Overview
This brief book presents basic communication concepts, terms, theories, and exercises in a readily accessible manner. The Basics of Speech Communication is designed to introduce readers to the basics of the field in a clear, concise, and engaging way. This book focuses readers in on the "nuts and bolts" without excessive detail, in order to ensure that the fundamentals are mastered and allowing instructors ample time to integrate additional materials and/or hear classroom presentations. With an emphasis on skills and competencies, this book delivers the necessary material without being overwhelming or cost-prohibitive. For those interested or involved in speech communication.
Synopsis
This brief book presents basic communication concepts, terms, theories, and exercises in a readily accessible manner.
The Basics of Speech Communication is designed to introduce readers to the basics of the field in a clear, concise, and engaging way. This book focuses readers in on the "nuts and bolts" without excessive detail, in order to ensure that the fundamentals are mastered and allowing instructors ample time to integrate additional materials and/or hear classroom presentations. With an emphasis on skills and competencies, this book delivers the necessary material without being overwhelming or cost-prohibitive.
For those interested or involved in speech communication.
Booknews
McLean (Arizona Western College) presents a clear and concise introduction to the basics of speech communications. It is intended for students taking their first communications course, and assumes no prior academic preparation in the field. Students are given a variety of opportunities to engage with the basic concepts, vocabulary and theories covered in the text, including role-playing exercises, journal writings, case studies, mapping exercises, pair and small-group activities, games, and self-assessment questionnaires. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)