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Improving Oral Communication Competency: An Interactive Approach To Basic Public Speaking Introduction, Mary Mino, Marilynn N. Butler

Basic Communication Course Annual

An interactive approach to basic public speaking instruction is share in this article. This approach, unlike traditional approaches, allows students to spend a majority of class time applying course concepts and integrating these concepts into their personal, academic, and professional lives. Specifically, this essay describes undergraduate student's oral communication needs, explains an interactive approach, discusses audiotaped lectures, and outlines course requirements,

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Gerald M. Phillips' Devotion To Basic Communication Skills, Julia T. Wood

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The passing of Gerald M. Phillips in April 1995 left a void only partially filled by his students and communication scholars familiar with his work. His commitment to basic communication instruction spanned a lifetime of research and service (including Jerry's serving on the editorial board of the Annual over the last two years.)

Julia Wood, long-time colleague, co-author, student and friend, remembers Jerry for his substantial contributions to basic communication instruction and the speech communication field.

The Basic Course In Organizational Communication: A National Survey, Donald Treadwell, Ronald L. Applbaum

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This article presents a study describing the current status and characteristics of the basic organizational communication course reported by 285 college or university departments offering this course in North America. This survey is compared with surveys conducted in 1979 and 1988. The results indicate that the course is most typically taught by one faculty member in lecture/discussion format and emphasizes organizational and communication theory over skills. Students are most typically upper-level undergraduates. The course appears to be facing increasing demand. Changes are occurring in the content and structure of the course with the topics of gender differences, organizational culture, communication …

Ta Training Beyond The First Week: A Leadership Perspective, Glen Williams

Basic Communication Course Annual

Leadership studies combined with the insights of basic course directors suggest a framework for effectively directing the basic course that may benefit novice directors as well as provide insights for veteran directors of the basic course.

This article illuminates the centrality of effective leadership, noting that it will assist ongoing efforts to train and develop inexperienced staff while simultaneously encouraging and incorporating the insights of seasoned instructors. The suggested framework also ensures consistency across sections and the overall integrity of the course.

Context Vs. Process: Revising The Structure Of The Basic Course, Donald D. Yoder, Samuel P. Wallace

Basic Communication Course Annual

The current structure of most basic courses can be traced to the traditional context-based approach to studying communication. However, there seems to be no agreement on what specific contexts should be covered. Students often become confused with context specific jargon and may have difficulty transferring skills and knowledge across contexts. A different approach is to focus on transactional communication skills, principles, and processes that transcend contextual definitions. Such an approach focuses on similarities rather than differences among contexts and may lead to an integrative, rather than devisive, approach to communication study. Rather than learning specific skills for distinct contexts, students …

Creating And Teaching Special Sections Of A Public Speaking Course For Apprehensive Students: A Multi-Case Study, Karen Kangas Dwyer

Basic Communication Course Annual

This study explored how university professors describe the development and operation of a special communication apprehension (CA) section of a basic public speaking course that is part of a core curriculum requirement. The professors interviewed pointed out the need for more media for instructors and students. They described their efforts in detail and said the CA sections were time consuming, yet rewarding for both faculty and students. Several questions for future research include: Where there is a core curriculum requirement for a public speaking course, what is being done to help the students with high CA? If many of the …

Predictors Of Behavioral Competence And Self-Esteem: A Study Assessing Impact In A Basic Public Speaking Course, Sherwyn P. Morreale, Michael Z. Hackman, Michael R. Neer

Basic Communication Course Annual

As evaluation in higher education receives increasing attention, the assessment of the impact of basic oral communication instruction is becoming more important. This study examines the impact of a public speaking course on undergraduates' affective and behavioral competence. Using a pre- and posttest model, assessment was based on administration of the Communication Competency Assessment Instrument and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale at the beginning and end of the course. Communication competence and self-esteem were measured as a function of communication apprehension, gender, age, and ethnicity. Results indicated that the course generally impacted similarly on students regardless of their level of communication …

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The Independent, Independent, Co. Of Winona, Minnesota

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The mission of The Independent, a Winona State University weekly campus newspaper, was to publish stories with no financial connections to the campus administration or student governments. Business Manager: John Vivian

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Rogers, Mike. Big Red: Exhibit Features 15 Years of Western’s Mascot – Kentucky Museum
• Becker, Lori. Matt Kilcullen, as Santa, Threatens Players – Basketball
• Quarles, Mitchell. Student Government Association Wants Student Assistants’ Role Limited
• Rape Case Dismissed
• Cecil, Jill. Talisman, Xposure Available Monday in Garrett Conference Center, Bookstore
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Christmas at WKU
• Stocking Stuffers Come Early Today – Gifts for WKU
• People Poll: To Whom On Campus Would You Give a Christmas Present? What Would It Be?
• Miller, Kristen. When Would Have …

The Independent, Independent, Co. Of Winona, Minnesota

The Independent

The mission of The Independent, a Winona State University weekly campus newspaper, was to publish stories with no financial connections to the campus administration or student governments. Business Manager: John Vivian

Ua12/2/1 Phase - Holidays, Wku Student Affairs

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Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Harmon, Jenn. Santas More Than Students in Suits – Santa Claus, Jonathan Sheahen, J.J. Wolf
• Jenkins, Rhonda. Give Gifts from the Heart . . . and Hands
• Coomes, Jennifer. Plays, Carriage Rides Brighten Bowling Green’s Holiday Season
• Goetz, Kristina. Students, Faculty Get Cooking with Popular Gift Ideas
• Becker, Lori. ‘Tis the Season to Be Broke
• Leonard, Shannon. Away from Home for Christmas – International Students
• Grundy, Julie. Christmas Greed
• Hutchins, Chris. Tim Allen & Santa Don’t Mix: The Santa Claus is Ho-Ho-Horrible – Movie Review

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Gagliardi, Melissa. Department Head Studies Hemp – Luther Hughes, Agriculture
• Williams, Stacy. Kwanzaa: It’s Not a Black Thing
• Goetz, Kristina. Home for the Holidays: Thomas Meredith Entertains International Students
• Cecil, Jill. Universities Wait to Be Compared
• Students Arrested in Preston Health & Activities Center – John Eberhardt, Kevin Wilson, Togar Alexander
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Student Apathy
• Kinney, Mark. Studies Say Role-Playing Games Not Bad for Kids
• Don’t Be a Loser – Get Involved – Student Apathy
• Flanagan, Beth. Cartoon Wasn’t Offensive
• Mueller, Brian, et …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Lowe, Karin. Reserved Parking Changes Tomorrow – Parking & Transportation
• Frakes, Jason. In Athletics Director Search, No Deadline Set
• Weber, Rob. Student Plans School for Orphans in Bosnia – James Ashby
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Student Evaluations
• Teacher Evaluations Don’t Really Help Anyone
• People Poll: How Do You Feel About Prayer in Schools?
• Miller, Kristen. No Thinking Required for College Basketball Polls
• Editor’s Hotline – Parking, Fraternities and Sororities, College Heights Herald
• Johnson, Horace. College Heights Herald is Wrong – Parking & Traffic Committee
• Napier, …

Ua68/2 Intercambio Internacional, Vol. Xiii, No. 1, Wku Latin American Studies

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Newsletter created by WKU Latin American Studies program regarding science, politics and economic advances in Latin America as well as cooperative projects between WKU and universities across Latin America. The newsletter is written in both English and Spanish.

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 4, No. 16, Wku University Relations

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On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. Regular features are:

• College News
• Sponsored Programs
• Hot off the Press
• Personnel File

This issue includes articles:

• Miller, Jim Wayne. December Nights
• Eison, Sheila. To a Market Economy: The Great Challenge - James Ramsey
• Development Director Will Serve Libraries
• Happy Birthday, Big Red!

The Independent, Independent, Co. Of Winona, Minnesota

The Independent

The mission of The Independent, a Winona State University weekly campus newspaper, was to publish stories with no financial connections to the campus administration or student governments. Business Manager: John Vivian

Ua12/2/1 Phase - Drugs On Campus, Wku Student Affairs

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Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Grundy, Julie. Reality Check: We’re a Town That Has Drugs – Rebecca Maldonado, Student Health Services
• Bernardy, Patrick. Local Drug Use: A Slow But Steady Rise – WKU Police, Audrey Spies
• Quarles, Mitchell. Know the Downers: Jail, Fines, Probation
• Hutchins, Chris. I Did It Because It Was Fun . . . I Did Them to Escape – Drug Abuse
• Bernardy, Patrick. Marijuana No Worse than Alcohol
• Hieb, Dan. Drugs Steal Freedom; Don’t Create It

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Frakes, Jason. Athletics Director Job Open, Yet Again – Jim Richards, Lewis Mills
• Scott, Michael. Thomas Meredith Calls for Parking Change
• Hutchins, Chris. Her Story Has Right Ingredients – Sojourner Truth, Alpha Kappa Alpha
• Wilson, Sherry. Flames Engulf Central Hall Room – Allana Maynard, Kristen Hatchett, Minton Hall
• Cecil, Jill. North Hall: Fire Alarm Gets Repairs – Housing & Residence Life
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Parking
• Stott, Lee. Students Are Friendly
• Setters, Belinda. Don’t Support Violence
• Thomas Meredith Makes Right Decision – Parking
• Gumm, Jason. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Wilson, Sherry. Alarm Silent During North Hall Fire – Housing & Residence Life
• Fires: Know What to Do
• Hannah, Jim. Anne Murray Receives Grant for Lawsuit – American Association of University Women, AAUW, Sex Discrimination
• Root, Tonya. Some Faculty, Staff Reject Big Red ID Cards
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon Smoking
• Olson, Kim. Track is Horrendous
• Just Say No to Smokes Today – Great American Smoke-Out
• Ware, Jason. Religious Freedom Important
• Editor’s Hotline – Rudeness, Cartoons, Resident Assistants, Seat Belts, Democrats, Christianity
• People Poll: How Do …

The Independent, Independent, Co. Of Winona, Minnesota

The Independent

The mission of The Independent, a Winona State University weekly campus newspaper, was to publish stories with no financial connections to the campus administration or student governments. Business Manager: John Vivian

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 4, No. 15, Wku University Relations

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On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. Regular features are:

• College News
• Sponsored Programs
• Hot off the Press
• Personnel File

This issue includes articles:

• Major Gifts Will Involve Campus Partnership
• Louisville Bank to Provide WKU Foundation Custodial & Investment Services
• WKU Public Radio Wins 10 AP Awards, Bingham Award; Surpasses $94,000 Fund-Raising, Membership Goal
• Regents Appoint Deborah Tomes Wilkins University Council, Executive Assistant to the President
• Family Holiday Pops, Friday, Dec. 2, 8 PM!
• Education Commissioner Thomas Boysen Chats on Campus About Kentucky Education Reform Act
• Student-Alumni Phonathon is Success
• Chemistry Gets Fellowship …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 70, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Gagliardi, Melissa. Western May Follow University of Kentucky’s Loan Lead – Student Financial Aid
• Kemp, Bill. Smoke-Out: There’s No Butts To It – Smoking
• Hannah, Jim. Gender Bias Case Trades Accusations – Anne Murray, Sex Discrimination
• Leonard, Shannon. College A Go-Go: Dance Paid to Party – Lisa Rouse, Ace of Clubs
• Terroristic Threatening Reported – Stalking
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon WKU Foundation Monkeys, Thomas Meredith, Robert Rutledge, Steve Catron
• Givens, Moira. Annoyance Not Reason to Kill – Ladybugs
• Diehl, Kim. Please Donate Blood – Red …

Ua12/2/1 Tip-Off, Wku Student Affairs

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Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Scott, Michael. Another New Beginning – Basketball
• Western Basketball At A Glance
• Scott, Michael. Chris Robinson: Surgery Hasn’t Held Him Back
• Transition Over, Jeff Rogers Ready
• Perfection Isn’t Darrin Horn’s Priority Anymore
• Greg Glass Finds Easier System to His Liking
• Loud Mouth Gets Deon Jackson His Way
• Darius Hall Brings Enthusiasm to New Heights
• Steve Holley More At Ease After Transfer Year
• Derek Flowers Wants to Match Big Voice with Big Stats
• Isadore Thornton Putting Some Pop in the Tops – Pop Thornton
• New-Look Michael Fraliex More Vocal
• Andre Lewis Wants to …