THE CONCEPT OF DOWNWARD COMMUNICATIONS
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This 5-page paper covers downward communciation, a theory of organizational communication. The essay examines the concept, discusses its use and then weighs the pros and cons of such a theory. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MTorcodo.rtf

The Use Of Communication Skills To Fight Delinquency
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The importance of effective communication in combating delinquency is discussed in this 25 page paper. The problem of delinquency is explained along with the reasons for its existence. Various cultures around the world are looked at for insight on how to solve this pervasive problem in American society. The continuum concept is included as well. Detailed solutions are noted, inclusive of verbal and nonverbal techniques of communication which may be utilized by parents for various age groups. Bibliography lists 22 sources.
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Intercultural Communication
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A 10 page research paper that examines the complexities of intercultural communication. The writer looks at the necessity for intercultural communication, the processes involved, and the future of this field. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Cultcomm.wps

The Realist Theory and the Persian Gulf War of 1991
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This ten page paper presents an overview of the realist theory and how it relates to The Persian Gulf War of 1991. Bibliography lists eight sources.
Filename: CWGulfwr.wps

Politics And Communication
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A 3 page paper analyzing George Orwell's 'Politics and the English Language.' Using examples from contemporary politics, the paper wryly argues that both tact and diplomacy would be impossible if speakers were forced to tell the unvarnished truth. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Orcomm.wps

Comparison of Two Communication Theorists
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9 pages comparing the theoretical works of Kenneth Burke to those of Walt Fisher. Among other things, Burke developed the theory of 'dramatism' which suggests that language itself makes people capable of moral and ethical action. Each theorist assessed the role of culture in communications. Bibliography lists 15+ sources.
Filename: Burkefis.wps

Kenneth Burke's 'Terministic Screens' Applied To 'The Hunt For Red October'
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A 5 page paper which examines Kenneth Burke's book, Terministic Screens, to determine how the film The Hunt For Red October supports the Burkean position. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Termhunt.wps

Political Communication Theories
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This 8 page political science paper provides an overview for the development of political communication theory. Several communications theories are discussed inclusive of their development within the context of the political realm. Contemporary examples of American politics are provided as well as other illustrations to demonstrate the application of the concepts. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Polcomm.wps

The Bias of Communication; Technology that Monopolizes Space and Communication that Monopolizes Time
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This 6 page paper considers the perspectives of Harold Innis, one of the best noted theorists regarding modern communications, and assesses his view that 'the media of communications has an important influence on the dissemination of knowledge over space and time. This paper considers the views of Innis as they can be applied to an assessment of the Vietnam War Memorial as a communication bias of time and the Internet as a bias of communication of space. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHinnis_

B.F. Skinner, Wolfgang Kohler, Pythagoras, and Plato: Impacts on Education
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A 5 page overview of the impact of each of these theorists on the educational process and curriculum design. This paper emphasizes that there has been an evolution over time in the way we view both the cognitive process and the educational approach. Bibliography lists 4 sources. PPedCur2.rtf
Filename: PPedCur2.rtf