The Art of Communication

Improving Your Fundamental Communication Skills

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The Art of Communication

Improving Your Fundamental Communication Skills

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This dynamic, skills-based introduction to personal communication provides students with the keys to improving their personal, academic, and professional lives through the power of human interaction and expression.

The fourth edition includes new content on virtual communication scenarios, inclusive language, conflict resolution, and leadership development. With a distinctively encouraging and conversational approach, Fujishin explains the basic communication skills necessary for numerous contexts—including public speaking, small group, interpersonal, intercultural, leadership, interviewing, and technology-based communication.

Table of Contents

Preface 
Chapter 1. The Art of Communication (New section: Social Media’s Influence on Self-Concept) 
Chapter 2. Verbal Communication (New sections: Micro-aggressions and Safeguards, Micro-affirmations and Building Up Others)  
Chapter 3. Nonverbal Communication  
Chapter 4. Listening  
Chapter 5. Intercultural Communication (New section: Inclusive Language) 
Chapter 6. Relationship Communication (New sections: Questions that Can Bring Insight into Conflict, Questions that Deepen Relationships)  
Chapter 7. Small Group Communication (New section: Being a More Effective Online Group Member) 
Chapter 8. Small Group Leadership (New sections: Facilitating Virtual Group Meetings, Developing Leader in Others) 
Chapter 9. Public Speaking (New section: Giving Yourself Permission to Speak)  
Chapter 10. Informative and Persuasive Speaking 
Chapter 11. Interviewing (New section: Guidelines for an Online Interview) 
Chapter 12. Technology and Communication (New sections: Ways to Reduce Your Digital Addiction, Improving Your Face-to-Face Interactions) 
Bibliography  
Index  
About the Author 

Product details

Published 22 Jul 2022
Format Paperback
Edition 4th
Extent 276
ISBN 9781538164471
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Illustrations 3 b/w illustrations; 15 textboxes
Dimensions 231 x 151 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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