Reports the results of two surveys designed to determine what courses and in what sequence such courses should be offered after the introductory course in organizational communication. (MH)

Offers a seven-stage process design for use in preparing students to be effective critics and receivers of persuasive messages. (MH)

Emphasizes the need for diffusion of communication concepts by citing secondary schools failure to accept speech communication as a 'fundamental', and the inability of educators to provide innovative communication solutions to educational problems. (MH)

Describes a model for career communication curricula and explores clustering of job-related communication skills. (MH)

Presents in full a consensus document produced from the 2000 Hope College National Communication Association Faculty Development Institute conference. Agrees that all graduates of an undergraduate degree program in communication should meet conceptual and competency standards in eight different areas: theoretical approaches, sensitivity to diverse…

Analyzes the historical context of mass communication curricula, proposes a philosophical mode to which mass communication education ought to adhere, and suggests a particular definition and teaching methodology for the practical production course. (ED.)

Outlines a master syllabus for introductory intercultural communication courses. Overviews the major issues instructors must face when they teach such a course at any level of instruction. Discusses philosophical issues, pedagogical issues, course content (objectives, texts, written assignments), and available resources and teaching techniques.…