Introduction to the World of Communication - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1621310604 ISBN 13: 9781621310600

Publisher: Cognella Academic Pub, 2012

Synopsis

Introduction to the World of Communication gives students a strong introductory foundation in communication skills. Many texts in the field focus on either fundamentals of communication or mass communication. This anthology addresses both and provides useful information about careers in the field.

The book begins with an overview of the fundamentals of communication, moves into the history and development of communication media, and concludes with a survey of dominant communications professions.

Topics include:

- Language
- Nonverbal Communication
- Law and Ethics
- Mass Communication
- Emerging Technology
- Interpersonal Communication

Each chapter has tear-out reading questions that aid in evaluating progress with and completion of the readings as well as in preparing for exams. The discussion questions encourage dynamic classroom interaction.

Introduction to the World of Communication can be used in Introduction to Human Communication courses, as well as Introduction to Mass Communication, and Introduction to Communication Studies.

Dr. Tammy R. Vigil is currently the Associate Dean of the College of Communication at Boston University. She earned her doctorate from the University of Kansas in 2000. Dr. Vigil has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Communication Theory, Research Methods, Contemporary Mass Communication, Argumentation and Oral Presentation. She currently teaches the large introductory class for the College of Communication. Her research interests include political communication, media effects, rhetoric, and popular culture. Dr. Vigil is a co-author of the book The Third Agenda in U.S. Presidential Debates.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cognella Academic Pub
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1621310604
• ISBN 13: 9781621310600
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 378
• Editor: Vigil Tammy R.