| Autor: |
Gibson, James W., Hanna, Michael S. |
| Předmět: |
|
| Zdroj: |
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin; Aug1986, Issue 57, p20-23, 4p |
| Abstrakt: |
The article presents information on the 1984 study of the basic course in speech communication. The data in the present study are drawn from the fourth in a series of investigations of the basic course at the U.S. colleges and universities. Each of the investigations has focused upon the status and trends of the first course in speech communication at the undergraduate level. Data about enrollment trends, financial support, staffing and the general health of the basic course should help departmental administrators make more informed decisions and more influential proposals. The purpose of the investigation was to determine the nature of basic course in speech communication as it is taught now and the trends or changes the course appears to be undergoing. The term, basic course, was defined as that course either required or recommended for a significant number of undergraduates; that course which the department has, or would recommend as a requirement for all undergraduates. The study provides administrators with additional information supporting the belief that the basic course is important to the welfare of the department. Administrative support for the course remains adequate, although it has flagged in some instances. Class size remains relatively small, and the basic course generally takes a public speaking approach or a combination approach. In either case, the focus is on performance. |
| Databáze: |
Supplemental Index |
| Externí odkaz: |
|
