniques for Problem-Solving Discussions.

Group Presentations.

Module Seven: Public Speaking.

Introduction.

Choosing a Topic and Identifying the Goal of Your Speech.

Analyzing Your Audience.

Analyzing Your Speaking Situation.

Conduct Research to Explore Your Speech Topic.

Organizing the Message and Outlining Your Ideas.

Deciding on a Presentation Style.