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Language Arts & Disciplines Communication Studies

Interpersonal Communication

A Guided Tour for Canadians, First Canadian Edition

by (author) Sarah Trenholm, Arthur Jensen & Helen Hambly

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Initial publish date
Oct 2009
Category
Communication Studies
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780195430288
    Publish Date
    Oct 2009
    List Price
    $239.99

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Description

Interpersonal Communication: A Guided Tour for Canadians helps students learn the skills needed to observe communication and make effective communication choices. Structured around the respected 'communication competence' model, this interdisciplinary text provides a theoretical basis for communication, encouraging students to consider the abilities they must master in order to foster successful social interactions. This first Canadian edition is filled with Canadian references, Canada-specific discussions, and thorough coverage of communication issues important to Canadians, while taking a rigorous social scientific approach that will engage and challenge students.

About the authors

Contributor Notes

Sarah Trenholm is Professor of Speech Communication at Ithaca College. Arthur Jensen is Professor of Communication and Associate Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University. Helen Hambly is Associate Professor in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development (SEDRD) at the University of Guelph.