Why speech is “basic”;
- 1 January 1984
- journal article
- features
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Communication Education
- Vol. 33 (1) , 37-42
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03634528409384715
Abstract
The present essay shows the “basic”; nature of speaking skills and argues for increased emphasis on speech at all levels of instruction—especially elementary levels. Speech instruction promotes active learning and literacy as well as effective interpersonal communication.Keywords
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