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Traditions In Transition: A Musical Perspective In A Changing, Developing Samoa, Colin Kiley
Traditions In Transition: A Musical Perspective In A Changing, Developing Samoa, Colin Kiley
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
This paper was compiled during November 2008. It was a research project that sought out the perspectives of various diverse musicians in Samoa at that time. These musicians included music school instructors, Peace Corps volunteers, Samoan orchestra composers and conductors, traditional Samoan composers, traveled Samoan musicians as well as contemporary Samoan artists. The paper examines how the purposes of music in Samoan society have shifted, altered or changed from traditional times to current-day Samoa in the face of development, a growing economy and increased contact with outside influences. Although the music of Samoa, its purposes, values, uses and aesthetics have …
Samoa: A Truly Religious Place? Views Toward Religion In Samoa, Angelica Saada
Samoa: A Truly Religious Place? Views Toward Religion In Samoa, Angelica Saada
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
The goal of this study was to explore the ‘religiosity’ of Samoa. Specifically, this study attempted to understand how ‘religious’ the average Samoan is, as well as examine the implications of being ‘religious’ in Samoa. It also sought to investigate the plurality of religions in Samoa, the existence of individuals moving between churches, and attitudes towards religious plurality. In addition, this study explored differences between the religiosities of younger and older generations and attitudes toward Samoan youth. Based on the results from interviews and surveys, it was concluded that Samoans view themselves and their country as ‘very religious.’ Being ‘religious’ …
Emotional Expression: Poems And Pacific Voices, Anna Lane Harmless
Emotional Expression: Poems And Pacific Voices, Anna Lane Harmless
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
This essay is a collection of opinions and stories that deal with four major emotions, anger, happiness, sadness, and love. A collection of poetry that expresses those feelings as well as a set of original poetry written by the researcher are set into the text. The original poetry is an alternative medium that the researcher hopes will represent some of the views of the young adults of the Pacific concerning emotions and expression of emotion. The poems were inspired by surveys and interview responses, with hopes to create an image and feeling that may connect with Pacific voices. The group …