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The Establishment And Evaluation Of A Channel Of Communication Between The Faculty Of The University Of New Mexico And The Governor Of The State Of New Mexico, Richard L. Dillender

Communication ETDs

Many explanations have been offered in an attempt to describe the true cause of campus unrest. Most of these reflect the needs of the examiner. It is safe to assert however that the tension and turmoil on our 'campuses evolve from several deficiencies. The subject of this thesis addresses itself to one of those weaknesses: A lack of communication between the Governor of the State of New Mexico and the faculty of the University of New Mexico.

A series of meetings was established to provide an opportunity for a group of faculty members (different each session) to discuss problems with …

A Value Analysis Of The 1968 Presidential Campaign Speech Of George Corley Wallace, Patricia Tullis

Communication ETDs

The present study was designed to analyze the 1968 Presidential campaign speech of George Wallace, using a theoretical model based on a value analysis. Four hypotheses were developed. First, the speech of George Corley Wallace will be found to contain value appeals; second, it is hypothesized that George Wallace appealed to a fairly limited number of American values; third, one of the values that Wallace can be expected to appeal to is racism; and, fourth, George Wallace does appeal to some dominant American values, but he does not appeal to others. The purpose of this study was to answer the …

Instructional Use Of Closed-Circuit Television In Albuquerque, New Mexico, Diana Lee Melendres

Communication ETDs

The purpose of this research project was to describe and compare the instructional use of one inch and half inch video tape recorders in closed-circuit installations in Albuquerque, New Mexico--a description which was to add to the research on CCTV development and to discover the problems that systems are having in utilization. Eleven television installations were investigated: five using television for formal instruction, four organizations using TV for informal training, and two organizations using television in research. Two instruments were used to collect data for the project: a utilization report and survey schedules. From observation of the television system, the …

A Historical-Rhetorical Analysis Of Pamphlets On The Emancipation Proclamation, 1862-1864, Joseph Vinovich

Communication ETDs

Union pamphleteering societies and individuals were activists in the daily turmoil of the American Civil War. The number of their publications was in the millions that were circulated in every section of the United States and its territories. This thesis investigated the historical and rhetorical relevance of pamphlets in the American Civil War from 1862 to 1864, especially the arguments and evidence used for, and against the Emancipation Proclamation. The specific aims of the study were to determine (1) the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation to the Civil War and pamphleteering; (2) the processes of pamphleteering in the war; (3) …

A Rhetorical Study Of John Bright On The American Question, 1861-1865., Julia Ann Goodrich

Communication ETDs

Statement of the Problem

John Bright was one of the great reformers and orators of Victorian England, his most active years being 1840 to 1880. During forty years of service, he became involved in many of the most important political issues of his day, one of which was the American Civil War.

When the Civil War broke out in the American Union, England quickly divided into two impassioned groups, one prescribing neutrality, the other advocating support of the Southern cause. As the contest progressed, English favor was turned toward peace and support of the North, "not by the action of …

A Rhetorical Study Of The Speeches Of Elihu Root Centering On World War 1, Judith Leah Wallace

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The purpose of this thesis is to present a rhetorical analysis of the speaking of Elihu Root centering on World War 1. Sixteen of his speeches immediately preceding and during the war will be studied as a representative sampling of his speaking during this time.

A Rhetorical Analysis Of Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1932 Campaign Speaking, Robert C. Dick

Communication ETDs

It is a truism that economic adversity tends to undermine the popularity of the political party in control of the presidency. In the year 1932 America was in the midst of her worst economic depression. Franklin Delano Roosevelt used this situation to win support of his own candidacy. He waged an aggressive campaign against Republican leadership.