The Fundamentals of Small Group Communication
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The Fundamentals of Small Group Communication

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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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An Instructors Resource CD is available to qualified adopters.

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

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Acknowledgements
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Brief Contents
  7. Detailed Contents
  8. Table List
  9. Illustration List
  10. Sidebar List
  11. About the Authors
  12. Preface
  13. Acknowledgments
  14. Chapter 1 Components of Small Group Communication
  15. Chapter 2 The Small Group Socialization Process
  16. Chapter 3 Small Group Member Communication and Personality Traits
  17. Chapter 4 Diversity Among Small Group Members
  18. Chapter 5 Models of Small Group Development
  19. Chapter 6 Characteristics of Small Group Tasks
  20. Chapter 7 Small Group Decision-Making Procedures
  21. Chapter 8 Development of Small Group Roles
  22. Chapter 9 Approaches to Small Group Leadership
  23. Chapter 10 Relational Communication Among Small Group Members
  24. Chapter 11 Conflict in the Small Group
  25. Chapter 12 Cohesion and Climate in the Small Group
  26. Appendix A Connecting Small Group Communication Concepts
  27. Appendix B Designing and Delivering Small Group Presentations
  28. References
  29. Glossary
  30. Index