A discussion of the problems inherent in academic debate cases based upon attitudinal rather than structural flaws. (CH)

Examines public address in the post-bellum South (focusing on the years 1865 to 1900) as a form of epideictic speaking, in order to illuminate both the genre and the Southern mind. (SR)

Examines audience reactions to informative public speakers' use of self-disparaging humor. Concludes that speakers using such humor may be perceived as more humorous, but also run the risk of reducing their perceived competence, having the audience associate with them less, and producing speeches that are rated as less interesting. (MM)

Includes a listing of 82 theses and dissertations completed from 1975-1982. (PD)

Includes books, monographs, journal articles, and dissertations relevant to communication literature of the South. Covers the areas of public address, theater, speech education, and mass communication. (PD)

Presentations on the life, character, influence, and contribution to speech education of four great teachers who practiced the humane tradition. (PD)

Describes the career and contributions of Hallie Quinn Brown to the field of elocution, as well as to civil rights, women's rights, educational advancement, and excellence in the arts. (JMF)

Presents evidence of a correspondence between the political perspective a speaker advocates and the types of rhetorical strategies the speaker employs. The rhetoric of radicals, liberals, and conservatives indicates that the political ideas these three groups of speakers share are reflected in consistent stylistic and argumentative strategies.…

Explains the nature of audience participation debates known as the LSU Forum, sponsored by the Louisiana State University Department of Speech for the past 18 years. Sketches their history and development from British university debating unions. Discusses how they are organized and factors that contribute to a good Forum debate. (PD)

Manipulated speaker sex and "sick" jokes/no-jokes in printed speeches are evaluated by college students. "Sick" jokes generally resulted in negative evaluations of both speech and speaker; "sick" jokes may be enjoyed in certain social situations but should probably be left out of formal speeches. (PD)

Data indicate that speakers with relatively high ethos (college professors) can raise their ratings on wittiness/funniness and sense of humor--without damaging their credibility--by making fun of their professional fields, provided they do not at the same time humorously disparage the values of the audience. (PD)

Views a speech as behaviorally influential and reflective of both the speaker and the audience, and provides a content description of an American public address course. (MH)

Includes books, monographs, journal articles, and dissertations listed under the following headings: public address, theatre, and mass communication. (PD)