Abstract
Approaching field definition from a humanistic and artistic perspective, this article argues that speech communication should be understood as an integrated cultural discipline rather than a set of separate methodological compartments. It identifies shared disciplinary assumptions about speech as cultural process, speech communication as organized academic inquiry, and the field’s role in refining cultural performance and advancing cultural understanding. The article then outlines three linked functions for humanistic and artistic work: developing cultural performance, reconstructing cultural grammar, and critically examining cultural forms and practices. It also questions divisional boundaries and conventional scholarly formats, suggesting that more integrated, reflexive, and experimental forms of inquiry could strengthen the discipline.
Recommended Citation
Strine, Mary S.
(1983)
"The Cultural Relevance of Speech Communication: Approaching the Field From a Humanistic and Artistic Perspective,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 46, Article 5.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol46/iss1/5
