This report, covering the period in 1976 from July 1 through September 30, is one of a regular series on the status and progress of speech research. Manuscript topics are: stop-consonant recognition--release bursts and formant transitions as functionally equivalent, context-dependent cues; modes of perceiving; discrimination of intensity…

This study examined the paralinguistic behavior of three presidential candidates in on-camera and on-mike speeches made during their campaigns. Using tape recordings, a detailed micronotation was made of candidates' paralinguistic patterns, both while speaking on-camera and on-mike and while speaking under circumstances that were not for a mass…

A report of the Committee on Freedom of Expression at Yale appointed by the president to examine the condition of free expression, peaceful dissent, mutual respect and tolerance at Yale and to draft recommendations for maintenance of those principles. (JT)

Studies of second language acquisition have concentrated primarily on the speech production of their subjects. This article discusses the relationship between speech directed to the learner and his speech production. (Author/KM)

Describes the oral language examinations developed by ARELS (Association of Recognized English Language Schools). Copies of the examinations in the form of "Picture Story Booklets" and "Reading Passage Booklets" can be obtained from ARELS, 15 Holland Park Gardens, London W14 8DZ. (IFS/WGA)

Describes how the resources of nearby Spanish-speaking communities could be exploited by Spanish programs at universities along the United States-Mexican border. (Author/AM)

Refutes McGuire's analogy to inoculation theory used to predict resistance to beliefs that have not been attacked. An experimental test of effectiveness of different defenses over three belief levels is discussed. (JMF)

In this study, 40 Mexican boys (12 years old), both normal and disturbed, speaking whatever words came to mind, attempted to communicate the emotions of happiness, sadness, love, and anger. (Author)

Recordings were made of Canadian and Mexican actresses reciting contradictory messages in their respective languages (i.e., English and Spanish). The younger children in the experiment in both cultures interpreted the contradictory messages more negatively than the older children. (Author/AM)

Discusses a study designed to investigate people's conceptions of what believability should entail and how these conceptions differ over topic-situations. (MH)

Seventh grade pupils dramatized a narrative taken from a school textbook. This is considered a valuable device for motivating and providing active experience in communicating. The steps in planning and performing the teaching unit are described. The cooperatively produced final script is appended. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Reviews current approaches to testing oral competence at 16plus and suggests some less artificial alternatives. (AA)