Fundamentals of Oral Communication

Nominated for National Communication Association Basic Course Division 2019 Textbook of Distinction Award

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• The most thoroughly researched basic communication course textbook on the market

• Comprehensive coverage: public speaking, interviewing, group communication, interpersonal communication

• CONTENTS

  • Chapter 1 Foundations of Communication

  • Chapter 2 Communicating Confidently and Competently

  • Chapter 3 Self and Others: Identities and Cultures

  • Chapter 4 Listening

  • Chapter 5 Verbal Communication

  • Chapter 6 Nonverbal Communication

  • Chapter 7 Research Techniques and Information Literacy

  • Chapter 8 Supporting Your Ideas

  • Chapter 9 Organization and Outlining

  • Chapter 10 Presentation Aids

  • Chapter 11 Speakers, Speeches, and Audiences

  • Chapter 12 Informative Presentations

  • Chapter 13 Persuasive Presentations

  • Chapter 14 Interpersonal Relationships

  • Chapter 15 Managing Conversations and Conflicts

  • Chapter 16 Communicating with Technology

  • Chapter 17 Interviewing

  • Chapter 18 Small Group Communication

  • Chapter 19 Group Roles and Behaviors

  • Appendix A Special Occasion Speeches

  • Appendix B Sample Speeches and Case Studies

  • Index