Examines how power can be a primary determinant of how communication acts are structured. Considers how power affects business memos written by managers to subordinates. Outlines three rhetorical strategies reflecting power in managerial communications. (HB)

The themes of Jose Clemente Orozco's murals, several of which are found on U.S. college campuses, are as relevant today as they were during the Mexican Revolution. Orozco (1883-1949) painted the world as he saw it, portraying corruption, violence, and man's inhumanity to man. (LP)

Describes current situation in Hungary and the efforts that are being made to develop employment counseling services and training programs. Identifies current issues and problems. Reviews traditional pathways of career development following World War II in Hungary. Examines emergence of career counseling and discusses training of career…

Surveys the interrelationship between language and politics. Touches on the context of political discourse, or political culture and ideology in new and old democracies and the reemerging manifestations of totalitarianism, censorship, and linguistic imperialism; then examines selected linguistic features of political discourse and their…

Reviews the history of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and describes the debate over expanding its membership. Includes a discussion of the process for adding NATO members and a copy of the treaty. Suggests several exercises to help students better understand the NATO-expansion debate. (DSK)

Brings historical evidence to bear to evaluate different articulations of citizenship and corresponding forms of education. Claims both critical citizenship is a core value and the centrality of civic education. Maps the history of various definitions of citizenship. Examines the linkage between educational theory and curricular development, the…

Contributes to research on political communication by examining how 1996 GOP presidential candidates framed themselves in press releases and how elite newspapers covered them. Shows that candidate images were distinct in press releases and news stories; candidate positions were represented differently in both; and candidates were differentially…

Examines school reform from a historical perspective relative to its efficacy in implementing meaningful and lasting reform, and suggests that reform movements and technology must work together to bring about major changes in public school learning environments. Discusses societal and political perspectives, and constructivism and technology.…

Describes the results of a study intended to test a specific hypothesis and a research question related to the theoretical development of the candidate image construct in political communication. Tests the long-standing assumption that there is a dichotomy between candidate issue positions and candidate persona impressions ("images").…

Argues briefly that national standards can improve achievement and equality of opportunity, provide a coordinating function, and provide consumer protection. (SR)

Outlines opposition to national standards and argues that the federal government should concentrate on producing greater equity in funding and in compensatory education, rather than on national standards and assessment. (SR)

Places the national standards movement in context of the larger political current, including the excellence reform movement. Argues that the political winds have shifted to the far right in educational reform. (SR)

Notes that past research has shown a large disparity between general support for abstract principles of free speech and willingness to apply those principles in specific situations. Surveys undergraduate students. Shows a smaller tolerance disparity for high "need for cognition" respondents; they are more likely to apply free speech…

Four educators critique "One Drop of Blood: The American Misadventure of Race" (Scott Malcomson). One notes it does not critically examine concepts of race. Another examines how it expresses three unresolved problems in the sociological literature of race. The third says it is irrelevant for minority groups living with racism. The fourth suggests…

Presents annotations of 24 recently published works of children's literature that offer opportunities for teachers and students to consider how people's lives are affected by social justice issues. Addresses issues such as human rights, issues of racial justice, issues of gender equity, socioeconomic and class issues, political issues, and issues…