Digital library
Textbooks, references and open learning resources.
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Clickbait Bias and Propaganda in Information Networks
Fister et al. · LibreTexts
Based on Mike Caulfield's Web Literacy for Student Fact-Checkers, this is a short handbook for understanding and evaluating information in a networked environment that bombards us with misinformation, opinion, news, satire, memes, and all the feels.
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Independent Facilitator Basics to Work in California's Self Determination Program
Kelly Kuzer-Reyes · Taft College
In the contents: 04: Culturally Competent Communication · 4.01: Why Culturally Competent Communication Matters
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Managing People
Mabel Gehrett · Western Technical College
In the contents: 04: Module 4 - Employee Motivation and Communication · 4.03: Managerial Communication · 4.3.01: The Process of Managerial Communication
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BCC FL107 OER
Amanda Hadley and Kelsey Harper · Butler Community College
This course will enable the student to demonstrate cultural and communicative competence at the novice-mid level in Spanish in the presentational (writing and speaking), interpersonal (writing and speaking), and interpretative (listening and reading) modes of communication. The student will develop a critical awareness of differences and similarities between the home culture(s) and the target language culture(s).
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College Success
Cengage Learning · LibreTexts
In the contents: 07: Using Effective Communication Skills · 7.01: Communication Skills · 7.05: Improving Communication Skills
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People and Places: An Intermediate Integrated-Skills Module for English Learners
Sara Ferguson · Grossmont Community College
This module has materials to learn and practice all of the necessary language skills at the intermediate level in college. It is recommended for the first few weeks of a semester, since it covers fundamental sentence grammar and basic email communication etiquette. Academic language skills you will practice include reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, grammar, and rhetorical analysis.
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Introduction to Legal Studies and Legal Ethics
Beth R. Pless, J.D. and Anne E. Oestreicher, J.D. · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
In the contents: 04: Communication in the Law Office · 4.01: Introduction to Communication in the Law Office · 4.02: Oral Communication in the Law Office
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BCC FL108 OER
Amanda Hadley and Kelsey Harper · Butler County Community College
This course will enable the student to demonstrate cultural and communicative competence at the novice-high level in Spanish in the presentational (writing and speaking), interpersonal (writing and speaking), and interpretative (listening and reading) modes of communication. The student will develop a critical awareness of differences and similarities between the home culture(s) and the target language culture(s).
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Efficacious Technology Management: A Guide for School Leaders
Gary Ackerman · Greenfield Community College
In the contents: 7.03: Communication and Technology Support
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Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Ferrier and Mays)
Michelle Ferrier and Elizabeth Mays · LibreTexts
This is the first edition of a modular open textbook designed for entrepreneurial journalism, media innovation, and related courses.
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Biological Psychology - Psyc 310
Alan Keys · Sacramento City College
In the contents: 4.06: Communication and the Endocrine System · 05: Communication within the Nervous System · 5.02: Within-neuron Communication- Electrical Potentials from Resting to Action
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Critical Perspectives on Technology and the Family
Susan K. Walker · University of Minnesota
In the contents: 08: Technology Use for Family Communication and Connectivity · 8.01: Technology Use for Family Communication and Connectivity
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The Environment in the Age of the Internet (Graf)
Heike Graf (ed.) · Södertörn University
In the contents: 1.05: The Culture of Nature - The Environmental Communication of Gardening Bloggers
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Voces en camino: Voces en vuelo (Intermediate Spanish)
Amanda Hadley & Kelsey Harper · Butler Community College
This course will enable the student to demonstrate cultural and communicative competence at the intermediate-low level in Spanish in the presentational (writing and speaking), interpersonal (writing and speaking), and interpretative (listening and reading) modes of communication. The student will develop a critical awareness of differences and similarities between the home culture(s) and the target language culture(s).
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A World Perspective of Art History: 1400CE to the 21st Century
Deborah Gustlin & Zoe Gustlin · Evergreen Valley College
Visual arts are one of the oldest forms of communication between humans and the fundamental beliefs of their culture. The historical background of art history has been written from the canon of wealthy individuals from Western countries focusing on well-known art and artifacts in isolated environments. To become more culturally inclusive, the textbook is written to redefine art history by discussing art from every continent, civilization, and unknown artists and comparing different cultures that
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ECE Field Experience 3 (NWTC)
Mary Beth Boettcher · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
This text covers professional practices in early childhood education, focusing on ethical responsibilities, relationship building, and effective communication with families. It aims to equip students with practical skills and knowledge essential for fostering positive interactions and maintaining professionalism in early childhood settings.
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The Tongue and Quill
US Air Force · LibreTexts
In the contents: 1.1: What Do We Mean by Communication · 1.2: Communication Teamwork and Leadership · 1.3: Principles of Effective Communication
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Speech 101: Introduction to Public Speaking for Social Justice
Carolyn Stevenson · City Colleges of Chicago
In the contents: 12: Language and Communication · 12.01: Language and Communication- Readings Videos · 12.02: Language and Communication- Classroom Exercise
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Advanced Public Speaking
Lynn Meade · University of Arkansas
In the contents: 2.01: Overcome Communication Apprehension by Hacking Your Brain · 2.02: Overcome Communication Apprehension by Hacking Your Body
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Dental Assistant Professionalism
Jami Van Enkevort · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
In the contents: 01: Foundations of Professional Communication and Professional Excellence · 1.02: Elements in Communication · 1.07: Communication Competence