The goal of the studio-workshop approach proposed in this booklet for speech communication instructors is to revitalize the ancient study of rhetoric by incorporating modern principles of behavioral science, informal information exchange, and mass media into the oral communication curriculum. The first section discusses communication theories and…

Argues the need for the development of oral language skills as a basis for reading and writing at the elementary school level. (RB)

Reading success will be encouraged if children are given ample opportunity to verbally respond to first-hand experiences. (JH)

A statistical report. (CH)

The case for teaching speech for radio and television broadcasting. (CH)

Since ancient times, the use of metaphor in rhetorical speeches has been a powerful tool for persuasive impact on audiences. Study of 84 important persuasive speeches, from classic to modern, reveals 52 metaphor types. Among these, 11 types account for 60% of all of the examples. These "archetypal" metaphors are used in speeches, not because of…

Describes three assignments for vocationally oriented speech students: an informative talk, an instructional assignment in operations and maintenance, and a persuasive presentation. (MH)

Investigates the relationship between speaking position and rank in intercollegiate forensic tournaments. Findings indicate that speaking position doesn't appear to influence ranking in forensic competition. (MH)

Discusses the phonology and spellings of five major types of vocalization, which indicate hesitation, request for repetition, affirmation or denial, disgust or pain, and excitement of surprise. Other types of semi-voluntary noise are also classified. (RM)

Describes and discusses an arrangement of laboratory equipment by means of which small groups may converse with each other and with the teacher without interfering with other groups working in the same laboratory. Includes schematic diagram. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Gives hints on developing the pupil's ability in conversation involving initiative: asking questions and counter-questions, contradiction, wishes, demands, etc. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Theoretically, as one's ability to communicate improves, so does his self-concept as a communicator. Students enrolled in a basic speech course or an advanced interviewing course were administered a Platz Q-Sort to measure communicator self-concept. Results imply a communication course does significantly change communicator self-concept. (Author)

The study found that intonation or melody pattern contributes to reading comprehension ability. (JH)

Results from the measurement of latencies of prespecified subject-verb-object utterances indicate the Semi-predicate model is consistent with hesitation studies in demonstrating that speech is initiated before all information about at utterance has been processed or linguistically coded. (Author/BJG)

College males identified as either "normal" or "neurotic" by their scores on the Maudsley Personality Inventory were exposed to a confederate who disclosed either intimate or superficial information about himself. Results suggest that neuroticism may be related to inappropriate or nonnormative disclosure. (Author)