This syllabus, based on a genre approach to experimental works, focuses on exploring film both as a personal expression and as a medium, rather than as mass entertainment. (PD)

Reports results of a survey of graduate courses in argumentation theory. Includes data on types of courses, theorists, historical and basic concepts in argument, everyday argument, resources (books and articles), etc. (PD)

Argues that secondary communication courses are a likely and promising forum for peace education. Offers ideas for content development. (PD)

A former school administrator advises several bold steps to strengthen administrators: put meaning into language, reason into changes, responsibility into rights, enforcement into rules, and substance into instruction. (MD)

The article describes project SNAP (Special Needs Action Programme), an inservice effort to improve identification and intervention with handicapped primary students in Coventry, England. The first course developed by the project, on learning difficulties, is discussed. Followup to the course is stressed, and five additional SNAP courses are…

Describes a course designed to teach engineers how to accomplish computer graphics techniques on a limited scale with the Apple computer. The same mathematics and program code will also function for larger and more complex computers. Course content, instructional strategies, student evaluation, and recommendations are considered. (JN)

Four different types of inservice courses available in special education are outlined in terms of the course content related to learning purpose (knowledge, attitudes, and skills). Options include a seminar introductory course, an independent study project, a more traditional class course, and a competency-based course. (CL)

Argues that the productive efficiency of industry, which derives from technology and teamwork, should be the content base for industrial arts. Outlines a sample course based on this premise, changes in industrial arts that would result, and evaluation criteria. (SK)

Stresses the importance of teaching acting students how to audition. Describes course content and activities, including a trip to New York City to make audition rounds. (PD)

Describes an elective course emphasizing basic grammar and punctuation for journalism students. (HTH)

Argues that (1) the boundaries of technical writing can be defined by using concepts from formal linguistics and (2) that technical writing should be limited to the study and teaching of pragmatic conventions of structure and meaning encountered by those working in technical contexts. (FL)

Describes the instructional materials used in a sophomore literature course to deal with the topic of possible nuclear destruction, including John Hersey's "Hiroshima"; photographs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; Carl Sagan's "Cosmos"; and specially prepared handouts and worksheets. (LAL)

A driver education program for mildly handicapped secondary students is described in terms of eligibility and placement criteria, program goals, and program phases (classroom instruction, simulator training, behind-the-wheel training, and parent involvement). Preliminary results indicated that the program is successful. (CL)

Reports the results of a study to determine grading criteria and evaluative standards used by a select group of business communication instructors. (AEA)

Twenty-four survey textbooks in special education, published between 1974 and 1982, were analyzed with formulae of R. Flesch to determine readability levels and human interest. Among results are that the texts are dull and difficult but usually complete in coverage, although some handicaps (e.g., severe/profound) receive scant coverage. (Authors)