Communication Studies for CAPE® Examinations
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Contents
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Language
English
ISBN
9780230486997
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Preface
Unit 1 Describing Communication
Chapter 1 The Communication Process
Introduction
1.1 What is communication?
1.2 Elements of the communication process
1.3 How the process works
• Encoding
• Selecting medium/channel
• Decoding and interpretation
• Feedback
• Communication barriers and facilitators
Conclusion
Evaluation and extension
Chapter 2 Forms of Communication
Introduction
2.1 Verbal communication
2.2 Non-verbal communication
• Body language
• Proxemics
• Kinesics
• Chronemics
• Dress
• Graphics and symbols
• Paralanguage
Conclusion
Evaluation and extension
Chapter 3 Contexts of Communication
Introduction
3.1 Intrapersonal context
3.2 Interpersonal context
3.3 Small group context
• The discussion board
3.4 Organisational context
3.5 Academic context
3.6 Intercultural context
Conclusion
Evaluation and extension
End of unit test 1
Unit 2 Understanding Communication in Society
Chapter 4 Defining Language
Introduction
4.1 Characteristics of language
4.2 Purposes of language
• Expressive purposes
• Informative purposes
• Cognitive purposes
• Poetic purposes
• Phatic purposes
• Metalinguistic purposes
4.3 Language variation
• Syntax
• Vocabulary
4.4 Creole
• Some characteristics of Caribbean Creole
Conclusion
Evaluation and extension
Chapter 5 Language in Society
Introduction
5.1 The modern language situation
5.2 Factors influencing language
• Historical factors
• Social factors
• Cultural factors
• Political factors
5.3 Language situation in the Caribbean
5.4 Attitudes to language
5.5 Choice of language
Conclusion
Evaluation and extension
Chapter 6 Technology, Culture and Communication
Introduction
6.1 Culture and communication
6.2 Technology and communication
6.3 Technology and culture
Conclusion
Evaluation and extension
End of unit test 2
Unit 3 Interpreting Communication
Chapter 7 Comprehending Information
Introduction
7.1 Process of comprehension
• Pre-reading/listening
• During reading/listening
• Post-reading/listening
7.2 Levels of comprehension
• Literal level
• Interpretive level
• Applied level
7.3 Listening
• The listening process
• Purposes of listening
7.4 Reading
7.5 Applying the levels of comprehension
• Responding to argumentative writing
• Responding to persuasive writing
7.6 Understanding word meaning
Conclusion
Evaluation and extension
Chapter 8 Summarising Information
Introduction
8.1 Distinguishing main and subsidiary ideas
8.2 Note-making
• Linear outlines
• Graphic organisers
Conclusion
Evaluation and extension
Chapter 9 Researching Information
Introduction
9.1 Types of research
• Types of primary research
9.2 Data/information
9.3 Instruments
9.4 Population
9.5 Reliability and validity
• Reliability
• Validity
9.6 Evaluating sources
9.7 Acknowledging sources
• Direct quotation
• Paraphrasing
• Précis
• Summary
• Plagiarism
9.8 References and bibliographies
• Citing sources from the Internet
Conclusion
Evaluation and extension
End of unit test 3
Unit 4 Structuring Communication
Chapter 10 Speaking
Introduction
10.1 Basic speech skills
• Articulation
• Enunciation
• Voice control
• Usage
• Word choice
• Audience–speaker rapport
• Dress
10.2 Preparing speeches
10.3 Components of the speech
• Introduction
• The body
• Conclusion
10.4 Types of speech
• Informative
• Persuasive
• Debates
10.5 Delivering your speech
Conclusion
Evaluation and extension
Chapter 11 Writing
Introduction
11.1 The writing process
• Pre-writing
• Drafting
• Revising
• Editing and proofreading
11.2 Types of writing
• Literary writing
• Reflective writing
• Expository writing
• Persuasive/argumentative writing
11.3 Writing with style
• Style problems
11.4 Examination tips
Conclusion
Evaluation and extension
Chapter 12 Organising Skills
Introduction
12.1 Components of academic writing
• The introduction
• The body
• The conclusion
• Linkages
• Internal cohesion
12.2 Formatting business communication
• Memos
• The letter
• The résumé
• The curriculum vitae
• Writing reports
Conclusion
Evaluation and extension
Chapter 13 Applying the Rules
Introduction
13.1 Sentence structure
13.2 Fragments
13.3 Run-on sentences
13.4 Dangling or misplaced modifiers
13.5 Verbs
• Subject/verb agreement
• Tense
• Active and passive voice
13.6 Pronouns
• Pronoun shifts
13.7 Possessives
13.8 Commonly misused words
13.9 Spelling
13.10 Punctuation
Conclusion
Evaluation and extension
End of unit test 4
Practice examination papers
Index
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