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Forensics in America


Forensics in America

A History

von: Michael Bartanen, Robert Littlefield

67,99 €

Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 07.11.2013
ISBN/EAN: 9781442226210
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 334

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<span><span>Here is the story of the process by which competitive speech and debate evolved in the United States during the 20</span><sup><span>th</span></sup><span> Century. </span></span>
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<span><span>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: The need for preparing students to participate in democratic governance in conflict with a student’s need to express personal and competitive impulses. Forensics represented a push and pull between an activity simultaneously considered to be both a public and a private good. </span></span>
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<span><span>The book:</span></span>
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<li><span>identifies the themes and trends of American forensics within an overarching chronological framework; </span></li>
<li><span>reveals the impact of American forensics on the communication discipline, as well as America’s social and educational systems; </span></li>
<li><span>concentrates on the elements of social history that contributed to organizational development, leadership, and politics; and,</span></li>
<li><span> provides a base line reflecting the influences of both American culture in particular, and western culture in general, for cross-cultural comparisons between processes and effects of forensics as a form of education.</span></li>
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<span><span>While intrinsically valuable as part of a comprehensive understanding of the history of higher education in the United States in the 20</span><sup><span>th</span></sup><span> Century, </span><span>Forensics in America: A History</span><span> is significant in providing a context for understanding the role forensics may play in the 21</span><sup><span>st</span></sup><span> Century. The book expands the study of American public address, focuses on the pedagogy of forensics training, and explores cultural dimensions of forensics activities.</span></span>
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<span><span>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. </span><span>Forensics in America: A History</span><span> is significant in providing a context for understanding the role forensics may play in the 21</span><span><sup>st</sup></span><span> Century. The book expands the study of American public address, focuses on the pedagogy of forensics training, and explores cultural dimensions of forensics activities.</span></span>
<span><span>Table of Contents</span><span><br><br></span><span>List of Tables</span><span><br><br></span><span>Preface</span><span><br><br></span><span>Acknowledgements</span><span><br><br></span><span>Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Study of American Forensics In the 20</span><span><sup>th</sup></span><span> Century</span><span><br>The Importance of Historical-Critical Research in Forensics<br>The Broad Outline of a Historical Study of American Forensics<br>The Focus of This Text and Assumptions Guiding Our Analysis<br>Forensics is Epistemic<br>Forensics is Rhetorical<br>Combining the Epistemic and Rhetorical<br>Assumptions and Themes of this Analysis<br>Theme One: The History of American Forensics<br>Theme Two: The Relationship between Collegiate and High School <br>Forensics<br>Theme Three: Forensics as a Promise and Consequence of American <br>Education<br>Theme Four: Forensics as a Resilient and Enduring Education Form<br>Theme Five: The Relationship between Forensics and the<br>Communication Discipline<br>The Plan of the Book<br>References<br><br></span><span>Part I: The Historical Context of Forensics Practice</span><span><br><br></span><span>Chapter 2: The Public Oratory Era</span><span><br>Forensics in the Pre-Competitive Era<br>Early Debating<br>The Literary Society<br>The Social and Historical Forces Shaping American Life and Education<br>A Brief Overview of the Public Oratory Era<br>The Progressive Era<br>Voluntary Associations for Civic Engagement<br>The Role of Education in Citizenship Training<br>The Influence of Higher Education on the Growth of Forensics<br>The Characteristics of the Public Oratory Era of Forensics<br>The Role of Students<br>The Prominence Afforded by Forensics Participation<br>Forensics and the Local Community<br>Audience-Centered Focus<br>The Emergence of Organizational Structures<br>The Nature of Forensics Practice in the Public Oratory Era<br>The Emergence of Forensics Models<br>The Consolidation of Forensics Practices<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br></span><span>Chapter 3: The Technical Era</span><span><br>The Changing University: Science, Technology, and Government Intervention<br>Changes in the Student Body Makeup<br>Growth in Graduate Education<br>Government Involvement in Educational Policy<br>The Uneasy Relationship between Practicality and Intellectualism<br>Forensics Practice in the Two Periods of the Technical Era<br>Trends During the Technical Era<br>Competitive Emphasis Replaced the Educational Emphasis<br>Forensics as a Private Good Replacing Forensics as a Public Good<br>Invention and Style Dominate Competitive Forensics<br>Effects of the Shift to the Technical Era<br>Fractionalization of Shared Norms and Values<br>Marginalization within the Academic Community andthe <br>Communication Discipline<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br></span><span>Chapter 4: Organizational Structures and their Influence on Forensics Practice</span><span><br>The Role of Honorary Societies in Organizing Forensics<br>The Importance of Social and Fraternal Organizations as an Organizing Model<br>Delta Sigma Rho<br>Tau Kappa Alpha<br>Pi Kappa Delta<br>Development of Regional Units<br>Introduction of the Tournament Format<br>A National Resolution for Debate<br>The Role of Honorary Organizations in Promoting Forensics Scholarship<br>An Overview of Scholarship about Forensics<br>Education versus Competition<br>The Influence of Organizational Philosophies<br>Philosophical versus Practical<br>Centrality to the Discipline<br>Shift from Community to Individual<br>Implications of Forensics Scholarhsip<br>An Analysis of Forensics Organizational Typology and Behavior<br>Transition from Introversion to Extroversion<br>Changes in Higher Education<br>The Effects of Competition<br>Organizational Turmoil during the Technical Era<br>Selection of the Recognition of Communist China Debate Topic<br>The Emergence of National Championships in Individual <br>Speaking<br>The Zero-Sum Competitive Environment<br>Significant Examples of Extroverted-Expansive Forensics <br>Organizations<br>The Rise of Specialization<br>The Emergence of New Debate Organizations<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br></span><span>Part II: The Tensions Shaping the Evolution of Forensics</span><span><br><br></span><span>Chapter 5: Tensions that Shaped the Evolution of Forensics</span><span><br>The Population of the Forensics Community<br>The Inherency of Competition in Forensics<br>Debating Both Sides of the Resolution<br>Decision versus No-Decision Debating<br>Audience and Lay Judges versus Expert Critic Judging<br>The Introduction of the Tournament<br>The North Central Association Threat<br>Summary<br>Impacts and Implications of Competition<br>Student Interest<br>A Split in the Ranks<br>Forensics Scholarship<br>Competition Led to Specialization<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br></span><span>Chapter 6: Departmental and Disciplinary Tensions Shaping Forensics</span><span><br>Academic Debate and the Emergence of Speech as a Discipline<br>The Foundations of the Speech Discipline<br>The Influence of Student Interest<br>Motivation for the Separation of Speech from English<br>Perceived inferiority<br>Public demand<br>Disciplinary marginalization<br>The Formation of the National Association of Teachers of Public <br>Speaking<br>The Marginalization of Forensics<br>Summary<br>The Discussion Movement’s Impact on Debate<br>Background on the Discussion Movement<br>The Trojan Horse of Citizenship Training<br>Debate vs. Discussion as Preparation for Civic Engagement<br>Supremacy versus Co-existence<br>Impact on Forensics<br>Summary<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br></span><span>Chapter 7: High School Forensics: The Growth and Development of Competitive Forensics</span><span>The Influence of Adult Education Movements on Forensics<br>Lyceums<br>Chautauqua Programming<br>The Extension Movement<br>Efforts to Serve Rural America<br>University Extension Efforts<br>The Emergence of Statewide Competitive Forensics Activities<br>Texas - A Representative Example <br>Triangulation<br>National Federation of High Schools Activities Associations<br>The National Forensic League<br>Brief Early History<br>Aims of the NFL<br>Features of the NFL<br>Democratic participation<br>Focus on the public<br>NFL’s Impact on High School Forensics<br>The Impetus for the National Catholic Forensic League<br>The Impacts of the National High School Leagues<br>The Impact of Collegiate Forensics<br>The National Federation of High School Activities Associations<br>Additional Quasi-Competitive Opportunities<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br></span><span>Part III: Socio-Cultural Dimensions Contributing to the Evolution of Forensics</span><span><br><br></span><span>Chapter 8: The Social Dimensions of Forensics</span><span><br>The Justificatory Overemphasis on Intellectual Benefits of Forensics Training<br>Forensics as Play<br>Play is Self-Chosen and Self-Directed<br>Play is Activity where Means are More Valued than Ends<br>Play has Rules not Dictated by Necessity <br>but Emanating from the Participants<br>Play is Imaginative, Non-literal, and Mentally Removed from <br>“Real” Life<br>Play involves an Active, Alert, but Non-stressed Frame of Mind<br>Three Dimensions of Forensics as Play<br>Simulation<br>Socialization<br>Community and Conversation<br>Creation of Social Capital During the Public Oratory Era<br>The Role of Students<br>A Position of Celebrity<br>An Emphasis on Local Prominence<br>A Focus on the Audience<br>Creation of Social Capital During the Technical Era<br>The Fun of Critical Thinking<br>Toulmin’s Model<br>The Changing Nature of Forensics as Fun<br>The Downside of Forensics as Play<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br></span><span>Chapter 9: “The Other” in Forensics: The African American Experience</span><span><br>The Exclusion of African Americans<br>The African American Educational Experience<br>The African American Forensic Experience<br>Literary Societies<br>Intercollegiate Debate<br>Forensics in the Public Oratory Era<br>Characteristics of forensics at non-HBCUs<br>Characteristics of forensics at HBCUs<br>Summary<br>Forensics in the Scientific/Technical Era<br>Characteristics of forensics at non-HBCUs<br>Characteristics of forensics at HBCUs<br>Urban Debate Leagues<br>The Activity Kritik<br>Summary<br>Reflections on Forensics and the Other<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br></span><span>Chapter 10: The “Other” Sex: Women and the Forensics Experience</span><span><br>Women and the Forensic Community<br>Context for the Education of Women<br>Exclusion of Girls and Women<br>Limited Educational Opportunities <br>Segregated colleges developed to Teach Women<br>General Treatment of Women in Higher Education<br>Brief Chronology of Women’s Entry into Forensics<br>Barriers for Women in Forensics<br>Separate contests for Wen and Women<br>The Value of Women in Forensics was Misplaced<br>The Perceived Limited Capacity of Women <br>Illegitimacy of Women as High-level Competitors<br>The Perceived Sexual Vulnerability of Women<br>Perceived Role for Women in policymaking orLeadership Positions<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br></span><span>Chapter 11: Reflections on a Century of Forensics in America</span><span><br>The Social Construction of Forensics<br>Critical Stance Toward Existing Order<br>Influence of History and Culture<br>The Act of Communication<br>The Mix of Knowledge and Social Interaction<br>A Post-Modern Era?<br>Multiple Frameworks<br>A Decline in the Number of Career Professionals<br>Impact of New Technologies<br>Summary<br>The Epistemic Nature of Forensics<br>References<br><br></span></span>
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<span><span>Michael Bartanen </span><span>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. </span></span>
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<span><span>Robert S. Littlefield </span><span>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 20</span><sup><span>th</span></sup><span> 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 </span><span>Communication Studies, </span><span>the journal of the Central States Communication Association published by Taylor &amp; Francis. </span></span>
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