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The Fundamentals of Small Group Communication
About this book
The Fundamentals of Small Group Communication provides readers with the fundamentals they need to become functional and productive members of any small group. Readers are introduced to the fundamental issues faced by all small groups (such as socialization, development, ethics, diversity) and the procedures utilized by effective small groups (for example, task accomplishment, decision making, climate).
With a focus on the individual group member, this textbook encourages readers to reflect on how their communication behaviors (e.g., communication traits, verbal and nonverbal communication, listening style) and practices (e.g., their leadership style, their conflict management style) contribute to their current small group experiences.
Intended Audience
This textbook is intended for introductory courses in group communication as found in department of communication studies, leadership, marketing, management, and interdisciplinary studies.
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This Instructor?s Resource CD is designed to aid you in using easily The Fundamentals of Small Group Communication. The CD has been created by Scott A. Myers (West Virginia University), Katie N. Dunleavy (LaSalle University), Brianna N. Loy (West Virginia University) and Paul E. Madlock (West Virginia University). Each chapter contains the following ancillary materials:
Chapter Outline
- Test Questions
- In-Class Activities
- PowerPoint Slides
A list of paper topics is also provided in the section titled Teaching Resources.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Acknowledgements
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Brief Contents
- Detailed Contents
- Table List
- Illustration List
- Sidebar List
- About the Authors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1 Components of Small Group Communication
- Chapter 2 The Small Group Socialization Process
- Chapter 3 Small Group Member Communication and Personality Traits
- Chapter 4 Diversity Among Small Group Members
- Chapter 5 Models of Small Group Development
- Chapter 6 Characteristics of Small Group Tasks
- Chapter 7 Small Group Decision-Making Procedures
- Chapter 8 Development of Small Group Roles
- Chapter 9 Approaches to Small Group Leadership
- Chapter 10 Relational Communication Among Small Group Members
- Chapter 11 Conflict in the Small Group
- Chapter 12 Cohesion and Climate in the Small Group
- Appendix A Connecting Small Group Communication Concepts
- Appendix B Designing and Delivering Small Group Presentations
- References
- Glossary
- Index