Reviews and critiques representative disciplinary narratives debating the emergence of performance studies within the Speech Communication Association and the Association for Theatre in Higher Education. Shows how both debates centered on pragmatic and seminal questions of disciplinary cohesiveness and relevancy, and argues their respective…

Investigates whether many developmental phonological processes in adult's speech may be a result of problems in lexical storage and retrieval. (41 references) (GLR)

Explores several assumptions in the evolution of speech communication as an academic discipline. Examines the series of choices to elevate the discussion of speech communication subject matters over and above the experience and pleasure of the speaking subject. Argues the position of speech within human science as "communicology" or a…

Enlightens the origins of argumentation theory through a description of the evolution of the concept and practice of philosophically oriented discussion. Describes how Plato adapted the sophistic concept of "dialegesthai" and how that adaptation is tied to his bifurcation of rhetoric and philosophy. (RS)

Identifies four loyalties of public relations practitioners: self, organization, profession, and society. Presents a framework for use in discussions of ethical decision making with students and for use in practical situations by professionals. (SR)

Offers empathic criticism (based on eavesdropping at three conferences) as an academic practice that might help return the life to critical self-reflection and social practice. Contrasts it with reigning critical approaches. (SR)

Investigates the perseverance of preinteraction expectancies in the face of actual communication behavior, the separate effects of personal attribute and communication expectancies, and the role of expectancy confirmation or disconfirmation on postinteraction evaluations. Confirms the validity of expectancy violations theory. (SR)

Discusses the grammatical and syntactical indicators of Free Indirect Speech (FIS) at an intrasentential level. Particular focus is on cases where the difference between straight narrative or diegitic report and the representation of speech in FIS is rendered problematic because their formal indicators are indistinguishable. (11 references) (JL)

Although presentation software enables visual enhancements such as 3-D and digital photographs, speakers must remember that the message is most important. Business educators should ensure that students have good speech skills and avoid overemphasizing technology. (SK)

Contributes to scholarship on rhetorical theory by examining the rhetorical aspects of spontaneous shrines that develop on the sites of public tragedies. Compares two contemporary shrines to private mourning rituals of the last century, revealing a common cultural metanarrative that promises continuity and certainty in a time of chaos. (SR)

Summarizes the preceding essays in this publication and speculates about their implications for the future of the American Forensic Association (AFA) as the association salutes its Golden Anniversary. Considers the impact the changes in forensics will have on the AFA. (NH)

Notes that much had changed in the Roman's social order at the end of the Republic. Claims both Vitruvius and Cicero used writing to persuade Roman citizens to reclaim their heritage: of building arts in Vitruvius' case; and of philosophy and meaningful public oratory in Cicero's case. (NH)

Evaluates "mean response time" (MRT), a method used in previous studies to relate physiological evidence (recordings of electromyographic activity in the cricothyroid and sternohyoid) to acoustic evidence (fundamental frequency). (Author/VWL)

Identifies turning points, reported commitment level, and patterns characteristic of post-divorce relationships. Identifies 11 turning points, assesses mean change in commitment level, and finds five patterns of post-divorce relationships: gradual relational progress; disrupted progress; sustained adjustment; disjointed erratic cycle; and eventual…

Examined whether phonological decoding could be observed among severely and profoundly deaf children during reading. The ability of 20 deaf children to detect phonological similarities between three written pseudo words was investigated. Results suggest a link between sensitivity to phonology in written language and speech skills. Implications of…