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Introduction
Defining Communication
Forms of Communication
The Communication Process
Purpose Statements and Preparation
Organizing Main Points
Introductions, Conclusions, and Connective Statements
Outlining
Delivery
Understanding How and Why We Listen
Barriers to Effective Listening
Active Listening Techniques
Paraphrasing
Defining Competence
Characteristics of Competence
How Words Work
Functions of Language
The Impact of Language
Types of Language
Principles and Functions of Nonverbal Communication
Types of Nonverbal Communication
Informative Speaking
Finding Credible Sources
Citing Sources
Visual Aids
Perceiving and Presenting Self
Perception Process
Barriers to Accurate Social Perception
What is Culture?
Cultural Dimensions - Hall, Verbal and Nonverbal
Hofstede's Dimensions of Culture
Persuasion - An Overview
Persuasive Strategies
Organizing Persuasive Speeches (Monroe)
Persuasive Reasoning and Fallacies
Defining Interpersonal Relationships
Relational Development Theories
Interpersonal Communication and Conflict
Defining Groups and Teams
Group Formation
Group Roles
Group Leadership and Norms
Confronting and Preventing Social Loafing
Appendix
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