Exploring Communication in the Real World

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An audiobook production of Exploring Communication in the Real World. This textbook provides an introduction to speech communication and is used in college-level speech communication courses. College of DuPage Digital Press open textbooks and this podcast are offered under Creative Commons licenses. Textbook available for free at cod.pressbooks.pub/communication. Narrated by Cassandra L. Wingert, Christopher J. Miller Ed.D, Tim Cochran, Morgan Erickson, Hannah Grimm, Samuel Volle, Denise Lee, Julia Venetis, Grace Telfer, S. Mia Poston Ph.D., Anneliese M. Vukotich, James Knapp, Daniel Millhouse, Jackie Schiro, Isabella Robinson, Jude Geiger, Kristina Boutross, Sarah Self-Chavez, Clancy Nush, Sarah LaSota, and Lauren Kosrow Ed.D. License Information:  This is an audio adaptation of Exploring Communication in the Real World by Christopher J. Miller licensed Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 4.0 (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). Audio production by College of DuPage Digital Press is licensed Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 (CC BY-NC-ND). The intro and outro music is “Vibrant Life” by Ketsa and is licensed Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).   Special Thanks: The funding for this project was provided by College of DuPage’s OER Faculty Support Grant Program. You can learn more about OER at COD at www.opencod.org.  This audio presentation is intended to be read while consulting the text. Full source attribution, works cited, and image description have been left out of the recording of this audiobook. Please consult the digital or print version of this textbook for attributions and visual content descriptions. 

  1. Episode 1

    Introduction

    Welcome to Exploring Communication in the Real World! Hear directly from author Dr. Christopher Miller and audiobook producer Cassandra Wingert, both speech communication professors, about why they chose to engage with this project and what they hope students learn.  Time Stamps:  0:00:00 - Front Matter  0:02:08 – Welcome and introduction to the textbook by Dr. Christopher Miller  0:06:14 – Welcome and introduction to the audiobook by Cassandra Wingert

  2. Episode 2

    Chapter 1: Introduction to Communication Studies

    This chapter introduces the field of communication studies. You will explore how and why humans communicate and examine questions about the origins, purposes, and forms of communication. Time Stamps:  0:00:00 - Chapter 1: Introduction to Communication Studies  0:02:00 – 1.1 Communication: History and Forms  0:27:26 – 1.2 The Communication Process  0:54:52 – 1.3 Communication Competence

  3. Episode 3

    Chapter 2: Communication and Perception

    This chapter discusses the role of perception in communication. You will learn about the perception process, how we perceive others, how we perceive and present ourselves, and how we can improve our perceptions.  Time Stamps:  0:00:00 - Chapter 2: Communication and Perception  0:01:32 – 2.1 Perception Process  0:21:57 – 2.2 Perceiving Others  0:54:38 – 2.3 Communication Principles  01:33:25 – 2.4 Perceiving and Presenting Self  02:09:50 – 2.5 Improving Perception

  4. Episode 4

    Chapter 3: Verbal Communication

    This chapter explores how language shapes communication, identity, and relationships. You will learn different types of linguistic expressions, the power of language choices, and the importance of clarity, audience awareness, and ethical communication when speaking.  Time Stamps:  0:00:0 – 3.1 Functions of Language  0:29:55 – 3.2 Using Words Effectively and Affectively  0:52:40 – 3.3 Language, Society, and Culture  01:18:02 – 3.4 Developing Your Ability to Use Language Effectively in Public Speaking

  5. Episode 5

    Chapter 4: Nonverbal Communication

    This chapter explains the principles, functions, and types of nonverbal communication. You will learn how body language, eye contact, vocal qualities, personal space, touch, and appearance help convey meaning alongside spoken words and how to interpret and use nonverbal communication effectively.  Time Stamps:  0:00:0 – 4.1 Principles and Functions of Nonverbal Communication  0:21:56 – 4.2 Types of Nonverbal Communication  01:11:44 – 4.3 Nonverbal Communication Competence  01:46:13 – 4.4 Nonverbal Communication in Context  02:13:03 – 4.5 The Importance of Delivery

  6. Episode 6

    Chapter 5: Listening

    This chapter will explore the role of listening in communication, including why we listen, how listening works, and how effective listening supports understanding in both interpersonal conversations and public speaking contexts. You will learn strategies for improving listening competence, creating more listenable messages, and providing effective feedback.  Time Stamps:  0:00:00 – Chapter 5: Listening  0:01:25 – 5.1 Understanding How and Why We Listen  0:28:10 – 5.2 Improving Listening Competence  01:00:17 – 5.3 Listenable Messages and Effective Feedback  01:10:56 – 5.4 Listening in Public Speaking Setting  01:23:51 – 5.5 Value of Public Speaking in Your Life

  7. Episode 7

    Chapter 6: Culture and Communication

    This chapter will examine the relationship between culture, identity, and communication, including the foundations of cultural identity and the ways different cultural identities shape how people interact. You will learn about key aspects of intercultural communication and develop strategies for building intercultural communication competence in diverse contexts.  Time Stamps:  0:00:00 – Chapter 6: Culture and Communication 0:01:03 – 6.1 Foundations of Culture and Identity  0:25:19 – 6.2 Exploring Specific Cultural Identities  01:03:13 – 6.3 Intercultural Communication  01:26:06 – 6.4 Intercultural Communication Competence

  8. Episode 8

    Chapter 7: Internal Communication Processes

    This chapter will explore internal communication processes within interpersonal relationships, including key principles that shape how people interact and understand one another. You will learn how conflict, emotions, and self-disclosure influence interpersonal communication and develop strategies for communicating more effectively in personal and professional contexts.  Time Stamps:  0:00:00 – Chapter 7: Internal Communication Processes  0:01:03 – 7.1 Principles of Interpersonal Communication  0:25:11 – 7.2 Conflict and Interpersonal Communication  01:12:12 – 7.3 Emotions and Interpersonal Communication  01:35:21 – 7.4 Self-Disclosure and Interpersonal Communication

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An audiobook production of Exploring Communication in the Real World. This textbook provides an introduction to speech communication and is used in college-level speech communication courses. College of DuPage Digital Press open textbooks and this podcast are offered under Creative Commons licenses. Textbook available for free at cod.pressbooks.pub/communication. Narrated by Cassandra L. Wingert, Christopher J. Miller Ed.D, Tim Cochran, Morgan Erickson, Hannah Grimm, Samuel Volle, Denise Lee, Julia Venetis, Grace Telfer, S. Mia Poston Ph.D., Anneliese M. Vukotich, James Knapp, Daniel Millhouse, Jackie Schiro, Isabella Robinson, Jude Geiger, Kristina Boutross, Sarah Self-Chavez, Clancy Nush, Sarah LaSota, and Lauren Kosrow Ed.D. License Information:  This is an audio adaptation of Exploring Communication in the Real World by Christopher J. Miller licensed Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 4.0 (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). Audio production by College of DuPage Digital Press is licensed Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 (CC BY-NC-ND). The intro and outro music is “Vibrant Life” by Ketsa and is licensed Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).   Special Thanks: The funding for this project was provided by College of DuPage’s OER Faculty Support Grant Program. You can learn more about OER at COD at www.opencod.org.  This audio presentation is intended to be read while consulting the text. Full source attribution, works cited, and image description have been left out of the recording of this audiobook. Please consult the digital or print version of this textbook for attributions and visual content descriptions. 

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