Abstract
The question explored in this article is "how can the field of Speech Communication, through the introductory course in public speaking, support academic freedom in the classroom?" This article presumes the value and importance of academic freedom for continuation of educational quality in research and classroom instruction. The argument for supporting academic freedom in the beginning public speaking class is grounded in the following examination: (1) a working definition of academic freedom, (2) the rationale for academic freedom, (3) current threats to academic freedom, and (4) the contribution that Speech Communication can make in supporting academic freedom in both philosophical and practical ways in the initial course in public speaking.
Journal Title
Iowa Journal of Speech Communication
Volume
23
Issue
2
First Page
3
Last Page
22
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Arnett, Ronald C.
(1991)
"A Communication Perspective on Academic Freedom: Implications for Public Speaking,"
Iowa Journal of Communication: Vol. 23:
No.
2, Article 3.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/ijc/vol23/iss2/3
Copyright
©1991 Iowa Communication Association
