Describes the process of tailoring written and oral communication curricula to particular occupations. Uses a course adapted for an environmental health program to illustrate the process. (JAD)

Addresses two aspects of disciplinary identity in the communication field--self-concept and academic standing. Discusses various forces that contributed to the fragmentation of the discipline. (MM)

The consonant intelligibility of three esophageal talkers, three tracheoesophageal talkers, and one dual-mode talker was analyzed for overall intelligibility, voicing and manner features, consonant omissions, and speech proficiency. The intelligibility of the tracheoesophageal speech was significantly better than that of the esophageal speech.…

Presents a unit for teaching students to understand and control verbal aggression in their interpersonal relationships. Focuses on enhancing students' understanding of verbal aggression, helping students develop strategies for controlling verbal aggression, and providing activities to stimulate internalization of knowledge and strategies. (SR)

Discusses how the use of folders and kits provides effective ways of promoting conversational practice within small groups in beginning Spanish classes. The types of tasks used simulate the circumstances found in most language learning outside the classroom. (one reference) (Author/CK)

Explores the relationship between current theoretical definitions of risk communication, the unique national role that EPA plays in defining health and environmental risks, and possible explanations for EPA's inability to persuade Aspen, Colorado, to accept a cleanup plan. Explores ownership messages conveyed through metacommunication conflict…

This article introduces the use of multilayered artificial neural networks in hearing aid noise recognition. It reviews basic principles of neural networks, and offers an example of an application in which a neural network is used to identify the presence or absence of noise in speech. The ability of neural networks to "learn" the…

Argues that political correctness is a politically motivated assault on liberalism and that the left's response indicates a fundamental cultural shift evidenced by the complex dynamics of the politics of identity. The article explains how political correctness began decades ago and why one cannot consider the issue a legitimate debate but rather…

Explores the relation between interrogative, a category of grammatical form, and question, a category of meaning. Mismatches between interrogative phrases and questioned elements are also investigated. Two kinds of interrogative and three kinds of question are distinguished. (47 references) (Author/CK)

Proposes that irony be viewed as a mode of indirect negation. Describes the multifaceted cognitive processes that are enlisted as a speaker interprets ironical statements. Gives an overview of past research on irony and presents a new interpretation of the ironic mode. (HB)

This paper examines the special considerations involved in selecting a speech perception test battery for young deaf children. The auditory-only tests consisted of closed-set word identification tasks and minimal-pairs syllable tasks. Additional tests included identification of words in sentences, open-set word recognition, and evaluation of…

This study of four young children with developmental delay involved building verbal routines through repeated interaction with the same picture book, followed by generalization sessions. The intervention increased generalized mean length of utterance in children in the first stage of language development more than in children in a later language…

The occurrence of communication breakdowns during cooperative learning activities and interventions was studied with 7 mainstreamed students, ages 9 to 12, with hearing losses and 21 normally hearing peers. Intervention resulted in a decrease in the occurrence of breakdowns. Breakdowns tended to be resolved more often when peers revised their…

This study compared speech intelligibility for sentences spoken either conversationally or in a clear manner under three conditions: auditory only, visual only, and audiovisually. Overall, in each condition, speech intelligibility improved significantly for the tokens of clear speech. Some interaction between speaker and manner of speech was…

Presents results of a survey examining women's reported styles of interpersonal communication, including use of tentative language, interruption, and collaboration. Reveals that, in the technical/scientific field, women's and men's perceptions of their own communication seem to be moving toward and androgenous language pattern. (SR)