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Rethinking The Role Of Theory In The Basic Course: Taking A 'Practical' Approach To Communication Education, Shawn Spano

Basic Communication Course Annual

This essay advances a particular form of communication theory, known as "practical theory," and illustrates how it can be integrated into the basic course. A practical approach to theory involves the "rational reconstruction of practices" such that the events studied and the principles used to study those events co-evolve through the act of theorizing and the actual performance of communication. The essay examines some of the obstacles prohibiting the use of practical theory and provides a model and extended example for illustrating how the practical approach can be used in the basic communication course.

Rethinking Our Rethinking Retrospectively: A Rejoinder To Spano, Mark Hickson Iii

Basic Communication Course Annual

After reading Spano's (1996) essay several times, I was struck by the title of the work in opposition to its substance. When I read "practical" approach in the title, I first thought that the discussion would progress (or regress) into the work of Watzlawick, Beavin, and Jackson (1967) and their "pragmatics," or perhaps even further back to the pragmatic philosophy of Peirce (Houser & Kloesel, 1992). However, nowhere in the paper did I find these works mentioned. As I reread the paper, I detected a vocabulary that was more reminiscent of phenomenology than pragmatism: "here-and-now," "situated communication action," "embodied persons," …

Should Class Participation Be Required In The Basic Communication Course?, Jennifer Wood

Basic Communication Course Annual

This article explores the purpose of the class participation requirement in the basic communication course. In it the following arguments are developed: 1) Class participation is not an effective measure of students' abilities nor does the requirement encourage students to participate in class. 2) Class participation is better conceptualized as a skill which can be taught to students. If instructors require students to participate in their classes, instructors are obligated to teach students how to participate. 3) The basic communication course offers an excellent framework for teaching students the class participation skills.

The Basic Course: A Means Of Protecting The Speech Communication Discipline, Charlene J. Handford

Basic Communication Course Annual

During the summer of 1995, Spectra included articles and news items regarding speech communication programs designated for elimination. Some leaders in the discipline warned that this trend would likely continue.

This article argues that departments of communication, operating under federal and state requirements for communication competency, may be well advised to work toward establishing the basic course as the sole fulfillment of their institutions' core requirement in communication and to plan a marketing strategy for their discipline. In addition, this paper suggests that the basic course, taught as public speaking, may be more easily defended in meeting the course requirement, …

Introduction To Cultural Diversity In The Basic Course: Differing Points Of View, Lawrence W. Hugenberg

Basic Communication Course Annual

The scholars participated in the one-day seminar and submitted their papers for wider dissemination through the Basic Communication Course Annual. Each participant approaches cultural diversity in the basic communication course from their own frame of reference.

The manuscripts include theoretical approaches to cultural diversity, rationales for the importance of integrating cultural diversity in the basic course, teaching tips and assignments for integrating diversity, and an analysis of some textbooks specifically prepared for the basic communication course.

Teaching Communication Behaviors/Skills Related To Cultural Diversity In The Basic Course Classroom, Nancy Rost Goulden

Basic Communication Course Annual

Basic course educators find themselves responsible for a number of new and often difficult curricular decisions that come from the awareness of changing student populations and needs. The impetus for curricular change based on response to cultural diversity issues differs somewhat from some curriculum movements in recent history. Most waves of curricular modification occur after and as a response to some disruptive event such as the publication of A Nation at Risk, the launching of Sputnik, the passage of the GI Bill. In the present ease, educators are not put in a position of damage control or crises management. Although …

Cultural Pluralism: Language Proficiency, Bayo Oludaja, Connie Honken

Basic Communication Course Annual

In response to the growing diversity of the U. S. society, many institutions of higher learning are making some adjustments in their programs. For instance, Levine and Cureton (1992) claim that "54% of all colleges and universities have introduced multiculturalism into their departmental course offerings" (p. 26). They specifically identify English and history as leaders in this endeavor. As communication educators, we cannot afford to ignore the challenges of cultural pluralism in the basic course.

Diversity In The Public Speaking Course: Beyond Audience Adaption, Christine Kelly

Basic Communication Course Annual

Most approaches to public speaking are based on the works of Plato, Aristotle and other classical Greek scholars and have not been updated to include the views of women or minority scholars who can make great contributions to our understanding of rhetoric and public speaking (Gregory, 1993; Hanna and Gibson, 1989; Osborn and Osborn, 1994). The few attempts that have been made to include women and minorities in textbooks are generally limited to the inclusion of a speech or two by a woman or minority speaker or hints on how to be sensitive to gender and culture issues in audience …

The Speech Of Diversity: A Tool To Integrate Cultural Diversity Into The Basic Course, Deanna D. Sellnow, Robert S. Littlefield

Basic Communication Course Annual

The Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education (1991) documented the demographics of the changing university population and supported the earlier findings of the American Council on Education's study that within the next fifteen years, one-third of the nation will be people of color. As representatives of these diverse groups enter higher education, institutions will be forced to transform their curricula to address and meet the needs of this growing constituency. As Garr (1992) suggested: "The question is no longer whether students should learn about diverse cultures, but how" (p. 31). Cultural diversity is "one of the largest, most urgent challenges …

Meeting The Challenge Of Cultural Diversity: Ideas And Issues For The Public Speaking Course, Kimberly A. Powell

Basic Communication Course Annual

Cultural diversity has become a central concern at most levels of education. The term itself has become so accepted and commonplace that we often do not stop to ask what cultural diversity means for our respective fields. R. Roosevelt Thomas Jr., president of the American Institute for Managing Diversity at Morehouse College in Atlanta, defines diversity as building "systems and a culture that unite different people in a common pursuit without undermining their diversity. It's taking differences into account while developing a cohesive whole" (Gordon, 1992, p. 23). This seems a fruitful way to view cultural diversity in communication education. …

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The Information Superhighway, Wail Ismail Hassan

Archived Theses and Dissertations

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Sovereign Prerogatives, Jayne W. Barnard

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New Technologies And The Future Of Communication Education In Africa, Bala A Muhammad

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Palestinian Refugees In Canada Camp, Mariam Sami El-Waqf

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Prospectus, December 13, 1995, Christine Wing, Ann Ward, Jon Nitschke, Kevin Cash, Melissa Vaughn, Anthony D. Norman, Andrea Franklin, Andrew Howey

Prospectus 1995

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Spartan Daily, December 11, 1995, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Volume 105, Issue 69

Spartan Daily, December 8, 1995, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 105, Issue 68

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Becker, Lori. Students Adopting Kids for Christmas – Potter Children’s Home
• Scott, Mike. Paul Patton Calls on Regent for Help – Fred Mudge
• Root, Tonya. They Are So Good At What They Do – Ron Holmes, Serial Killers
• Dial-A-Grade Soon to be Available – Registrar
• Extra Shuttle Hours Discontinued
• Mammoth Cave Site of Singing – Concerts
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon re: Thomas Meredith’s Christmas Presents
• Santa Claus Stops at Western
• Gagliardi, Melissa. Life Fine with No Television
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon re: Flag Burning
• Watkins, …

Spartan Daily, December 7, 1995, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Volume 105, Issue 67

Spartan Daily, December 6, 1995, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 105, Issue 66

Prospectus, December 6, 1995, Jon Nitschke, Kevin Cash, Carlarta Ratchford, Christine Wing, Ann Ward, Jeffrey Simpson, Gwynne Anderson

Prospectus 1995

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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 7, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hall, Jason. Students Spruce Up Holiday Traditions
• Root, Tonya. Ticket Taker Problem Solved
• Wright, Jennifer. AmeriCorps: It’s a Chance to Learn & Earn – Amanda Smith
• Senior Released from Hospital – Mekisha Page
• Council on Higher Education to Ask State for $4 Million
• Lega, Stephen. Christmas Time of Religious Celebration
• Curtis, Stacy. Editorial Cartoon re: Thomas Meredith Conflict of Interest
• Thomas Meredith Should Resign from Atmos Energy Corporation
• Curtis, Stacy. Directory Most Diverse Publication on Campus
• Weigel, Richard. Earl Fischer Has Board Conflict of Interest …

Ua12/2/1 Holiday Shopper, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special holiday shopping guide published by the College Heights Herald.

• Craig, Ryan. International Students Plan to Stay, Celebrate
• LaBelle, Charbonee. Eggnog
• Lenz, Rebecca. Students Fight Crowds, Budgets When Shopping
• Reynolds, Becky. Making Gifts Saves Students’ Money
• Gagliardi, Melissa. Christmas Spirit About Giving What You Can, Not Getting
• Wilson, Sherry. Students Ordering Christmas from Catalogs
• Goetz, Kristina. Get Cozy, Get Away During Holidays
• Gagliardi, Melissa. Being Santa A Big Deal for Student – Kelly Goedert

Spartan Daily, December 5, 1995, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 105, Issue 65

Spartan Daily, December 4, 1995, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 105, Issue 64

Spartan Daily, December 1, 1995, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 105, Issue 63

Ua12/2/2 Xposure - Prejudice: Beyond Black & White, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

1995 Xposure yearbook.

• Parel-Sewell, Amethel. A New Beginning
• Contributors
• Xposure Staff
• Thomas, Kim. Dream Weaving
• Gunnoe, James. On a Roll – Cycling, Skateboarding
• Hinkebein, Dana. No Boys Allowed – New Rock 92, Jessica Bouldin
• Burnham, Maria. Sticks & Stones . . . Words Do Hurt – Racism
• Ritchie, Christa. Breaking the Rules? - Gays, Lesbians, Racism
• Thomas, Kim. Prejudice: It’s Not Just a Black & White Issue
• Ritchie, Christa. A Voice of Diversity – Johnston Njoku
• Hinkebein, Dana. Culture Shock: Students Abroad – Study Away
• Davis, Amanda. One of the Presidents’ Men – Robert Baum
• Davis, Amanda. The Back House …