The Impact of the Media on Diplomacy
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This 11 page paper considers the impact of the mass media on diplomacy, and looks at incidences that include the Gulf War and the war in Kosovo and how the media has shaped public perspectives and diplomacy. This paper also considers the recent actions by Jesse Jackson to gain the release of 3 American servicemen and the roll that the media played in this diplomatic effort. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MHmedia.wps

Media Representation of the Gulf War
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The television and newspaper coverage of Operation Desert Storm, during the Gulf War, was hampered by the limitations set by the US military and influenced by the Bush Administration's media campaign. As a result, the coverage seen by the American public was biased and confined to the military viewpoint. This 6 page paper examines this thesis from the viewpoint of media correspondents at the scene. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KTgulfwr.wps

Group Communications
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A 7 page applied learning paper on group dynamics, norms, conflict etc; as they relate to interpersonal & group communications. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Commgrou.wps

Group Dynamics
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A 5 page paper that explores the components and the development of groups. A discussion of traditional social psychology theory that is the underpinning for group dynamics theory is presented. Also discussed are the role functions members typically take in the group. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GrpDyn.wps

Group Dynamics / As Related To The Film 'Apollo 13'
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A 6 page overview of group behavior as related to the movie 'Apollo 13'. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Groupdy2.wps

Group Dynamics and the Jurors at the O.J. Simpson Trial
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This 5 page report discusses theories of group dynamics as they apply to the jurors at the O.J. Simpson trial. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Ojurors.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

George Orwell & His Views On The Decadence Of The English Language
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A 15 page overview of George Orwell's concerns regarding the degradation of the English language as evidenced by three of his works: Animal Farm, 1984, and the essay Politics & The English Language. Bibliography lists two additional resources.
Filename: Decadenc.wps

Communications / Marital, Gender Differences
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A 10 page research example on gender differences in communication in martial relationships. The writer develops a thesis based on dual-gender differences, demand-withdrawal, and the differences in these theories between normal and abusive relationships, and presents in study method form. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Womeng.rtf

Student Freedom of Expression
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This 13 page report discusses the freedom of expression available to and exercised by students. Repression of student expression in the United States is still present in the daily life of both educators and students ranging from elementary school through university. This report examines the overall issue, as well as litigation that has taken place regarding student freedom of expression at both the state and federal levels. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: MHfreeE2.rtf

American English As A Globalization Tool
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A 15 page research paper that describes how American English has affected globalization. In an argument that American English is accidental, and perhaps an interim communications tool, the writer reviews examples of how other languages contributed to the creation of American English, and explores how American English has increased worldwide to become the second-largest language in the world and the secondary language of most of the world population. Much of this growth has spurred alarm and criticism of the spread of American English. The writer explores two views on the issue in relationship, particularly in regard to the influence of the Internet and the communications industry, generally. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: Amglobal.wps

ESL & Haitian Students In A Multicultural Classroom
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A 10 page paper that discusses teaching English as a second language to Haitian students in a multicultural classroom. Explores the pros and cons of teaching English as a second language, cultural awareness, practicing cultural sensitivity in order to help the students learn, and various techniques for teaching ESL. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Eslfor.wps