Communication in the Real World: An Introduction to Communication Studies overviews the ...
Communication in the Real World: An Introduction to Communication Studies overviews the time-tested conceptual foundations of the field, while incorporating the latest research and cutting-edge applications of these basics. Each chapter will include timely, concrete, and real-life examples of communication concepts in action.
A key feature of this book is the integration of content regarding diversity and organizational communication in each chapter through examples and/or discrete sub-sections. Discussions of diversity are not relegated to feature boxes. Also integrated into the content are examples that are inclusive in terms of race, gender, sexuality, ability, age, marital status, religion, and other diverse identity characteristics.
Exploring Public Speaking: The Free College Public Speaking Textbook began as the ...
Exploring Public Speaking: The Free College Public Speaking Textbook began as the brainchild of Dr. Kris Barton, Chair of the Department of Communication at Dalton State College. It also was made possible through a generous Textbook Transformation Grant in 2015 from Affordable Learning Georgia, a highly successful program of the University System of Georgia. Dr. Barton asked me to help him author/compile the text.
The goal was to provide a high-quality, usable, accessible, and low-cost textbook for the hundreds of students who take COMM 1110 at Dalton State College every year. This course is required of all degree-seeking students. We have been able to save students hundreds of thousands of dollars already with this text. Unexpectedly and happily, the text has also been downloaded close to 14,000 times (as of August 2018) all over the world and has been adopted at many other institutions.
This text provides the student with an introduction to communication in a ...
This text provides the student with an introduction to communication in a business and professional setting with the focus on exploring the common human communication behaviors that are at play in organizations as well as in life. The text is divided into five parts that cover the process of human communication, organizational communication and culture, interpersonal communication, interviewing, communicating in groups and teams, meetings, and building effective presentations.Originally, the development of these materials arose from the desire of the Speech Communication Discipline at El Paso Community College to provide SPCH 1321 students with a cost-effective textbook that was similar in content to the other textbook choices. This textbook is a revision of the initial OER materials and adds new information from a variety of OER sources.
This website offers an assortment of virtual tools to help users improve ...
This website offers an assortment of virtual tools to help users improve their public speaking skills. A variety of speech professionals who are dedicated to providing free and low cost instructional materials contributed their original work. The project is growing and we will be adding and updating the content regularly. Please note this site is under construction - but we are working hard to add content as quickly as possible. If you find our website useful, please share it with others.
Stand up, Speak out: The Practice and Ethics of Public Speaking features ...
Stand up, Speak out: The Practice and Ethics of Public Speaking features two key themes. First it focuses on helping students become more seasoned and polished public speakers, and second is its emphasis on ethics in communication. It is this practical approach and integrated ethical coverage that setsStand up, Speak out: The Practice and Ethics of Public Speakingapart from the other texts in this market.
In this unit, we will explore persuasive speaking. We will begin to understand ...
In this unit, we will explore persuasive speaking. We will begin to understand the basics of persuasive speaking and put those learning objectives into action as you begin developing your first of two persuasive speeches for this course. Unit Learning OutcomesAt the conclusion of the unit, the learner will be able to:Construct a persuasive presentation based on a persuasive organizational pattern. Explain the structure of a sample persuasive outline. Model strategies to persuade audiences.
Public speaking is an essential skill for both one's professional and personal life. ...
Public speaking is an essential skill for both one's professional and personal life. The communication foundations for public speaking can also enhance interactions with others on an interpersonal level. In short, if you can communicate well then every moment you spend with others can be that much more valuable and if you're in business it can be profitable. This course seeks to help you improve your public speaking skill set. Unit 1 provides an overview and the foundations of communication and introduces 11 tenets of public speaking. In this unit you will:Read Chapter 1: Introduction to Public SpeakingComplete the Chapter 1 Assessment Watch the Ted Talk and Respond to the QuestionsReflect on the Public Speaking Discussion Post
Public speaking requires an audience to hear. Otherwise, it’s private speaking, and ...
Public speaking requires an audience to hear. Otherwise, it’s private speaking, and anyone overhearing you might wonder if you’ve lost your wits. What makes public speaking truly effective is when the audience hears and listens. You might think the two are synonymous. But they aren't, as you will soon understand. In a classic listening text, Adler notes, “How utterly amazing is the general assumption that the ability to listen well is a natural gift for which no training is required.” Since listening requires great effort, this chapter offers the skills needed to listen effectively.Developing your listening skills can have applications throughout your educational, personal, and professional lives.In this unit you will:1. Read about your role as a listener2. Reflect on sound expert Julian Treasure's explanations on listening. 3. Complete a personal listening inventory and discuss your findings.
As you begin to develop your informative speech outline, you will want ...
As you begin to develop your informative speech outline, you will want to gather supporting material. Supporting material is the different types of information you use to develop and support your main points. You discover these materials as you research your speech; they then become the building blocks you use to construct a successful presentation.In this unit, you will learn more about the different types of supporting material and guidelines for using it during a speech presentation. Your coursework consists of the following:Read chapter on Supporting MaterialOpen and read the attached Supporting Material PowerPointTake part in an activity that will help you gather and organize supporting material for your speech.
In this unit, you will examine the process of developing a speech ...
In this unit, you will examine the process of developing a speech outline. The speech outline is an essential component of your speech. When the time comes to present, you will use the outline to guide your speech as you speak. Even if you get nervous and anticipate your speech delivery will falter, rest assured, your outline can help keep you on track and pace you as you deliver your speech. It is, therefore, vital that you learn the necessary steps for developing your speech outline and seeing how that outline is used within a speech presentation.In this unit you will:1. Read about informative speaking.2. Watch the instructor lecture on developing the speech outline. Remember to take notes as you will need to reference this material when you develop your presentation and for the assessments that are contained in this folder.3. View an example of a completed speech outline4. Watch a student give an informative speech using the discussed outline5. Identify a topic that will be suitable for your informative speech.6. Complete the Kahoot review to assess your understanding.
When delivering a speech using presentation aids can enhance your message. However, they can ...
When delivering a speech using presentation aids can enhance your message. However, they can also hinder a message if not employed appropriately. Our discussion this week examines the use of such aids for speech purposes. Remember, in your upcoming speeches you will be required to use presentation aids. It is therefore important to follow the guidelines outlined in the text. They will not only help you in your class presentations but also enhance your messages in your future professional endeavors. The coursework for the week is as follows:Read Chapter 13Watch the Ted Talk ReflectionParticipate in the Kahoot Review
In public speaking, you are expected to provide your audience with thorough ...
In public speaking, you are expected to provide your audience with thorough information on your topic. This requires you to research your speech. Even if you have experience and knowledge on the subject you're presenting. It is still important to seek out sources of information that will not only increase your knowledge of a topic but demonstrate to your audience that you are a credible source of information in that you've sought out various forms of information. The information discussed this week will help guide you in identifying credible sources and determining how to gather information by taking deliberate approaches.
In this unit, we are focusing on the elements of speech practice ...
In this unit, we are focusing on the elements of speech practice and delivery. Once you have developed a speech outline, you will want to set aside time to rehearse your speech and make changes as necessary. You may be familiar with the saying, "practice makes perfect." This is not correct. Practice does not guarantee success it only makes things permanent. The right type of practice will make you better. The wrong type of practice can potentially make you worse. Therefore, it's important to take a deliberate approach as you prepare for your presentation.The coursework in this unit is as follows:Read chapter 11 in your class textTake the assessment covering questions from the chapter readingReview the PowerPoint. It will assist in the review that follows.Complete the Kahoot Review
In this unit, you will learn about dealing with one of the ...
In this unit, you will learn about dealing with one of the most common fears in our society: the fear of public speaking, which is referred to as communication apprehension (CA). By reading this chapter, you will learn about CA; not necessarily how it develops, as that can be different in every individual, but rather about how people can deal with it effectively. You will learn how therapies employed by psychologists to help people deal with phobias can be translated into effective techniques to deal with CA.Your coursework for this unit consists of the following:1. Read about the nature of public speaking anxiety and approaches to cope with it.2. Next, you will evaluate your personal level of public speaking anxiety.3. Then you will watch and reflect on a Ted Talk about the importance of embracing public speaking4. Next you will watch a second Ted Talk on coping with speech anxiety.5. Finally, you will assess your knowledge of the concepts discussed in this unit through a game-style review.
The speech concepts you have examined in Units 1-8 culminate in the ...
The speech concepts you have examined in Units 1-8 culminate in the speech project featured in this unit. This unit contains the requirements for the informative speech. You have already seen most of this material from previous course weeks. This was to give you an early opportunity to become acquainted with it. You are now viewing the formal folder where you will read the speech requirements and submit your speech outline.
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