This paper discusses whether or not there are efforts underway to preserve Spanish in the United States, as opposed to Spanglish.
Self-Help Books
This paper compares the approaches to communication taken by two self-help authors, Stephen R. Covey and Brad Blanton.
Effective Listening
This paper describes effective listening, barriers to it, and how it can be learned. Includes brief outline.
Adapting to the Audience
This paper discusses ways in which a speaker can give a successful presentation, and what to do in the case of an audience that reacts unexpectedly.
Leadership Theories: Trait and Contingency Leadership
This papers discusses two theories of leadership, the trait and contingency styles.
Celtic Influences on the Development of English (I)
This paper will examine how the Celtic tongues, usually divided into continental Celtic and Insular Celtic, affected the development of the English language.
Sign Language Legal Interpreters
This paper discusses the various aspects of Sign Language Legal interpreting, including education, certification, areas of service, and ethics.
Memory
This paper summarizes a paper on the relationship between conventional, unconventional and metaphorical linguistic expressions and memory.
Organizational Communications – Microsoft
This paper examines some of the communications styles used by Microsoft and how they have contributed ot the company’s success.
Sensory Impairments in Grandparent
This paper examines the ways in which sensory impairments in older people impair their communication with their grandchildren.
Use of DISC Communication Style to Staff A Department
How businesses can make use of Disc Communication styles to effectively staff their departments; includes discussion of emotional types, teams, example.
“What’s Up with the Weather?”
This paper analyzes a script from the PBS series “Nova.”
Language and Power
This paper examines the concept of power, the connection between language and power, and some of the human difficulties with language.
Spanish Language and Dialects
This paper examines the way in which the Spanish language developed, and its morphology, phonology and syntax.
After Dinner Speech: “The Horror of It All”
This paper discusses after dinner speeches in general, and one in particular: “The Horror of It All.”
The Uses of Sign Language in the World Today
This paper will discuss the various current uses of sign language, with an emphasis on American Sign Language (ASL).
The Triac Lesson
This paper defines what the Triac method is and how it is used to develop a paragraph. It is used for technical writing. It also includes three case examples.
Metaphors and Similes
This paper defines metaphors and similes, compares them, and gives examples of each.
Milton: The Use of “Merit”
This paper examines the meaning of the word “merit” as used in “Paradise Lost.”
Wireless Communications
This report provides an extensive discussion on the types of communications systems available to the consumer today.
Black and White Styles in Conflict
This paper summarizes a section of Thomas Kochman’s Black and White Styles in Conflict and then provides a brief analysis of the author’s major points.
Telecommunications Industry
This report briefly discusses the history of the telecommunications industry, then describes the reasons for and results of deregulation and the impact of the Internet.
Fiber Optics
This report describes the way in which fiber optics works for both voice and data transmission; includes a detailed discussion of the mechanics and future implications of SONET and DWDM.
Diffusion of Innovation
This paper discusses how the style of communication used by the opinion leader of a group or organization influences how an innovation or new idea is diffused through the group.
Art of Effective Speaking
Discussion of the variety of techniques and strategies that go into perfecting an effective presentation.
Differences in the Way People Communicate
Introduction: Because of the way I was raised and the early influence of my environment, I have a tendency to be very blunt and straightforward in the way I talk. I used to listen to the way my...
Commencement Address
Provides the framework for a general commencement address for Tenafly High School.
Celtic Influences on the Development of English
Examines how the Celtic tongues, usually divided into continental Celtic and Insular Celtic, affected the development of the English language.
The Etymology of the Word Evolution
Traces the etymology of the word evolution contrasting its various origins and meanings. The report also compares the biological interpretation with the theories of Darwin.
Cross Cultural Communications in Business
Discusses various differences in cross-cultural communications and their relationship to business, business ethics, and training problems.
Benjamin Franklin
Discusses Benjamin Franklin's contributions to English as a language.
A Socrates Speech
Socrates speaks against his accusers in this essay.
Violence on Television
Explains the pattern of violence on television, its effects and consequences and argues that it is our responsibility to future generations to prevent it.
Westmoreland Versus CBS
Discusses the lawsuit brought by Vietnam General William Westmoreland against CBS for a documentary.
Uses and Gratifications Communications Theory
Discusses the Uses and Gratifications theory as it applies to the most common communications medium, the television.
Etymology of the Word Epiphany
Traces the etymology of the word epiphany, including both definitions - religious and secular.
Theories of Humor
Considers the nature of the human behavioral phenomenon called humor. To do this, this paper will consider the theories of Freud, Koestler, Bergson, and Bateson. Also considers the opinions of...
Types of Humor
This report is concerned with the variety of humor. Discusses the reason for the proliferation of different types of humor. Examples include sit-coms, the Dilbert cartoon, which represents...
The Persuasiveness of Adolf Hitler
Examines what made Adolf Hitler such a motivational speaker, how he was able to use his talents of persuasiveness to convince a nation to do the unthinkable, and what bearing did the political...
Sexist Language
Discusses the origins, uses, and legal implications of sexist language, which has become and important area of socio and psycho linguistic study.
Close Relationships and Low Self Esteem
Examines close relationships and their influence on self-esteem from an interpersonal communications standpoint. Provides a hypothesis, literature review, and rationale relating to the topic and...
How Languages Differ
Examines the evolution of language and explores how languages differ from one another through an analysis of the Saphir-Whorf hypothesis.
Evaluating Douglas MaCarthur's 'Duty, Honor, Country' Speech by Cicero's Criteria
Considers the 1962 speech given by General Douglas MacArthur to the graduating class at West Point and how it illustrates particular ideas about the rhetorical style as set for by Cicero.
An Argument for Ebonics
Discusses the use of Ebonics, or black English, in the school system, with a focus on opposition to the program, the source of the opposition, misrepresentation of the program by the media, and why...
Upward and Downward Communications
Discusses upward and downward information flow in organizational communications.
I Have A Dream and The Impossible Dream: Verbal vs Musical Communication
Compares and contrasts two well known pieces: Martin Luther King's Address at the March to Freedom (the I Have a Dream speech) with The Impossible Dream, Don Quixote's song from The Man of La Mancha.
History of Writing
Traces the history of writing in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and China. Pictograms & hieroglyphics are discussed.
American Humor and Communication
Examines humor in all its various contexts through an examination of comedy in entertainment and in Hollywood films. Defines comedy and illuminates its uses and contexts.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have a Dream
Analyzes MLK's famous speech from a neo-aristotelian perspective which includes the situation, the speaker, the speech, the effects and ethics and evaluation. Includes the full speech.
Persuasive Communication Theory
Discusses the importance of source credibility, fear appeal and language intensity in effective persuasive communication.
History Design in Communication
Examines how early design began with petrograms and advanced to paper and discusses its importance in advertising during the industrial revolution. Future implications of communication design are...
Clothes as a Form of Nonverbal Communication
Discusses clothes as being an important element of communication. Clothes are recognized as a form of nonverbal communication, expressing moods and emotion. The work place, gender differences,...
The History of Technological Influences on Journalism
Examines the influences that technological advances throughout history have had on the journalism profession. The report argues that these advances have been good for the industry as people are...
Philosophical Analysis of Elie Weisel's The Peril of Indifference
Analyzes Weisel's speech according to the philosophical frameworks of Aristotle and Walter Fisher. Argues that the speech was a success due to its structure, power, and ability to make the...
Communications Among Dolphins
Discusses the ability and styles of communication among dolphins, as well as their use of sound to navigate (echolocation).
Marshall Mcluhan: Communication Theorist
Provides biographical information on McLuhan as well as insight into his various communication theories. Special attention is given to his theory on media.
Group Behavior
Focuses on the concepts of group norms, group goals, group conflict, and communication from the writer's personal observations.
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