This document provides an overview of key concepts from communication theorist Kenneth Burke, including his views on language, motives, drama, identification, and the pentad. It discusses how Burke sees language as a strategic response to situations, and how motives guide human action. Burke's pentad framework analyzes any communication in terms of its act, scene, agent, agency, and purpose. The document also examines Burke's use of religious metaphors like "identification" and criticisms of his work.
This is a powerpoint presentation developed for a sophomore level communication theory course to supplement Em Griffen\'s A Closer Look at Communication Theory. Examples come from "A Whisper of AIDS"
This presentation provides students with background information on brainstorming. It is intended as a resource for students working in groups. The presentation was followed by some brainstorming exercises.
This is a presentation given to the faculty of the School of Arts and Letters at the College of St. Scholastica on newspaper coverage of the opening of the Building for Women in Duluth
This powerpoint describes the caucus and convention process of political communication in MN. Draws contrasts to models often taught on a strong primary model.
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