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"Combining popular media examples with the latest research, The Communication Age shows how to apply foundational communication concepts, incorporating technology, media and speech communication. Covering the essentials of interpersonal, small group and public communication, the text includes `Communication Unplugged’ features with practical tips for communicating without the assistance of technology when needed. The new edition includes: New animation videos illustrating key concepts in each chapter to help students understand the fundamentals of communication. The re-designed ""What You’ve Learned"" end-of-chapter pedagogy organizing key terms, review questions, and critical thinking questions according to learning objective Updated feature boxes incorporating current events and communication issues into the revised text. Updated references throughout keeping readers up-to-date with the latest scholarship in the field and its application to everyday life"

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Author:   Autumn Edwards ,  Chad C. Edwards ,  Shawn T. Wahl ,  Scott A. Myers
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   SAGE Publications Inc
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Weight:   0.740kg
ISBN:  

9781506369655

ISBN 10:   1506369650
Pages:   472
Publication Date:   14 April 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

PREFACE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHORS 1. Communication in the 21st Century The Communication Age Benefits of Studying Communication What Is Communication? Contexts of Communication Communication Metaphors Communication Competence Communication Ethics Connecting and Engaging in Communication 2. Perception, Self, and Communication Perception and Communication Self and Communication Perception, Self, Communication, and Convergence 3. Verbal Communication Verbal versus Nonverbal Communication The Building Blocks of Language Functions of Verbal Messages Production and Interpretation of Verbal Messages Verbal Communication and Convergence 4. Nonverbal Communication Why Does Nonverbal Communication Matter? Functions of Nonverbal Communication Codes of Nonverbal Communication Improving Your Nonverbal Communication Skills Nonverbal Communication and Convergence 5. Listening Hearing versus Listening Listening Problems Benefits of Being a Good Listener Types of Listening Becoming a Better Listener Listening and Convergence 6. Communication, Culture, and Diversity Culture and Diversity Defined Cultural Awareness Cultural Competence Examples of Diversity across Communication Contexts Barriers to Communication, Culture, and Diversity Communication, Culture, Diversity, and Convergence 7. Interpersonal Communication Forming Relationships Models of Relationship Formation Communication of Interpersonal Relationships Interpersonal Communication and Convergence 8. Small Group and Team Communication What Is Small Group Communication? Small Group Development Small Group Member Roles and Leadership Small Group Conflict Small Group and Team Communication and Convergence 9. Workplace and Organizational Communication What Is Workplace Communication? Workplace Culture Workplace Socialization Workplace Dissent Workplace Relationships Workplace and Organizational Communication and Convergence 10. Communication and New Media Communication Traditions and Technology New Media: Connecting and Engaging Characteristics of New Media Theory Presenting Your Online Identity New Media as Your Community New Media and Convergence 11. Selecting and Researching Your Topic and Knowing Your Audience What Is the Purpose and Type of Your Presentation? How Do I Choose a Topic? Audience Analysis Plagiarism Building Credibility with Research Finding Information The Basics of Your Presentation Selecting and Researching Your Topic and Knowing Your Audience and Convergence 12. Organizing Your Presentation Telling a Story Organizational Patterns Introducing the Topic Body Conclusion Transitions Outlines Time Considerations Organizing Your Presentation and Convergence 13. Delivering Your Presentations How to Reduce Your Anxiety and Fear over Presentations Methods of Delivery Effective Delivery Skills Multimedia Presentational Aids Delivery in Presentations and Convergence 14. Informative Presentations The Difference between Informative and Persuasive Presentations Relating Your Topic to the Audience Types of Informative Presentations Strategies for Informative Presentations Samples of Informative Presentations Informative Presentations and Convergence 15. Persuasive Presentations Types of Persuasive Claims Crafting Persuasive Arguments Strategies to Persuade Organizing Your Persuasive Presentation Samples of Persuasive Presentations Persuasive Presentations and Convergence Appendix: Interviewing in the Communication Age Basics of Interviewing Types of Questions Structure of the Interview The Interview Environment Types of Interviews Interviewing and Convergence GLOSSARY REFERENCES INDEX

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Autumn P. Edwards (PhD, Ohio University) is an associate professor in the School of Communication at Western Michigan University. Her scholarly interests include interpersonal communication, communication and technology, and communication theory. Her research focuses on the influence of individuals’ personally held theories of communication on aspects of community life, relational health, and personal well-being. Recent published work appears in journals such as the Journal of Family Communication, Communication Studies, Health Communication, Communication Research Reports, Communication Education, and The Journal of Computer Mediated Communication and in several edited books. She is the recipient of an Outstanding Teaching Award and the Kim Giffin Research Award from the University of Kansas and was designated a Claude Kantner Research Fellow at Ohio University. Chad Edwards (PhD, University of Kansas) is an associate professor of communication in the School of Communication at Western Michigan University. Previously, he was a Hartel Fellow at Marietta College. Chad’s research interests include communication in the teacher-student relationship, human-robot interaction, and transformative communication practices. Recent publications include articles in Communication Education, Communication Research Reports, Basic Communication Course Annual, Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, and other communication and education studies journals. He serves on numerous editorial boards including that of Communication Education. He has held offices at both national and regional communication conferences and is currently the first vice president of the Central States Communication Association. In 2009, Chad received the Distinguished Teaching Award from Western Michigan University (the highest teaching award given by WMU). He also has been awarded teaching awards from the College of Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan University, the University of Kansas, and Texas Tech University. Additionally, Chad has received several top paper awards for his research. Shawn T. Wahl (PhD, University of Nebraska, Lincoln) is a professor of communication and head of the Department of Communication in the School of Communication Studies at Missouri State University (MSU). Prior to MSU, he served as head of the Department of Communication, Mass Media, & Theatre at Angelo State University and as the director of graduate studies at Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi. He is coauthor of Nonverbal Communication for a Lifetime, Business and Professional Communication: KEYS for Workplace Excellence, Persuasion in Your Life, Communication and Culture In Your Life, and Public Relations Principles: Strategies for Professional Success. Shawn has published articles in Communication Education, Communication Research Reports, Communication Teacher, Journal of Family Communication, and Basic Communication Course Annual. Shawn was a faculty participant in the National Communication Association Learning Outcomes in Communication project and is the 2016 President of the Central States Communication Association. In addition, Shawn has worked across the nation as a corporate trainer, communication consultant, and leadership coach in a variety of industries. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys spending time with his family and two Chinese pugs (Jake and Bentley). Scott A. Myers (PhD, Kent State University) is a professor and Peggy Rardin McConnell Chair in the Department of Communication Studies at West Virginia University (WVU) where he teaches courses in instructional communication, organizational communication, and communication pedagogy. His research interests center primarily on the student-instructor relationship in the college classroom and the adult sibling relationship, with his research appearing in outlets such as Communication Education, Journal of Family Communication, Communication Research Reports, and Communication Quarterly, among others. At WVU, he was recognized by the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences as a Woodburn Professor (2005–2007) and as an Outstanding Teacher in 2010. He is a former editor of Communication Teacher, a former executive director of the Central States Communication Association (CSCA), and a past president of CSCA.

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