This text introduces the field of communication to students who may have little or no background in communication theory. Its three overriding goals are to help students understand the pervasiveness of theory in their lives, to demystify the theoretical process, and to help students become more systematic and critical in their thinking about theory.

Introducing Communication Theory: Analysis and Application

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Richard L. West

Words, Language & Grammar

McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing

This popular text introduces the field of communication to students who may have little or no background in communication theory. Its three overriding goals are to help students understand the pervasiveness of theory in their lives, to demystify the theoretical process, and to help students become more systematic and critical on their thinking about theory. Each theory chapter follows a consistent format that includes a vignette, an introduction, a summary of assumptions, a description of core concepts, and a critique. This consistency provides continuity for students and ensures a balanced presentation of theories. The Third edition includes the most current communication research available (at the time), with over 100 new references. Additionally, every theory chapter features a new Theory at a Glance box to aid student understanding, as well as Expanded References for further research, and revised Theory Into Practice boxes that incorporate student voices and feedback. The Online Learning Center (www.mhhe.com/west3) provides supplemental resources for students and instructors. Student resources include chapter outlines, study quizzes, crossword puzzles, and internet activities. For instructors, the OLD offers an online Instructor's Resource Manual, PowerPoint slides, and additional teaching resources.

Introducing Communication Theory Analysis &_Application (2007 publication)

McGraw-Hill Companies

West and Turner's UNDERSTANDING INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: MAKING CHOICES will empower your students with the knowledge they need to be skillful communicators in today's changing and technologically advanced society. With a belief that "theory informs skills and skills refine theory," this text seeks to eliminate the perceived division between theory and practice while clarifying the intersection between the two. This approach to skill development provides discussion of interpersonal skills and the behavior choices students can make in order to become more effective communicators. The authors avoid "telling" students how to apply interpersonal skills to various situations. Rather, they provide a list of skills pertaining to the theory students read about in the chapter so students will be able to draw upon a sort of toolbox, or set of skills, that are specific and workable. Filled with realistic examples and scenarios that reflect the diversity and interactions of today's students, UNDERSTANDING INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION makes clear connections between theory, skills and the life situations we all encounter on a daily basis.

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Politics & Social Sciences

Lynn H. Turner

Social Sciences

Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc

Keeping pace with increased attention to the study of gender and communication, this text continues to provide a comprehensive yet manageable synthesis of both contemporary and classic research in the field. In addition, case studies and exercises throughout the text provide practical applications to help students become more effective communicators.

Gender and Communication

Judy Cornelia Pearson

Brown & Benchmark Pub

Cengage Learning'

Ipc 3-text

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