Section Name
Research Articles
Abstract
Students enrolled in a basic communication course are required to self-examine their communication apprehension by means of the PRPSA (McCroskey 1970). The present study qualitatively examined pretest and posttest responses from 793 students enrolled in a basic communication course to assess their understanding of their communication apprehension. Our findings reveal that students articulate their communication apprehension in relationship to their public speaking skills (e.g., writing/outlining, audience analysis, and argumentation skills) and cultural identity (e.g., ESL, peer relationship, and religious identity). Our findings contribute to previous understanding of communication apprehension and are discussed in great detail alongside implications and future directions.
Recommended Citation
Munz, Stevie M. and Colvin, Janet
(2018)
"Communication Apprehension: Understanding Communication Skills and Cultural Identity in the Basic Communication Course,"
Basic Communication Course Annual: Vol. 30, Article 10.
Available at:
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/bcca/vol30/iss1/10
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