New, contemporary examples keep students reading and contemplating essential course concepts. Instructors and students have universally praised Real Communication’s use of real life stories to drive home the importance of human communication. Current issues (from the effects of the BP Oil Spill to perceptions of the Tea Party) and familiar faces (from Michelle Obama to the cast of The Big Bang Theory) illuminate theories for students.
A new chapter on Intercultural Communication expands the possibilities for teaching this essential scholarship. Integrated coverage throughout the text along with a new intercultural chapter filled with real life examples drive home the dynamic nature of this key area of study on our interactions.
New, cutting edge coverage of mediated communication examines how we communicate now. Throughout, Real Communication incorporates exciting research and practical advice on communicating with technology. Special attention is paid to topics that students find the most relevant, including social networking, technology and privacy, and cyber bullying — as well as flaming and trolling.
A thoroughly updated Public Speaking unit offers students the essential skills they need and the best models for successful speeches.
- More practical help with the issues and skills students find most challenging, including researching a topic, organizing and outlining material, using presentation aids, and addressing speech anxiety, as well as understanding the key (but often confusing) differences between informative and persuasive speaking.
- New and unique visually annotated student speeches help students apply what they’re learning to their own speeches. Our informative and persuasive speech samples now contain instructive marginal photos that show the speaker’s delivery in action highlighting appropriate use of gestures, eye contact, posture, visual aids, and more.
An alternate version of Real Communication adds a chapter on Mass Communication. This additional chapter connects topics like media convergence, mediated communication, media messages, and media effects to everyday human communication. To order a desk copy of Real Communication: An Introduction with Mass Communication please contact your local sales representative and use ISBN-13: 978-0-312-60577-3.