Theory Resources
DEEPEN YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE THEORIES IN THE 11TH EDITION
Theory Resources
DEEPEN YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE THEORIES IN THE 11TH EDITION
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Resources available to all users:
- Text Comparison—theories covered in A First Look and ten other textbooks
- Theory Overview—abstract of each chapter
- Self-Help Quizzes—for student preparation
- Chapter Outlines
- Key Names—important names and terms in each chapter
- Conversation Videos—interviews with theorists
- Application Logs—student application of theories
- Essay Questions—for student prepatation
- Suggested Movie Clips—tie-in movie scenese to theories
- Links—web resources related to each chapter
- Primary Sources—for each theory with full chapter coverage
- Further Resources—bibliographic and other suggestions
- Changes—for each theory, since the previous edition
- Theory Archive—PDF copies from the last edition in which a theory appeared
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- Exercises & Activities
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- Short Answer Quizzes—suggested questions and answers
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POP CULTURE CONNECTIONS
PRIMARY SOURCES
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This view presents all of the available resources for a particular full-chapter theory or section introduction in A First Look at Communication Theory (Edition 11), or arhived chapters from previous editions.
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OVERVIEWS
SELF QUIZ
OUTLINES
KEY NAMES
VIDEOS
APP LOGS
ESSAY
POP CULTURE CONNECTIONS
SOURCES
RESOURCES
CHANGES
TEXT COMPARE
Archived chapters (PDF)
from previous editions
are available in
Resources by Type.
See list
New to Theory
Resources?
Find out more in this short
video overview (3:01).
11th Edition
This view presents all of the available resources for a particular full-chapter theory or section introduction in A First Look at Communication Theory (Edition 11), or arhived chapters from previous editions.
You can navigate to a theory or section of the book using the drop down menu or the navigation toolbar that will appear after a theory is selected. Then, select a resource type from the choices at the left. The buttons for any resources not available for the selected theory or text section will be dimmed and inactive. Except for PowerPoint or Archive, once you select a resource type, that will remain the selected type as you navigate the text (until you select another resource).
Instructors who are logged in will see several additional resources.
Find out about instructor registration.
NOTE: Some Resources are not listed in View by Theory, but are accessible through View by Type or links in Instructor Information, the Table of Contents, or Theory List.
Some content is updated between editions (most typical are Application Logs, Pop Culture Connections, and Futher Resources). If you notice any errors or have suggestions, please use the Contact Us form.
To get started, select a theroy or chapter component from the selector at the top of this page.
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