More Than Words An Introduction to Communication

Name: More Than Words An Introduction to Communication
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ISBN: 9780415303835

ISBN-10: 0415303834

ISBN-13: 9780415303835

Edition: 4th 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Richard Dimbleby, Graeme Burton

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This text provides an introduction to both communication theory and practice. The fourth edition of the text has been fully revised and updated to take into account developments in communication and media studies.

Book details

Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 6/15/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 6.22" wide x 9.17" long x 0.71" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English

Richard Dimbleby is a former Principal of The Bournemouth and Poole College and now works as a writer and as a trainer and consultant for a variety of national organizations in the UK.



List of figure


Preface


Acknowledgement



What is communication


How do we experience communication


Why do we communicate


What happens when we communicate


Conclusion


Review


Debates


Assignments


Suggested reading



Interpersonal communication


Means of contact


Dealing with others


Perception - of ourselves and others


Barriers to communication


Interpersonal skills


Review


Debates


Assignments


Suggested reading



Communication in groups


What is a group


Why do people join groups


Features of Groups


Communicating in groups


Review


Debates


Assignments


Suggested reading



Communication in organizations


How do organizations operate


Applications: case studies and activities


Review


Debates


Assignments


Suggested reading



Mass communication


A mass-communication society


Interpreting the media, including institutions, audiences, genres, representations


The media: particular examples - advertising, news and technologies


Review


Debates


Assignments


Suggested reading



Communication and media skills


Getting started - general principles for approaching practical work


Interpersonal skills - listening, assertiveness, interviews, presentations


Writing skills - questionnaires, radio scripts


Design skills (print)


Storyboarding


Taking photographs


Audio-visual production - audio, exhibitions, film-making


Into the Net


Designing a Web Site


Assignment


Suggested reading


Glossary of communication terms


Resources list for Communication Studies


Index