Digital library
Textbooks, references and open learning resources.
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Language and Culture in Context
Robert Godwin-Jones · Virginia Commonwealth University
In the contents: 1.01: Introducing Intercultural Communication · 4.01: Communication in Practice · 06: Contextualizing Intercultural Communication
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Persuasion Theory in Action
Amber K. Worthington · University of Alaska Anchorage
This textbook is an open educational resource for undergraduate persuasion courses.
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Media, Society, Culture and You
Mark Poepsel · Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Media, Society, Culture, and You is an approachable introductory Mass Communication text that covers major mass communication terms and concepts including "digital culture." It discusses various media platforms and how they are evolving as Information and Communication Technologies change.
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COMS 155: Workplace Skills
Holly Manning · Johnson County Community College
In the contents: 01: Communication Basics · 1.01: Communication in Context · 1.02: Elements in communication
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Media Studies 101
Media Hack Team · LibreTexts
In the contents: 1.02: Communication and Culture · 1.03: Intercultural Communication · 1.07: Semiotics and Communication Processes
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Essentials of Exemplary Public Speaking
Nichole Ary · Citrus College
In the contents: 1.05: Basic Principles of Human Communication · 1.06: Models of Communication · 1.08: Elements of the Communication Process
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Introduction to Gender Studies
Katie Coleman · College of the Canyons
This text provides an overview of the academic field of women's studies, including the social and cultural consequences of living in a "gendered world." Socialization, communication, politics, crime, sexuality, and religion are examined, as well as the historical and cross-cultural aspects of gender relationships.
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Start Here, Speak Anywhere! 2e
Angela Elbanna et al. · Borough of Manhattan Community College
This book serves as a comprehensive and practical guide to public speaking, equipping readers with essential knowledge and skills to communicate effectively in a wide range of contexts. It explores the fundamental principles of public speaking, emphasizing historical perspectives, ethical considerations, and the role of listening in effective communication.
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Stand Up, Speak Out 3e
Jason Wrench, Anne Goding, Danette Ifert Johnson, and Bernardo Alexander Attias · Milne Library Publishing
In the contents: 3.02: What is Communication Apprehension · 3.03: Sources of Communication Apprehension · 3.04: Reducing Communication Apprehension
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Communicating with Purpose
Alexandra Briggs · Northampton Community College
In the contents: 01: Introduction to Communication Studies · 1.01: Communication - History and Forms · 1.02: The Communication Process
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Introduction to Narrative Journalism
Benjamin Wielechowski · University of Michigan-Dearborn
This textbook was created for beginning narrative journalists exploring the craft. It is inspired by the Narrative Journalism course at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and it is intended to be used as a guide and handbook. It is structured around the five elements of fiction, and provides both instruction and student examples of various narrative journalism projects.
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ECE: Field Experience 1
Autumn Gill · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
In the contents: 09: Professional Communication and Interpersonal Skills
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New Media Futures
Daniel Faltesek & Daniel Adams · Oregon State University
This book is intended for use in a large introductory class in new media in a program that covers the “full-stack” including critical/cultural studies, media management, diffusion of innovation, and synthetic media production. The first half of this basic sequence covered new media and democracy, finance, intellectual property law, basic games, and transmedia. The second half of the sequence covers many topics related to aesthetics, design, technology, and methodology.
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Humans R Social Media
Diana Daly · University of Arizona
Social media and humans exist in a world of mutual influence, and humans play central roles in how this influence is mediated and transferred. Humans R Social Media uses plain language and features contributions by students to help readers understand how we as humans shape social media, and how social media shapes our world in turn.
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Exploring Public Speaking 3e
Kris Barton and Barbara G. Tucker · Florida State University and University of Georgia
In the contents: 3.01: Sources of Ethical Stances on Communication and Public Speaking
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Power, Profit, and Privilege: Problematizing Scholarly Publishing
Amanda Makula · University of Kansas Libraries · 2022
This open course introduces students to the scholarly communications system — with particular emphasis on the scholarly journal publishing mechanism — wherein new information is created, evaluated, disseminated, and preserved.
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Global Women's Issues: Women in the World Today, extended version
Janni Aragon; Mariel Miller · BCcampus · 2012
We cannot solve global challenges unless women participate fully in efforts to find solutions. Female participation in the private sector is a crucial economic driver for societies worldwide. Economic security benefits every facet of a woman's life, with positive effects on the health, education and vitality of families. Learn about women who are changing their societies for the better. This book is based on the twelve critical areas of concern identified in the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995: The burden of poverty on women, unequal access to education and training, inequalities and inadequacies in and unequal access to health care and related services, violence against women, the effects of armed or other kinds of conflict on women, including those living under foreign occupation, inequality in economic structures and policies, inequality between men and women in the sharing of power and decision-making at all levels, insufficient mechanisms at all levels to promote the advancement of women, lack of respect for and inadequate promotion and protection of the human rights of women, stereotyping of women and inequality in women's access to and participation in all communication systems, especially in the media, gender inequalities in the management of natural resources and in the safeguarding of the environment, and persistent discrimination against and violation of the rights of the girl child. This extended version of Global Women's Issues: Women in the World Today includes, for each chapter, a summary, key words, multiple choice questions, discussion questions, essay questions, and a list of additional resources. Copies of the original book are also available in Arabic, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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General Biology II: Survey of Molecular Life and Genetics
Lisa Bartee; Christine Anderson · Open Oregon Educational Resources · 2018
BI102: Survey of Molecular Life and Genetics is intended for one term of the introductory biology course for non-science majors taught at many two- and four-year colleges. The concepts of genetics, as they apply to the study of life, are introduced, including the principles of inheritance, genetics, and gene regulation. This textbook incorporates the mandates found in Vision and Change and focuses on the non-content aspects of biology education that are just as important. Additionally, this book explicitly teaches the general education outcomes that we have identified as important for this class. This textbook pulls together biology content resources that are accessible for our community college non-major biology students, as well as resources to provide them with explicit instruction in the quantitative literacy, communication, and information literacy general education outcomes as they relate to the biology content they are learning.
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General Biology I: Survey of Cellular Biology
Lisa Bartee; Christine Anderson · Open Oregon Educational Resources · 2018
BI101: Survey of Cellular Biology is intended for one term of the introductory biology course for non-science majors taught at many two- and four-year colleges. The concepts of cellular biology, as they apply to the study of life, are introduced, including parts of a cell, metabolism, and homeostasis. This textbook incorporates the mandates found in Vision and Change and focuses on the non-content aspects of biology education that are just as important. Additionally, this book explicitly teaches the general education outcomes that we have identified as important for this class. This textbook pulls together biology content resources that are accessible for our community college non-major biology students, as well as resources to provide them with explicit instruction in the quantitative literacy, communication, and information literacy general education outcomes as they relate to the biology content they are learning. Contact the author for inquiries about quiz
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Undergraduate Diagnostic Imaging Fundamentals
Brent Burbridge; Evan Mah · University of Saskatchewan · 2017
Diagnostic Imaging principles and concepts are augmented by the presentation of images for common clinical conditions. Guiding principles related to minimizing radiation exposure and requesting the most appropriate imaging examination are addressed.Static images are enhanced by the ability to access images stored and displayed on an Html-5 compatible, Dicom image viewer that simulates a simple Picture Archive and Communication system (PACS). Users can also access other imaging from the Dicom viewer (ODIN), beyond the basic curriculum provided, to further advance their experience with viewing diagnostic imaging pathologies.