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Communication in Everyday Life
The Basic Course Edition with Public Speaking
- Steve W. Duck - The University of Iowa, USA
- David T. McMahan - Missouri Western State University, USA
Other Titles in:
Speech Communication
Speech Communication
January 2014 | 424 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Now with four chapters devoted to preparing and delivering effective informative, persuasive, and special occasion presentations, Communication in Everyday Life, The Basic Course Edition with Public Speaking helps students develop the skills and knowledge they need to enhance their daily lives through a deeper understanding of the inseparable connection between relationships and communication. This new alternate version gives practical instruction on communicating interpersonally, in groups, and with technology; and provides unique coverage of social media and technology, and workplace communication. Diverse, classroom-tested pedagogical features in every chapter encourage students to think critically, link communication theory to their own experiences, apply the content to their own personal and professional lives, and improve their communication skills. Written in an informal and conversational tone, the book conveys the authors’ enthusiasm for the material and includes examples and discussions that encompass and recognize a wide range of cultures, ages, and demographic groups.
Preface
1. An Overview of Communication
2. Histories of Communication
3. Identities, Perceptions and Communication
4. Verbal Communication
5. Non-Verbal Communication
6. Listening
7. Personal Relationships
8. Groups and Leaders
9. Communication in the Workplace
10. Culture and Communication
11. Technology and Media in Everyday Life
12. Interviewing
13. Preparing for a Public Presentation
14. Developing a Public Presentation
15. Relating through Informative Speeches and Persuasive Speeches
16. Delivering a Public Presentation
Glossary
References
Supplements
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- A Microsoft® Word® test bank is available containing multiple choice, true/false, short answer, and essay questions for each chapter. The test bank provides you with a diverse range of pre-written options as well as the opportunity for editing any question and/or inserting your own personalized questions to effectively assess students’ progress and understanding.
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- Carefully selected, web-based video links feature relevant interviews, lectures, personal stories, inquiries, and other content for use in independent or classroom-based explorations of key topics. When relevant, related questions for discussion are included.
- Web exercises direct both instructors and students to useful and current web sites, along with creative activities to extend and reinforce learning or allow for further research on important chapter topics.
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- Sample speech videos, speech outlines, and speech transcripts provide a jumping-off point for course assignments and class discussion.
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- Carefully selected, video links feature relevant interviews, lectures, personal stories, inquiries, and other content for use in independent or classroom-based explorations of key topics.
- EXCLUSIVE! Access to certain full-text SAGE journal articles have been carefully selected for each chapter. Each article supports and expands on the concepts presented in the chapter. This feature also provides questions to focus and guide your interpretation.
- Web exercises direct you to useful and current web resources, along with creative activities to extend and reinforce learning or allow for further research on important chapter topics.
- Sample speech videos, speech outlines, and speech transcripts demonstrate concepts in action and provide a starting point for course assignments.
good additional reading for module on communication skills and inclusive practice. good activity clear and appropriate for level 4. it is now on module specification
CUC health and social care, Coventry University
May 19, 2014