Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contexts
Language: English
Published by Allyn & Bacon, 2008
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- Title
- Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contexts
- Author
- Lane, Shelley D.
- Publisher
- Allyn & Bacon
- Publication year
- 2008
- Condition
- Very good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0205453597
- ISBN 13
- 9780205453597
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Item weight
- 1.601 pounds
- Dimensions
- 8 inches width by 10.12 inches height by 0.66 inches depth
Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contextsprepares the reader to communicate competently and civilly amidst the numerous communication challenges they encounter in today’s fast-paced, diverse, and complex society. This highly readable book empowers the reader to make informed choices regarding the communication of civility, the critical evaluation of ethically challenging communication situations, and the strategic use of communication skills. Covering a broad range of interpersonal communication themes, including the dark side of interpersonal communication and biocommunication, this user-friendly book presents concepts and activities with engaging examples and an attention-getting design.
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Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contexts
Shelley D. Lane, Universityof Texas at Dallas
ISBN-10: 0205453597
ISBN-13: 9780205453597
Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contextsprepares you to communicate competently and civilly amidst the numerous communication challenges you encounter in today’s fast-paced, diverse, and complex society. This highly readable text empowers you to make informed choices regarding the communication of civility, the critical evaluation of ethically challenging communication situations, and the strategic use of communication skills.
Interpersonal Communication helps put new concepts into the context of your own life so that you can communicate more competently and effectively. This book’s special features will help you:
- Become a better communicator by practicing skills through activities and skill-building elements you will find in each chapter, including reading real-life case studies, student blog entries, and scene transcripts from popular films.
- Explore howcivility can be incorporated into your life through the choices you make everyday when you communicate.
- Overcome the “dark side” of interpersonal communication including issues like inflated self-esteem, workplace bullying, conversational dilemmas, and relationship problems.
- Learn about cutting-edge research relevant to your communication today including computer-mediated-communication, workplace relationships, and diversity in family communication.
What reviewers are saying about Lane’s Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contexts:
“The author does a great job of defining concepts through logical definitions, followed by concrete examples to bridge the gap between theory and application.” ― Suzanne Stangl-Erkens, St. CloudState University
“I really appreciate how there are examples taken from the media (i.e., the blogs and movie transcripts) because the new generation of students can relate to these more so than just a story used as an example.” ― Karen Lada, DelawareCounty Community College
“I really like the features in this text. Specifically, the activities and responding to the blog lend themselves easily to active and cooperative learning strategies within the classroom. I wish more texts would include such features.” ― Jo Anna Grant, CSU (San Bernadino)
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