Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 248
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Trim: 6¼ x 9⅜
978-1-4422-6622-3 • Hardback • September 2016 • $98.00 • (£75.00)
978-1-4422-6623-0 • Paperback • September 2016 • $47.00 • (£36.00)
978-1-4422-6624-7 • eBook • September 2016 • $44.50 • (£34.00)
Randy Fujishin is a speech communication instructor at West Valley College as well as a family and child therapist. He is the author of Gifts from the Heart, Creating Effective Groups, and Discovering the Leader Within.
Preface
Chapter 1 Communication in Your Life
Chapter 2 Verbal Communication
Chapter 3 Nonverbal Communication
Chapter 4 Listening
Chapter 5 Intercultural Communication
Chapter 6 Relationship Communication
Chapter 7 Small Group Communication
Chapter 8 Small Group Leadership
Chapter 9 Public Speaking
Chapter 10 Informative and Persuasive Speaking
Chapter 11 Interviewing Skills
CHAPTER 12 Technology and Communication
References
Index
Stressing the need to cultivate, respect, and value others as well as ourselves, this text provides a straightforward guide on how to develop a caring approach to communication in order to build and sustain better relationships.
— Patricia Wiggin, International Technological University
This is one of the best personal communication texts I have seen, especially for a broad, skills-based course. The writing is relatable, manageable, and clear for students—it is remarkable in its ability to apply ideas in ways that are easy to understand. The exercises are well-written. The price point of the text is really nice. Finally, it features chapters related to speaking pedagogy, a piece of the puzzle too often overlooked in other introductory texts.
— Brent A. Saindon, Mercy College
The Art of Communication will resonate with students and teachers alike, stimulating a passion for being in relationship with others. Fujishin has a beautiful way of speaking to the heart, and his message continually inspires me to work on being the best rendition of myself. His conversational and relational approach to writing makes learning the life skills within this book a joy. I highly recommend it to those wanting to improve their communication skills in a variety of contexts.
— Michelle Zajac, West Valley College
Tailored for the ‘hybrid,’ fundamental, and introduction courses in speech communication taught with a skills-based focus
Practical, friendly introduction to the fundamentals of communication
Concepts and skills for public speaking, group, interpersonal, leadership, intercultural, interviewing, and technology-based communication
Easy-to-read, encouraging, concise, and student-friendly book
Helpful end-of-chapter exercises and exploration discussions
Examines technology’s impact and effect on communication
Step-by-step instruction on all basic communication skills
Invites readers to use communication to enlarge and improve the lives of others
New features
New chapter on Technology and Communication
New section on Conducting An Effective Virtual Meeting
New End of Chapter Exercises and Explorations
New technology Exercises and Explorations
New section on Impromptu Speaking
New section on Guidelines for Effective Speaking
New section on Guidelines for Delivering A Speech
New section on Questions and Answers after a presentation
New section on Guidelines For An Effective Interview
New section on Your Self Concept
New section on Talking To Yourself Successfully