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    Interpersonal Communication: Context and Connection

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    Hilary Altman, Merritt College

    Kristine Clancy, Golden West College

    Elizabeth Coleman, American River College

    Liz Encarnacion, Chaffey College

    Anu Khanna, De Anza College

    Karyl Kicenski, College of the Canyons

    Victoria Leonard, College of the Canyons

    Alex Mata, San Diego Miramar College

    Rebeca Moran, San Francisco State University

    Brielle Plump, College of Alameda

    Armeda Reitzel, California State Polytechnic University

    Tiffany Ruggeri-DiLello, Golden West College

    Eric Weidner, San Francisco State University

    Kimberlie Yee, Cerritos College

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    Publisher: Academic Senate for California Community Colleges

    Language: English

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    Reviewed by Karen Pleasant, Humanities Instructor, Rogue Community College on 1/18/24

    The textbook covers all of the topics inherent in a well-conducted interpersonal communication class. Topics over 12 chapters range from the basics to verbal and nonverbal communication, listening and emotions, communication climate &... read more

    Table of Contents

    • Front Matter
    • Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
    • Communication and Self
    • Perception and Communication
    • Verbal Elements of Communication
    • Nonverbal Elements of Communication
    • Listening
    • Emotions
    • Communication Climate
    • Interpersonal Conflict
    • Building and Maintaining Relationships
    • Dark Side of Communication
    • Interpersonal Communication in the Workplace
    • Back Matter

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    About the Book

    Interpersonal Communication: Context and Connection provides an engaging overview of interpersonal communication grounded in theory, research, and practical application, with an eye to the lived experience of college students. The first three chapters provide the foundation of interpersonal communication with an examination of the theoretical and conceptual background of communication, self, and perception. The next section of the book examines unique features of messaging, with an exploration of listening, verbal, and nonverbal communication. Chapters 7, 8, and 9 explore dynamic factors that shape interpersonal relationships, including emotions, climate, and conflict. The final chapters of the book delve into communication in context through building and maintaining relationships, the dark side of communication, and workplace relationships.

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    Hilary Altman, Merritt College

    Kristine Clancy, Golden West College

    Elizabeth Coleman, American River College

    Liz Encarnacion, Chaffey College

    Anu Khanna, De Anza College

    Karyl Kicenski, College of the Canyons

    Victoria Leonard, College of the Canyons

    Alex Mata, San Diego Miramar College

    Rebeca Moran, San Francisco State University

    Brielle Plump, College of Alameda

    Armeda Reitzel, California State Polytechnic University

    Tiffany Ruggeri-DiLello, Golden West College

    Eric Weidner, San Francisco State University

    Kimberlie Yee, Cerritos College

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