This bulletin implements the position paper on speech published by the Florida Department of Education (ED 053 133), which is reprinted as an appendix to this document. The bulletin offers guides and outlines for eight courses in speech communication: the basic course, public speaking, discussion, debate, parliamentary procedures, mass…

The author points out differences between the historical-critical and the quantitative-empirical methodologies in speech communication. He proposes analysis of postpersuasive discourse as an intermediary ground encompassing these two approaches. Postpersuasive communication is conceptualized as the elements of ethos (credibility) which are…

In the first section of this paper, the author presents a rationale for incorporating audience responses as a teaching strategy in the basic speech course. The rationale is based on the goal of the course, which is to modify the student's communication behavior and his sensitivity to the forces which affect the communication process. The author…

A course presenting projects designed to foster invention and develop a sense of logical ordering is given. Performance objectives include: (1) The student will select ideas for development in an orderly manner; (2) The student will convey this message via an expository piece; (3) The student will select appropriate supportive elements to develop…

Two waves of telephone interviews with a sample of 141 voters were used in a study of political communication effects during the 1974 congressional election in the Illinois 24th Congressional District. Seven variables specified by the combined-effects model were derived from the interviews and factor analyzed. Two factors were found and…

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…

The author presents critical comments on a paper by John Siegfried, in which Siegfried reports on a controlled experiment to determine whether the educational experience of being a proctor is sufficiently valuable to justify awarding academic credit. Siegfried argues that a semester of proctoring teaches a student more than a one-semester,…

"Teachers who are angered by the threat of centralized tyranny should not exert a second degree brand of tyranny over children." Discussed is the lack of choice within schools. (Editor/RK)

Examines the meaning of the term "ethos" in a rhetorical context, proposing a way to differentiate among the different forms of ethos. Explores the implications of such an examination for composition teachers. (RL)

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 commentary the author responds to critics who question the value of teaching the humanities and also points out some weaknesses in the arguments of humanists themselves, including his opinion that most of their arguments are meaningful only to other humanists and do nothing to sway their critics. (JMD)

While not wishing to assert that many infant schools actually grouped their separate classes by ability, the author believes that many infant classes maintain a system of grouping which suggests that a hidden system of streaming still exists. Details some of the possible reasons for this practice. (Author/RK)

Considers the implications for modern language teaching of mixed ability groups, some of the variables involved in language instruction, the size of classes relative to student interest in language learning, and the desperate shortage of trained language teachers. (RK)

The author analyzes some recent developments in the debate over the status of mental imagery. He attempts to specify what a propositional theory is, and considers arguments for and against the imagery position, i.e., whether visual imagery is encoded in terms of properties that are quite spatial and modality specific. (Author/RK)

President Carter states his commitment to religious education, Senator Moynihan comments on the Administration's position on the tax credit issue, and the Washington Star prints opinions for grants and for tax credits. A description of what the Packwood-Moynihan Tuition Tax Credit Act of 1977 would do for citizens and education is included. (RK)