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Speech Communication
Best Sites for Studying Speech Communication:
National Communication Association
Best place to start to learn about the communication field. NCA publishes seven major journals:
Quarterly Journal of Speech
Communication Monographs
Communication Education
Critical Studies in Media Communication
Text and Performance Quarterly
Journal of Applied Communication Research
Review of Communication
International Communication Association
An association closely affiliated with NCA that publishes three journals:
Journal of Communication
in Proquest or Blackwell-Synergy
Human Communication Research
in Proquest or Blackwell-Synergy
Communication Theory --
in Proquest or Proquest (2) or Blackwell-SynergyOnline
International Listening Association
Promotes the study, development, and teaching of listening and the practice of effective listening skills and techniques
Principles of Public Speaking:
Topic Selection Helper
Not sure what to talk about? Here's a vast selection of topics for speeches based on subjects, themes, personal experiences. Includes “how to” speeches.
C-SPAN speeches
Visit this site to watch or to order copies of recent speeches including press conferences, Congressional speeches, tributes, and campaign speeches
ChangingMinds.org
Techniques that can be used in persuasive speeches
Gifts of Speech
Women's speeches from around the world, brought to you by Sweet Brian College.
National Press Club
Vital Speeches of the Day
Biweekly publication of speeches made throughout government and business, has a collection of more than 15,000 speeches dating back to 1934
Allyn & Bacon
Excellent links to video clips, audio clips, and texts of speeches
McGraw-Hill
American Memory Project
An effort of the Library of Congress, this collection is a wonderful source for sound recordings, motion pictures, manuscripts, and pictures
Prof. Nan Peck's Public Speaking Page
Created by NVCC Associate Professor of Speech Communication Nan Peck
Voices of Civil Rights
From the AARP, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, and the Library of Congress; a collection of thousands of personal stories and oral histories of the Civil Rights Movement
Intercultural Communication:
Central Intelligence Agency
The CIA publishes a World Fact Book that offers maps and up-to-date information on each country in the world; this publication also includes the chiefs of state and cabinet members for foreign governments.
Pew Research Center
Provides a number of informative surveys and studies of intercultural interest
Cultural Studies reports
Developed by the Department of the Army, this site describes approximately 100 countries and their cultures
U.S. State Department Travel Information
The Bureau of Consular Affairs offers travel warnings and trips for travel to other countries
Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
EthnoMed
Applies the concepts of intercultural communication in the health care context
Culture Med
A site that will be helpful for those interested in the health care profession
Transcultural and Multicultural Health Links
Amnesty International
International organization dedicated to upholding human rights
U.S. Census Bureau
Here you can learn more about a specific place in the United States
The Argument Culture
Sociolinguist Deborah Tannen suggests that U.S. Americans are argumentative; this links to an article she wrote in 1998
Dr. Terrence Doyle
NVCC Professor Terrence Doyle has some helpful resources available online
NCA research
During the summer of 1998, the NCA commissioned Roper Starch Worldwide to conduct a survey of how Americans communicate among themselves and with others, in different situations, and by different means
Non-verbal Communication Modes
Looks at modes of non-verbal communication and addresses differences among culture, including Islamic and African American.
Communication Patterns and Assumptions
A comprehensive overview of communication patterns of various cultures in the U.S.
Interpersonal Communication:
The Gottman Institute -- site focuses on relational communication. Be sure to check out his relationship quizzes, found under marriage and couples
Habits to Differentiate Good from Poor Listening
Looks at characteristics of good and bad listeners
Interpersonal Relationships and Conflict Resolution
A detailed discussion of conflict in interpersonal relationships and
resolution strategies
Pertinent Information -- articles about interpersonal communication in business
Prof. Nan Peck's Conflict Management page -- created by NVCC Associate Professor of Speech Communication Nan Peck.
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