Journalism and Mass Communication Textbook Representations of Verbal Media Skills: Implications for Students with Speech Disabilities
Elia M Powers; Beth Haller · DOAJ Open Access Articles
This study examines representation of disabilities by conducting a qualitative content analysis of how 41 journalism/mass communication textbooks frame the ideal standards of verbal communication for media professionals. Textbooks are integral to students’ understanding of professional norms and may influence career decisions. Results show that textbooks rar…