Communication in the Real World

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Open Textbook Library, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communication--Textbooks.

Communication.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing [2016]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Communication in the Real World: An Introduction to Communication Studies overviews the time-tested conceptual foundations of the field, while incorporating the latest research and cutting-edge applications of these basics. Each chapter will include timely, concrete, and real-life examples of communication concepts in action. A key feature of this book is the integration of content regarding diversity and organizational communication in each chapter through examples and/or discrete sub-sections. Discussions of diversity are not relegated to feature boxes. Also integrated into the content are examples that are inclusive in terms of race, gender, sexuality, ability, age, marital status, religion, and other diverse identity characteristics.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Communication Studies

Chapter 2: Communication and Perception

Chapter 3: Verbal Communication

Chapter 4: Nonverbal Communication

Chapter 5: Listening

Chapter 6: Interpersonal Communication Processes

Chapter 7: Communication in Relationships

Chapter 8: Culture and Communication

Chapter 9: Preparing a Speech

Chapter 10: Delivering a Speech

Chapter 11: Informative and Persuasive Speaking

Chapter 12: Public Speaking in Various Contexts

Chapter 13: Small Group Communication

Chapter 14: Leadership, Roles, and Problem Solving in Groups

Chapter 15: Media, Technology, and Communication

Chapter 16: New Media and Communication

Notes:

CC BY-SA

Description based on print resource

OCLC:

1000381692