Michael Bartanen, Robert Littlefield

Forensics in America

A History

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Produktbeschreibung

This authoritative history shows how forensics, as practiced in the United States, was an uneasy fusion of contradictory premises that began as a significant part of the tradition of American public address. Forensics in America: A History is significant in providing a context for understanding the role forensics may play in the 21st Century. The book expands the study of American public address, focuses on the pedagogy of forensics training, and explores cultural dimensions of forensics activities.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 334
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. November 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 696g
• ISBN-13: 9781442226203
• ISBN-10: 144222620X
• Artikelnr.: 39156076

Autorenporträt

Michael Bartanen is professor of communication and chair of the department of communication and theatre at Pacific Lutheran University. Bartanen has taught at Pacific Lutheran since 1979. He is the author or co-author of four previous books in forensics theory which were well-received by reviewers, and a number of journal articles and conference presentations. He has been active in forensics education and service in many forensics organizations, most recently, Pi Kappa Delta which is the largest collegiate forensics honorary society in the United States. Robert S. Littlefield is professor of communication at North Dakota State University. He is a life-long forensic educator, having taught at North Dakota State University since 1979. He is the author, co-author, or editor of three previous books, one of which focused on the history of forensics in North Dakota during the 20th Century. He has published over 75 journal articles (30+ on forensics-related topics, given nearly 100 conference presentations (50+ on forensics-related topics), and currently serves as Editor of Communication Studies, the journal of the Central States Communication Association published by Taylor & Francis.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents List of Tables Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1: An
Introduction to the Study of American Forensics In the 20th Century The
Importance of Historical-Critical Research in Forensics The Broad Outline
of a Historical Study of American Forensics The Focus of This Text and
Assumptions Guiding Our Analysis Forensics is Epistemic Forensics is
Rhetorical Combining the Epistemic and Rhetorical Assumptions and Themes of
this Analysis Theme One: The History of American Forensics Theme Two: The
Relationship between Collegiate and High School Forensics Theme Three:
Forensics as a Promise and Consequence of American Education Theme Four:
Forensics as a Resilient and Enduring Education Form Theme Five: The
Relationship between Forensics and the Communication Discipline The Plan of
the Book References Part I: The Historical Context of Forensics Practice
Chapter 2: The Public Oratory Era Forensics in the Pre-Competitive Era
Early Debating The Literary Society The Social and Historical Forces
Shaping American Life and Education A Brief Overview of the Public Oratory
Era The Progressive Era Voluntary Associations for Civic Engagement The
Role of Education in Citizenship Training The Influence of Higher Education
on the Growth of Forensics The Characteristics of the Public Oratory Era of
Forensics The Role of Students The Prominence Afforded by Forensics
Participation Forensics and the Local Community Audience-Centered Focus The
Emergence of Organizational Structures The Nature of Forensics Practice in
the Public Oratory Era The Emergence of Forensics Models The Consolidation
of Forensics Practices Conclusion References Chapter 3: The Technical Era
The Changing University: Science, Technology, and Government Intervention
Changes in the Student Body Makeup Growth in Graduate Education Government
Involvement in Educational Policy The Uneasy Relationship between
Practicality and Intellectualism Forensics Practice in the Two Periods of
the Technical Era Trends During the Technical Era Competitive Emphasis
Replaced the Educational Emphasis Forensics as a Private Good Replacing
Forensics as a Public Good Invention and Style Dominate Competitive
Forensics Effects of the Shift to the Technical Era Fractionalization of
Shared Norms and Values Marginalization within the Academic Community
andthe Communication Discipline Conclusion References Chapter 4:
Organizational Structures and their Influence on Forensics Practice The
Role of Honorary Societies in Organizing Forensics The Importance of Social
and Fraternal Organizations as an Organizing Model Delta Sigma Rho Tau
Kappa Alpha Pi Kappa Delta Development of Regional Units Introduction of
the Tournament Format A National Resolution for Debate The Role of Honorary
Organizations in Promoting Forensics Scholarship An Overview of Scholarship
about Forensics Education versus Competition The Influence of
Organizational Philosophies Philosophical versus Practical Centrality to
the Discipline Shift from Community to Individual Implications of Forensics
Scholarhsip An Analysis of Forensics Organizational Typology and Behavior
Transition from Introversion to Extroversion Changes in Higher Education
The Effects of Competition Organizational Turmoil during the Technical Era
Selection of the Recognition of Communist China Debate Topic The Emergence
of National Championships in Individual Speaking The Zero-Sum Competitive
Environment Significant Examples of Extroverted-Expansive Forensics
Organizations The Rise of Specialization The Emergence of New Debate
Organizations Conclusion References Part II: The Tensions Shaping the
Evolution of Forensics Chapter 5: Tensions that Shaped the Evolution of
Forensics The Population of the Forensics Community The Inherency of
Competition in Forensics Debating Both Sides of the Resolution Decision
versus No-Decision Debating Audience and Lay Judges versus Expert Critic
Judging The Introduction of the Tournament The North Central Association
Threat Summary Impacts and Implications of Competition Student Interest A
Split in the Ranks Forensics Scholarship Competition Led to Specialization
Conclusion References Chapter 6: Departmental and Disciplinary Tensions
Shaping Forensics Academic Debate and the Emergence of Speech as a
Discipline The Foundations of the Speech Discipline The Influence of
Student Interest Motivation for the Separation of Speech from English
Perceived inferiority Public demand Disciplinary marginalization The
Formation of the National Association of Teachers of Public Speaking The
Marginalization of Forensics Summary The Discussion Movement's Impact on
Debate Background on the Discussion Movement The Trojan Horse of
Citizenship Training Debate vs. Discussion as Preparation for Civic
Engagement Supremacy versus Co-existence Impact on Forensics Summary
Conclusion References Chapter 7: High School Forensics: The Growth and
Development of Competitive ForensicsThe Influence of Adult Education
Movements on Forensics Lyceums Chautauqua Programming The Extension
Movement Efforts to Serve Rural America University Extension Efforts The
Emergence of Statewide Competitive Forensics Activities Texas - A
Representative Example Triangulation National Federation of High Schools
Activities Associations The National Forensic League Brief Early History
Aims of the NFL Features of the NFL Democratic participation Focus on the
public NFL's Impact on High School Forensics The Impetus for the National
Catholic Forensic League The Impacts of the National High School Leagues
The Impact of Collegiate Forensics The National Federation of High School
Activities Associations Additional Quasi-Competitive Opportunities
Conclusion References Part III: Socio-Cultural Dimensions Contributing to
the Evolution of Forensics Chapter 8: The Social Dimensions of Forensics
The Justificatory Overemphasis on Intellectual Benefits of Forensics
Training Forensics as Play Play is Self-Chosen and Self-Directed Play is
Activity where Means are More Valued than Ends Play has Rules not Dictated
by Necessity but Emanating from the Participants Play is Imaginative,
Non-literal, and Mentally Removed from "Real" Life Play involves an Active,
Alert, but Non-stressed Frame of Mind Three Dimensions of Forensics as Play
Simulation Socialization Community and Conversation Creation of Social
Capital During the Public Oratory Era The Role of Students A Position of
Celebrity An Emphasis on Local Prominence A Focus on the Audience Creation
of Social Capital During the Technical Era The Fun of Critical Thinking
Toulmin's Model The Changing Nature of Forensics as Fun The Downside of
Forensics as Play Conclusion References Chapter 9: "The Other" in
Forensics: The African American Experience The Exclusion of African
Americans The African American Educational Experience The African American
Forensic Experience Literary Societies Intercollegiate Debate Forensics in
the Public Oratory Era Characteristics of forensics at non-HBCUs
Characteristics of forensics at HBCUs Summary Forensics in the
Scientific/Technical Era Characteristics of forensics at non-HBCUs
Characteristics of forensics at HBCUs Urban Debate Leagues The Activity
Kritik Summary Reflections on Forensics and the Other Conclusion References
Chapter 10: The "Other" Sex: Women and the Forensics Experience Women and
the Forensic Community Context for the Education of Women Exclusion of
Girls and Women Limited Educational Opportunities Segregated colleges
developed to Teach Women General Treatment of Women in Higher Education
Brief Chronology of Women's Entry into Forensics Barriers for Women in
Forensics Separate contests for Wen and Women The Value of Women in
Forensics was Misplaced The Perceived Limited Capacity of Women
Illegitimacy of Women as High-level Competitors The Perceived Sexual
Vulnerability of Women Perceived Role for Women in policymaking
orLeadership Positions Conclusion References Chapter 11: Reflections on a
Century of Forensics in America The Social Construction of Forensics
Critical Stance Toward Existing Order Influence of History and Culture The
Act of Communication The Mix of Knowledge and Social Interaction A
Post-Modern Era? Multiple Frameworks A Decline in the Number of Career
Professionals Impact of New Technologies Summary The Epistemic Nature of
Forensics References