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The Vikings In The North Atlantic: The Rise And Fall Of The Greenland Colony, Caitlyn Floyd Geiger

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

About the Author

Caitlyn Floyd Geiger graduated with a B.A. in History from Armstrong State University in December of 2016. Her main research interests are military history and archaeological studies. She hopes to use the knowledge and skills she has gained in college to further her career as a fiction writer.

The Master's Teachings Are Not Far: The Analects Of Confucius And Its Modern Relevance, Katherine Brigman, Brian Lee, Juan L. Rojelio

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

About the Authors

Katherine E. Brigman is a Chemistry major at Armstrong and has earned the distinction of Dean’s List numerous times. She is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success. During her studies, Katie found that she enjoyed learning about other cultures and various aspects of history, so she decided to obtain a minor in History, which she finds to be an exciting compliment to the scientific world. Brian Lee is a junior History major at Armstrong. He enjoys studying Mediterranean empires of Antiquity and mid-20th Century America. He has plans to enter the graduate program …

Why Was Celebrating The Olympic Games So Important In Hellenic Culture?, Luca Ricci

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

About the Author

Luca Ricci just graduated with Honors from the University of Adelaide (Australia). He has just started his Research Master of Art at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands.

Great Strides: A History Of Henson Aviation During The 1980s, Jennifer Dennis

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

About the Author

Jennifer Dennis is currently an undergraduate student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. She is a former student of The University of Maryland University College and is an active member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and Phi Theta Kappa. Her academic goal is to advance her career in the field of aviation and human resources management and to one day give back in honor of those who made higher education a reality for her.

A Cradle Of Sandstone: The Origins Of Industry In Northern Ohio, Christian York Ellis

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

About the Author

Christian Ellis is a senior history major at Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Born and raised in Lorain, Ohio, Christian is a Phi Alpha Theta member.

The Representation Of Asian War Brides Through A Cold War Lens, Laura Chun

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

About the Author

Laura Chun is a junior history major at Occidental College. Her research interests include Asian American history and South East Asia. She is captain of Occidental's Swim Team and plans to go to law school.

From Silent Object To Vocal Subject: An Analysis Of The Historiography Of American Slavery, Hadden Alexander

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

About the Author

Hailing from Rocky River, Ohio, Hadden Alexander completed her BA in history at Baldwin Wallace University in 2016. Currently she is pursuing MAEd in Leadership in Higher Education at Baldwin Wallace. Hadden's research interests center around the social and cultural history of the British Empire. She is interested in the way that material possessions and societal institutions modify existing social orders as they are transmitted across cultures.

Colonial Controversy: Examining The British Perspective On The American Revolution In Undergraduate American Government Textbooks, George Kotlik

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

About the Author

George Kotlik is a junior student majoring in Political Science at Keuka College, a small private school in upstate New York. George was born and raised in the Finger Lakes region of New York where he nursed his reading and writing abilities. Since he was a child, George has always been interested in colonial North American History. He plans on completing his undergraduate studies before moving on to work towards obtaining a Juris Doctorate.

"Light Of The World:" The Life And Legacy Of Nur Jahan, Maggie Schuster

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

About the Author

Maggie Schuster is a recent graduate from the University of Minnesota. She graduated in May 2017 with a major in Art History and minor in Gender Women and Sexuality Studies.

Savannah As A History Classroom: An Interview With Lydia Moreton, The Curator Of Collections For The Coastal Heritage Society, Ethan Marshall

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

About the Author

Ethan Marshall is a senior majoring in history at Armstrong. After graduating he hopes to achieve a Master degree in History or Foreign Affairs. Ethan is primarily interested in the study of imperialism in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and the effects it has had on the modern world.

"If I Pick Flowers:" Posters, Popular Culture, And Gorbachev's Reforms In The 1980'S, James Masnov

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

About the Author

James Masnov is a recent graduate from Western Oregon University (2017). A history major and legal studies minor, James is interested in intellectual history, the history of the early American republic, the history of imperial and Soviet Russia, American constitutional history, and the history of political philosophy/ideology. He plans to attend graduate school in two years to pursue a PhD in history.

Education And Government In The Eyes Of A Confucian Scholar In Modern China, Payton Jay Dison, Fred Smithberg, Michael Chase Freeman, Brian Lee

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

About the Author

Payton Jay Dison hails from Henry County, Georgia and is currently pursuing a B.A. in English with a focus on professional communication. He is a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and interested in video games, soccer, and studying other languages. Fred Smithberg is a retired military officer and commercial pilot, currently participating in Armstrong's Over Sixtytwo Program. Michael Chase Freeman is graduating with honors from Armstrong University with a B.A. in Liberal studies with a focus in History and minors in anthropology and biology. His focus is in archaeology and physical anthropology with an interest …

Emporia And The Roots Of Market Mercantilism In The Early Middle Ages, Lee Morrison

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

About the Author

Lee Morrison is a junior at Florida State University pursuing a double major in History and Classical Civilizations, with a focus on the late Roman Empire and early antiquity.

Civilization And Nature: A Reading Of Ancient Texts, Wen Li Teng

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

About the Author

Hailing from Singapore, Wen Li Teng is a first-year student at the University of California, Los Angeles. She intends to declare a major in History.

Unassuming Heroines: The Catholic Sister Nurses Who Transcended Cultural Boundaries During The Civil War, Keely Smith

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

About the Author

Keely Smith is a senior History, Spanish, and Global Studies major at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. She currently works for the Samford History Department's Oral History Program, and she hopes to be a colonial history and folklore professor.

Hotel Rwanda: A Twisted Perception, Ashley Burton

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

About the Author

Ashley Burton is a native of Winder, Georgia who is currently studying at Young Harris College as a history major. Her interests in history include colonialism in America, environmental history, and U.S. studies. After graduation Ashley plans to pursue her Master’s degree in historical studies.

Review Of Queer Clout: Chicago And The Rise Of Gay Politics, Michael Diambri

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

About the Author

Michael Diambri is a junior history major and literature minor at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. His research interests include LGBTQ+ history, friendship and family in American history, and the history of alcohol. Michael is Vice President of his school's chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, is involved in PLU's Queer/Allied Student Union, and works as an Admission Ambassador on campus.

Lessons From The Village: The Vietnam War And American Counterinsurgency Tactics, Edwin Tran

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

About the Author

Edwin Tran is a student entering his fourth and final year at the University of Nevada, Reno. He is currently pursuing a B.A. in History and a B.A. in International Affairs, with a regional focus on the Middle East. While he is interested in the history of the Ancient Near East, much of his emphasis is squared on analyzing Islamist organizations. His current research revolves on the topic of hybrid actors, and the relationship between social services and Islamist popularity.

"Better Dead Than Red:" The Treatment Of Native Americans In The Southwest During The Cold War, James P. Gregory

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

About the Author

James P Gregory Jr. recently graduated with honors from the University of Central Oklahoma with a B.A. in History: Museum Studies and a B.A. in Humanities. His research focuses on military history and Civil Defense during the Cold War.

The Reaper's Garden: Death And Power In The World Of Atlantic Slavery, Michael Williams

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

Micheal Williams is a senior history major at Middle Georgia State University. Micheal has been a peer tutor in his department for two years, as well as serving as vice president of the History Student Organization for three semesters. He has presented his research at local, state, and national undergraduate conferences, and enjoys learning and sharing his interest in history with others. His research interests lie in the cultural and sociopolitical histories of Native Americans of the Southeast, both prehistoric and historic. He is currently looking forward to applying to graduate school.

Voltaire’S Critique Of Organized Religion In Candide, Fatima Khan

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

About the Author

Fatima Khan is a recent graduate from Wesleyan College with a double major in Biology and International Relations. Her research interests are in exploring the intersection between historical and social identities and delivery of healthcare.

Containing The Kalon Kakon: The Portrayal Of Women In Ancient Greek Mythology, Dessa Meehan

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

About the Author

Dessa Meehan recently finished her undergraduate degree (Magna cum Laude) at Western Washington University double majoring in History and Anthropology-Archaeology. She also minored in Geographic Information Science, Arabic and Islamic Studies, and Latin. Her research interests center around comparative women studies in classical civilizations, especially within the Roman Empire. She will continue her education in the MSt Classical Archaeology program at University of Oxford during the 2017-2018 academic year, with the eventual goal of obtaining PhD and leading archaeological excavations.

The Menkaure Triad, Numerical Thinking, And Divine Configurations In Ancient Egypt, Wen Li Teng

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

About the Author

Formerly an undergraduate at the University of California, Los Angeles, Wen Li Teng is a transfer student at the University of Chicago. Wen Li is currently pursuing a major in History.

Writing The World: Ten Strategies For Internationalizing The Writing Classroom, Stefanie Frigo

The Journal of Student Success in Writing

In an increasingly global educational and professional environment, it is essential that new graduates are able to communicate across international and local cultural borders and barriers. Given the reach of composition classes, touching almost every undergraduate, first year writing is uniquely positioned to deliver classes that teach written, verbal, and visual communication and enhance intercultural understanding and global competency. One of the greatest challenges that departments face is delivering this content in an innovative and engaging manner, and without requiring an international experience – something beyond the reach of many students. This article offers solutions via ten practical classroom strategies …

Reimagining The Stacks: Classroom Technology And Library Collaboration For Writing In The Disciplines, Jossalyn Larson, Daniel C. Reardon

The Journal of Student Success in Writing

This article details the process by which one university redesigned a first year writing course to better promote discipline-specific and best-practice research techniques. The program offers experiential learning activities through scholarly collaboration, using library staff as mentors, producing an open-access peer-reviewed student journal, and emphasizing face-to-face interaction of peer research communities. It has the potential to establish for students in high school, community colleges and universities that research writing is fundamentally about joining and contributing to a conversation.

The Construction Of A Transatlantic Subject: Family And Nation In "Sola" By María José De Chopitea, Valeriya F. Fritz

The Coastal Review: An Online Peer-reviewed Journal

This article explores the articulation of exile identity in the novel Sola by María José de Chopitea published in Mexico in 1954. Until now, critics have approached this text as lacking ideological argument. I propose an alternative reading of the novel as an ideologically charged narrative that articulates the nation beyond state borders and in terms of a transatlantic bond between Mexico and the Spanish Republic. Sola creates space in the nation for Catalan female writers who were previously excluded due to both their gender and their status as political exiles and cultural minorities.

Los Italianos, El Lunfardo Y El Tango, Federica Goldoni

The Coastal Review: An Online Peer-reviewed Journal

This study discusses common myths about the Italian immigration to the Rio de la Plata, tango and lunfardo, two cultural products of that immigration. This article resulted from an ethnographic research carried out in Buenos Aires between 2006 and 2014, and the participants were 49 Rioplatenses. The data collected revealed important details about the origin of Italian immigrants, their profession, social integration, and language. This study also shed light on tango music and dance, its myths and protagonists. A growing interest in tango and lunfardo is witnessed around the world, and various conferences and projects focus on this …

Educación, Escritura Y Memoria: Las Armas De La Alteridad Frente Al Discurso Oficial Y La Desmemoria En "Por El Cielo Y Más Allá", Emilio L. Ramon

The Coastal Review: An Online Peer-reviewed Journal

Por el cielo y más allá invites the reader to reflect upon populist discourses paving the way for discrimination and marginalization; especially those aimed at a different gender, ethnic group, national origin or even an academic sub-specialty. Those who were persecuted in the past are now the ones harassing, and use the ambiguity of words as their tool. Words, in turn, enslave but also help set the others free. The memories of those marginalized are perpetuated through education, letters, poems and songs. They oppose the official discourse and invite the reader to avoid monolithic discourses and embrace tolerance and diversity.

Cruzando Fronteras De Género(S): La Dislocación Del "Bildungsroman" Y La Construcción Política Del Sujeto, Silvia Roig

The Coastal Review: An Online Peer-reviewed Journal

This study shows that Aurora Bertrana’s novels subvert the traditional Bildungsroman and uses the techniques of the Novel of Female Development with (auto) biographical characteristics. The core of my analysis is in the friction, the disruption and the confrontation between the subject and the social system represented by the family, the school and the community. Bertrana’s novels underline that men, similarly to women, are under a strong pressure to adopt a specific role according to heterosexual norms. Bertrana’s work demonstrate that women writers, like men, can introduce social, cultural and political innovations and experiment with a new literature genre.

Flora Tristan’S Plural Identities In "Peregrinaciones De Una Paria": Challenging And Reproducing Existing Power Structures, Nancy Tille-Victorica

The Coastal Review: An Online Peer-reviewed Journal

This article analyses the ways in which Franco-Peruvian author Flora Tristan crosses the border of her plural identities in her famous travel book Peregrinaciones de una paria (1837). It especially looks at how she performs as a male in certain situations and how these are generally associated with her French identity. It also considers her identification as a woman and how it is linked to her Peruvian identity. These examinations reveal how Tristan actually redefines herself as a pariah and how her definition differs from that of outcast imposed on her in France prior to her departure for Peru.