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Resettling Syrian Refugees In The U.S.: Regional Stability And Saving Lives, Alexander Kochenburger
Resettling Syrian Refugees In The U.S.: Regional Stability And Saving Lives, Alexander Kochenburger
Washington Semester Program
In the greatest humanitarian catastrophe since World War II, millions of Syrians have fled their homes since the start of the Syrian conflict in 2011. This thesis argues that the United States needs to resettle more Syrian refugees to prevent further destabilization in Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey. Specifically, the United States should go above President Obama’s current proposal to accept 10,000 Syrians this year and follow the recommendation of former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton and resettle 65,000 additional Syrian refugees over the next five years. In addition, most of these 65,000 refugees should be families with young children and …
Talking About Aphasia: The Two Voices Of Insight, Elizabeth O'Brien
Talking About Aphasia: The Two Voices Of Insight, Elizabeth O'Brien
College Honors Program
This thesis aims to understand the lived experience of communication disorders (CDs), including the challenges, stigmas, and misconceptions related to CDs. It draws upon in-depth interviews with speech-language pathologists (SLPs), participant observations of people with aphasia, and observations of aphasia forum websites. During the data collection process, people talked about the stigmas and hardships of CDs and the subjective experience of having trouble communicating with others. This thesis will use their words and ideas to highlight the important aspects of coping with and treating CDs. It discusses how people with aphasia think about space, their body, and time, and considers …