Examines the history of literacy, identifying four current models of literacy. Argues that literacy does not merely coexist or interact with oral skills but includes them--that the definition of literacy consists in written and oral practices organized around texts in a particular culture. (PD)

Discusses methods and procedures for developing internships and learning opportunities for students in colleges and universities that are not near metropolitan areas. (PD)

Offers advice to professional colleagues on the transition from a large university to a small college department. (PD)

A chairperson and professor of a small, college communication program examines his transition with respect to students, courses and curricula, support services, equipment, and administrative and faculty relations. (PD)

Forensic activities provide speech communication programs with professional identity, public visibility, interested and talented students, and an extracurricular laboratory in which students can test classroom concepts. (PD)

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)

This article discusses five theories on the relationship between language and thought. (RC)

The mission of a communication or speaking center--to enhance opportunities for pursuing speaking proficiency--is an impressive goal for any college or university. Responsibility for its pursuit and attainment is often assigned to a very few. To serve the campus community to the greatest extent, a communication center must depend upon the support…

The use of a communication laboratory to support instruction in higher education is increasing in popularity. While enhancing communication education for majors and non-majors, a "comm lab" also promotes campus awareness and enhances the reputation of the communication department. The communication discipline lends itself to this form of…

Discusses common deletions of initial syllables in ordinary English language conversation and provides numerous examples of each category of deletion. (TO)

Four observations are offered on the development of oral communication in relationship to classroom teaching practices. (CH)

Presents a method of identifying an oral response and attempts to identify the base reference used by the person responding to the oral stimulus. (Author/RB)

Discusses whether to prepare the child for reading instruction, or tailor the reading instruction to the child. (RB)