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Disability Representation In Contemporary Playwriting, Caroline Hull
Disability Representation In Contemporary Playwriting, Caroline Hull
Graduate Thesis and Dissertation 2023-2024
Is it possible for a playwright to authentically capture the disabled experience without it becoming privy to stereotypes or utilized as a catalyst for the plot? The thesis aims to challenge the prevalent notion that making the disability intrinsic to a theatrical plot is essential for authentic representation, and instead asserts that authentic portrayal of the disabled experience can exist independently of making the disability a central plot device. To support this claim, In Chapter One, I engage with relevant work in the field of playwriting and narrative media studies, such as the workshop "Inaccessible: Writing Plays with Characters who …
Bending The Binary: Effects Of Nonbinary Gender Media Representations On Disposition Formation And Media Enjoyment, Diana Higley
Bending The Binary: Effects Of Nonbinary Gender Media Representations On Disposition Formation And Media Enjoyment, Diana Higley
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Today, the issue of gender plays a larger role in our social discussions than in the past. Over the last decade, new and groundbreaking television shows and movies that showcase gender nonconforming characters and plots that challenge traditional gender roles have become more common. The aim of the present study was to examine the potential effects of gender-neutral representations in media programming and particularly whether different representations of gender might influence audience attitudes toward characters and overall enjoyment of the media. Affective Disposition Theory and Moral Foundations Theory were used as a framework for understanding people's perceptions of gender-neutral media …
Influence Of Selected Factors On A Counselor's Attention Level To And Counseling Performance With A Virtual Human In A Virtual Counseling Session, John Hart
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Virtual humans serve as role-players in social skills training environments simulating situational face-to-face conversations. Previous research indicates that virtual humans in instructional roles can increase a learner's engagement and motivation towards the training. Left unaddressed is if the learner is looking at the virtual human as one would in a human-to-human, face-to-face interaction. Using a modified version of the Emergent Leader Immersive Training Environment (ELITE-Lite), this study tracks visual attention and other behavior of 120 counselor trainees counseling a virtual human role-playing counselee. Specific study elements include: (1) the counselor's level of visual attention toward the virtual counselee; (2) how …
The Inclusion Of Women's History In The Secondary Social Studies Classroom, Cicely Scheiner-Fisher
The Inclusion Of Women's History In The Secondary Social Studies Classroom, Cicely Scheiner-Fisher
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The author examined the motivation for why, and methods of how, some secondary social studies teachers incorporate women’s voices into the traditional history framework. A multi-layered qualitative methodology was employed for this study using survey, case study, and phenomenological approaches, including interviews and classroom observations of participants. The researcher discovered the percentage of teachers who claim to incorporate women’s history/perspectives into their lessons; how teachers incorporate women’s history/perspectives into their lessons; and, the factors that contribute to teachers including women’s history/perspectives into their classes.
Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 136, November 7, 2007
Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 136, November 7, 2007
Central Florida Future
College of Nursing accredited again; Bowling for nation; Mitt's bus visits UCF; 100 homeless fed every Mon.
Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 50, March 10, 2005
Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 50, March 10, 2005
Central Florida Future
Prankster duo fights fliers with fliers a Student Union; Spring Break blues; Animal rights club beats meat; This is no tunnel of love - it's oppression; Multiple-term registration on tap for students.
Sandspur, Vol 107 No 20, March 30, 2001, Rollins College
Sandspur, Vol 107 No 20, March 30, 2001, Rollins College
The Rollins Sandspur
Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.
Sandspur, Vol 101 No 09, October 27, 1994, Rollins College
Sandspur, Vol 101 No 09, October 27, 1994, Rollins College
The Rollins Sandspur
Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.
Central Florida Future, Vol. 06 No. 09, November 30, 1973, Florida Technological University
Central Florida Future, Vol. 06 No. 09, November 30, 1973, Florida Technological University
Central Florida Future
FTU officials reach minorities; Faculty evaluations knocked; Child development center a likely addition to campus; Rep. Frey discussed tapes with students (with photo); "Friends" planning activation (with photo of the members of the executive committee of "Friends of the University;" FTU mobilizes to combat energy crisis; Students star gaze weekly (with photo); Colleagues and students honor Dr. Gale Sperry (with photo); Editorial: Keep on shooting; O'hara gets runner-up at Miss Orlando Pageant (with photo); Earle visits FTU (with photo of Lew Earle); Bromberg concert excellent despite crowd; BOR urges drug law changes; Music classes set for winter (with photo); Business …