EXHIBIT 23.1


                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Aspect Communications Corporation on Form S-8 of our report dated January 22,
2000 (February 18, 2000 as to Note 16), incorporated by reference in the Annual
Report on Form 10-K of Aspect Communications Corporation for the year ended
December 31, 1999.


/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP


San Jose, California
March 29, 2000