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Communication Studies: Reference Sources


This is a sample of our reference sources in the library. Reference sources include Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Directories, Handbooks, Guides, and much more. Come browse the shelves in the Reference room (call number P for general media and communication), and you'll find a wealth of information.



book imageCommunication Yearbook
27+ volumes

An annual publication with state-of-the-art reviews of research. Useful to determine key issues in contemporary communications research.

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Ref P87 .C5974

Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor




book imageEncyclopedic Dictionary of Semiotics, Media, and Communications

Defines jargon and technical terms in semiotics, media analysis, and communication studies.

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Ref P87.5 .D36 2000

Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor




book imageLanguage and Communication: A Cross-Cultural Encyclopedia

Covers both Western and non-Western uses of language in communication. Some articles have short bibliographies.

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Ref P29 .F47 1988

Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor




book imageWomen in Communication: A Biographical Sourcebook

Essays about the lives and accomplishments of women in communication studies. Most are still active in the profession.

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Ref P94.5 .W65 W667 1996

Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor




book imageKey Concepts in Communication and Cultural Studies

Defines communication and media terms for students who are new to the subject.

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Ref P90 .K457 1994

Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor




book imageInternational Encyclopedia of Communications
4 volumes

Looks at communication systems, modes, behavior, and effects; and tries to summarize concepts in an accessible way.

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Ref P87.5 .I5 1989

Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor

 
 
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