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Page, William T. – Communication Education, 1980
Presents two viewpoints for helping students with severe communication anxiety and avoidance problems: one based on traditional speech pedagogy; the other based on behavioral clinical psychology. Argues that in most cases the two viewpoints complement rather than contradict each other. (JMF)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Apprehension, Desensitization
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DuBois, Barbara R. – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 1984
A college English teacher laments her students' incorrect use of common expresssions. (RBW)
Descriptors: Definitions, English, English Instruction, Higher Education
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Plattor, Emma – English Quarterly, 1984
Deals with the neglect of instruction in listening and speaking, a fact attributed to a shortage of instructional materials, and teachers' lack of knowledge in these areas. Reviews the available literature and suggests steps to be taken to develop a curriculum in listening and speaking using these materials as a foundation. (RBW)
Descriptors: Aural Learning, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Integrated Curriculum
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McCallum, Karin; Dickerson, Jo Ann – Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, 1985
Recounts students' reactions to the videotaping of their speeches in three speech communication classes. Shows how the students found the taping experience valuable. (EL)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Communication Skills, Educational Research, Higher Education