Table of Contents

• Instructor Resources (content available with login)

• The Foundations of Communication

  • The Foundations of Communication Overview
  • Defining Communication Study
  • Defining Communication
  • Communication Study and You
  • The Foundations of Communication Summary
  • Communication Challenge: Listening
  • The Foundations of Communication References

• Verbal Communication

  • Verbal Communication Overview
  • Defining Verbal Communication
  • Communication Challenge: Listening
  • Video: The Power of Listening
  • Spoken Versus Written Communication
  • Functions of Verbal Communication
  • Verbal Communication Summary
  • Communication Challenge: Explaining
  • Verbal Communication References

• Nonverbal Communication

  • Nonverbal Communication Overview
  • Defining Nonverbal Communication
  • Differences Between Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • Types of Nonverbal Communication
  • Functions of Nonverbal Communication
  • Nonverbal Communication Summary
  • Nonverbal Communication References

• History of Communication Study

  • History of Communication Study Overview
  • The Classical Period (500 BCE-400 CE)
  • The Medieval Period (400 CE-1400 CE)
  • The Renaissance (1400-1600 CE)
  • The Enlightenment (1600-1800 CE)
  • New School: Communication Study in the 20th Century
  • Communication Study Today and Tomorrow
  • History of Communication Study Summary
  • History of Communication Study References

• Communication Theory

  • Communication Theory Overview
  • Defining Theory
  • Functions of Communication Theory
  • How We Develop Communication Theories
  • Empirical Laws Paradigm
  • Human Rules Paradigm
  • Systems Theory Paradigm
  • Rhetorical Theories Paradigm
  • Critical Theories Paradigm
  • Communication Theory Summary
  • Communication Theory References

• Communication Research

  • Communication Research Overview
  • Doing Communication Research
  • Motivational Factors for Research
  • Rhetorical Methodologies
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Qualitative Methods
  • Communication Research Summary
  • Communication Research References

• Rhetorical Criticism

  • Rhetorical Criticism Overview
  • Rhetoric In Ancient Times
  • Understanding Rhetorical Criticism
  • Current Uses of Rhetorical Theory and Criticism
  • Rhetorical Criticism Summary
  • Rhetorical Criticism References

• Mass Communication

  • Mass Communication Overview
  • Defining Mass Communication
  • Evolution of Mass Communication
  • Functions of Mass Communication
  • The Study of Mass Communication
  • Grounding Theories of Mass Communication
  • Media Literacy
  • Mass Communication Summary
  • Mass Communication References

• Interpersonal Communication

  • Interpersonal Communication Overview
  • Self Disclosure
  • Communication Climate
  • Developing and Maintaining Friendships
  • Developing and Maintaining Romantic Relationships
  • Family Relationships
  • Thinking About Conflict
  • Interpersonal Communication Summary
  • Interpersonal Communication References

• Group Communication

  • Group Communication Overview
  • Defining Groups and Teams
  • The Importance of Studying Communication in Groups and Teams
  • Forming Groups
  • Groups Roles
  • Leadership In Groups
  • Decision Making In Groups
  • Group Communication Summary
  • Group Communication References

• Organizational Communication

  • Organizational Communication Overview
  • What Is Organizational Communication?
  • A Chronological Look at Understanding Organizational Communication
  • Challenges in Organizational Communication
  • Organizational Communication Summary
  • Organizational Communication References

• Intercultural Communication

  • Intercultural Communication Overview
  • What Do We Mean by Culture?
  • Facilitating Discussions about Intercultural Communication Issues
  • Knowing Where We Belong
  • How Scholars Study Intercultural Communication
  • Intercultural Communication Summary
  • Intercultural Communication References

• Gender Communication

  • Gender Communication Overview
  • The Interplay of Sex and Gender
  • Feminism versus Feminisms
  • Theories of Gender Development
  • What Do We Study When We Study Gender Communication?
  • Are There Really Differences in Gender Communication Styles?
  • Gender Communication Summary
  • Gender Communication References