Reviews
The book begins with a bold claim that communication competence is the single most important factor in determining quality of life. As it turns out, I agree, and I think that after reading this book, students will too. Starting with an emphasis on basic competencies in language, nonverbal communication, and listening, the book then clearly and effectively explicates knowledge and skills in the traditional areas of communication studies - interpersonal communication, small group communication, and public speaking. (Phil Backlund, Director, National Communication Association's Educational Policies Board, Central Washington University) Clear, concise, and comprehensive, the third edition of Communication: Motivation, Knowledge, Skills highlights a contextual applied approach to communication competence without sacrificing the big picture, the philosophical aspects of communication foundational to any introductory class. Its mix of micro- and macro-level concepts, including media literacy, will likely meet the demands of any course curriculum. Students and teachers alike will benefit from the book's easy-to-understand and conversational tone. (Kurt Lindemann, Associate Professor and Basic Course Director, San Diego State University) The diverse expertise of the three authors makes for a comprehensive and substantive learning experience for students in the basic communication course. Students are introduced to the discipline in a way that grounds them for future studies in communication. The inclusion of the impact of media and technology in this third edition provides insight into a phenomenon that will continue to influence the ways in which we communicate. (Laura Austin-Eurich, Director of Undergraduate Studies, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs) The model of communication competence on which the third edition of this textbook is based is one I also have used in my own writings. Morreale, Spitzberg, and Barge effectively discuss the three main contexts in the basic communication course - interpersonal, group, and public speaking-using communication competence as the foundation and unifying framework for this useful textbook. (Pamela Shockley-Zalabak, Chancellor, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs), »The book begins with a bold claim that communication competence is the single most important factor in determining quality of life. As it turns out, I agree, and I think that after reading this book, students will too. Starting with an emphasis on basic competencies in language, nonverbal communication, and listening, the book then clearly and effectively explicates knowledge and skills in the traditional areas of communication studies - interpersonal communication, small group communication, and public speaking.« (Phil Backlund, Director, National Communication Association's Educational Policies Board, Central Washington University) «Clear, concise, and comprehensive, the third edition of Communication: Motivation, Knowledge, Skills highlights a contextual applied approach to communication competence without sacrificing the big picture, the philosophical aspects of communication foundational to any introductory class. Its mix of micro- and macro-level concepts, including media literacy, will likely meet the demands of any course curriculum. Students and teachers alike will benefit from the book's easy-to-understand and conversational tone.« (Kurt Lindemann, Associate Professor and Basic Course Director, San Diego State University) »The diverse expertise of the three authors makes for a comprehensive and substantive learning experience for students in the basic communication course. Students are introduced to the discipline in a way that grounds them for future studies in communication. The inclusion of the impact of media and technology in this third edition provides insight into a phenomenon that will continue to influence the ways in which we communicate.« (Laura Austin-Eurich, Director of Undergraduate Studies, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs) «The model of communication competence on which the third edition of this textbook is based is one I also have used in my own writings. Morreale, Spitzberg, and Barge effectively discuss the three main contexts in the basic communication course - interpersonal, group, and public speaking-using communication competence as the foundation and unifying framework for this useful textbook.« (Pamela Shockley-Zalabak, Chancellor, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs), »The book begins with a bold claim that communication competence is the single most important factor in determining quality of life. As it turns out, I agree, and I think that after reading this book, students will too. Starting with an emphasis on basic competencies in language, nonverbal communication, and listening, the book then clearly and effectively explicates knowledge and skills in the traditional areas of communication studies _ interpersonal communication, small group communication, and public speaking.« (Phil Backlund, Director, National Communication Association_s Educational Policies Board, Central Washington University) «Clear, concise, and comprehensive, the third edition of Communication: Motivation, Knowledge, Skills highlights a contextual applied approach to communication competence without sacrificing the big picture, the philosophical aspects of communication foundational to any introductory class. Its mix of micro- and macro-level concepts, including media literacy, will likely meet the demands of any course curriculum. Students and teachers alike will benefit from the book_s easy-to-understand and conversational tone.« (Kurt Lindemann, Associate Professor and Basic Course Director, San Diego State University) »The diverse expertise of the three authors makes for a comprehensive and substantive learning experience for students in the basic communication course. Students are introduced to the discipline in a way that grounds them for future studies in communication. The inclusion of the impact of media and technology in this third edition provides insight into a phenomenon that will continue to influence the ways in which we communicate.« (Laura Austin-Eurich, Director of Undergraduate Studies, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs) «The model of communication competence on which the third edition of this textbook is based is one I also have used in my own writings. Morreale, Spitzberg, and Barge effectively discuss the three main contexts in the basic communication course _ interpersonal, group, and public speaking_using communication competence as the foundation and unifying framework for this useful textbook.« (Pamela Shockley-Zalabak, Chancellor, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs)
