{"product_id":"interpersonal-communication-in-action-a-competency-approach-9798823303316","title":"Interpersonal Communication in Action: A Competency Approach","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterpersonal Communication in Action: A Competency Approach\u003c\/strong\u003e helps students understand the intricacies of human interaction and communication practices in a variety of interpersonal contexts. Authors Elizabeth E. Graham and Aimee E. Miller-Ott demonstrate how being a competent communicator is a universal value, even more so now with rapidly advancing technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis textbook is unique in its focus on communication competency. The book presents interpersonal communication as a dynamic, context-sensitive process rather than simply a set of static skills. The goal is to help students not only understand interpersonal communication but also apply it in meaningful, lasting ways. The book's competency-based approach makes intuitive sense and helps students develop the knowledge and skills to be more effective and appropriate communicators in relational contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough grounded in theory and research, the text is accessible and engaging without sacrificing scholarly rigor. Chapters feature rich pedagogical tools that bring concepts to life: relatable Narratives invite students to pause and think critically about others' experiences; Developing Competency boxes offer practical strategies for strengthening communication skills; Self-Assessment surveys and exercises show where the reader is on various scales and measures; Author's POV sidebars feature firsthand reflections and insights from one or both authors; Technology boxes explore the role of digital media in shaping interpersonal interactions; and Making It Personal activities help students connect course content to their everyday lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in an informative and engaging style, with a balance between theoretical explanations and practical examples, \u003cstrong\u003eInterpersonal Communication in Action\u003c\/strong\u003e is the ideal introductory text that encourages self-reflection to help students assess and refine their own communication competence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elizabeth E. Graham,Aimee E. Miller-Ott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 378\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.78d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798823303316\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGraham, Elizabeth E.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Elizabeth E. Graham (Ph.D., Kent State University) is an emeritus professor of communication and former director to the School of Communication Studies at Kent State University.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMiller-Ott, Aimee E.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Aimee E. Miller-Ott (Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln) is a professor of communication and the director of the School of Communication at Illinois State University.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Elizabeth E. Graham \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48791221305501,"sku":"9798823303316","price":283.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_7d26dcf8-f59a-416c-8d81-4b485984e40a.jpg?v=1786550525","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/interpersonal-communication-in-action-a-competency-approach-9798823303316","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}