Effective Communication in the Modern World (Paperback)
Idioma: inglés
Editorial: Independently Published, 2025
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Paperback. Effective Communication in the Modern World: Academic, Workplace, and Digital Skills is a comprehensive, practical, and ethically grounded guide to communication for first-year undergraduate students and the general public. Designed as a foundational text for General Studies and Communication Skills courses, the book equips readers with the competencies needed to communicate clearly, confidently, and responsibly in today's complex academic, professional, and digital environments.Recognizing that communication is both a skill and a responsibility, the book moves beyond surface techniques to develop deep understanding of how communication works, why misunderstandings occur, and how effective communicators adapt to audience, context, culture, and technology. It integrates listening, speaking, reading, writing, research, teamwork, and digital literacy into a single coherent framework, ensuring that learners see communication as an interconnected practice rather than a set of isolated skills.The text begins with foundational concepts, introducing communication as a process of meaning-making and exploring barriers, principles, and ethical considerations. It then develops core oral and interpersonal skills, including active listening, public speaking, persuasion, emotional intelligence, conflict management, and cross-cultural communication. Dedicated chapters on reading and writing build academic and professional competence, covering grammar, paragraph development, tone, business writing, emails, reports, and meeting documentation.A major strength of the book is its treatment of college writing and research. Students are introduced to research methodology, scholarly sources, synthesis, academic integrity, and APA style in a clear and accessible manner. The book also addresses the ethical use of artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok, emphasizing human responsibility, transparency, and critical evaluation.In response to the realities of the digital age, the book devotes substantial attention to digital communication, social media, online etiquette, misinformation, credibility, algorithmic influence, and AI ethics. Rather than treating technology as neutral, it prepares learners to communicate thoughtfully and ethically in environments shaped by rapid information flow and automation.The final chapters emphasize applied communication, guiding students through presentations, team projects, discussions, role plays, and professional simulations. With reflective exercises, practical activities, and real-world scenarios, the book prepares readers to transfer communication skills beyond the classroom.Adopted across the Saint Monica University (SMU) System and its affiliated institutions, this textbook serves as both a course companion and a lifelong reference for anyone seeking to master effective communication in the modern world. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
N° de ref. del artículo 9798278657378
- Título
- Effective Communication in the Modern World (Paperback)
- Autor
- Januarius Asongu
- Editorial
- Independently Published
- Año de publicación
- 2025
- Estado
- new
- Encuadernación
- Paperback
- Idioma
- inglés
- ISBN 13
- 9798278657378
Effective Communication in the Modern World: Academic, Workplace, and Digital Skills is a comprehensive, practical, and ethically grounded guide to communication for first-year undergraduate students and the general public. Designed as a foundational text for General Studies and Communication Skills courses, the book equips readers with the competencies needed to communicate clearly, confidently, and responsibly in today’s complex academic, professional, and digital environments.
Recognizing that communication is both a skill and a responsibility, the book moves beyond surface techniques to develop deep understanding of how communication works, why misunderstandings occur, and how effective communicators adapt to audience, context, culture, and technology. It integrates listening, speaking, reading, writing, research, teamwork, and digital literacy into a single coherent framework, ensuring that learners see communication as an interconnected practice rather than a set of isolated skills.
The text begins with foundational concepts, introducing communication as a process of meaning-making and exploring barriers, principles, and ethical considerations. It then develops core oral and interpersonal skills, including active listening, public speaking, persuasion, emotional intelligence, conflict management, and cross-cultural communication. Dedicated chapters on reading and writing build academic and professional competence, covering grammar, paragraph development, tone, business writing, emails, reports, and meeting documentation.
A major strength of the book is its treatment of college writing and research. Students are introduced to research methodology, scholarly sources, synthesis, academic integrity, and APA style in a clear and accessible manner. The book also addresses the ethical use of artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok, emphasizing human responsibility, transparency, and critical evaluation.
In response to the realities of the digital age, the book devotes substantial attention to digital communication, social media, online etiquette, misinformation, credibility, algorithmic influence, and AI ethics. Rather than treating technology as neutral, it prepares learners to communicate thoughtfully and ethically in environments shaped by rapid information flow and automation.
The final chapters emphasize applied communication, guiding students through presentations, team projects, discussions, role plays, and professional simulations. With reflective exercises, practical activities, and real-world scenarios, the book prepares readers to transfer communication skills beyond the classroom.
Adopted across the Saint Monica University (SMU) System and its affiliated institutions, this textbook serves as both a course companion and a lifelong reference for anyone seeking to master effective communication in the modern world.
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