What is "speaking"? For Mr. Lin Yutang, speaking is an art. In Guo Degang's crosstalk, it has become a form of folk art. In Carnegie's success theory, it is a tool. In interpersonal interactions, speaking is the most direct way to reflect each person's own qualities. Some people may think that everyone can speak. After breathing and heartbeat, speaking is the most frequent activity in a person's life, so few people consider that it needs to be learned. However, most of the problems we encounter in life can actually be attributed to issues with "speaking". No one is an island; in this era, we cannot survive well outside of society. Therefore, learning to speak well means you are one step closer to a better life. What does it mean to speak well? Simply put, it is to say the right words to the right person at the right time. However, it is actually not easy to truly achieve this effect and realm. Learning to speak well can make you invincible in romantic relationships, unstoppable in the workplace, help maintain harmony between spouses in the family, allow children to grow up in the friendliest environment, and make you a person welcomed by everyone.
Speak with Wisdom — Verbal Communication and Interpersonal Engagement
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Syllabus
- Chapter One Why do we use verbal communication?
- 1.1 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
- 1.2 Verbal and Interpersonal Communication
- Chapter Two Language: Barriers and Bridges
- 2.1 Language and Speech
- 2.2 Basic Elements of Verbal Communication
- 2.3 Verbal Communication in Intercultural Communication
- Chapter Three Building Interpersonal Relationships Through Verbal Communication
- 3.1 Verbal Communication and Relationships
- 3.2 Verbal Communication Skills in Interpersonal Relationships
- Chapter Four Verbal Communication in Intimate Relationships
- 4.1 Verbal Communication in Intimate Relationships—Communication Among Family Members
- 4.2 Verbal Communication in Intimate Relationships—Communication Among Friends
- 4.3 Verbal Communication in Intimate Relationships—Communication Between Lovers
- 4.4 Improving Intimate Relationships
- Chapter Five Verbal Communication in Work Relationships
- 5.1 Verbal Communication in Work Relationships—Communication with Superiors
- 5.2 Verbal Communication in Work Relationships—Communication with Colleagues
- 5.3 Verbal Communication in Work Relationships—Communication with Subordinates
- 5.4 Verbal Communication in Work Relationships—Communication with Clients
- Chapter Six Verbal Communication in Public Life
- 6.1 Verbal Communication in Public Life—Job Interviews
- 6.2 Verbal Communication in Public Life—Public Speaking
- 6.3 Verbal Communication in Public Life—Negotiation
- 期末考试
Taught by
Liu Libin, Zhang Yanhua, Sun Zhiyuan, Li Fan, Li Xiaolei, and Li Youran