Interpersonal Encounters- Vantage Learning Platform

Connecting Through Communication

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KEY FEATURES OF INTERPERSONAL ENCOUNTERS 

• The text’s unique focus on interaction in interpersonal encounters from a functional perspective provides students insight on the impact in their lives. 
• Includes both research and practical application, with over 900 citations and current examples such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Black Twitter. 
• Chapter-opening vignettes show concepts in action to provide students real-world application and context. 
• A ‘Skill Builder’ chapter feature describes various interpersonal skills with recommendations on ways to develop and refine each skill.
• ‘What Would You Do’ boxes present students with different ethical scenarios and prompt them to answer what they would do in a given communication situation. 
• A chapter-ending ‘Principles’ section summarizes the ideas and concepts of the chapter so students develop a better appreciation for understanding the big picture in interpersonal communication. 
• Chapter-ending reflection questions and discussion board questions help students critically think about and reflect on their own communication skills and key issues in the chapter.