Name: THINK Communication By Isa Engleberg
SKU: 9780205944507
Price: 67.01 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

THINK Communication Summary

THINK Communication by Isa Engleberg

Understand core communication concepts THINK Communication distills major communication concepts, theories, research, and trends into bite-size essentials, making learning human communication not only fun, but accessible and relatable. Students will find that THINK Communication's unique features help them to identify and understand their own communication behaviors, as well the communication behavior of others. MySearchLab is a part of the Engleberg program. Research and writing tools, including access to academic journals, help students understand critical thinking in even greater depth. To provide students with flexibility, students can download the eText to a tablet using the free Pearson eText app. Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab, please visit: www.mysearchab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205239927/ ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205239924

About Isa Engleberg

Isa Engleberg, Professor emerita at Prince George's Community College in Largo, Maryland, served as president of the National Communication Association (NCA) in 2003 and chaired the NCA Research Board from 1995-1996. She has written six college textbooks in communication studies, published more than three dozen articles in academic journals, and made hundreds of convention and seminar presentations. Dr. Engleberg received the Outstanding Community College Educator Award from NCA and the President's Medal from Prince George's Community College for outstanding teaching, scholarship, and community service. She has focused her professional career on improving both the content and teaching of basic communication courses at all levels of higher education as well as studying, teaching, and consulting internationally. Dianna Wynn is a faculty member at Nash Community College in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Previously she taught at Midland College in Texas and Prince George's Community College in Maryland, where she was chosen by students as the Outstanding Teacher of the Year. She has co-authored three communication textbooks and has written articles in academic journals. Professor Wynn served as an officer in the Community College Section and a member of the Legislative Assembly of the National Communication Association (NCA). In addition to teaching and college services, she worked as a trial consultant, assisting attorneys in developing effective communication strategies for the courtroom.

In this Section: 1) Brief Table of Contents 2) Full Table of Contents Brief Table of Contents 1. Human Communication 2. Understanding Yourself 3. Adapting To Others 4. Listening 5. Verbal Communication 6. Nonverbal Communication 7. Understanding Interpersonal Relationships 8. Improving Interpersonal Relationships 9. Professional Relationships 10. The Challenge Of Working In Groups 11. Group Decision Making and Problem Solving 12. Planning Your Presentation 13. Content and Organization 14. Language and Delivery 15. Speaking To Inform 16. Speaking To Persuade Full Table of Contents 1. Human Communication Communication in Your Life Communication Models Communication Contexts Communication Principles and Practices Communication and Critical Thinking Communication Ethics 2. Understanding Yourself Self-Concept Self-Esteem Self-Presentation Perception Communication Apprehension and Confidence 3. Adapting To Others The Many Faces of Others Barriers to Understanding Others Intercultural Communication Strategies 4. Listening The Nature of Listening The Listening Process Listening to Gender and Culture Listening Strategies and Skills 5. Verbal Communication Human Language Language and Meaning Language, Culture, Gender, and Context Language Barriers Language Lessons 6. Nonverbal Communication Communicating Without Words Types of Nonverbal Communication Space, Place, and Time as Nonverbal Communication Improving Nonverbal Communication 7. Understanding Interpersonal Relationships Understanding Interpersonal Relationships Conversing with Others Strengthening Personal Relationships Sharing Your Self with Others Expressing Emotions Appropriately 8. Improving Interpersonal Relationships Balancing Interpersonal Tensions Resolving Interpersonal Conflict Managing Anger Developing Assertiveness 9. Professional Relationships The Nature of Professional Relationships Professional Communication Challenges Workplace and Job Interviews 10. The Challenge Of Working In Groups The Challenges of Working in Groups Balancing Task and Social Dimensions Developing Group Leadership 11. Group Decision Making and Problem Solving Prerequisites for Group Decision Making and Problem Solving Effective Group Decision Making Effective Problem Solving Effective Group Meetings 12. Planning Your Presentation The Speech Preparation Process Determine Your Purpose and Topic Analyze and Adapt to Your Audience Adapt to the Context Enhance Your Credibility 13. Content and Organization Researching and Selecting Your Content Organizing Your Content Applying an Organizational Pattern Beginning Your Presentation Concluding Your Presentation 14. Language and Delivery The CORE Language Styles Confident Delivery Modes of Delivery Vocal Delivery Physical Delivery Presentation Aids Strategies for Rehearsing a Presentation 15. Speaking To Inform The Purpose of Informative Speaking Informative Communication Strategies Informative Speaking in Action 16. Speaking To Persuade The Purpose of Persuasion Persuading Others Building Persuasive Arguments Persuasive Organizational Patterns Persuasive Speaking in Action

Additional information

Sku

CIN0205944507A

ISBN 13

9780205944507

ISBN 10

0205944507

Title

THINK Communication by Isa Engleberg

Author

Isa Engleberg

Condition

Used - Well Read

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Pearson Education (US)

Year published

20150928

Number of pages

384

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book. We do our best to provide good quality books for you to read, but there is no escaping the fact that it has been owned and read by someone else previously. Therefore it will show signs of wear and may be an ex library book

THINK Communication Isa Engleberg

THINK Communication by Isa Engleberg

Faster Shipping

THINK Communication Summary

THINK Communication by Isa Engleberg

About Isa Engleberg

Table of Contents

Additional information

Customer Reviews - THINK Communication