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Communication
A Critical/Cultural Introduction
Second Edition
- John T. Warren - Southern Illinois University Carbondale, USA
- Deanna L. Fassett - San José State University, USA
January 2014 | 296 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
This exciting text for the hybrid course introduces communication theory, interpersonal communication, and public communication and culture through the lens of contemporary critical theory. The book focuses on public advocacy as a more meaningful way to approach public speaking through coverage of topics and issues that students are most passionate about. By situating communication concepts and theories within contemporary and engaging cultural scenes, the book is much more than a survey of ideas—it demonstrates the power of communication in our everyday lives.
Preface
Part I: First Principles
1. Communication: A Cultural Introduction
2. Communication and Power: A Cultural History
3. Public Advocacy: Commitments and Responsibility
Part II: Communication Processes and Skills
4. Compassionate Critical Listening
5. Groups and Alliances in Culture
6. Identity and Perception
7. Language and Culture
Part III: Communication Contexts
8. Embodied Knowledge and Non-Verbal Communication
9. Language and Power in Our Cultural Lives
10. Interpersonal Relationships in Culture
11. Mediated Culture(s)
12. Communication as a Means of Social Action
Glossary
Index
About the Authors
Supplements
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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.
- Chapter-specific discussion questions help launch classroom interaction by prompting students to engage with the material and by reinforcing important content.
A very good introduction, but less practical in its delivery and more philosophical. Very good for students who are studyng a purely management course, however as this is only one unit of a construction based course it would not be suitable for my students.
Business and Science, Hull College
March 12, 2014
Sage College Publishing
