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Uncovering The Voice Of Asian American Youth In Young Adult Novels#11;--Korean American Experiences, Ying-Bei Wang

Ying-bei Wang

In America, Young Adult fiction is a popular literature genre embraced by readers of all age. Its contents not only contain an educational purpose for its predominantly young readers but also offer a critical view of social and cultural issues. Most young adult novels narrate stories from the perspective of young protagonists, who are believed to be more candid and more likely to reveal their true experiences and thoughts. The young protagonists also feature a youthful innocence that could function as a powerful voice to criticize the corrupted adult world. This project seeks to understand the Asian American experiences by …

Iv Neera Desai Memorial Lecture By Prof. Nabneeta Dev Sen On 23-9-2013, Professor Vibhuti Patel

Professor Vibhuti Patel

Dear friends, We invite you for the 4th Neera Desai Memorial Lecture by Prof. Nabneeta Deb Sen on "Ladies Sing the Blues: Women Retelling the Rama Stories" on 23-9-2013, 3 p.m.- 5 p.m. at Mini Auditorium, SNDT Women's University, Juhu Campus, Santacruz(W), Mumbai-400049 Welcome Address: Prof. Veena Poonacha Remembering Neeraben: Ms. Sonal Shukla, Director, VACHA Presidential Address: Prof. Vasudha Kamath, Hon. Vice Chancellor Prof. Veena Poonacha Prof. Vibhuti Patel Director, Head, Research Centre for Women's Studies Dept. of Economics SNDT Women's University, Mumbai

Art Imitates Life: Violence And The Music Of Metal And Rap, Gordon A. Crews, Angela D. Crews

Gordon A Crews

The purpose of this presentation is to explore the similar evolution's of Black Metal and Gangsta Rap musical genres. The authors argue the following similarities exist: 1) different cultures and statements being made, but violence is a common thread (outcomes of violence and societal responses), 2) the music and lyrics in both reflect their cultures, histories, and lives, and, 3) there is a strong musical and lyrical expression of violence related to the behavioral expression of violence among the artists and the fans in both genres. Finally, the authors question whether art imitates life or life imitates art.

Art Imitates Life: Violence And The Music Of Metal And Rap, Gordon A. Crews, Angela D. Crews

Angela Crews

The purpose of this presentation is to explore the similar evolution's of Black Metal and Gangsta Rap musical genres. The authors argue the following similarities exist: 1) different cultures and statements being made, but violence is a common thread (outcomes of violence and societal responses), 2) the music and lyrics in both reflect their cultures, histories, and lives, and, 3) there is a strong musical and lyrical expression of violence related to the behavioral expression of violence among the artists and the fans in both genres. Finally, the authors question whether art imitates life or life imitates art.

Vladimir Horowitz And Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 In B-Flat Major : 4/8/1948 With Bruno Walter And The New York Philharmonic, Diane Napert

Diane Napert