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An Investigation Of Some Principles, Problems, And Techniques Of Music Therapy And The Place Of Music In The Rehabilitation Program At Sonoma State Hospital, Nicholas S. Mallek

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

It is the purpose of this study (1) to discover the nature, history, and present day use of music in therapy; (2) to discover the types of patients at Sonoma State Hospital and their general needs in terms of rehabilitation services; (3) to discover the scope of the total rehabilitation program at Sonoma State Hospital and the part which music therapy plays; and (4) to discover the general principles, problems and techniques of music therapy used at Sonoma State Hospital.

Dogen And Bankei And A Study Of The Soto Zen, Kazumitsu W. Kato

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The reason I am writing this dissertation is to introduce another side of Zen, Soto, which is completely unknown in the Western world; and at the same time to bring Dogen's teaching to the attention of Western scholars, since it is famous in Japan as the most profound branch of the philosophy of Zen. Unfortunately, none of Dogen' s teaching has yet been translated into English except Masunaga's private publication given above. Therefore I am taking this opportunity to translate and to add a commentary of my own for the better understanding of Dogen as well as the historical survey …

The Chinese Community In Malaya, Singapore And British Borneo, Ralph E. Lierheimer

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The Chinese community in Malaya, Singapore, and British Borneo, as in all of Southeast Asia, is in the early stages of a radical change. This ethnic group, which already holds virtual control of the economy of these three regions, is now finding it necessary to also reach out for political representation, or even political control, in order to preserve its place in local society.

Such participation in local affairs constitutes a great change for a group which has always maintained an orientation toward China, socially and politically, wherever its individuals might happen to live. The process of change is bound …

Ways To Mental Health: West And East, George F. Melody

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

What is the psychosocial condition of Western man? What has happened to Apollonian man, characterized by order, harmony and leisure? Why has the ideal or Apollonian man (so well described by Nietzsche and Spengler) given way to Dionysian man ... Faustian man? Whence has gone the Apollonian safeguard, essential to measure, constraint, health and love?

How really sick is Western man? Why is he not at peace with himself, his family, his associates, people in other countries who may have political philosophies different from his own ... nay, with God? An inventory of the concrete condition of Western man may …

The Philosophy Of Ramdas, James Weldon Plaugher

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The name "Ramdas," which will be used extensively throughout this paper to refer to the principal subject, is an example of the Indian custom of using only one name for great men. Usually it is the first name, or a name used after taking up "the new life." Another custom practiced is that of having the name carry religious connotations. In Ramdas' case, the first part, "Ram," stands for God, and the "das" stands for servant. Ramdas' name in his early life was Vittal Rao.

A Study Of The Self Concept Of Sankhya Yoga Philosophy, Francis Victor Catalina

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Man's prime interest is man. This interest has been and still is the prime mover in all that man does. For no matter what his method, he is ultimately seeking to solve the riddle of himself. It is imperative that he obtain this information so that he may be better able to direct himself in the fulfillment of his being. Thus, it is the connate objective of all men, in their own diverse ways, to seek the essence, the 'ding an sich, that which makes man man. In this search many efforts have been and are still being made. Each …

The Democratization Of Japan And Educational Reform, James Franklin Revard

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

With the capitulation of Japan in August 1945, World Tier II came to an abrupt end but that date signified the beginning of a phenomenon quite unique in history: the transformation of an alien and authoritarian culture into a democratically oriented society by means of educational Ideas and methodology. The role of American educational philosophy in the democratization of Japanese society warrants more attention than it has thus far received. It was with this in mind that the following study was undertaken.

A Critical Study Of Hu Shih's Thought, Kei Tin Wong

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation is an attempt to study Hu Shih's thought with a critical analysis of his intellectual 11fe and an evaluation of his contribution to modern Chinese mind. Hu, an outstanding Chinese scholar, is held in high esteem as a statesman, philosopher, liberal, and poet, both in his own country and abroad. He is considered one of the greatest thinkers of modern China, being instrumental in the introduction of Western scientific methods into Chinese scholar-ship. In the early twenties he initiated China's "Literary Revolution," which brought about radical reforms in Chinese writings which, up to then, formed the basis of …

Western Influences In The Twentieth Century Japanese Art Song, Theodore Hoffman

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Ninety years ago Japanese music was essentially monophonic, confined to a limited number of traditional instruments, and completely Oriental in technique and sound. Today, Western harmony and counterpoint are intrinsic elements in much of Japanese music. Highly competent symphony orchestras in Japan perform skillfully orchestrated Japanese scores. Year by year the musical world of Japan becomes more Western.

An Historical Study Of The Pole Vault, Ray Frederick Kring

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The pole vault is an event performed in track and field athletics wherein the athlete, with the aid of a pole 14 and 15 feet in length, attempts to clear a crossbar resting on two pegs supported by two standards. The standards, or uprights, are placed not less than 12 feet nor more than 13 feet apart. The vaulter cushions his fall in a pit filled with shavings. The object of the event is to vault higher than your competitors.

The purpose of this study is to trace the progress made in the pole vault since man first learned to …

Selecting Teachers For Tenure In The East Whittier School District, Russell Palmer Vincent

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Boards of education throughout the country are cognizant of the shortage of well qualified elementary school teachers. There has been considerable competition among school boards for the limited supply of teachers, so much so that teachers have been tempted to move from place to place, standards of teaching proficiency have been lowered, and little relief of the general shortage has been achieved. When a school system has succeeded in filling all teacher vacancies, too frequently complacency reigns until the beginning of another school year.

When the quantitative shortage of teachers is compounded by a recognition of the persistent qualitative shortage, …

Ritual Aspects Of The Far Eastern Secular Arts, William George Webster Mcconnell

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

A few words with regard to certain aspects of the terms religious art and secular art seem appropriate to a proper statement of the problem to be investigated in this thesis. In recent years Western students of art have real177ized that many instances exist which may not be classified easily in either category. Peter Fingesten, a student of the arts, has suggested that the term sacred art might beat be reserved for icons, paintings, reliquaries, and all implements of ritual and worship. Art objects in this category are produced according to hieratic code and symbolism. On the other hand, there …

A Comparative Analysis Of The Concept Of Individuality In The Thought Of C.G Jung And Sri Aurobindo, Richard Putnam Marsh

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Various issues engage the attention of thinkers during various eras in history. Among those which have occupied commentators on the contemporary state of humanity are the problem of individuality--its origin, its nature, its significance for mankind as a whole--and a problem not unrelated to this: namely, the question of what may result from a cross fertilization of Eastern and Western ways of thought

The Agricultural Production Of China, Japan And Asiatic Russia, James Mudra

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

This paper will attempt to evaluate the agricultural production of China, Japan, and Asiatic Russia in the post-World War II period. The appraisal is based on the agricultural productions which are raised mainly for food consumption; however, such industrial crops as cotton, flax, and hemp are considered also. The claims of the Chinese First Five Year Plan, results of the Japanese Land reform, and the land development program in Asiatic Russian are all examined. A comparison is made between the pre-war and post-War periods in an effort to determine the amount of increase in production of agricultural goods, on both …

The Administration Of Justice In Communist China, John Joseph Mullane Jr.

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The tide of warfare that swept the Chinese mainland culminated in the birth of a new government. The People's Republic of China was formally proclaimed on October 1, 1949. The Common Programme, which was adopted by the People's Political Consultative Conference and which be- came the law of the new regime, was the first law enacted to cover the administration of justice. The law presently in force, relating to the same subject matter, is the Constitution of 19542 adopted by the National People's Congress on September 20, 1954.

A Translation Of The T'Äi Shang Pao Hsun The Precious Teachings Of The Exalted One, Roland Hong

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

There is a book printed in Chinese by Yeh Mung Tau during the reign of Kan Lung 1736 to 1796 in which he states that he found these documents in a Buddhist Monastery though he was unable to find the originals. The title of this book is the T'al Shang Ken-Ying Pien Chih Chiang Treatise of the Exalted one on Response and Retribution, with Commentery. It is a collection of treatises which deals with the same subjects as the teachings of Lao Tzu. Ce of the treatises in that voluse is entitled T'ai Shang Ch'u Paa Hun (A), the Precious …

Yoga A Guide To Harmonious Self Development, Hari D. Ponkshe

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

There are many books on Yoga as it has become a fascinating subject of study for many scholars of Yoga. It is an interesting field of study for many scholars. There are many types of Yoga, however, in this thesis only Hatha-Yoga and Raja-Yoga will be considered in detail, Hatha-Yoga and Raja-Yoga will always remain interested in their attempts to give certain physical and mental characteristics to the physical body by certain types of physical exercises and to the mental structure by different types of mental exercises. These physical and mental exercises will develop the process of concentration of mind, …

William Faulkner As Moralist : A Fable, Jean Marie Anderson

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

In August, 1954, William Faulkner’s twentieth book of fiction, A Fable, was published. As might be expected by anyone knowing of Faulkner’s previous career and critical reception, the reviewers received it with widely divergent opinions. None seems to have found the book an unqualified success, the word “failure” occurs in many of the reviews, and a number confess inability to find motivation for various actions or the pertinence of certain episodes, More than one reviewer reveals quite obviously that he has not been able to follow the plot.

As a matter of fact, the runner is one the few main …

A Historical Survey And Evaluation Of The Most Prominent Theories That Shakespeare Did Not Write The Works Attributed To Him, Lola Vida Johnson

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The question of the authorship of the plays, poems, and sonnets traditionally attributed to the pen if William Shakespeare of Stratford-on-Avon has now been before the public for over one hundred years. Many of the most noted poets, playwrights, and nobles of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries have been assigned the authorship of these works. The controversy can be compared to the controversy over Homer’s authorship. In 1975, Friederick Augustus Wolf proposed that Homer did not write The Iliad and The Odyssey. By 1900, Wolf had been disproven, but the question was one of great importance when it was first …

Setting Of Five Korean Folk Songs For Solo Voice And String Orchestra, Young Yi Kim Sihn

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The culture of Korea is one of the oldest in the Par East. It goes back in legend over 4,200 years to Dan-Goon (means King of the oak tree), mythical founder of Korea. The high point was obtained during the time of the three kingdom--Silla, Paikje, and Kokuryu--about the beginning of the Christian era. The first iron-clad battleship was built by the Korean admiral, Yi Soon-Syn, who used it to defeat the Japanese navy during the war of 1592-98. The discovery and use of movable metal type, which is still in the London Museum dates back as early as 1220 …

The 'Fa Chia' Political Theory And Its Application In The Ch'in Empire, Jack Larry Hill

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

China was already old in its own eyes by the year 221 B.C. To picture that age in its proper perspective, it will be necessary, for a while, to look backwards toward an even more distant time, adjusting sight onto a day when China was young, and with what memories still extant, try to reconstruct, uncovering and making clear, that complex which caused a dawn, one magnificent moment, to explode, brilliantly and deadly, into the day of the Legalist, fortunately brief, where a God reigned on high in the guise of cruel Law--and the People suffered...

A Proposed Non-Credit Art Program For The College Of The Pacific Based On A Survey Of Objectives, Earl Junior Washburn

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to determine objectives for an offering in graphic expression designed to assist non-art majors desiring extracurricular art experiences in the College of the Pacific.

It is hoped that through the data gathered by means of opinionnaires and questionnaires used as the basis for this study the project may serve to accomplish the following objectives.: (1) To determine the goals of a voluntary art experience in relation to the general objectives of the College of the Pacific as stated in its published literature.; (2) To determine the relation of such a voluntary offering to the …

The Concept Of Liberation In The Yoga Sutras Of Patañjali, Anna Rebecca Price

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The fundamental thesis of the analyst is that the ills or humanity are due to ignorance and more particularly to self-ignorance and that the way to self-healing is the way to self-knowledge.

The purpose of this thesis is to show how these Yoga sutras of Patanjali contain the methods for the regenerating and recreating factor in human life; and that these methods can be carried into present-day, practical living.

Modern Reforms In Egypt And Iraq (Political, Economic And Social), Mauro Asprin Hidalgo

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

One of the decisive factors in twentieth century developments undoubtedly has been the rise of nationalism. Usually the child of foreign rule or colonialism, nationalism was the progenitor of reform movements that might have boon impossible without it. This applies particularly to the continents of Asia and Africa, whose peoples had experienced long periods of foreign rule. Two striking examples of how foreign domination triggered the move for independence, "modernism" and all the reform that this my entail are provided in Egypt and Iraq. Both countries have regained full independence only within the last quarter of a century.

The reasons …

Some Active Techniques Of Whole Functioning, William Moyer Swartley

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The following 18 best described as a comparative survey. It was written in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the American Academy of Asian Studies, a graduate school of the College of the Pacific. Since Its formation 1n 1951, the Academy has sponsored an almost unique approach to Asian Studies. The emphasis has been on what the people of the contemporary Western world have to learn from, rather than about, the cultures of the Near and Far East. Until recently, most oriental scholars have accepted a scholarly taboo against "getting too close" to …

The House Of Atreus In Ancient Greece, Shirley Arlita Hewitt

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

It was the purpose of this study (1) to discover the similarities and dissimilarities in three ancient Greek plays that used the legend of the house of Atreus as the basis for their plots; (2) to discover how these similarities and dissimilarities illustrate separate points of view concerning man, the universe and man’s place in that universe; and (3) to discover what relationship if any exists between the points of view expressed and the particular moment in history at which each playwright wrote.

The plays considered were the Oresteia, a trilogy by Aeschylus first presented about 458 B.C.; Electra by …

Youth Of San Joaquin, Cecilie Lutken Brotby

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

As the project in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts .I chose to do a mural for the reception room at Peterson Juvenile Hall.

This paper is a supplement to the mural, explaining the procedure followed in planning and executing tth painting.

The String Quartets Of Bela Bartok : An Analysis, Arthur. Corra

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

What is generally referred to by the public-at-large as “modernism” is thought (by it) to be based upon the denial and contradiction of the fundamental principles of musical art. But it would be a grave error to assume from this that the present age differs in the attitude toward modernism very considerably from any other, except perhaps in degree. The general intellectual or artistic niveau of any period whatsoever is almost inevitably a low one, apart from a few outstanding figures -- rarely exceeding two or three in any single generation -- who impart most of the significance to it. …

The Second Subject In The Sonata-Allegro Movements Of Joseph Haydn's Piano Sonatas, Wallace Alexander Craig Jr.

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Joseph Haydn was born in 1732 and died in 1809, a period spanning the lifetimes of the elder Bach and Beethoven. During his seventy-seven years he wrote at least fifty-two keyboard sonatas, eighty-three string quartets, one hundred-eight symphonies, many masses, divertimenti for instrumental ensembles, operas, cantatas, concert!, oratorios, songs, instrumental trios, and almost as many works in other categories.

It was only in 1957, after this present project had begun, that a complete catalogue of Haydn's works began to appear in print. At this writing the first of three volumes by Anthony van Hoboken has been published. Considering that Kochel …

A Five Month Experimental Study On The Therapeutic Use Of Music With Mentally Deficient Children, Sara Mae Peterson

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Ways to train and to aid the mentally deficient child to reach his maximum potential are now important problems that must be answered, for this atypical child is finding an increased acceptance into this world of the normal. The belief that all children should have guided and creative musical experience and that the mentally deficient child should be considered as a child first initiated this study. This thesis is a report of the work of the investigator and of the observations and findings which developed out of the project.