PATTON, John H. creator text 1994 monographic Explores some of the ways in which communication shapes and developes cultural identity. Pursues the following themes: (1) defining and describing a communication perspective; (2) formulating the contours of cultural identity; (3) calypso, especially Barbadian calypso, and the creation of cultural identity; and, (4) public discourse, especially Walcott's poetic prose, in relation to cultural identity. 3/7/00 M2LMGR