Intended for "human communication" courses, this book covers interpersonal communication, group communication, and public speaking Designed to help students see the relationships among the concepts, skills, theories, and contexts of communication, this text anchors all discussion around five fundamental principles:
*Be aware of your communication with yourself and others
*Effectively use and interpret verbal messages
*Effectively use and interpret nonverbal messages
*Listen and respond thoughtfully to others
*Appropriately adapt messages to others Providing both comprehensive and cutting-edge content about communication organized around these five themes, this text covers all of the topics expected in the basic course in a manner that will help both instructors and their students organize the extensive range of material.

I. PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION.
1. Foundations of Human Communication.
2. Self-Awareness and Communication.
3. Understanding Verbal Messages.
4. Understanding Nonverbal Messages.
5. Listening and Responding.
6. Adapting to Others: Bridging Culture and Gender Differences.
II. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION.
7. Understanding Interpersonal Communication.
8. Enhancing Relationships.
III. COMMUNICATING IN GROUPS AND TEAMS.
9. Understanding Group and Team Performance.
10. Enhancing Group and Team Performance.
IV. PRESENTATIONAL SPEAKING.
11. Developing Your Presentation.
12. Delivering Your Presentation.
13. Speaking to Inform and Persuade.
APPENDIXES.
Appendix A. Interviewing.
Appendix B. Sample Speeches for Discussion and Evaluation.