Review
"A major strength of this text is that it incorporates Canadian content: everything from popular media to research results. It is also well written, interesting and easy to read." --Paula Dworatzek, Brescia University College at the University of Western Ontario
"I liked the language level used in the text and I think my students would respond to it well." --Ruth Stewart, Grant MacEwan University
"The approach to thinking about and engaging in human communication in this text demonstrates the value of the integration of theory into practice. The authors ground this text in this synergy: ensuring students acquire, assess, and apply essential theory and skill." --Jennifer Sipos-Smith, Glendon College, York University
Book Description
Praised by students and instructors alike for its engaging approach and reader-friendly design, this second Canadian edition prepares students to become effective communicators in both their personal and professional lives. Exploring the four main areas of communication - verbal/nonverbal, interpersonal, group, and public - the text seamlessly integrates theoretical concepts and applications in a clear, accessible style. With a strong focus on the influence of culture and technology throughout, the text examines a range of cutting-edge topics from online social networks to group dynamics. Integrating relevant Canadian issues and examples, with a brand new chapter on social media and a wealth of pedagogical features, Understanding Human Communication, second Canadian edition, is a practical introduction to this fascinating field of study.
