Introduction to the World of Communication (Revised First Edition)

Introduction to the World of Communication (Revised First Edition)
Author: Tammy R. Vigil
Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2012-03-05
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781621310600

"Introduction to the World of Communication" gives students a strong introductory foundation in communication skills. Many texts in the field focus on either fundamentals of communication or mass communication. This anthology addresses both and provides useful information about careers in the field. The book begins with an overview of the fundamentals of communication, moves into the history and development of communication media, and concludes with a survey of dominant communications professions. Topics include: - Language - Nonverbal Communication - Law and Ethics - Mass Communication - Emerging Technology - Interpersonal Communication Each chapter has tear-out reading questions that aid in evaluating progress with and completion of the readings as well as in preparing for exams. The discussion questions encourage dynamic classroom interaction. "Introduction to the World of Communication" can be used in Introduction to Human Communication courses, as well as Introduction to Mass Communication, and Introduction to Communication Studies. Dr. Tammy R. Vigil is currently the Associate Dean of the College of Communication at Boston University. She earned her doctorate from the University of Kansas in 2000. Dr. Vigil has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Communication Theory, Research Methods, Contemporary Mass Communication, Argumentation and Oral Presentation. She currently teaches the large introductory class for the College of Communication. Her research interests include political communication, media effects, rhetoric, and popular culture. Dr. Vigil is a co-author of the book "The Third Agenda in U.S. Presidential Debates."

Effective Communications

Effective Communications
Author: Elearn
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2013-06-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1136408576

What makes communication exciting in our age is the application of new media and the individual empowerment that comes with blogs, wikkis, and mobile technology, in other words our sense of connectedness. These don’t come without their difficulties, but they present very interesting opportunities. This book looks at connectedness, models of communication and the barriers to communication. No amount of technology can compensate for a poorly structured message; indeed, the technology itself can eventually become a barrier. As instant communications are now the norm, do we need to spend more time focusing on the message and our audience? It looks in detail at meetings, written communications, presentations and interviews. Introducing elements of communication theory and including activities to practice skills. Franklin D. Roosevelt said about public speaking ‘Be sincere; be brief; be seated’. This book is underpinned by the three themes captured in Roosevelt’s words. * being yourself * focusing on what’s important for your audience * knowing when to stop *

Professional Communication

Professional Communication
Author: Goodheart-Willcox Publisher
Publisher: Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-11-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781631261282

Professional Communication takes an integrated approach to teaching English/language arts skills that are vitally important in today's digital environment. The basic skills of writing, speaking, listening, and reading are interwoven into the content as each skill is presented and applied in context. Students are guided through a step-by-step writing process to create clear and concise messages and develop professional skills that are that are sought after in the workplace. Topics such as making presentations, grammar basics, and digital citizenship prepare students for success in college and career and to become effective contributors in the 21st century. * Writing for specialized purposes, such as technical writing and social media, guides the development of writing expertise needed in today's job market. * Portfolio development activities provide an opportunity for students to create a personal portfolio to use when applying for college, a community service position, or a job. * Exploring Communication Careers features examine a wide variety of opportunities in the Arts, A/V Technology & Communication career cluster. * Career planning chapters help students to prepare, apply, and begin the first day on a job.

The Basics of Communication Research

The Basics of Communication Research
Author: Leslie A. Baxter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2003-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9780534507862

Combining the time tested classical work of Earl Babbie with the insights of one of the most recognized and respected names in speech communication research, THE BASICS OF COMMUNICATION RESEARCH is THE book for the Communication research methods course. With the authors' collective experience teaching research methods and as active researchers themselves you will find this text to be the authoritative text for your course. The authors frame research as a way of knowing, and provide balanced treatment to both quantitative and qualitative research traditions in communication research and present it in a student friendly and engaging format. It provides in-depth treatment of the role of reasoning in the research enterprise and how this reasoning process plays itself out in planning and writing a research proposal and report.

Theories and Models of Communication

Theories and Models of Communication
Author: Paul Cobley
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2013-01-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3110240459

This unique volume offers an overview of the diversity in research on communication, including perspectives from biology, sociality, economics, norms and human development. It includes general social science and humanities approaches to communication, from systems theory to cultural theory, as well as perspectives more specifically related to communication acts, such as linguistics and cognition. The volume also features chapters on the participants and various elements in communication processes, on possible effects and on wider consequences of mediation (with technical media). The scope of the contributions is global, and the volume is relevant to both the empirical and the philosophical traditions in human sciences. Designed as a stand-alone collection to engage undergraduates as well as postgraduates and academics, this is also the first book in, and an introduction to, the De Gruyter Mouton multi-volume Handbooks of Communication Science.

Let's Communicate

Let's Communicate
Author: Douglas M. Fraleigh
Publisher: Macmillan Higher Education
Total Pages: 887
Release: 2016-12-02
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1319063926

Let’s Communicate is everything you want in a human communication text—substantive, engaging, and fun. Created by communication scholars Douglas Fraleigh, Joseph Tuman, and Katherine Adams, Let’s Communicate takes their combined 100 years’ worth of research and teaching experience to present all the basic human communication concepts with unique attention paid to technology, culture, gender, and social justice. The authors provides provocative, real-life examples and a special focus on skills that together make communication meaningful for students both in and out of the classroom—all at an affordable price. Let’s Communicate is also the first human communication text to use hundreds of hand-drawn illustrations that help students understand and retain important concepts. These unique and often humorous illustrations present concepts in graphic form (especially helpful for visual learners), make complex ideas easier to understand, provide hooks to help students remember material, extend concepts, and generate discussion.

The Handbook of the Psychology of Communication Technology

The Handbook of the Psychology of Communication Technology
Author: S. Shyam Sundar
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 613
Release: 2015-03-16
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1118413369

The Handbook of the Psychology of Communication Technology offers an unparalleled source for seminal and cutting-edge research on the psychological aspects of communicating with and via emergent media technologies, with leading scholars providing insights that advance our knowledge on human-technology interactions. • A uniquely focused review of extensive research on technology and digital media from a psychological perspective • Authoritative chapters by leading scholars studying psychological aspects of communication technologies • Covers all forms of media from Smartphones to Robotics, from Social Media to Virtual Reality • Explores the psychology behind our use and abuse of modern communication technologies • New theories and empirical findings about ways in which our lives are transformed by digital media

THINK Communication

THINK Communication
Author: Isa N. Engleberg
Publisher: Pearson Higher Ed
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2012-06-07
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0205912753

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Updated in its 2nd edition,Think Communication’s engaging visual design distills major communication concepts, theories, research, and trends into bite-size essentials, making learning human communication not only fun, but also accessible and relatable. Informed by the latest research and including numerous real-world examples and extensive, contemporary visuals, readers will find that Think Communication’s unique features help them to identify and understand their own communication behaviors, as well the communication behavior of others.

Reimagining Communication: Meaning

Reimagining Communication: Meaning
Author: Michael Filimowicz
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2020-06-02
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1351007904

Reimagining Communication: Meaning surveys the foundational theoretical and methodological approaches that continue to shape communication studies, synthesizing the complex relationship of communication to meaning making in a uniquely accessible and engaging way. The Reimagining Communication series develops a new information architecture for the field of communications studies, grounded in its interdisciplinary origins and looking ahead to emerging trends as researchers take into account new media technologies and their impacts on society and culture. Reimagining Communication: Meaning brings together international authors to provide contemporary perspectives on semiotics, hermeneutics, paralanguage, corpus analysis, critical theory, intercultural communication, global culture, cultural hybridity, postcolonialism, feminism, political economy, propaganda, cultural capital, media literacy, media ecology and media psychology. The volume is designed as a reader for scholars and a textbook for students, offering a new approach for comprehending the vast diversity of communications topics in today’s globally networked world. This will be an essential introductory text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students and scholars of communication, broadcast media, and interactive technologies, with an interdisciplinary focus and an emphasis on the integration of new technologies.

Communication Is ... (First Edition)

Communication Is ... (First Edition)
Author: Adam Tyma
Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-10-29
Genre:
ISBN: 9781516543533

Featuring diverse chapters written by thirty principal scholars in the discipline, Communication Is...Perspectives on Theory is an innovative and evocative collection that examines what communication theory is and how it functions. Throughout the text, each scholar offers unique and insightful perspective, exposing readers to the myriad ways in which to analyze, understand, and think about communication. The book helps readers envision communication in alternative ways and better understand how various ideas and viewpoints within the discipline can work together to expand the overarching definition of communication. Nineteen different completions of "communication is" give voice to contemplative and exceptional constructions of what communication is and what it accomplishes. The chapters are organized around four broad methods of defining communication: locating, processing, appreciating, and actualizing. Holistically, the text invites readers to discuss, interrogate, and work through various ideas, interpretations, and definitions of communication. Designed to stimulate lively discussion, deep introspection, and critical thought, Communication Is... serves as an ideal textbook for senior and graduate-level courses in the discipline. It is also an excellent resource for communication scholars who are inspired to challenge, develop, or revisit their own definitions and understanding of communication.