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 reports dated January 18,
1999 and March 25, 1999, appearing in and incorporated by reference in the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Aspect Communications Corporation for the year
ended December 31, 1998.


DELOITTE & TOUCHE L.L.P.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

San Jose, California
November 22, 1999