A First Look

Official Twitter feed for A First Look at Communication Theory (Griffin, Ledbetter, & Sparks).

[A First Look @commtheorybook]

New research examining cultivation theory and social media: https://t.co/Ah1UfsMeqA

[A First Look @commtheorybook]

When not writing a comm theory book, A First Look author @dr_ledbetter is a Taylor Swift fan. Here, he speaks with Texas journalists about #TSTheErasTour!

[Andrew Ledbetter @dr_ledbetter]

I'm honored to have had the opportunity to discuss #TSErasTourArlington with @WellsDunbar and @sarahradinasch at @TexasStandard! If you missed it, check out the recording!

[Andrew Ledbetter @dr_ledbetter]

Next video with Ascan Koerner on family communication patterns theory is up! Our topic this time: Outcomes of FCPs. Why does conversation orientation produce positive outcomes? What about conformity? And why might a moderate amount of conformity be best? https://t.co/OWIjRQpTI2

[A First Look @commtheorybook]

Now on YouTube: The first video our interview with Ascan Koerner, one creator of family communication patterns theory, new in the 11th edition! He introduces basic concepts of the theory. More videos from this interview soon, with the next on outcomes! https://t.co/CRpwL5nvdK

[A First Look @commtheorybook]

Our textbook includes Dilbert cartoons to demonstrate comm theories. We utterly reject the cartoonist's racist words, and affirm the humanity of all of our readers. Forthcoming editions of A First Look at Communication Theory will not contain Dilbert.

[A First Look @commtheorybook]

@gwaesha Thank you so much! We're glad you're enjoying the book!

[Andrew Ledbetter @dr_ledbetter]

"It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me" -- thanks @taylorswift13 for providing a great pop culture example of Kenneth Burke's concept of redemption through mortification when I teach that chapter in @commtheorybook!

[A First Look @commtheorybook]

Come join us today at 11 in the Endymion room at the Sheraton (8th floor)!

[A First Look @commtheorybook]

Come join us on Saturday, Sheraton 8th floor, Endymion / Mid-City Room! We'll chat about the three new theories in the 11th edition, pop culture connections on the website, and answer your questions! #NCA22

[A First Look @commtheorybook]

Big congratulations to Travis Dixon! We are so honored to feature his analysis as an example of objective scholarship in Chapter 2 of our book, and clearly his colleagues at Illinois think his work is great too!

[Andrew Ledbetter @dr_ledbetter]

Communication theory + Taylor Swift. Two great things, now together at last! At the start of the fall semester, here's one TSwift connection to every one of the 33 theories covered in @commtheorybook! https://t.co/ZSbp0rCFL5

[A First Look @commtheorybook]

We're excited to announce the launch of our revised website for the 11th ed of A First Look! Here you'll find a wealth of learning resources, now including links to pop culture connections to theory. Enjoy, and best wishes for a great fall semester! https://t.co/FjZpNoq6yx

[Andrew Ledbetter @dr_ledbetter]

I'm particularly excited that the 11th ed update of the @commtheorybook website features a new section on pop culture connections. We currently have at least 5 per theory. Here's one example I particularly like, recommended by @ALDelaney10, in a thread about TSwift & comm theory!

[Andrew Ledbetter @dr_ledbetter]

We are now very VERY close to launching the new website for the 11th edition of @commtheorybook! New student and instructor resources coming soon!

[Andrew Ledbetter @dr_ledbetter]

Currently uploading the revised 11th edition set of self-help quizzes to the website for @commtheorybook. Excited to have the website update launch later this summer!

[Andrew Ledbetter @dr_ledbetter]

Ch. 2 of @commtheorybook, introduces students to the distinction between interpretive & objective scholarship via the Toyota ad "Upstream." Travis Dixon (llinois) provides an objective analysis & Kristina Scharp (Washington) an interpretive analysis. https://t.co/6vrAIY9BZQ

[Andrew Ledbetter @dr_ledbetter]

Let's start with Chapter 1 of @commtheorybook. We've aimed for clarity, and that starts here. Ch. 1 gives students an accessible intro to the book by first defining communication, then defining theory. This Baldo cartoon serves as a key example. https://t.co/G3tlSLPMuR

[Andrew Ledbetter @dr_ledbetter]

It's here: the 11th ed. of @commtheorybook! I think it's our best yet, featuring new chapters on family communication patterns theory, Afrocentricity, & context collapse.

I'll be tweeting thoughts on specific chapters in the coming days. If you use the book, hope you enjoy it!

[A First Look @commtheorybook]

Are you attending #NCA21? We're offering a short course on bringing ethics into dialogue with objective/scientific communication theories. Cost is $20 at registration. Consider joining us from 9:30-12:30 on Thursday morning!

[A First Look @commtheorybook]

Relevant for muted group theory and standpoint theory: the presence of women in movies.

[John B. Holbein @JohnHolbein1]

Men dominate hollywood scripts.

https://t.co/yy27VUPxwM