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Rhetoric In Film: Three Explorations Of Influence In Documentaries And Digital Stories, Emily Knapp
Rhetoric In Film: Three Explorations Of Influence In Documentaries And Digital Stories, Emily Knapp
Masters Theses, 2010-2019
This thesis is made up of three distinct articles, two written with the intention of publication while the third consists of a digital story and subsequent reflection on the process of creation. The first article serves to answer the question “Do documentary films inspire activism?” by analyzing data gained after surveying 266 members of the James Madison University community. The results suggest that viewers are moved to emotion when witnessing struggle but that they are moved to action when said action directly impacts their own life. The second article is a rhetorical analysis of the 2013 documentary film Blackfish. …
Study Abroad Blog: A Comprehensive Exploration Into Country And Culture, Kristin Zimney
Study Abroad Blog: A Comprehensive Exploration Into Country And Culture, Kristin Zimney
Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019
This writing serves as the reflective/contextual essay component of my creative thesis project. My creative project includes a detailed study abroad blog with photos, videos, and translated interviews I conducted with Salamanca locals regarding certain aspects of Spanish culture. This essay details the workings, text, and video content of my study abroad blog, and is intended to inform on a deeper basis with supporting research, the topics covered in the interviews.