Results show that a basic course in speech communication (1) produced significant reduction in a students' communication apprehension scores; (2) yielded more positiveness about self-disclosure; and (3) reduced discrepancies between self-concepts and ideal self-concepts. (PD)

Concluded that the videotape recorder could be used effectively as an instructional feedback tool without fear of serious negative effects on speaker performance or on the emotional condition of students. (PD)

Describes an assignment that provides a field experience related to the career interests of students and also strengthens business-academic relationships. (PD)

Analyses of test scores found statistically significant differences between subjects hearing "effective" vs. "ineffective" speaker presentations for both the Brown-Carlsen and STEP listening tests. Results suggest that variables such as speaker presentations positively influence listening test score results. (PD)

Includes books, monographs, journal articles, and dissertations listed under the following headings: public address, theatre, and mass communication. (PD)

Results indicate that a tremendous similarity exists between the significant traits found in this study and those reported in 1977-78 by Kramer (EJ 193 886). Speech stereotypes accorded the sexes appear not to have abated. (PD)

Provides comparative salary tables for full-time professors, associate and assistant professors, instructors, and lecturers by academic areas in communication arts and sciences. Concludes that these salaries appear to have kept pace with salaries in higher education generally. (PD)

Analysis of the results of this survey reveals that (1) institutions need to disseminate more effectively information about masters programs in speech communication and (2) future evaluation should be limited to more objective indicators of quality. (PD)

Extended the content validity of the communicative adaptability construct to include the following dimensions: social composure, articulation, wit, and appropriate disclosure. Administered the Communicative Adaptability Scale to teacher and student populations and found a stable factor structure and consistent results across samples. (PD)

Found that speech rate was positively related to competence judgments for both male and female speakers; for social attractiveness, however, speech rate had a significant impact on judgments of male speakers but was unrelated to judgments of female speakers. (PD)

Against the background of the variety of language teaching methods currently in use, the actual daily classroom situation and the communication rituals it adopts are examined. Teachers are encouraged to draw on and expand classroom communication practices. (MSE)

Comments on 114 studies in such areas as language, oral communication, written communication, pre-first grade programs, and beginning reading instruction. (DD)