Background: Receptive language impairment (RLI) is one of the most significant indicators of negative sequelae for children with speech and language disorders. Despite this, relatively little is known about the most effective treatments for these children in the primary school period. Aims: To explore the relationship between the reported practice…

This paper discusses the development of an assessment to satisfy the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Language Proficiency Requirements. The Versant Aviation English Test utilizes speech recognition technology and a computerized testing platform, such that test administration and scoring are fully automated. Developed in…

Research has shown that the correct and consistent use of the male latex condom is the single most efficient, cost-effective way to reduce the sexual transmission of HIV and other infections. Yet information must be communicated in a way that is clearly understood and actually contributes to behavior change for both women and men. Anatomical…

The results of a survey of public relations activities in 27 selected public libraries are summarized. (PF)

This article discusses educational information dissemination systems and questions whether dissemination and utilization are communication problems or information seeker's problems. (PD)

Adapted from an Address to the ASEE Pacific-Southwest Section in December 1966.

The policies of the United Nations with regard to the six official languages have left holes in the fabric of international cooperation. Maintaining language services in all six languages has proved to be an impossibility because of the scarcity of trained interpreters and translators between, for instance, Chinese and Arabic. English, French, and…

Presented at the 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association in 1978, the paper analyzes the often awkward and confusing interaction between the deaf and the hearing, as it relates to the impact of the handicap and its accompanying limitations on social interaction. Those factors causing strain in encounters between the deaf and…

Abstracts of 12 papers concerning the effectiveness of various communication systems are printed here. Subjects of the papers are: the appraisal of organizational communication systems, and evaluation of ECCO analysis as a communication audit methodology, assessment of attitude and opinion change effects of the communication audit, organizational…

Suggests that most production problems would disappear if developers and producers could deal with some fundamental misunderstandings. Proposed solutions include two-way communication (early, at an appropriate level with continuing feedback); and demanding high-quality work but being realistic about production costs. (VT)

The value of technology can never exceed the value of the ideas it transmits. Experts oriented toward technology and the written language have difficulty communicating with people whose minds and behavior are molded by an oral tradition. (Author/STS)

An allegorical discussion of communication problems between various groups interested in educational improvement. (STS)

Examines speech communication defined problems of reticence and/or communication apprehension pointing out the inappropriate use of the medical model to deal with such problems. Suggests that a specialist called a "rhetoritherapist" deal with these problems through training in various rhetorical subprocesses. (MH)

Identifies major communication problems that create malfunctions in business and presents classroom activities that demonstrate the problems and possible solutions. Discusses six malfunctions and related exercises to overcome them. (JOW)

Argues, in the context of child advocacy, that public policy can be changed only when a problem is acknowledged and defined and a feasible solution is agreed upon. Identifies factors inhibiting communication and consensus. Discusses content-related and process-related techniques needed to bring about change. (CMG)