Kentucky
Journal
of Communication

VOLUME 21

Spring 2002

Number 1

Kentucky Journal of Communication

VOLUME 21 SPRING 2002 NUMBER 1

ARTICLES

"The ABCs in Appalachia": A Descriptive View of Perceptions of Higher Education in
Appalachian Culture
Lisa A. Wallace
This study is a preliminary glimpse into the negative messages that Appalachian individuals receive about pursuing a college education. Several discouraging messages have been identified by the author and co-presenters based on personal experiences and observations, and there seems to be evidence that others have received these messages as well. Discouraging messages seem to be more often directed at women and by family members.

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From Green River Farm To Feminist Front: A Rhetorical Analysis Of Allie Hixson's
E. R. A. Crusade For Constitutional Change
Pamela A. Kaylor
The focus of this study is to examine the speeches of Allie Corbin Hixson to identify how she forges identification with her audience, to identify predominant themes in her messages, and to pay attention to the overarching representative anecdote. This study utilizes a dramatistic approach to examine how Hixson forges identification in her speeches through common ground, defining a common enemy, and examining unconscious factors of motivation. Using clustering, a pentadic analysis, and location of the representative anecdote, this is an examination of Hixson's speeches, newspaper commentaries, letters, and magazine articles. 'Power,' 'Time,' 'Relationship,' and 'Equality' are uncovered as the four key terms. Ultimately, these stories can be reduced to a powerful representative anecdote about the societal need for change.

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INSTRUCTIONAL FORUM

The Benefits of Strategies for Dealing with Shyness for Journalism Students
Ronald J. Allman II
Shy journalism students, when given strategies to overcome anxiety and self-consciousness, write stories with more sources, but this was not a significant increase and is a short-term effect. Having strategies to deal with shyness does not significantly affect the length of sentences in quotes, but there is a noticeable short-term increase. No sustained increase in the number of sources or length of quotes was found. The data does not support the increases being attributed to the shyness strategies. Support for the differences could only be shown anecdotally.

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Understanding Appalachian Culture through Service Learning: A Classroom Project
Lisa A. Wallace

Objective:To understand shared culture through service learning activities Course(s): Used in Small Group Communication, but ideal for Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Family Communication, or possibly a Research Methods course (qualitative research)

Service learning has become a popular way to link institutions of higher education with the communities that support them. Students have an opportunity to understand the connection between theory and practice, usually with the added benefit of becoming more civic-minded in the process. The activity described below involves a service learning classroom project that focuses on the analysis of culture while providing much appreciated companionship for elderly local nursing home residents. It has been used in Small Group Communication classes, but is suitable for Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Family Communication, or possibly a Research Methods course (qualitative research).

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