Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences / The Importance of Communication Skill Instruction and Research in a Changing Society

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Issue
Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences. 2012 5 (12)
Authors
Beebe, Steven A.
Contact information
Beebe, Steven A.: San Marcos, Texas State University The Department of Communication Studies , Centennial Hall, Room 205, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666 , e-mail:
Keywords
communication; skills; communication discipline; instruction; curriculum; competencies
Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to describe the importance of communication skill development as central to the communication discipline. In addition, additional theory and research is needed to support prescriptions for enhanced communication effectiveness. The paper presents arguments suggesting that improving human communication skills should be a critical element in communication curricula. Specifically, the paper reviews the importance of communication skill development in the past, the centrality of skill development in contemporary communication curricula and makes a case that communication skill and theory and research about communication skills are needed in the future.

Pages
1717-1722
Paper at repository of SibFU
https://elib.sfu-kras.ru/handle/2311/3233

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