Contemporary Issues in Interpersonal Communication - Softcover

Orbe, Mark P.; Bruess, Carol J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1931719586 ISBN 13: 9781931719582

Publisher: Roxbury Publishing Co, 2005

Synopsis

In this undergraduate text, Orbe (communication, Western Michigan University) and Bruess (communication studies, University of St. Thomas) introduce core concepts of interpersonal communication and apply them to issues and events relevant to college students. Written in student-friendly language, the text links specific communication practices to issues of culture, power, and technology. Pedagogical features include real news cases and boxes on research opportunities. B&w photos are included in the two-color layout. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Synopsis

"Contemporary Issues in Interpersonal Communication" introduces the foundational ideas and concepts of interpersonal communication and applies them to issues and events relevant to today's college student population. The text does not simply reiterate the standard set of interpersonal communication's core ideas and theories, nor does it exclude them. Rather, authors Orbe and Bruess offer an integrated approach - both traditional and contemporary - introducing the concepts, models, and theories of the field in a way that will engage and challenge today's most culturally sensitive, technologically savvy, and forward-thinking interpersonal communication students. The authors feature a highly diverse mix of cultural groups, fresh examples, and cutting-edge research. Written in clear, student-friendly language, the text links specific communication practices regarding issues of culture, power, and technology in all contexts of interpersonal communication. The knowledge and awareness of how culture, power, and technology influence all aspects of our interpersonal interactions is essential for students seeking competence and effectiveness as interpersonal communicators.

This text is organized in three sections: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Messages, and Communication Contexts. It offers multiple pedagogical features designed to engage students in fun, meaningful, and relevant ways, eliminating the need for supplemental materials. Each chapter provides Contemporary Issues (case studies describing real-life news stories), Myths About Interpersonal Communication, Practical Research Opportunities, Self-Reflection Exercises, Applied Concept Features, and Skill Builders. In addition, each chapter also features Chapter Activities designed for in-class, out-of-class, community-based, and web-based learning as well as Suggested Contemporary Readings intended to promote opportunities for learning beyond what is covered in the text. Chapter Summaries and Key Terms are also provided. A comprehensive Instructor's Manual/Testing Program is available electronically, which includes an in-depth explanation of how to bring service learning into the interpersonal communication classroom, including specific service-learning project assignments. There is also a dedicated Website.

In addition, an Interactive Student Study Guide is available through the Website.

Edition details

• Publisher: Roxbury Publishing Co
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1931719586
• ISBN 13: 9781931719582
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 363