基本説明
初学者向けテキスト。
Covers all aspects of Communication Studies for students at the pre-university level.
Full Description
Originally published as Communication Studiesthis bestselling textbook has been re-titled AS Communication Studies: The Essential Introduction to reflect how the text is particularly Suited for students of the new A/S Communication Studies syllabi. The authors, who are experienced teachers and 'A' Level Examiners, introduce students step-by-step to the main forms of communication - verbal, non-verbal, intrapersonal and group; provide guidance on developing effective communication skills, and advise on how good communication skills can be used to prepare for and pass examinations. Individual chapters address: * Studying Communication * Effective Communication Skills * Text and Meaning in Communication * Communication Practice * Themes in Personal Communication * Using your Communication Skills to Pass Examinations. AS Communication Studies: The Essential Introduction will give students the confidence to tackle every part of an introductory Communications course.Its key features include: * Activities * Worked questions * Suggestions for further reading and a glossary of key terms *A supporting website with up-to-date information, worksheets, assignments and useful links.
Contents
Introduction Part I - Studying Communication 1. Studying 2. Communication Part II - Effective Communication Part III - Texts and Meaning in Communication 1. Communication as Text 2. Texts and Meanings 3. Decoding and De-coding 4. Words and Pictures: Signs and Signatures 5. Taking the Process Further 6. Putting it back Together 7. Some Print Texts and Sample Tasks Part IV - Communication Practice Part V - Themes in Personal Communication 1. Verbal Communication 2. Non-Verbal Communication 3. Intrapersonal Communication: Self and Self-Concept 4. Intrapersonal Communication: Ideas about the Development of the Self 5. Intrapersonal Communication: Self and Self Presentation 6. Group Communication: What Groups are and What They Do 7. Group Communication: Inside Groups 8. Group Communication: How Groups Work and how They Don't Part VI - Using Communication Skills to Pass Examinations Glossary. Resource Information. Bibliography.
