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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

Basic Communication Course Annual

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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Cultural Materialism And The Teaching Of Media : The Lesson Of Raymond Williams, D. I. Mcritchie

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This study seeks to examine Raymond Williams' concern with media education and its relevance to contemporary curriculum in Western Australia. By means of a critical study of specific texts of Williams, it was intended to explore the possibility of refining the Western Australian Media Studies syllabuses from a cultural materialist perspective. Williams' writings lead to the conclusion that media education should be more specifically related to popular culture. The cultural materialist approach enables and encourages a close link between the Western Australian Media Studies syllabuses and students' own cultural experiences. Cultural materialism recognises that culture and society are in a …

The Impact Of Geographic And Source Biases In Television News, Nashwa Hassanein El Shalakany

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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

Spartan Daily, December 14, 1994, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Prospectus, December 14, 1994, Tiffany Grunert, Tammy K. Mahaffey, Andrew Rennick, Florence Ignacel, Andrea Franklin, Jeffrey Simpson

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Spartan Daily, December 12, 1994, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily, December 9, 1994, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily, December 8, 1994, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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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

Spartan Daily, December 7, 1994, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Prospectus, December 7, 1994, Jeffrey Simpson, Andrea Franklin, Kathy Busey, Mindy Schlickman, Tammy K. Mahaffey, Ivan Indrautama

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Spartan Daily, December 6, 1994, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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

WKU Administration Documents

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

WKU Administration Documents

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 …

Central Florida Future, Vol. 27 No. 30, December 6, 1994

Central Florida Future

Education proposal could change the course of American history; Outdoor art class (photo); UCF library receives $10,000 grant (with photo); Grad learns pitfalls of employment services; Inside: A very special Axis Xmas edition; Opinion: What if athletics were mandatory?; Sports: UCF Volleyball team doesn't last long in NCAA Tourney.

Spartan Daily, December 5, 1994, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Ua68/13/4 The Link, Vol. 5, No. 7, Wku Journalism

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by the WKU Department of Journalism for students and alumni regarding departmental events and activities.

Spartan Daily, December 2, 1994, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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