Oral & Interpersonal Communication offers a comprehensive overview of foundational and advanced concepts in communication. It emphasizes practical skills for both individual and group interactions. The book explores the communication process, covering verbal and non-verbal strategies, the role of culture, and techniques for effective listening. Additionally, it addresses topics such as public speaking, interpersonal relationships, teamwork, and conflict resolution. Chapters also delve into communication theories, ethics, and real-world applications, preparing readers to engage meaningfully in professional, social, and civic contexts. The text encourages reflection on how communication shapes relationships, organizational settings, and personal identity through various stages and contexts of interaction.

Oral & Interpersonal Communications is adapted from a work produced and distributed under a Creative Commons license (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) in 2013 by a publisher who has requested that they and the original author not receive attribution. This adapted edition from the University of Minnesota Libraries was published through WisTech Open. This adaptation has reformatted and updated the original content, in addition to other open or original content, to align with the Wisconsin Technical College System curriculum. This work is made available under the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike license.

This book is available for free online and can also be downloaded in multiple formats for offline use. The online version is required for interaction with any adaptive learning activities which may be included in individual chapters. The following video provides a quick overview of how to navigate the online version.

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