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Confronting the Challenges of Participatory Culture: Media Education for the 21st Century (The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Reports on Digital Media and Learning)
ISBN: 0262513625
Binding: Paperback
Edition:
Author(s): Henry Jenkins
Publisher: The MIT Press
Number of Pages: 145
Many teens today who use the Internet are actively involved in participatory cultures -- joining online communities (Facebook message boards game clans) producing creative work in new forms (digital sampling modding fan videomaking fan fiction) working in teams to complete tasks and develop new knowledge (as in Wikipedia) and shaping the flow of media (as in blogging or podcasting) A growing body of scholarship suggests potential benefits of these activities including opportunities for peer-to-peer learning development of skills useful in the modern workplace and a more empowered conception of citizenship Some argue that young people pick up these key skills and competencies on their own by interacting with popular culture; but the problems of unequal access lack of media transparency and the breakdown of traditional forms of socialization and professional training suggest a role for policy and pedagogical interventionThis report aims to shift the conversation about the "digital divide" from questions about access to technology to questions about access to opportunities for involvement in participatory culture and how to provide all young people with the chance to develop the cultural competencies and social skills needed Fostering these skills the authors argue requires a systemic approach to media education; schools afterschool programs and parents all have distinctive roles to playThe John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation Reports on Digital Media and Learning
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Gendered Lives: Communication, Gender and Culture
ISBN: 0495794163
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 9
Author(s): Julia T. Wood
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Number of Pages: 378
Written by leading gender communication scholar Julia T Wood GENDERED LIVES Ninth Edition introduces you to theories research and pragmatic information demonstrating the multiple and often interactive ways that our views of masculinity and femininity are shaped within contemporary culture With the most up-to-date research balanced perspectives of masculinity and femininity a personal introduction to the field and a conversational first-person writing style GENDERED LIVES Ninth Edition is an engaging text that encourages you to think critically about gender and our society
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Communication Matters
ISBN: 0073385115
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 1
Author(s): Kory Floyd
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Number of Pages: 480
Communication Matters helps students move beyond an intuitive appreciation of communication to explore core principles of the discipline By helping students take personal responsibility for their communication behaviors by encouraging critical reflection and by actively applying the key concepts to diverse contemporary challenges the program fosters an understanding of the many important ways communication matters in daily life
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The Hard Truth About Soft Skills: Workplace Lessons Smart People Wish They'd Learned Sooner
ISBN: 0061284149
Binding: Paperback
Edition:
Author(s): Peggy Klaus
Publisher: HarperBusiness
Number of Pages: 208
What's the hard truth Soft skills get little respect but will make or break your career Master your soft skills and really get ahead at work Fortune 500 coach Peggy Klaus encounters individuals every day who excel at their jobs but aren't getting where they want to go It's rarely a shortfall in technical expertise that limits their careers but rather a shortcoming in their social communication and self-management behaviors In The Hard Truth About Soft Skills Klaus delivers practical tools and techniques for mastering soft skills across the career spectrum She shows how to: manage your workload handle the critics develop and promote your personal brand navigate office politics lead the troops and much more Klaus reveals why soft skills are often ignored while bringing their importance to life in her trademark stylestraightforward humorous and motivating Perfect for readers at all professional stagesfrom those who are just starting out to seasoned executivesthis book is essential reading for anyone who wants to take his or her career to the next level
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Communicating for a Change: Seven Keys to Irresistible Communication
ISBN: 1590525140
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1St Edition
Author(s): Andy Stanley, Lane Jones
Publisher: Multnomah Books
Number of Pages: 208
When You Talk Are People Changed
Whether you speak from the pulpit podium or the front of a classroom you dont need much more than blank stares and faraway looks to tell you youre not connecting Take heart before your audience takes leave You can convey your message in the powerful life-changing way it deserves to be told An insightful entertaining parable thats an excellent guide for any speaker Communicating for a Change takes a simple approach to delivering effectively Join Pastor Ray as he discovers that the secrets to successful speaking are parallel to the lessons a trucker learns on the road By knowing your destination before you leave (identifying the one basic premise of your message) using your blinkers (making transitions obvious) and implementing five other practical points youll drive your message home every time
Long ago in a galaxy far far away
Once upon a time
In the beginning
Great stories capture and hold an audiences attention from start to finish Why should it be any different when you stand up to speak
In Communicating for a Change Andy Stanley and Lane Jones offer a unique strategy for communicators seeking to deliver captivating and practical messages In this highly creative presentation the authors unpack seven concepts that will empower you to engage and impact your audience in a way that leaves them wanting more
Whether you are a senior pastor with weekly teaching responsibilities or a student pastor who has bern charged with engaging the hearts and minds of high school students this book is a must-read
-Bill Hybels Senior pastor Willow Creak Community Church
A very practical resource for every biblical communicator who wants to go from good to great
-Ed Young Senior pastor Fellowship Church Grapevine Texas
To communicate effectively you have to connect Andy has been connecting with people for years and now hes sharing his insights with the rest of us
-Jeff Foxworthy Comedian
Story Behind the Book
Andy Stanley and Lane Jones are on staff at one of America s largest churches North Point Community Leaders of thousands of people they regularly speak in front of large groups They also listen to numerous speakers and know the disastrous effects of a poorly delivered message This book is the result of their efforts to make public speakingone of the most common fear-inducing activities known to mankindsimple easy and even enjoyable so that Gods messages will readily produce the life-changing results they should
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The Communication Skills Workbook
ISBN: 1570252262
Binding: Spiral-bound
Edition: Spi
Author(s): John J Liptak, Ester Leutenberg
Publisher: Whole Person Associates, Inc
Number of Pages: 122
This workbook uses two powerful psychological tools designed to enhance communication skills: self-assessment and journaling Participants will learn more about themselves as well as the impact of effective and ineffective communication patterns Each section of the book uses self-assessments activities journaling and educational handouts to explore: Active listening nonverbal communication communication skills awareness and empathy skills and negotiation skills Each section begins with a self-assessment that is easy to administer score and interpret Follow-up activities journaling and educational handouts - all reproducible help individuals discover their habitual ineffective methods of communicating with others and explore new ways for enhancing interpersonal communications
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Communicate!
ISBN: 1439036403
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 13
Author(s): Rudolph F. Verderber, Kathleen S. Verderber, Deanna D. Sellnow
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Number of Pages: 442
Known for its clear and concise writing style this ground breaking and market-leading fundamentals of communication text focuses on skill building and competency orientation The authors provide lively contemporary examples to ground theory to increase comprehension and to help you become a skillful communicator COMMUNICATE encourages active learning through well-designed skill-building activities video scenarios ethics cases speech action-step exercises and sample speeches This book will help you understand communication theory and help you improve your communication skills With co-author Deanna Sellnow joining the author team the Thirteenth Edition of COMMUNICATE incorporates important theoretical updates in the field and reflects issues and interests of today's college students
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Interpersonal Communication: Everyday Encounters
ISBN: 0495567647
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 6
Author(s): Julia T. Wood
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Number of Pages: 368
Intended to be the core text for the introductory interpersonal communication course at two- and four-year colleges and universities in departments of speech communication and human relations
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Communication, Cultural and Media Studies: The Key Concepts (Routledge Key Guides)
ISBN: 0415563232
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 4
Author(s): John Hartley
Publisher: Routledge
Number of Pages: 288
This fourth edition of Communication Cultural and Media Studies: The Key Concepts is an indispensible guide to the most important terms in the field It offers clear explanations of the key concepts exploring their origins what theyre used for and why they provoke discussion The author provides a multi-disciplinary explanation and assessment of the key concepts from authorship to censorship; creative industries to network theory; complexity to visual culture The new edition of this classic text includes: Over 200 entries including 50 new entries All entries revised rewritten and updated Coverage of recent developments in the field Insight into interactive media and the knowledge-based economy A fully updated bibliography with 400 items and suggestions for further reading throughout the text
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Understanding Human Communication
ISBN: 0199747385
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 11
Author(s): Ronald B. Adler, George Rodman, Carrie Cropley Hutchinson
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Number of Pages: 512
UNDERSTANDING HUMAN COMMUNICATION IS UNDERSTANDING CHANGE
For over three decades this has been the best-selling text for the introduction to human communication course Understanding Human Communication is written with one goal in mind: to provide students with the insights and skills to succeed in our changing world Ronald B Adler George Rodman and new author Carrie Cropley Hutchinson place communication theory within the context of everyday skills and draw from the latest media culture and scholarship creating a distinctive pedagogy that gives students the tools they need to master--and enjoy--this intriguing and relevant subject
NEW TO THE ELEVENTH EDITION
New part-opening "Case Studies" present real-life communication challenges on the job in school and in personal relationships
A brand-new chapter "The Changing World of Communication" considers demographic and cultural influences and the ways in which technologies have created both new opportunities and challenges in our modern world
This edition presents current research on many new topics including how we perceive strangers differently in mediated and face-to-face communication how linguistic labels reflect cultural identity the differences between conflicts online and in person and the ways in which gender influences styles of conflict
New " Work" boxes demonstrate how key concepts presented in the book can be applied in the workplace
Part V: Public Communication has been streamlined and reorganized to give students a more efficient introduction to public speaking Synthesizing material from previous editions the new Chapter 11 "Preliminary Considerations" discusses choosing and developing a topic as well as managing communication apprehension
A new Appendix "Communicating for Career Success" provides students with practical information on interviewing and networking
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
Understanding Diversity sidebars address subjects such as managing identity during the process of "coming out" the potential for misunderstandings during translation and how lessons from other cultures can enhance listening skills
Understanding Communication Technology boxes focus on topics related to mediated communication including how social media can meet a variety of communication needs the etiquette of revealing what one has learned about others online the dangers of being overly connected via the internet and the ethical principles for using and acknowledging information gleaned from the web
Invitation to Insight sidebars offer readings that show how the elements of communication operate in contemporary society including the risks of broadcasting personal information via "sexting" social standards for using profanity and the limitations of free speech when civil listening is absent
Critical Thinking probes encourage students to consider their own actions in light of concepts covered in the text
Ethical Challenges invite students to ponder contemporary ethical issues in communication such as whether honesty is always the best policy the acceptability of presenting multiple identities the tension between allowing free speech and the acceptability of hateful language and the challenge of dealing politely but effectively with obnoxious group members
Cultural Idioms appear in the margins of each chapter helping non-native English speakers understand American colloquialisms while also showing more proficient speakers how supposedly everyday speech can be misunderstood by listeners from other cultures
SUPPORT PACKAGE
Companion Website (wwwoupcomusuhc11) with free resources for students and instructors
Student Success Manual (available free to students in a package) with summaries of key concepts from each chapter and additional questions with full answers giving students even more opportunities for practice
Instructor's Manual with a revised and expanded Test Bank
Instructor's CD-ROM (includes the full computerized Test Bank)
Now Playing: Learning Communication Through Film
Two additional optional chapters available (one on Mediated Communication and the other on Service Learning)
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