Chapter 1: Studying Interracial Communication Key Terms: Commitment Community Consensus Contemplation Culture Ethnicity Ethnocentrism Graceful fighting

Chapter Outline: I. A. B. C. II. A. B. Introduction Major Events and Developments in U.S. Need for Effective Communication Book Overview Defining Interracial Communication Early Definitions of Interracial Communication 1. 2. Distinguishing Interracial Communication 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. C. Working Definition of Interracial Communication III. A. Why Study Interracial Communication? Four Reasons 1. 2. 3. 4. B. The Taboo Topic of Race Inclusiveness Intraracial communication Intercultural communication Interethnic communication International communication Interpersonal communication Interracial communication Microculture Race Racial discrimination Racial prejudice Racism Standpoint theory Stereotypes Transracial communication

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Acknowledging Racial Locations Different Vantage Points 1. Standpoints 2. B. Standpoint Theory-1. C. Criticisms of Standpoint Theories

V. A. 1.

Setting the Stage for Discussions of Race Building Community in the Classroom Community vs. true community a. Community b. True community involves

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Six elements of true community a. b. c. d. e. f. Ground rules for Discussion Eight rules to guide effective group discussions

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Six additional guidelines for interracial classes

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Conclusion: