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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
Jaskoski, Helen – 1975
This paper discusses teaching "Black Elk Speaks" in the college classroom and examines how symbolic language is generated in our own experience. An activity is described in which students' dreams were performed in order that the students might better see how the dream functions in "Black Elk Speaks." The activity resulted in a discussion of the…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Higher Education, Imagery, Language
Walker, Margaret – 1987
The paper describes the Makaton Vocabulary as an alternative communication mode for children and adults with communication and language difficulties. The language program comprises the following components: a core vocabulary based on concepts/items needed to express essential needs and experiences; the use of signs and/or symbols always associated…
Descriptors: Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Foreign Countries, Language Acquisition
Robinson, Rhonda S.; Manlove, Linda – 1993
Technology, software, and design activities that have been used to create presentations for a class in visual literacy taught to graduate students in the instructional technology program of Northern Illinois University are described. In the past, the language of visuals was introduced through a slide and tape produced for the class. An additional…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Development, Databases, Educational Technology