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Blending On And Off Campus: A Tale Of Two Cities, Geraldine E. Lefoe, J. G. Hedberg Nov 2010

Blending On And Off Campus: A Tale Of Two Cities, Geraldine E. Lefoe, J. G. Hedberg

Geraldine Lefoe

Increasingly online learning has become part of the normal educational experience of students. This chapter examines the changes faced by two universities in different countries as they move to blend traditional face-to-face learning activities with those online. In particular, it reviews lessons that can be drawn for others moving into blended learning environments for successful implementation.


Culture And Metaphors In Advertisements: France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands And The United States, Pamela K. Morris Aug 2010

Culture And Metaphors In Advertisements: France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands And The United States, Pamela K. Morris

Pamela K. Morris

Using a content analysis of 87 French, German, Italian, Dutch and American magazine ads, variations in metaphors and cultural attributes were examined from culture-bound groups: food/beverages, automobiles, insurance/finance, and personal care. Findings provide examples for how culture is reflected in language and symbols. The study shows metaphors are exploited in headlines to capture attention throughout all countries. However, metaphors and cultural attributes are used strategically within nations to deliver persuasive messages.


Empoderamiento - La Cultura, Reclamando Derechos E Identidad Y Expresión Poética En El Valle Del Chota, Hannah Roth Apr 2010

Empoderamiento - La Cultura, Reclamando Derechos E Identidad Y Expresión Poética En El Valle Del Chota, Hannah Roth

Hannah Roth

Mi proyecto es una encrucijada de muchos temas: Apelar a la identidad y la historia Afroecuatoriano a través de la educación. El reconocimiento de la historia, la cultura, la identidad, y los derechos afroecuatorianos es una manera de empoderarse y esto es lo que yo observé en la familia Chalá Lara y en las comunidades en el Valle del Chota.

Yo hice una investigación sobre la identidad afroecuatoriana, el impacto de Etnoeducación, y poesía como una herramienta de empoderamiento. En las clases de Etnoeducación aprendí mucho sobre el origen y la importancia de valorar la historia afroecuatoriana. Sin embargo, vi …


Korean English Teacher's Disempowerment In English-Only Classes: A Case Study Focusing On Korea-Specific Cultural Aspects, Tae-Young Kim Dr., Sung-Sam Hwang Dr., Hyo-Sun Seo Dec 2009

Korean English Teacher's Disempowerment In English-Only Classes: A Case Study Focusing On Korea-Specific Cultural Aspects, Tae-Young Kim Dr., Sung-Sam Hwang Dr., Hyo-Sun Seo

Dr. Tae-Young Kim (김태영, 金兌英)

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Breast And Cervical Cancer Screening Among Asian American Women And Latinas: Does Race=Ethnicity Matter?, Pa Der Vang, Hee Yun Lee, Melissa Lundquist Dec 2009

Breast And Cervical Cancer Screening Among Asian American Women And Latinas: Does Race=Ethnicity Matter?, Pa Der Vang, Hee Yun Lee, Melissa Lundquist

Pa Der Vang, PhD, MSW, LICSW

Background: Ethnic minorities are frequently considered as one homogeneous group in research, and this trend
is particularly true for Asian Americans. This article seeks to uncover the intragroup differences in cancer
screening behavior among subgroups of Asian American women by disaggregating them into six subgroups.
The subgroups were compared with non-Latina white women to examine differences in breast and cancer
screening rates and relevant factors associated with receiving these screenings.
Methods: Three-year merged data from the 2001, 2003, and 2005 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)
were used to investigate the subgroup differences. Samples for the current study were restricted to …