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Interpersonal Communication and You
An IntroductionFirst Edition| ©2015 Steven McCornack
ISBN:9781457662539
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Steven McCornack, the award-winning teacher, noted scholar, and bestselling author, has done it again. Interpersonal Communication and You maintains the best theory, up-to-date research, engaging examples, and personal voice seen in Reflect and Relate but with a new focus on student self-reflection, application, and adaptive learning. The compelling read is paired with a simplified feature program that prompts students to measure concepts against their personal experiences while encouraging them to build essential skills to further improve their interpersonal lives.
Interpersonal Communication and You is available in a variety of digital formats, including the brand-new, time-saving LaunchPad edition that combines an interactive e-book, LearningCurve adaptive quizzing, over 70 integrated video activities, and ready-made assessment options curated into easy-to-assign units inside one convenient learning program.Features
- Self-Quiz exercises help students analyze their strengths and weaknesses so they can focus on improving their communication.
- Critical Self-Reflection features invite students to examine their own experiences and learn the habit of ongoing self-reflection.
- Skills Practice prompts students to put their skills into action with step-by-step instructions.
- LearningCurve provides adaptive quizzing and a personalized learning program. In every chapter, call-outs prompt students to tackle the game-like LearningCurve quizzes to test their knowledge and reinforce learning of the material. Based on research on how students learn, LearningCurve motivates students to engage with course materials while the reporting tools let you see what students understand so you can adapt your teaching to their needs.
- Integrated video clips extend the book online. Videos connected to every chapter help students see theory in action while accompanying reflection questions help them apply it to their own experiences. More than 70 video activities are easily assignable making excellent journal prompts or discussion starters.
- Easy to Start. Ready-made interactive LaunchPad units give you building blocks to assign instantly as is or customize to fit your course.
- Intuitive and useful analytics. The gradebook allows you to quickly review progress at the class and individual level, providing information you can use to make the most of the teaching and learning experience.
- Fully interactive e-book. Every LaunchPad e-book comes with powerful study tools, multimedia content, and easy customization for instructors.
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Interpersonal Communication and You
First Edition| ©2015
Steven McCornack
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Interpersonal Communication and You
First Edition| 2015
Steven McCornack
Table of Contents
1. Introducing Interpersonal Communication
What Is Communication? What Is Interpersonal Communication? What Is Interpersonal Communication Competence? Issues in Interpersonal Communication LearningCurve Key Term VideosPart One. Interpersonal Essentials2. Considering Self The Components of Self The Sources of Self Presenting Your Self The Relational Self LearningCurve Key Term Videos
3. Perceiving Others Perception as a Process Influences on Perception Forming Impressions of Others Improving Your Perception of Others LearningCurve Key Term Videos
4. Experiencing and Expressing Emotions The Nature of Emotion Forces Shaping Emotion Managing Your Emotional Experience and Expression Emotional Challenges LearningCurve Key Term Videos
Part Two. Interpersonal Skills
5. Understanding Culture
What is Culture?
Cultural Influences on Communication Creating Intercultural Competence LearningCurve Key Term Videos6. Listening Actively Listening. A Five-Step Process The Five Functions of Listening Understanding Listening Styles Preventing Incompetent Listening LearningCurve Key Term Videos7. Communicating VerballyCharacteristics of Verbal Communication Functions of Verbal Communication Cooperative Verbal Communication Barriers to Cooperative Verbal Communication LearningCurve Key Term Videos
8. Communicating Nonverbally Principles of Nonverbal Communication Nonverbal Communication Codes Functions of Nonverbal Communication LearningCurve Key Term Videos
9. Managing Conflict and PowerConflict and Interpersonal CommunicationPower and ConflictHandling ConflictConflict EndingsChallenges to Handling ConflictLearningCurve Key Term Videos
Part Three. Interpersonal Relationships
10. Relationships with Romantic PartnersDefining Romantic RelationshipsRomantic AttractionRelationship Development and DeteriorationMaintaining Romantic RelationshipsRomantic Relationship ChallengesLearningCurve Key Term Videos11. Relationships with Family MembersDefining FamilyCommunicating in Families Maintaining Family RelationshipsFamily Relationship ChallengesLearningCurve Key Term Videos
12. Relationships with FriendsThe Nature of FriendshipTypes of FriendshipMaintaining FriendshipFriendship ChallengesLearningCurve Key Term Videos
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