Interpersonal Communication : Competence and Contexts

Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contexts prepares the reader to communicate competently and civilly amidst the numerous communication challenges they encounter in today''s fast-paced, diverse, and complex society.   This highly readable book empowers the reader to make informed choices regarding the communication of civility, the critical evaluation of ethically challenging communication situations, and the strategic use of communication skills. Covering a broad range of interpersonal communication themes, including the dark side of interpersonal communication and biocommunication, this user-friendly book presents concepts and activities with engaging examples and an attention-getting design.

Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contexts prepares students to communicate successfully in today''s fast-paced and complex society through the implementation of a unique competence-building model. This highly readable text provides the theories, concepts, and applications in a pedagogically sound format based on a model of communication competence made up of three elements: motivation, knowledge, and skill. Studying interpersonal communication through this distinct framework will provide a foundation for students'' motivation to communicate competently, increase their knowledge about communication, and enhance their acquisition and performance of communication skills. Covering a broad range of interpersonal communication themes, including strategic alternatives and solutions to communication challenges and information about friendship, family, romantic, and workplace relationships, this Second Edition presents theories, concepts, and activities with engaging examples and an attention-getting design.