"For courses in Public Speaking." Public Speaking: The Cornerstone of Democratic Engagement "Public Speaking and Civic Engagement " opens readers eyes to the critical role debate plays in democracy through the context of real-world events. With an emphasis on the importance of communication, the text teaches readers to effectively share insights and ideas, listen to those of others, and debate opinions critically as part of their responsibility as democratic citizens. By exploring relevant topics such as technological innovation, economic trends, and social media s impact on civic participation, the Fourth Edition stays up to date with the most current trends in our society and their effect on civic engagement. The authors continue to explore longstanding issues and their impact on civic engagement, such as the threat of terrorism in the Middle East, the European debt crisis, and domestic debates on healthcare, immigration, environmental policy, education, and other contentious issues. The text demonstrates the importance of public speaking with concrete examples in a concise and accessible format that readers can understand and enjoy. Also availablewith MyCommunicationLab(r) MyCommunicationLab for the Public Speaking course extends learning online to engage readers and improve results. Media resources with assignments bring concepts to life, and offer readers opportunities to practice applying what they ve learned. Please note: this version of MyCommunicationLab does not include an eText. "Public Speaking and Civic Engagement," Fourth Edition is also available via REVEL, an interactive learning environment that enables users to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab & Mastering does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab & Mastering, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. "
Engage Students—Tools throughout the text help students gauge their level of communication apprehension. Apply Ethics—Discussions of ethical implications of speaker and listener choices appear in every chapter.
Promotes public speaking as a vehicle for civic engagement Public Speaking and Civic Engagement advocates for being an engaged citizen of democracy by communicating ideas and information that could benefit...
This edition features contemporary as well as historical examples to highlight key concepts and show how rhetoric works in practice. Each chapter includes speech excerpts, summaries, and exercises for review and retention.
The text demonstrates the importance of public speaking with concrete examples in a concise and accessible format that readers can understand and enjoy.
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Key features for this book include: A strong introductory chapter establishes public speaking as a form of civic engagement, connecting public speaking to democratic citizenship and advancing the characteristics of the responsible citizen ...
The text demonstrates the importance of public speaking with concrete examples in a concise and accessible format that readers can understand and enjoy.
By exploring relevant topics such as technological innovation, economic trends, and social media's impact on civic participation, REVEL for the Fourth Edition stays up to date with the most current trends in our society and their effect on ...
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Public Speaking and Civic Engagementpromotes public speaking as a vehicle for civic engagement by showing the reader how to address issues, think critically, engage in productive dialogue, formulate sound arguments,...