Synopses & Reviews
Now in its fourth edition, In the Company of Others continues to use the communication competence model to bring introductory human communication courses to life for students. Combining current research with humor, vivid examples, and practical advice, Rothwell tackles interpersonal and small group communication alongside public speaking in a single term.
NEW TO THIS EDITION:
- The Communication Competence model appears in each heading and all chapter summaries are explicitly tied to this approach
- More than 500 new references added
- Rigorously updated social media and technology examples
- Focus on Controversy boxes, Developing Communication Competence self-assessment exercises, Film School features, and photo captions updated to include more quizzes and critical-thinking probes
PACKAGING INFO FOR INSTRUCTORS:
In the Company of Others + Now Playing: Learning Communication Through Film 2012 Edition (978-0-19-992910-8)
In the Company of Others + Student Success Manual (978-0-19-92911-5)
In the Company of Others + Now Playing 2012 + Student Success Manual (978-0-19-992909-2)
Review
"A cutting-edge textbook that actually has personality. Students will love the 'Film School Case Studies' section at the end of each chapter."--Ronnie Stanley, Northwest Florida State College
"In the Company of Others embraces humane values without denying the complexity of issues related to them."--George Denger, Lake Superior State University
"In the Company of Others is about communicating in an ever more diverse society. The text does this very well, with examples taken from people and situations with which students are familiar."--William Ferreira, Houston Community College
"Rothwell integrates the communication competence model throughout in a way that actually shows students which elements of competence are relevant."--Ben Tyson, Central Connecticut State University
Synopsis
Now in its fourth edition, In the Company of Others continues to use the "communication competence" model to bring introductory human communication courses to life for students. Combining current research with humor, vivid examples, and practical advice, Rothwell tackles interpersonal and small group communication alongside public speaking in a single term.
About the Author
J. Dan Rothwell is chair of the Communication Studies Department at Cabrillo College.
Table of Contents
Preface
Part One: Fundamentals of Communication
Chapter 1: Competent Communication: Effective and Appropriate
Chapter 2: Perception of Self and Others: Who Am I? Who Are They?
Chapter 3: Culture and Gender
Chapter 4: