Demonstrates the basic nature of speaking as related to learning. Argues that speech should be a basic component of instruction at all levels, especially at the presently neglected elementary level. (PD)

Includes course description, unit outline, instructional objectives, and details of three assignments. (SP)

References to standard theater journals are not included. (RD)

Impromptu student speeches can be based upon common objects. (RD)

Contends that the study of Burke's pentad gives students in basic speech courses a stronger theoretical base for understanding communication and a more thorough knowledge of speech criticism. (PD)

The paper offers a model for providing comprehensive speech services within a total communication program for deaf students so that this type of educational approach will be more than manual education with adjunct speech services. Contributions of each member of an interdisciplinary, comprehensive, speech team are described. (Author)

An exercise that teaches students how to develop a speech by using an outline form that synthesizes library research and personal observation. (PD)

Considers how the discipline of communication has much to offer to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning across disciplines and instructional levels. Discusses research which has been conducted by one or more of the coauthors and their students. Notes that it was chosen as a representative sample of kinds of work that are continuing in efforts…

Explores ways to present annual reports in a vital and dynamic manner. Discusses segments of the report such as the mission statement, office objectives, key labor market trends, key student trends, service delivery internal direction and current concerns and future challenges. Emphasizes the importance of dissemination and the essentiality of a…

Describes an oral exercise in which two students present a brief discussion of a business article. Notes that this exercise provides practice in speaking, as well as in analyzing the form and content of a business article. (MM)

Proposes that individual forensic events, particularly after dinner speaking, should be modeled after real-world situations. Explores two analogues (comedy clubs and political humor arenas like the Gridiron Club) which could improve the quality of the after dinner speaking events by offering students illuminating principles and practical…

Argues that current forensics contest constraints deemphasize the role of the audience. Examines Barbara Bush's 1990 commencement address at Wellesley College as an example of rhetorical sensitivity and acute awareness of her audience. (SR)