Speech Codes Theory
Gerry Philipsen
Cultural Context—Intercultural Communication
Gender and Communication
Theory Overview (7th Edition)
Abstracts appear in Appendix A of the text
Through ethnography of communication we know all cultures have multiple speech codes that involve a distinctive psychology, sociology, and rhetoric. The meaning of a speech code is determined by speakers and listeners, and is woven into speech itself. Artful use of the code can explain, predict, and control talk about talk. (Socio-cultural tradition)