Bethami A. Dobkin,
University of San Diego Roger C. Pace,
University of San Diego
ISBN: 0072332123 Copyright year: 2003
Features
"Edgy, hip" examples located throughout the text make draw on contemporary culture to illustrate basic concepts. Each chapter opens with an engaging scenario that exemplifies important concepts. These scenarios are referenced at appropriate points throughout the chapter.
Questions to Focus Your Reading open each chapter and orient students to key concepts.
"Think it Over" boxes in each chapter stimulate critical thinking and ethical consideration of important concepts.
"Exploring Communication Concepts" boxes in each chapter invite students to broaden their perspectives on contemporary research topics such as intercultural communication, the impact of technology on communication, and gender differences in communication.
"Applying Communication Concepts" boxes in each chapter offer students practical suggestions for using communication principles in their own lives.
A Running Glossary in the margins reinforces student learning and makes reviewing more efficient.
Responsible Communication sections wrap up the narrative of each chapter to reinforce the unique theme of ethical and responsible communication.
Resources for Review and Skill-Building at the end of each chapter includes a bulleted summary, organized around the focus questions found at the beginning of each chapter; Key Terms, with page references; "For Further Reflection" questions, "Building Communication Skills" activities; "Net Work," a series of annotated web links with activities; and, "Media Moments," activities oriented around popular films and television programs.
The Online Learning Center and Connections CD-ROM are book-specific electronic resources that support instructors and students with video, PowerPoint slides, and interactive study features, including several original animations conceived by the authors. Icons throughout the book, and detailed instructions for using these resources are designed to help students and instructors get the most out of them--both during and outside of class.
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