Explaining Communication

Author : Bryan B. Whaley,Wendy Samter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 740 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781135250409

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Explaining Communication by Bryan B. Whaley,Wendy Samter Pdf

Offering a direct sightline into communication theory, Explaining Communication provides in-depth discussions of communication theories by some of the foremost scholars working in communication today. With contributions from the original theorists and scholars known for their work in specific theoretical perspectives, this distinctive text breaks new ground in giving these scholars the opportunity to address students firsthand, speaking directly to the coming generations of communication scholars. Covering a wide range of interpersonal communication theories, the scope of this exceptional volume includes: *the nature of theory and fundamental concepts in interpersonal communication;*theories accounting for individual differences in message production; explanations of human communication from dyadic, relational, and/or cultural levels; and*a history of communication theory. Chapter authors offer their own views of the core ideas and findings of specific theoretical perspectives, discussing the phenomena those perspectives are best positioned to explain, how the theories fit into the field, and where future research efforts are best placed. While by no means comprehensive, Explaining Communication includes those theories that rank among those most often used in today’s work, that have generated a substantial body of knowledge over time, and that have not been articulated in detail in other publications. With detailed explorations and first-hand discussions of major communication theories, this volume is essential for students in communication studies, interpersonal communication, and advanced theory courses, as well as for scholars needing a thorough reference to some of the most salient theories in communication today.

Author : Stephen M. Croucher
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317751366

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Understanding Communication Theory by Stephen M. Croucher Pdf

This book offers students a comprehensive, theoretical, and practical guide to communication theory. Croucher defines the various perspectives on communication theory—the social scientific, interpretive, and critical approaches—and then takes on the theories themselves, with topics including interpersonal communication, organizational communication, intercultural communication, persuasion, critical and rhetorical theory and other key concepts. Each theory chapter includes a sample undergraduate-written paper that applies the described theory, along with edits and commentary by Croucher, giving students an insider’s glimpse of the way communication theory can be written about and applied in the classroom and in real life. Featuring exercises, case studies and keywords that illustrate and fully explain the various communication theories, Understanding Communication Theory gives students all the tools they need to understand and apply prominent communication theories.

Author : Stephen M. Croucher,Daniel Cronn-Mills
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351683661

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Understanding Communication Research Methods by Stephen M. Croucher,Daniel Cronn-Mills Pdf

Using an engaging how-to approach that draws from scholarship, real-life, and popular culture, this textbook offers students practical reasons why they should care about research methods and a guide to actually conducting research themselves. Examining quantitative, qualitative, and critical research methods, this new edition helps undergraduate students better grasp the theoretical and practical uses of method by clearly illustrating practical applications. The book features all the main research traditions within communication including online methods, and provides level-appropriate applications of the methods through theoretical and practical examples and exercises, including new sample student papers that demonstrate research methods in action. Also featuring dedicated student resources on the Routledge.com book page and instructor resources at https://routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/instructor_downloads/. These include links, videos, outlines and activities, recommended readings, test questions, and more.

Author : Stephen M. Croucher
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317751373

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Understanding Communication Theory by Stephen M. Croucher Pdf

This book offers students a comprehensive, theoretical, and practical guide to communication theory. Croucher defines the various perspectives on communication theory—the social scientific, interpretive, and critical approaches—and then takes on the theories themselves, with topics including interpersonal communication, organizational communication, intercultural communication, persuasion, critical and rhetorical theory and other key concepts. Each theory chapter includes a sample undergraduate-written paper that applies the described theory, along with edits and commentary by Croucher, giving students an insider’s glimpse of the way communication theory can be written about and applied in the classroom and in real life. Featuring exercises, case studies and keywords that illustrate and fully explain the various communication theories, Understanding Communication Theory gives students all the tools they need to understand and apply prominent communication theories.

Author : Anita L. Vangelisti,John A Daly,Gustav W. Friedrich
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136684531

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Teaching Communication by Anita L. Vangelisti,John A Daly,Gustav W. Friedrich Pdf

The field of communication was founded, in part, because of a need to make people better communicators. That meant teaching them how to communicate more effectively, whether it be in public settings or in private. Most of that teaching has happened within the classroom and many professionals have spent their lives instructing others on various aspects of communication. Inside this second edition, the editors have assembled a fully comprehensive and contemporary discussion of topics and issues concerning the teaching of communication. The chapters contained herein--contributed by key voices throughout the communication discipline--address conceptual as well as practical issues related to communication instruction. The contents of this new edition reflect the dramatic changes that have occurred in communication education since the publication of the first edition in 1990. This book focuses initially on the goals of communication education, then delves into the preparation of specific communication courses. It includes assistance for instructors in organizing instructional content and discusses the use of instructional strategies and tools, as well as offering ideas on evaluating the processes and products of instruction. The volume also covers unique teaching assignments that may be encountered, from the basic course to continuing education, and addresses 2-year college teaching, directing forensic programs, distance education, and consulting. It concludes with important professional issues faced by both new and experienced communication instructors, including ethics and political issues within classrooms and departments. This volume is a necessity for anyone starting out a career as a communication instructor. Veteran educators--who know that learning to teach is a continual growth experience--will find useful and invaluable information within the book's pages. Whatever background and level of experience, all communication educators will find this new edition to be an essential resource for their work.

Author : Joanna G. Burchfield,April A. Kedrowicz
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2023-05-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781666903959

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Teaching Communication Across Disciplines for Professional Development, Civic Engagement, and Beyond by Joanna G. Burchfield,April A. Kedrowicz Pdf

This volume addresses teaching and research across disciplines, communication and identity development, and the centrality of communication in our quickly changing world. Contributors convey the social and global need, value, and responsibility of communication instruction across disciplines.

Author : Oren Jay Sofer
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-11
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781611805833

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Say What You Mean by Oren Jay Sofer Pdf

Find your voice, speak your truth, listen deeply—a guide to having more meaningful and mindful conversations through nonviolent communication We spend so much of our lives talking to each other, but how much are we simply running on automatic—relying on old habits and hoping for the best? Are we able to truly hear others and speak our mind in a clear and kind way, without needing to get defensive or go on the attack? In this groundbreaking synthesis of mindfulness, somatics, and Nonviolent Communication, Oren Jay Sofer offers simple yet powerful practices to develop healthy, effective, and satisfying ways of communicating. The techniques in Say What You Mean will help you to: • Feel confident during conversation • Stay focused on what really matters in an interaction • Listen for the authentic concerns behind what others say • Reduce anxiety before and during difficult conversations • Find nourishment in day-to-day interactions “Unconscious patterns of communication create separation not only in our personal lives, they also perpetuate patterns of misunderstanding and violence that pervade our world. With clarity and great insight, Oren Jay Sofer offers teachings and practices that train us to speak and listen with presence, courage, and an open heart.” —Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge

Author : Stephen M. Croucher,Daniel Cronn-Mills
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781135053628

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Understanding Communication Research Methods by Stephen M. Croucher,Daniel Cronn-Mills Pdf

Comprehensive, innovative, and focused on the undergraduate student, this textbook prepares students to read and conduct research. Using an engaging how-to approach that draws from scholarship, real-life, and popular culture, the book offers students practical reasons why they should care about research methods and a guide to actually conduct research themselves. Examining quantitative, qualitative, and critical research methods, the textbook helps undergraduate students better grasp the theoretical and practical uses of method by clearly illustrating practical applications. The book defines all the main research traditions, illustrates key methods used in communication research, and provides level-appropriate applications of the methods through theoretical and practical examples and exercises, including sample student papers that demonstrate research methods in action.

Author : Richard West,Lynn H. Turner
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781544336671

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Interpersonal Communication by Richard West,Lynn H. Turner Pdf

Interpersonal Communication, Fourth Edition empowers you to become a more confident communicator by providing you with both the knowledge and the practical skills you need to make effective communication choices in today's rapidly changing and technologically advanced society. Rather than "telling" you how to communicate, authors Richard L. West and Lynn H. Turner offer a toolbox of key skills so you can actively choose and experiment with strategies appropriate for a given situation. Filled with realistic examples and scenarios that reflect the diversity and interactions of today's students, this practical text makes clear connections among theory, skills, and the life situations we all encounter on a daily basis. New to the Fourth Edition: New personal reflection questions for the IPC Careers and IPC Around Us features help you discover the relevance of interpersonal communication in your everyday life. A new applied theory feature, IPC Praxis, shows you how to apply the theories outlined in the chapter narrative to your life experiences. New chapter wrap-ups, key questions for application, and communication application tests provide you with opportunities to assess what you have learned in the chapter. SAGE edge provides you with helpful tools, including eFlashcards, practice quizzes, and more, in one easy-to-use online environment.

Author : Graeme Burton,Richard Dimbleby
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2002-01-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134970452

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Teaching Communication by Graeme Burton,Richard Dimbleby Pdf

We learn most of our communication skills without consciously working at them. Teaching Communication sets out what those skills are and how to develop them.

Author : Annegret Hannawa,Albert Wu,Robert Juhasz
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783110455014

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New Horizons in Patient Safety: Understanding Communication by Annegret Hannawa,Albert Wu,Robert Juhasz Pdf

This case studies book is a unique, practical, cutting-edge, and indispensable go-to resource for front-line practitioners and educators in medicine. Each case study (chapter) is framed by a set of introductory learning objectives, an evaluation section, thought-provoking discussion questions, and references to further readings. Furthermore, the book is conveniently organized along the continuum of medical care delivery, providing quick access to ad-hoc solutions in safety- and quality-compromised situations, illustrating how skillful communication can be the key to a more effective prevention, intervention, and response to “close calls” and adverse events. The case studies book is unique and innovative in its interdisciplinary integration of the contemporary literature in communication science with current “hot buttons” of patient safety. It manifests a valuable interdisciplinary collaboration by translating the basic tenets of human communication science for practitioners of medicine, providing a conceptual, evidence-based foundation for formulating communication-based practice guidelines to advance patient safety and quality of care. The case studies put communication theory into practice to facilitate experiential learning, granting insights into the breadth and diverse aspects of safe and high quality healthcare delivery. Thought-provoking discussion questions and references for further reading make this book a valuable reference for medical practitioners across the world.

Author : John F. Cragan,Donald C. Shields
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Longman
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Computers
ISBN : UVA:X004140922

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Understanding Communication Theory by John F. Cragan,Donald C. Shields Pdf

Anyone who wishes to pursue a career in communication with groups needs this comprehensive book on the theories behind communication. This volume provides practical, engaging overviews of over 42 different theories that readers will need to be aware of if they are pursuing this serious field. The authors, established writers and scholars who are known as "the park rangers of communication theory," have provided a user-friendly tour. Accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive, this volume will prove a valuable addition to the literature on the subject. Those involved in communication careers.

Author : Adrian Holliday
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781135046194

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Understanding Intercultural Communication by Adrian Holliday Pdf

In this book, Adrian Holliday provides a practical framework to help students analyse intercultural communication. Underpinned by a new grammar of culture developed by Holliday, this book will incorporate examples and activities to enable students and professionals to investigate culture on very new, entirely non-essentialist lines. This book will address key issues in intercultural communication including: the positive contribution of people from diverse cultural backgrounds the politics of Self and Other which promote negative stereotyping the basis for a bottom-up approach to globalization in which Periphery cultural realities can gain voice and ownership Written by a key researcher in the field, this book presents cutting edge research and a framework for analysis which will make it essential reading for upper undergraduate and postgraduate students studying intercultural communication and professionals in the field.

Author : David Crowley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317367314

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Understanding Communication by David Crowley Pdf

Originally published in 1983. The conventions, institutions and practices of communication today are issues of great concern to all. Using a dual approach, this book evaluates communication today in all its facets. On the one hand, an investigation of communication can be viewed as an intellectual task –thus emphasizing basic issues of the human condition; on the other hand, communication can be examined in a practical manner, in the context of current social problems, operational decisions, and questions currently facing researchers. This text brings these two together so that the practical issues of communication can be viewed as they relate to the human condition itself.

Author : Joel P. Bowman,Bernadine P. Branchaw
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:35128000316727

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Understanding and Using Communication in Business by Joel P. Bowman,Bernadine P. Branchaw Pdf