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Communication Studies
- Introduction to Communication and Media StudiesThis book traces the historical evolution of media, from the early days of the printing press to today’s digital age, examining key developments such as the telegraph, radio, television, and the internet. It also covers critical theories that explain media’s impact on society, including the effects of advertising, the role of public relations, and the emergence of social media as a powerful force in modern communication. Chapters on media literacy, critical thinking, and rhetorical analysis help students develop critical skills for understanding and analyzing media messages.
- Communication in the Real World: An Introduction to Communication StudiesThis text overviews the time-tested conceptual foundations of the field, while incorporating the latest research and cutting-edge applications of these basics.
- Introduction to CommunicationThis textbook is targeted for Introduction to Human Communication courses that introduce students to the study of Communication. The underlying organization addresses the importance of students to be able to answer the question, “What is Communication Study?” in a way that captures the field of Communication appropriately.
- Message Processing: The Science of Creating UnderstandingThe text provides an upper-level undergraduate introduction and explanation of the social and cognitive processes involved in human communication, focusing on how people create understanding.
Interpersonal Communication
- Interpersonal Communication: A Mindful Approach to RelationshipsThe 14 chapters in this book cover topics typically taught in an undergraduate interpersonal communication course: family interactions, interpersonal dynamics, language, listening, nonverbal communication, and romantic relationships, as well as exploring emerging areas such as self-compassion, body positivity, and friendships.
- Interpersonal Communication: Context and ConnectionThis text provides an engaging overview of interpersonal communication grounded in theory, research, and practical application, with an eye to the lived experience of college students.
Intercultural Communication
- Intercultural CommunicationIntercultural Communication examines culture as a variable in interpersonal and collective communication. It explores the opportunities and problems arising from similarities and differences in communication patterns, processes, and codes among various cultural groups.
- Intercultural CommunicationIntercultural Communication is a comprehensive Open Educational Resource that provides a thorough understanding of the complexities involved in communication through multicultural contexts. The book covers various aspects of intercultural communication, including communication models, identity development, religion and culture, cultural differences in communication styles, nonverbal communication, cultural adaptation, cultural business models, and intercultural conflict resolution.
- Exploring Intercultural CommunicationA comprehensive introductory text, this book begins by defining intercultural communication and the roots of culture. It includes chapters on identity, verbal and nonverbal processes, culture shock, barriers and conflict, intercultural relationships and communication competence.
- Language and Culture in Context - A Primer on Intercultural CommunicationThe text introduces some of the key concepts in intercultural communication as traditionally presented in (North American) courses and textbooks, namely the study of differences between cultures, as represented in the works and theories of Edward Hall and Geert Hofstede. Common to these approaches is the prominence of context, leading to a view of human interactions as dynamic and changeable, given the complexity of language and culture, as human agents interact with their environments.
Other Topics in Communication
- Media, Society, Culture and You: An Introductory Mass Communication TextMedia, Society, Culture, and You is an approachable, introductory mass communication text that covers major mass communication terms and concepts including "digital culture." It discusses various media platforms and how they are evolving as information and communication technologies (ICT) change.
- Be Credible: Information Literacy for Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising and Marketing StudentsThis book teaches college-level journalism and strategic communication students to become information experts.
- Speak Out, Call In: Public Speaking as AdvocacySpeak Out, Call In: Public Speaking as Advocacy is a contemporary, interdisciplinary public speaking textbook that fuses rhetoric, critical/cultural studies, and performance to offer an up-to-date resource for students. With a focus on advocacy, this textbook invites students to consider public speaking as a political, purposeful form of information-sharing.
- Stand up, Speak out - The Practice and Ethics of Public SpeakingStand up, Speak out: The Practice and Ethics of Public Speaking features two key themes. First it focuses on helping students become more seasoned and polished public speakers, and second is its emphasis on ethics in communication. It is this practical approach and integrated ethical coverage that setsStand up, Speak out: The Practice and Ethics of Public Speakingapart from the other texts in this market.
- How Arguments Work - A Guide to Writing and Analyzing Texts in CollegeThis is a practical guide to argumentation with strategies and templates for the kinds of assignments students will commonly encounter. It covers rhetorical concepts in everyday language and explores how arguments can build trust and move readers.
- Arguing Using Critical ThinkingArguing Using Critical Thinking focuses on teaching students argumentation skills with an emphasis on constructive conflict resolution. Through its 12 chapters the textbook explores all types of conflict from interpersonal disagreements to major policy decisions.
- Persuasion Theory in Action: An Open Educational ResourceThis textbook is an open educational resource for undergraduate persuasion courses.
- Principles of Public SpeakingThe course is an introduction to the preparation and delivery of oral presentations in an extemporaneous style. Emphasis is on ethical research, critical and logical analysis, and organization of informative and persuasive presentations.
- Exploring Public Speaking: 4th EditionExploring Public Speaking is a usable, zero-cost textbook for basic public speaking courses or courses that include basic public speaking skills as one of their primary learning outcomes. The free, open nature of the text means that instructors are able to use all or part of it, and add their own materials. Standout features include coverage of PowerPoint, audience analysis and responsiveness, ethics in public speaking, persuasion, special occasion speeches, and structure of speeches.
