Describes an interdisciplinary effort that combines instruction in fundamentals of speech communication and English composition. (PD)

Noting that while the literature clearly states a need for colleges and universities to teach students critical thinking skills from a liberal arts perspective, this paper points out that there are few descriptions of how these skills can be taught. Using the canons of classic rhetoric, the literature is reviewed to discover the skills that arise…

Shows how a partnership between the technical or business communication course and business and industry yields positive results for all concerned--students, business and industrial managers, instructors, and the community college itself. (EL)

Ten readings offering specific suggestions and ideas for teachers of advanced (third year and beyond) foreign language classes include: (1) "Increasing Enrollments in Upper-Level Classes" by Barbara Snyder; (2) "Coping with the Choices" by Donna E. Sutton; (3) "Group Work in Advanced Classes" by Reid E. Baker; (4)…

Designed to provide a mastery or core program in English required for all students from grades 7 through 12 in the Cincinnati Public Schools, this guide represents a compilation of the structured segments of three separate graded courses of study: writing, oral communication/media, and reading/literature. Following an introduction, the guide…