CONCEPTS IN APPLIED COMMUNICATION

ISBN: 9781621312987 Géneros: GTC Sinópsis: Applied Concepts in Communication Studies is an introductory level textbook designed for instructors teaching large lecturestyle courses While covering all the basic concepts in communication performance related elements such as student speeches are limited Instead this text incorporates content not found in traditional introductory communication textbooks including the Internet social media and culture Each chapter begins with an outline of the learning objectives and concludes with discussion questions a bridge to the next chapter An extensive set of references is also provided to give students instant access to more indepth resources on each topic Adopting instructors will have access to a complete set of Power Point slidesBruce C McKinney received his BA in psychology from the University of New Hampshire and his MA and PhD in speech communication from Pennsylvania State University He teaches courses in concepts in communication studies mediation communication theory and negotiation at the University of North Carolina Wilmington Dr McKinney has also taught at James Madison University Virginia and Angelo State University Texas He taught at UNCW from 1990–1999 and returned to UNCW in 2005 He has also traveled to Vietnam twenty times to teach Vietnamese business managers negotiating skills in Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City and Vung Tau