In the Company of Others
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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)
Features
- Lively and non-traditional examples, from today's headlines, pop culture, sports, offices, families, and classrooms.
- Culture and Gender integrated everywhere in the text (e.g., Culture and Power, Ch. 7; Gender and Audience Analysis, Ch. 12). As well, Ch. 3, "Culture and Gender", is focused on the direct effects of culture and gender on communication, as supported by current scholarship.
- Technology is integrated throughout the text, just as it permeates students' daily lives.
- "Power: The Inescapable Interpersonal Dynamic" (Ch. 7): A unique exploration of the positive sides of power (the ability to choose; to influence others for good; to initiate change) and its effect on all interactions between people.
- Active learning promoted through interesting pedagogical features
- Developing Communication Competence boxes offer self-tests that help students assess their own communication skills and progress.
- Focus on Controversy boxes examine ethical issues and instances in which communication research is instrumental in debunking assumptions and pop culture myths.
- Film School sections explore communication concepts in popular films.
Reviews
"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
About the Author(s)
J. Dan Rothwell is chair of the Communication Studies Department at Cabrillo College.
Companion Resources
The following resources are available from the "In the Company of Others, 4e" companion site:
