Communication papers

Sociohistorical background & subtle prejudice in reviews, articles & advertising.

Changing role of Hollywood, looking at advertising, profits vs. public service, marketing, product tie-ins and movie studios.

Describes various methods & theories for teaching/learning a foreign language. Authority & control, Counseling-Learning/Community Learning, Silent Way and teaching machine movement.

Looking at language integration & assimilation, diglossia, intersentential shifting, bilingualism and English as second language.

A look at the decline of NBC under Fred Silverman including Tinker's philosophy that transformed NBC into a successful competitor.

A comparison of the portrayals of the situation by the "Department of State Bulletin" and the "New York Times" emphasizing the failure of the "Times" to be an independent, impartial source.

An analysis of six studies and their relevance to Bandura's modeling theory on aggression.

A look at a proposal to set up a TV studio and production curriculum in a junior high school.

A look at the differences between males and females including theories, causes (biological vs. sociocultural) and the role of mass media.

An analysis of the techniques, aims and success of TV advertising combining information and commercials and video carts (in-store advertising).

The life and career of the tabloid TV reporter and talk show host including controversies, popularity and the impact on popular culture.

An examination of before and after television with examples (Lincoln-Douglas, Kennedy-Nixon), the effect on the electorate, law, media coverage and format.

An analysis of nonverbal behavior, including a look at cultural influences, space needs, relation to animals, touching and facial and eye communications.

A look at the applications, costs, consumer issues, competition, social aspects, leading figures, role of the government and the future of interactive television.

An argument that the media and environmentalist's overreactions hurt business (tobacco, asbestos) and inspire bogus lawsuits.

A look at the transmission of negative social, personal and sexual messages to viewers of soap operas.

A look at the background, major issues, moral majority, impact, goals and the Black Anti-Defamation coalition regarding television advocacy groups.

A look at the techniques, direction, viewer's role, camera use and the characterizations in the British Broadcasting Corporation's video production of "Julius Caesar" and "The Merchant of Venice".

Describes and compares purposes, effects on the public, truth vs. deception, morality and the role of the government.

Examines the effects of gender stereotyping of TV characters, discussing TV as a message-giver, advertising, ratings, family roles, sexism and socialization.

Discusses malleability, capability, Head Start, environment, theories, grammar, performance, structure and function and a comparison of learning Arabic and English.

Examines negative and positive effects of violence-oriented products and games on children.

Exploration of the relationship between language and cognitive development in terms of how reading, writing and discussion contribute to cognitive development.

Describes e-mail, types of information that can be transferred and its advantages and disadvantages.

A 1993 case study of VeriFone that includes history, business structure, reasons for success, patterns of communication and conclusion.

Details the essential elements of a job interview and discusses strategies for successful negotiation of the process.

Discusses Chomsky's theory of language acquisition, in which there exists some sort of "language organ" that makes language possible for humans & impossible for animals.

Analyzes the criticism of media coverage, public attitude formation, privacy issues, mistrust of the media and guidelines for politicians.

Examines the importance of image, media packaging, negative ads, the history of political ads, costs and deception.

Examines the 1988 newspaper coverage of assaults to determine the style, objectivity, persuasion, omissions, distortions, offenders and victims.

Examines corporate strategies in handling crises and communicating with the public in the "Johnson and Johnson" and the "Union Carbide" crises.

Examines the uses and abuses of televised religion, discussing problems of mixing business and religion, scandals, techniques of funding, competition, hypocrisy and followers.

Examines types, techniques, aims, hecklers, silence, questions, praise and honesty.

Examines special concerns for women in fulfilling needs in interpersonal relations and discusses perceptions, openness, style, trust and tactics.

Examines the news environment, anchor personalities, packaging, local trends, ratings and methodology.

Provides an ETS evaluation, examines preparation for school, effects on vocabulary and social skills.

Examines the start of this music format video phenomenon, video-look proliferation of ads and movies.

Examines the right to a fair trial vs. the right of the public to witness court proceedings and to know what the government is doing.

A pro-TV stance on why TV is a positive influence, arguing that exposure to real-life situations prepares them, using "Social Animal" as support and also discussing TV as an essential educational tool ("Sesame Street").

Examines the history, product marketing, distribution, quality, promotion, competition and the implications of the Columbia Broadcasting acquisition.

A look at government censorship and control from WWII to the present including the effects of political changes on programming.

A focus on TV and Radio licensing standards including the history of the FRC and the FCC, public interest and laws and Supreme Court cases.

An examination of the concern about impact and studies.

A look at the role of dogmatic viewpoint in preventing reception, acceptance and understanding of others' views.

A look at the aspects of negotiation including concealment/openness, tangibles/intangibles and negotiating style.

The problems of the industry in the wake of the Jim Bakker and Jimmy Swaggart financial and sexual scandals, including the historical and cultural background and the role of the Ku Klux Klan in the growth of evangelism.

A look at the post-war depictions of Japanese culture and society as part of an American effort to re-shape society to prevent another war.

The role and problems of communication and specialized legal language in the legal setting including persuasion, non-verbal cues and storytelling.

A discussion of the possibilities of regulation in the cable industry including an argument that regulation is necessary to protect against poor service and high rates.

An examination of the pros, cons and legal obstacles to telephone companies entering the cable television industry.

An examination of the implications of raw coverage of military events by reporters. Including pool reporting, public opinion and news manipulation.

A research study of the impact of TV-viewing on political activity. Includes literature review, sampling, data collection and conclusions.

An overview of the future needs and trends including infrastructure, flexibility of data flow and access, applications of technology and video conferencing.

A summary and analysis of the1983 work on the power and politics behind prime-time TV programming.

A look at the concept of human communication based on personal attributes, communication skills, psychological adjustment and cultural awareness.

This paper discusses the role played by self-perception in effective communication: Self-image's impact on verbal & non-verbal exchanges. Vocation, family, society, appearance and accuracy of perception.

This paper is a critical analysis of Peter E. Bull's "Posture and Gesture" on nonverbal and interpersonal communication.

This paper discusses Aristotle's "Rhetoric", considered to be the definitive work on rhetoric: Divided into three books: l) the speaker, 2) the audience, & 3) the speech itself.

This paper discusses the relationship between the mass media, specifically television, and presidential elections: Function and impact of exit polls, debates and spot commercials on voters.

This paper examines the relationship between the mass media, specifically television, and presidential elections: Predicting winners, debates, commercials and pros and cons.

The paper reviews the literature on the mastery of spoken language & on the participation of boys and girls in kindergarten class discussions.

This paper discusses the ways in which television manipulates or satisfies the desires and expectations of its viewers and conveys messages about society, happiness and values.

This paper argues that television advertisements tend to solidify rather than convert a voter's belief.

Examines role of eye contact, touch, gesture in maintaining power in human relationships.

This paper discusses the impact of nonverbal behavior on credibility and leadership emergence: Eye contact, para-language, voice, gestures and posture.

This paper discusses cable television: History, regulation, competition, investments, technology, programming and problems.

This paper analyzes humor according to theories of superiority, incongruity and tension release.

This paper examines the relationship and variables of impaired speech and head trauma: Communications breakdown, brain damage, addiction, Alzheimer's, respiratory and articulatory mechanisms.

This paper discusses the impact of aggression and war toy-ads in cartoon programs on children: Study findings, case examples, attitudes and behavior and desensitization.

Problems & solutions. Attitudes, stress, listening, cooperation.

This paper discusses the American mass media in the context of freedom of expression: TV, investigative reporting, compared to Soviet TV, political talk shows, films, audience manipulation and trends.

This paper compares the newspaper coverage of the "Fatal Attraction" murder trial in the New York Daily News, New York Newsday, New York Post, and New York Times.

This paper discusses the evolution, regulation, rates and consumer issues about cable TV. Abstract.

This paper discribes the portrayal of Hitler, his rise to power, the war years and his decline, emphasizing the role of media in bringing Hitler down.

This paper discusses the role of the media in exposing the crimes of the Watergate scandal which helped drive Nixon out of office.

This paper discusses eye contact in communication: Its role in revealing personality, scientific description of the eye and its function and several experiments.

This paper examines experimental evidence that shows that mnemonical techniques are successful in eliciting, retrieving, or discovering information.

This paper analyzes Henry W. Grady's "The New South" Speech of 1886 for the effectiveness of the address to wealthy New Englanders, calling for investment in Reconstruction.

This paper examines the life of Malcolm X and the press overage of his assassination, emphasizing shallowness of reporting.

This paper discusses the negotiation process as a matter of persuasion and of problem solving.

This paper analyzes the influence of the media on the development and implementation of foreign policy.

This paper discusses the changing concept of the hero and the American fascination for tearing heroes down and compares and contrasts the public conceptions of military heroes US Grant & Norman Schwartzkopf.

This paper reviews various published research studies and concludes that violent television does have some effect on the child's subsequent acceptance of violence.

This paper analyzes coverage by "Time" and the "New York Times" of early days of Cold War, 1945 Yalta Conference, V-E Day in Europe, Potsdam Conference, dropping of atomic bombs on Japan, Churchill's "Iron Curtain" speech and the Berlin Blockade.

Examines their primary functions. Discusses the relation of speech to thought; purpose in naming things; self-expression and basic acts of communication.

Examines constitutional issues (First and Fourth Amendments) related to the individual right to privacy and the right of freedom of expression by TV and print media.

Examines their impact on American politics. Discusses polls, lobbying, campaigns, a case study of Jesse Jackson and judicial issues.

This paper discusses the causes of failures in communications on both the organizational and the personal levels. Noise, feedback and listening problems.

This paper is a critical review of the literature about television and violence: Effects on viewers, social impact, Surgeon General's report and possible solutions.

This paper discusses the harmful effects caused by the negative stereotyping of Asians on television: Reasons for background, occupational depictions (gardener, launderer) and racism.

This paper discusses advertising, the seduction and manipulation of consumers through the written word: Symbols, color, status appeal, typeface, setting and implied messages.

This paper examines the ways that communication is used to achieve desired results and get others to behave as the communicator wishes: Techniques, principles, content, style, listener needs and nonverbal communication.

This paper discusses the impact of television commercials on children under the age of 13: Research, fantasy vs. reality, desire for products, attention span, styles of ad presentation and effects on family life.

This paper discusses leadership and communication styles related to employer-employee goals, with an emphasis on motivation, authority, human resources management, feedback and listening.

This paper discusses the social and psychological methods of persuasion used in TV advertising: Short spots, product image, values and lifestyles, focus groups, culture-commercial feedback and appeal to women.

This paper presents four major theories about child language acquisition: Roles of heredity and environment.

This paper discusses the growth and importance of audience ratings in the television industry.

A technical paper giving a semantic analysis of this part of speech. Looking at structure, usages in statements and the role of theme, grammar and meaning.

Examines definition, symptoms, social & developmental disabilities, language structure, treatment, sign language.

Compares components & acquisition of ASL & verbal English. Discusses grammar, ideas, timetables, symbols, naming, vocabulary and holophrasic words.