Communication in the Real World

Key Features

• Includes Information about COVID-19.
• Integrative learning connects students’ experiences to the text.
• Concrete and relevant examples that refer to diverse relationships such as family, friends, co-workers, and romantic relationships, and communication contexts such as interpersonal, organizational, academic, mediated, and civic.
• In-text features build understanding and provide important real-world context“Getting Real” boxes include “real-life” examples of communication concepts in action.
  • “Getting Competent” boxes present real or hypothetical scenarios similar to case studies that will allow students to apply concepts from the chapter.
  • “Getting Plugged” In boxes highlight technology on a variety of fronts including: the Internet, e-mail, text messaging, blogging, social media, and mass media.
  • “Getting Critical” boxes enhance critical thinking and invite student reflection.
• Customizable.