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Introduction to Communication
Scott T. Paynton and Laura K. Hahn with Humboldt State University Students · Humboldt State University
This textbook is targeted for Introduction to Human Communication courses that introduce students to the study of Communication. The underlying organization addressed the importance of students to be able to answer the question, “What is Communication Study?” in a way that captures the field of Communication appropriately, as well as an important discipline across colleges and universities.
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Organizational Communication - Theory, Research, and Practice
Anonymous · LibreTexts
This book looks at organizational communication as a broad term that encompasses a wide array of organizational types, which we’ll explore in more detail elsewhere in this chapter. Even if you just take the average 7.5 hours per day an individual spends “working” in an organization, you will end up in an organizational environment a little over 111 days per year. If you work for 40 years, you’ll basically spend 12 of those years at work.
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Exploring Intercultural Communication
Tom Grothe · Butte College
Intercultural communication is the study and practice of communication across cultural contexts. It applies equally to domestic cultural differences such as ethnicity and gender and to international differences such as those associated with nationality or world region. Intercultural communication focuses on the recognition and respect of cultural differences, seeks the goal of mutual adaptation, and supports the development of intercultural sensitivity.
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Psych-222: Multicultural Psychology
Jennifer Ounjian · Contra Costa College
This course will provide students with a broad general understanding of many of the common topics in social psychology, such as relationships between social behavior and good attitudes, self-concept, mass communication, and group process. In addition, culture and ethnicity issues will be integrated into each topical area. Specific comparisons of the social experience of racial and ethnic groups in the United States of America will provide the foundation for lectures and discussions.
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Java, Java, Java - Object-Oriented Programming
Ralph Morelli & Ralph Wade · Trinity College
We have designed this third edition of Java, Java, Java to be suitable for a typical Introduction to Computer Science (CS1) course or for a slightly more advanced Java as a Second Language course. This edition retains the “objects first” approach to programming and problem solving that was characteristic of the first two editions. Throughout the text we emphasize careful coverage of Java language features, introductory programming concepts, and object-oriented design principles.
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Action Research
J. Spencer Clark, Suzanne Porath, Julie Thiele, and Morgan Jobe · Kansas State University
Action research is a common journey for graduate students in education and other human science fields. This book attempts to meet the needs of graduate students, in-service teachers, and any other educators interested in action research and/or self-study. The primary purpose of this book is to offer clear steps and practical guidance to those who intend to carry out action research for the first time.
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An Introduction to Politics
T. M. Sell · Highline College
All life is politics. This text will attempt to demystify the political world, and make it relevant by showing how things actually work and why—how political systems divide the spoils and spread the burdens of civilized life; how economic and political systems intersect; and how approaches to politics have evolved to bring us where we are today.
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microeconomics
Samuel Lee · Cerritos College
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Principles of Computer System Design
Jerome H. Saltzer & M. Frans Kaashoek · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Principles of Computer System Design: An Introduction is published in two parts. Part I, containing chapters 1-6, is a traditional printed textbook published by Morgan Kaufman, an imprint of Elsevier. Part II, containing chapters 7-11, is available here as an open educational resource.
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Exploring Education
Alice Hale · Chabot College
Introduction to the field of teaching and education. Directed observations of pre-k, elementary, middle, or secondary classrooms. Examination of changing issues in education and their implications on teaching practice and theory. In addition to class time, the course requires a minimum of 45 hours of structured fieldwork in public school elementary classrooms.
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Math 175: Plane Trigonometry
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This course is designed for students who are majoring in math, science, and engineering. This course equips students with the skills necessary for success in pre-calculus. It presents the concepts of plane trigonometry using a functions approach. Included is a study of basic relations, functions, and transformations, as well as circular functions, trigonometric functions of angles, identities, inverse functions and their equations and solutions of triangles.
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Open International Political Economy
Clint Peinhardt · The University of Texas at Dallas
The textbook provides overviews of three different kinds of economic integration: trade, production, and finance.
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Reflective Practice in Early Years Education
Sheryl Third · Fanshawe College
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Teaching with Technology (L&S Learning Support Services)
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Developing Human Potential
Gina S. Matkin; Jason Headrick; & Hannah Sunderman · University of Nebraska System
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Speak Out, Call In: Public Speaking as Advocacy
Meggie Mapes · University of Kansas
Speak Out, Call In: Public Speaking as Advocacy is a contemporary, interdisciplinary public speaking textbook that fuses rhetoric, critical/cultural studies, and performance to offer an up-to-date resource for students. With a focus on advocacy, this textbook invites students to consider public speaking as a political, purposeful form of information-sharing.
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Communications 256: Intercultural Communication
Tammera Stokes Rice · College of the Canyons
This textbook was written and designed especially for College of the Canyons Communications students. The following chapters will cover topics such as: understanding cultural identity, social construction, cultural biases, and culture shock. There are two types of interactive features in this book to help you, the student, engage with the various concepts and procedures behind intercultural communication.
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The Ends and Means of Education
Kevin Johnstun · Brigham Young University
This book provides a brief introduction into some of the persistent challenges and quandaries facing educators by drawing upon snippets from some of the great philosophers in history, such as Aristotle, Descartes, Rousseau, Dewey, and others.
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UH Maui College: Psychology 212 Research Methods
Paul Thornton · University of Hawaii Maui College
In the contents: 01: The Science of Psychology · 1.1: Prelude to the Science of Psychology · 1.3: Understanding Science
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Critical Thinking and Social Problems: A Sociological Perspectiv
Rodolfo Rodriguez · Coalinga College
This text explores major social problems experienced by society, with an exploration of the role of power in defining social problems, causes and consequences, theoretical perspectives, proposed solutions, and methods of interventions. The book also focuses on the application of critical thinking skills to strengthen critical analysis and heighten social awareness.