AS Communication Studies: The Essential Introduction (Essentials) - Hardcover

Praise for the first edition:

'Well written, organized and inventive, it sets the standards by which future textbooks will be judged' - Times Education Supplement

In full colour throughout and featuring new case studies, this fully revised and updated edition of the best-selling AS Communication Studies covers all aspects of Communication Studies for students of the AS and A Level AQA syllabus.

The authors, who are experienced teachers and examiners, introduce students step-by-step to the main forms of communication - verbal, non-verbal, intrapersonal and group; they provide guidance on developing effective communication skills and advise on how these skills can be used to prepare for examinations.

Individual chapters cover:

* studying communication
* effective communication
* text and meanings in communication
* communication practice
* themes in personal communication
* using communication skills to pass exams.

AS Communication Studies covers every part of an introductory Communication Studies course and includes several useful features and study aids, including:

* activities for the classroom and practical assignments for individual study
* worked examination questions
* suggestions for further reading
* glossary of key terms
* case studies showing how theoretical concepts can be applied in everyday situations.