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Decker, Warren; Lont, Cindy – ACA Bulletin, 1990
Describes an "exit" course, Senior Seminar in Communicative Theories, developed for students majoring in Speech Communication at George Mason University. Outlines the evolution of this course and the case for adding such a course to speech communication curricula. (KEH)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development

Smith, Robert M. – ACA Bulletin, 1990
Provides background on the general issues of performance assessment and suggests intervention strategies for department chairs. (KEH)
Descriptors: College Outcomes Assessment, Curriculum Development, Department Heads, Educational Objectives

Palmerton, Patricia R. – ACA Bulletin, 1991
Addresses important considerations for the implementation of speaking across the curriculum. Highlights important distinctions between speech courses and speaking-across-the-curriculum courses taught by faculty in other disciplines. Argues that the benefits of speaking across the curriculum outweigh the potential harm to the field if concerns are…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation, Experimental Curriculum, Higher Education

Buzza, Bonnie Wilson, Ed.; Hall, Robert N., Ed. – ACA Bulletin, 1985
Drawn from a l985 conference focusing on curriculum for small college speech communication programs, the articles in this journal issue deal with issues related to curriculum development and enrichment in small colleges. Articles in the first section discuss chairing the small department. Specific topics addressed include speech communication…
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, College Administration, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Problems