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Introduction to Communication Studies, AN
for southern African students
S STEINBERG & G ANGELOPULO (EDITORS)
Introduction to Communication Studies for southern African students 2e consists of the contributions a group of highly experienced academics in the field of communication from a wide variety of South African tertiary institutions. They have drawn on the work of Sheila Steinberg as well as their own research and academic experience to write the new edition. While the Communication Theory is based on research done at international universities, the authors have followed in Steinberg’s footsteps in illustrating the text with a wide variety of southern African comments and examples.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
• The authors have included the newest and most up-to date theoretical approaches in Communication Studies today and have updated the text to be accessible and relevant to South African and southern African students alike.
• In addition to the text, an interactive student workbook is available online that can be used for both formative and summative assessment purposes. This is supplemented by online lecturer support material and a list of online resources.
      JUTA COMMUNICATION CATALOGUE | 2018/2019
CONTENTS
• A brief introduction to human communication
• Conceptualising communication: theory and method
• Conceptualising communication: theory in practice
• Sensing and sense making
• Nonverbal communication
KEY FEATURES
• Language and communication • Intrapersonal communication • Interpersonal communication • Small group communication
• Mass communication
• Digital communication
• Some specialisation areas in
communication studies
• ‘Test yourself’ questions at the end of every chapter
• Definitions highlighted in the text assist students in their navigation of the
terminology
• Examples of how the theory can be applied in practice
• Online content that enhances the learning experience by providing students
with access to enlightening and informative information relevant to the
specific text passages
• Comments and icons used in the text to draw students’ attention to important
information
• Learner-friendly and accessible text for students and professionals alike.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Sheila Steinberg was an associate professor in the Department of Communication Science at the University of South Africa, where she lectured for 14 years. She specialised in communication theory, the teaching and learning of communication, and communication skills, and was one of the pioneering local authors in the field.
George Angelopulo holds a DLitt et Phil degree in Communication Science. He is involved in teaching and research at the University of South Africa and CENTRUM Católica in Peru, and has many years of experience in the private sector.
SUITABLE FOR
First-year students in Communication Studies.
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