Communication papers

Examines effects of mass communication on consumer cognition & comprehension, on attitudes & values, on behavior. Discusses regulation, advertising, foreign syndication and news & entertainment.

Discusses deception, regulation, fraud, perpetuation of social & racial stereotypes, manipulation of fears & desires, dissemination of false values, conformity, irrationality, selectivity and impact on consumer & society.

Discusses power, functions, freedoms & restrictions; TV, newspapers, Nixon, Viet Nam war; competition, advertising and manipulation.

Emphasizes the negative effects. Contends that TV ads foster unhealthy attitudes. Also discusses TV violence.

Discusses violence & emotions, sex-roles & sex-stereotypes, modeling behaviors and consumption demands.

Discusses problems, dynamics, feedback, personalities, barriers, settings and motivation.

Discusses use & abuse of radio by Nazis & Allies. Examines information, propaganda, effects, journalism and commentaries.

Uses, purposes & examples of military & government word choices to interfere with public's critical thinking processes (pacification, pre-emptive strike).

Discusses the harmful effects of TV in its roles as parent, teacher, hero-provider & peer of children, emphasizing relational vacuum, low values & morals, commercialism, entertainment and violence.

Discusses self-disclosure, studies, stereotypes, socialization and perception of relationships.

Discusses dfinition, types, purposes and successful techniques. Focuses on Transactional Analysis (Berne), employee-employer relations, motivations, direct vs. indirect messages and non-verbal communication.

Discusses the pos & cons of commercials aimed at young children. Examines first Amendment, ethical & health issues, popularity of junk food, vulnerability of children to ad messages, products and research.

Discusses methods of reporting student performance & progress in elementary & secondary schools, effective parent-teacher conference and report cards.

Discusses cognitive & psychomotor skills, theoretical linguistics, rules, techniques, codes and error analysis.

Comparison of B.F. Skinner & Noam Chomsky's theories on language acquisition. Looks specifically at values & problems of each.

This paper discusses the psychological effects of advertising: Subconscious and subliminal aims, methods of commercial campaigns, manipulation of daydreams, hidden yearnings, guilt complexes and irrational emotional blockages to sell products.

This paper reviews Edward Hall's "The Silent Language", which discusses non-verbal influences on human life and development.

This paper traces the history of radio broadcasting in the United States until the advent of television.

This paper analyzes Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward's Watergate book "All The President's Men".

This paper examines the role of goverment agencies (the State Department, the U.S. Post Office, Congress) and the U.S. Supreme Court in the suppression of material and news, from national security issues to pornography.

This paper reviews Susanne Langer's "Philosophy in a New Key", a critique of her theory of art and focuses on her concept of art as presentational symbols.

This paper discusses the history of the word "race" according to anthropologists & linguists.

This paper discusses problems in employee-employer relations on all levels and suggests specific improvements to counter rumors and other misinformational channels.

This paper discusses the American Gilded Age, 1870-1900, the age of Boss Tweed, the Robber Barons, labor, Indians and the pursuit of money at the expense of the poor. Sources are from 19th Century newspapers.

This paper discusses dance as a form of non-verbal communication, its role in early primitive cultures and argues that modern dance is a source of new channels of communication.

This paper discusses posture as a form of non-verbal communication and as an expressive motor habit.

(Edward T. Hall). A discussion of book on human behavior in relation to time & space. Analyzes Hall's theory that people of different cultures speak different languages & inhabit different sensory worlds.

This paper reviews David Farbers "Chicago '68".

This paper argues that the media biases our perception of wealth by depicting people on TV and in the movies as being wealthier than their real-world counterparts.

This paper discusses the role of the radio in Jurek Becker's "Jakob the Liar", a Holocaust novel.

This paper discusses non-verbal language acquisition by examining various articles on the topic.

A study of the deconstruction of standard English, and a debate on whether or not such a standard is effective.

A study of the American recording industry's marketing violence to its youth.

A paper which considers whether it is possible to eliminate paper from our society altogether due to the widespread usage of computers.

An examination of how businesses are now turning to video conferencing to bridge the gaps in communication caused by distance.

An analysis of Daniel J. Boorstin's Book, "The Image: A Guide to Pseudo Events in America."

A study of business communication and management leadership skills.

An analysis of the relationship between the media and terrorism through literary review.

A discussion about violence on television and its affect on children.

This paper discusses the effects of television on society.

A discussion of the advantages of on-line publications.

This paper discusses non-verbal communication in the workplace.

An analysis of the Oscar winning movie "American Beauty".

A brief discussion of the O.J. Simpson trial for the murder of his wife.

A review of the book "A Journey into the Deaf-World" by Harlan Lane, Robert Hoffmeister and Ben Bahan about Deaf-World culture.

"The New York Post" vs. "USA Today": a look at their competitive advantages.

An analysis of the policy evaluation of a process presented in an article about unlicensed wireless usage.

This paper studies the psychological aspects of language acquisition.

This paper discusses the essential elements of job negotiation. It is written by a human resources manager, in the form of a guide to successfully handling a job offer.

An analysis of the American media's effect on foreign policy making and the influences and propaganda behind it.

Examining the T.V. show "Beavis and Butthead", its lack of authoritative figures, and the influence it has on youth in American society.

Examines the father role in popular television shows.

An essay concerned with how alcohol has been turned into a culture by diverse media and cultural situations.

A paper focusing on problems encountered in the attempted measurement of facial expressions of emotion using the judgment approach, examining what is thought to be the fundamental and universal types of facial expression and how facial expressions differ

An analysis of the role the tabloid press plays in the cultural aspect of our lives.

This paper discusses the effects of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 on the Dayton, Ohio market.

An analysis of the journal "European History Quarterly" which focuses on a wide range of political and historical issues in Europe and the United Kingdom from the beginning of the Renaissance through to the present.

An serious analysis of international news coverage in the printed press, focusing on business and economic issues.

This paper discusses the basic theme of Jerry Mander's book, "Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television", that whoever controls the media, controls the public.

This paper investigates the workings of AMBER, a partnership between law enforcement and the media that aids in the recovery of an abducted child.

This paper looks at four systems of the press: Nnewspapers, periodicals, media and tabloids and at their connection to the mergers of the late 90's.

This paper analyzes, based on the theries of Sigmund Freud and Karen Horey, the TV character "Ally McBeal", from the Fox comedy series of the same name.

This paper discusses the wide nuance of meaning and expression of the simple English word "no".

A discussion of Hispanic characters and actors on prime time television.

A discussion of propaganda and social issues.

A discussion of the use of propaganda for the state and the individual.

This paper investigates why the media focuses on a woman's image.

A review of the book "You Just Don't Understand" by Deborah Tannen, on communication.

The definition of the theory and its application to man's metaperspective on his company's passing him over for promotion.

An examination of the elimination of errors as a crucial element of teaching language. Includes types of errors (cultural, fluencty, style, etc.), linguistic competence, accuracy and structure of language.

An analysis of the networks' shows for November 21, 1998, to show attitudes toward gender roles and stereotypes.

An examination of how dogs communicate with one another in the wild and with humans in captivity and the meaning of different sounds.

The theories of language and speech and their impact on development of autistic, hyperactive and attention-affected children.

The difficulties encountered: syntax, phonology, grammar, articulation and fluency.

Its causes, theories, treatment and impact on a child's oral reading skills.

A description, associated psychological features, onset, diagnosis and treatment.

An examination of the origins and evolution, compared to serious news, with economic aspects, examples, advertising, role of the government and network vs. local issues.

An examination of the components and approaches of effective teaching and learning a language, focusing on learner error and types of correction. Includes grammar translation, reading, audiolingualism and more.

An examination of the L.A. Times and N.Y. Times reporting of China-related news for April, 1999.

A review of the work arguing psychotherapy is an art to using intuition in meaningful conversation.

A research proposal to determine how the Media Literacy Discussion Group might reduce the effects of TV violence on first grade boys.

An examination of political advertising for Reagan and Bush and product advertising for automobiles, General Electric and perfume, focusing on style, technique and message.

An examination of the research on the impact of viewing violence on children's behavior, psychological and emotional reality, social relationships and individual cognitive development.

A review of the work on organizational, cultural, political, economic and social aspects of mass media.

An analysis of the research on infant brain development and the effects of parental communication and care before and after birth, includes attachment and bonding, memory formation, communication skills, crying, stages of development and more.

A comparison of theTV comedies and their depiction of strong female characters in male-dominated industries in the 1970s and the 1990s.

An examination of the subtleties of film's verbal and non-verbal communications between the mother M'lynn and the daughter Shelby.

An analysis of the principles and applications of Title VII of the 1964 Act to determine the legality of English-only requirements in the workplace, focusing on court decisions.

An examination of relationships' end as a phase in the life and death of the couple, focusing on the failure of communication.

An examination of the history and development, definition, features, types, examples (Commedia dell'Arte, Chaplin) and reasons for its appeal and its limitations.

An examination of mass media as an interest group with its biases, power, impact on voters and politics, story presentation, propaganda and polling.

Analysis of an article on the theory that media coverage affects perceptions of President's performance, focusing on the Iran-Contra scandal.

An analysis of how Islamic people are depicted by U.S. and Western mass media and its effects on Americans of Mid Eastern descent. It discusses cultural bases of biases & stereotypes with examples and political aspect.

Examines the nature, causes and effects of woman-hating in society. Discusses films, TV, religion, psychology and sexuality.

Examines the changing portrayals and roles of women in programming and advertising and the negative socializing effects on children.

Examines theories and the debate over the effects of televised violence, the ratings system, impact on children, First Amendment and possible solutions.

A strategic analysis of this long-distance phone company. Examines its strengths and weaknesses, finances, wireless market, stocks, marketing and recommendations. Includes charts.

Critiques the TV police/court drama. Discusses production, reasons for its success, characters/actors, problems, writers and social issues.

A critical analysis of the bias and shallowness of the media in its reporting of the riots following the acquittal of police charged with beating Rodney King.

Discusses the relevance, culltural obstacles, concept of "face," communication, uncertainty avoidance, individualism vs. collectivism and intimate relationships.