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Gardner-Webb University

Conference

2019

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Session Iii English, Religious Studies & Marketing Presentation 2: Critical T.H.U.G.: An Examination Of Angie Thomas' The Hate U Give Using Critical Race Theory, Brandon J. Watkins Mar 2019

Session Iii English, Religious Studies & Marketing Presentation 2: Critical T.H.U.G.: An Examination Of Angie Thomas' The Hate U Give Using Critical Race Theory, Brandon J. Watkins

Life of the Scholar Multidisciplinary Conference

Examining Angie Thomas’ The Hate U Give through the lens of racism is ordinary and allows us to raise questions about institutional and everyday racism in our communities and lives. We will also address the intersecting patterns of dominance across race, class, gender, and other markers of difference.


Ii A English I Presentation 1: The Magical Spirit Of Christmas That Began Over A Century Ago, Callie West Mar 2019

Ii A English I Presentation 1: The Magical Spirit Of Christmas That Began Over A Century Ago, Callie West

Life of the Scholar Multidisciplinary Conference

The poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement Moore has changed the perspective of St. Nicholas and Christmas. Through the analysis of the original St. Nicholas' historic background, a character comparison of the old and new St. Nicholas, and the poem, one will see how this new fantastical St. Nicholas feels more real vs. mythical and Christmas feels more magical.