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A Study Of Selected Walt Disney Screenplays And Films And The Stereotyping Of The Role Of The Female, Jerry P. Houseman

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Given this large involvement that children have with motion pictures, an educator is moved to inquire into the possible effects that movies might have upon them. It, therefore, seems appropriate that an educational dissertation be undertaken concentrating on Disney Production films, since as indicated by the foregoing, they are so universally viewed by American children.

Statement of the problem:

This study attempted to (1) analyze the five screenplays listed on page 6, (2) show two Disney films based on the screenplays analyzed to groups of children and administer a questionnaire to them. The investigator used the obtained data to determine …

A Survey Of Creative Dramatics, Julie Devecchio Baker

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The little princess was merrily playing in the garden with her ball; tossing it up into the air and bounding it down on the ground. As she played she danced around, humming and singing little snatches of tunes to herself. She was completely unaware of the evil-looking creature creeping up behind her. Suddenly, the evil witch stretched out her arms and, with fingers pointing at the little princess she loosed an evil-sounding yell. The little princess looked up first in amazement and then in horror. Then, she yawned sleepily and fell back on the ground fast asleep. The witch then …

Un Estudio De La Enseñanza De Ingles En El Centro El Salvador-Estados Unidos, Janet Lar Rieu Pantoja

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Es el propósito de este studio presenter y evaluar el fruto de las observaciones y entrevistas realizadas durante el verano de 1969 en San Salvador sobre la enseňanza de inglés en el Centro El Savador-Estados Unidos. También es el propósito de este studio ofrecer una pequeňa contribución en el campo del inglés como Segundo idioma y tal vez estimular una investigación más amplia acerca de la enseňanza del inglés en la América Latina.

John Donne : English Master Of Gongorism, Dorothy Gayle Hightower

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The title of this thesis, JOHN DONNE: ENGLISH MASTER OF GONGORISM, may seem perplexing to some, presumptuous to others. However, the purpose of this thesis will be to present evidence, through a textual study of the poetic style of both John Donne (1572-1631) and Don Luis de Göngora (1561-1627), which will verify the assumption that Donne was poetically influenced by Góngora.

Effects Of Music Backgrounds On Silent Reading Test Results Of Sixth Grade Students, Delbert Ray Rydquist

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

It was the purpose of this study to analyze the effect that three backgrounds had on the silent reading achievement test results of sixth grade students. No music, soothing instrumental music, and stimulating instrumental music were used.

Laboratorio De Lectura Para La Universidad De Antioquia : Proyecto Interamericano : Presentado Al Profesorado ..., Miguel Peñaloza Rodriguez

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Un Proyecto Interamericano debe entenderse como la culminación de los llamados Estudios Interamericanos. Para entender el mote Proyecto Interamericano, parece conveniente explicar primero en qué consisten los denominados Estudios Interamericanos.

El término Interamerican Studies, que aparece en el prospecto de algunas universidades de los Estados Unidos, no deja de ser vago para el hispano-parlante que viene a esta país en busca de nuevas miras educativas. No obstante, al penetrar en niveles semánticos más profundos, el colombiano, el peruano o el boliviano descubre una nueva clave para establecer relaciones humanas y culturales entre los pueblos del Nuevo Mundo. Se trata pues, …

The Perception Of Musical Intervals: The Theory Of Property Arrays, Aikin Orange Connor

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the study was to develop a theory of the aural perception of simultaneous musical bitones, called vertical or harmonic intervals. The study was specifically concerned with: (1) formulating a theory of vertical interval perception, (2) documenting the psychological premises of the theory, ( 3) implementing the theory by developing a model, (4) testing the theory by utilizing the model to analyze empirical data of interval recognition errors, and (5) delineating implications of the new theory for pedagogy and research.

The theory developed in the study is called the Theory of Property Arrays because it identifies the structure …

An Exploratory Study Of The American Middle-Class Moral And Ethical Values Found In The John Newbery Medal Books., Heath Ward Lowry

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

It was the purpose of this study to collect data concerning the presence of that content in the Newbery Medal Award winning books which may influence children’s learning of American middle-class moral and ethical values.

The investigator used the process of content analysis to gather data for answering the following questions: (1) Are American middle-class moral and ethical values present in this chosen list of books?; (2) If such value content is present, to what degree of frequency and intensity has it been found?; (3) What variations, if any, can be measured in the presence, frequency, and intensity of these …

Selected Factors Which Influence Church-Related Education In Developing Countries, Stuart Paul Berkeley

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The general problem of this study was to investigate and analyze selected social, political, and economic factors in Ethiopia that affect the continuation and development of education by the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. The specific purpose of this research was to develop from this analysis of Ethiopia those alternatives and recommendations which would aid Seventh-Day Adventist leaders in the development of plans for educational work in that country.

The basic question was: Can the Seventh-Day Adventists system of education plan for the social, political, and economic changes taking place in Ethiopia?

An Analysis Of The Recruitment Processes Of Volunteer Leaders In The Y.M.C.A., Frederick Edwin Stickney

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine the theories of recruitment and compensations utilized by the Young Men's Christian Association to compare the reasons given by a selected group of volunteer leaders in the Young Men's Christian Association for their volunteer work with the opinions given by a selected group of Young Men's Christian Association program secretaries.

A Study Of The Active Amateur And Semiprofessional Theater Groups In Central California, Phyllis Jane Nusz

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

In the last several years lists of theater organizations in California newspapers hare grown steadily. This writer asserts a need for study of active amateur and semiprofessional theater groups in California for gaining knowledge and understanding of cultural activities taking place about the Western United States. Such material would help students and adults interested in drama gain information where theaters remain active according to particular tastes.

After receiving a list of nonprofessional theater members of American National Theatre and Academy's California regions, theater activity presented itself to be of such quantity within the state that it became necessary to make …

A Recommended One-Year Buddhist Curriculum For High School Seniors In The Buddhist Churches Of America, Laverne Senyo Sasaki

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The present research attempts to discover a type of Buddhist curriculum which will best suit the needs and interests of the high school senior (twelfth grader) Buddhists in the United States. The present Buddhist Churches of America recommended curriculum in use covers only the pre-school through the eighth grades. There is an obvious need for a Buddhist curriculum in the important upper grades. As this proposed curriculum is directed to twelfth graders, the compilation of a curriculum for the other three grades {ninth, tenth, and eleventh) still remains to be completed.

A Survey Study Of The Curriculum Of The Conservatory Of Music, University Of The Pacific, Stockton, California, From 1924 To 1964, Alvin Emil Liedstrand

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to investigate the history and development of the curriculum of the Conservatory of Music of the University of the Pacific from 1924 to 1954, and to indicate change as they occurred. The beginning point of this study was chosen because it coincides with the move of the institution from San Jose, California, to its present location in Stockton, California.

Specific problems to be investigated are: (1) The history of the Conservatory of Music.; (2) Curriculum changes from 1924 to 1964 as revealed in selected Bulletins of the University of the Pacific.; (3) The Aims …

Sacrificial Worship In Ancient Israel And Its Fulfillment In Jesus Christ, Samuel Richard Baglien

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

During recent years, there has been a renewed interest in the study of the historical and religious values of the Old Testament. Christians everywhere seem to have become obsessed with an inherent thirst for a better understanding of this great book and the faith it teaches. This renewed desire to probe into the rich background of Semitic culture that is the very historical foundation of Christianity seems to have been brought about by two distinct and quite general conditions.

The first and most obvious condition is the age in which we are living--the age of science. Today, this age is …

A Historical Study Of The San Francisco Council Of Churches Senior Citizens Project, Karl William Jacobs

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to give a historical account of the San Francisco Council of Churches Senior Citizen Projects. Also, the following will be discussed: Why is research being conducted in the areas of senior citizens? What are the problems of the senior citizen? What is this Agency doing for the senior citizens in San Francisco?

Non-Delinquency Among American-Chinese Youth : A Pilot Study, Conrad Foo Mar

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

It was the purpose of this study: (1) to examine the obstacles in research in the uniquely difficult area of sampling of the American-Chinese population and (2) to find out what descriptive approaches do not produce resistance, hopefully to suggest future research in this area and (3) to obtain historical and descriptive data which might offer, from a sample of both delinquent and non-delinquent American-Chinese youth, some clues to the rehabilitation of youthful offenders. Specifically, this was basically an attempt to obtain an available sample of both delinquent and non-delinquent American-Chinese youth for the purpose of identifying some of the …

An Analysis Of The Sources Of Moments Of Vision In Virginia Woolf's Novels, Jean Clay Bloom

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Statement of the problem. It is the purpose of this study (1) to examine the sources of the various moments of vision found in Virginia Woolf's novels; (2) to consider the characteristics of the personality type presented in her novels; (3) to show the relationship between these characters and moments of vision.

A Comparison Of Selected Theological Concepts And The Learning Process As They Relate To Religious Knowledge As Found In Ernest Ligon And Paul Tillich, Pearl Seale

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

It was the purpose of this study (1) to present selected aspects of Ernest Ligon's view of the learning process as it applies to religious knowledge; (2) to present selected aspects of Paul Tillich's view of the learning process as it applies to religious knowledge; (3) to compare Ernest Ligon's view of the learning process as it applies to religious knowledge with Paul Tillich's view.

A History Of The Development Of Speech Correction In The San Francisco Unified School District, 1915-1956, Alfred Donald Cross

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Public school speech correction programs have existed for many years throughout the United States. Most of these programs have been involved. in one or more of the following experiences: expansion, enrichment, curtailment, and. withdrawal.

Statement of the problem, It is the purpose of this study (l) to investigate the historical development of the speech correction program in the San Francisco Unified School District; (2) to determine the major factors that influenced the direction of the development of the program; and. (3) to ascertain the positive determinants of improvement in the further development of the San Francisco public school speech correction …

A Comparison Of The Academic Success Of Native Students And Junior College Transfers Who Graduated From Four California State Colleges In 1959, Henry Joseph Osner

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Expansion of higher education. In California, as elsewhere throughout the nation, higher education is faced with increasing numbers of students. By their sheer numbers, the applicants seeking a college education will bring perplexing problems to the colleges and universities. The pattern of expansion of higher education is a crucial question today; a continuing demand by the American people for education for their children seems to leave little doubt but that continued expansion must surely come

The Influence Of Group Work On The Predelinquent Boy, Mona Claire Vaughn

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

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A Supplementary Art Program For Artistically Gifted Children, Adele Foster Pruitt

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study has been to create guidelines for the development of a supplementary art program for "artistically gifted" children of intermediate grade level .

Historical Study And Adaptation Of Hawaiian Folk Dances For Physical Education Classes, Sharon Rosa Hines

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The present material that would be acceptable in the high school physical education class required a study of the various types of dances from Hawaii. There appeared to be two main classifications of dance forms: the modern and ancient. In the modern form, hip, torso, simple and intricate step patterns, as well as hand and arm motions, are used to convey the meaning and rhythm of the music . This style is not readily adaptable to the high school situation, nor does it lend itself to transmission by written form. The ancient danses, on the other hand, relied upon the …

A Study Of Pedro Delemos' Writings From 1919 To 1950 And A Comparison Of His Philosophy With Philosophies Of Other Outstanding Art Educators Of The Same Period, Raymond G. Safreno

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

It is the purpose of' this investigation to study critically the writings of Pedro deLemos in the field of art education from 1919 to 1950 inclusive; to compare his philosophy with that of other art educators of the same period.

To be more specific, the statement of this investigation is to study the following:

1. To determine the philosophy upon which Pedro deLemos built his theories and practices of art education.
2. To determine to what extent his philosophy of art education agreed or differed with the philosophies of other art educators.

An Analysis Of The Physical Education Programs Of The 165 California Secondary Schools, Collie Jean Kidwell

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

At the present time there are many books written on the field of physical education which have set standards of methods, techniques, and procedures used in the teaching of physical education. There will also be found in these books a set pattern of physical education activities which should be taught in our schools. Due to the change in trends, partly brought about by the last war, it will be found that there has been a modification of the methods, techniques and procedures now being used.

The problem of the study deals with the trends in boys' physical education programs to …

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 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.

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, …

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 …