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Collins, Sue; Hearn, Ralene – 1993
This paper presents three units of study and discusses ways that teachers can incorporate Kenneth Burke's ideas on symbolic action into the basic communication course. The three units discussed in the paper address: meaning in language and symbolic reality; persuasion; and rhetorical criticism. Each unit includes a brief introduction to the topic,…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Language Usage, Persuasive Discourse
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Sayre, Shay – Journalism Educator, 1993
Presents a multipart exercise developed to facilitate a semiotic approach for teachers of journalism courses concerned with feature writing and photography, in advertising copywriting classes, and for public relations projects involved with image development. Notes that the lessons for each sequence are based upon a process of discovery through a…
Descriptors: Advertising, Class Activities, Higher Education, Journalism Education
Greenfield Union Elementary School District, Bakersfield, CA. – 1981
Junior high school students are introduced to the standard collegiate dictionary in this mini-unit. Material is divided into teacher and student sections. The teacher section contains a list of objectives and activities, local district (California) libraries, and answer keys for student exercises. Following a rationale for learning dictionary…
Descriptors: Alphabetizing Skills, Basic Skills, Diacritical Marking, Dictionaries
Cunningham, Patricia; And Others – 1981
The study unit on American Indians in Oklahoma for grades K-6 provides suggested multi-curriculum activities and resources for educators to use as an introduction for all students, Indian and non-Indian. Goals of the multi-curriculum based study unit include: (1) developing an awareness of the origin of Native American culture; (2) making the…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Studies, American Indians, Art Activities