Duck, Steve.
Communication in everyday life : the basic course edition with public speaking / Steve Duck, David T. McMahan. - xxviii, 388 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
" Communication in everyday life : the basic course edition with public speaking essentially takes the place of our previous book, The Basics of Communication: a relational perspective, which included public speaking"--Preface.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 371-381) and index.
An overview of communication -- Histories of communication -- Identities, perceptions, and communication -- Verbal communication -- Nonverbal communication -- Listening -- Personal relationships -- Groups and leaders -- Communication in the workplace -- Culture and communication -- Technology and media in everyday life -- Interviewing -- Preparing for a public presentation -- Developing a public presentation -- Relating through informative speeches and persuasive speeches -- Delivering a public presentation.
The authors help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to enhance their daily lives through a deeper understanding of the connection between relationships and communications. Every chapter encourages students to think critically, link communication theory to their own experiences, and improve their communication skills.
College of Arts and Sciences
9781483344980 (pbk. : acidfree paper) 1483344983 (pbk. : acidfree paper)
2015413055
GBB403051 bnb
016597827 Uk
Communication.
Public speaking.
P90 / .D8334 2015
302.2/D85
Communication in everyday life : the basic course edition with public speaking / Steve Duck, David T. McMahan. - xxviii, 388 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
" Communication in everyday life : the basic course edition with public speaking essentially takes the place of our previous book, The Basics of Communication: a relational perspective, which included public speaking"--Preface.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 371-381) and index.
An overview of communication -- Histories of communication -- Identities, perceptions, and communication -- Verbal communication -- Nonverbal communication -- Listening -- Personal relationships -- Groups and leaders -- Communication in the workplace -- Culture and communication -- Technology and media in everyday life -- Interviewing -- Preparing for a public presentation -- Developing a public presentation -- Relating through informative speeches and persuasive speeches -- Delivering a public presentation.
The authors help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to enhance their daily lives through a deeper understanding of the connection between relationships and communications. Every chapter encourages students to think critically, link communication theory to their own experiences, and improve their communication skills.
College of Arts and Sciences
9781483344980 (pbk. : acidfree paper) 1483344983 (pbk. : acidfree paper)
2015413055
GBB403051 bnb
016597827 Uk
Communication.
Public speaking.
P90 / .D8334 2015
302.2/D85
