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Prague Reflection, Kj Halpern

Missives from Afar: Study Abroad Stories

This summer, I had the privilege of studying at the renowned Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts (FAMU) in Prague through the Emerson College Prague Program, thanks to financial support from the Let’s Go Fund. The program was intense, requiring rapid pre-production, filming, and editing of original short films. I worked on multiple sets, developing key skills in problem-solving and collaboration. Beyond filmmaking, I formed close bonds with fellow students while exploring Prague’s rich culture. I’m deeply grateful to the Let’s Go Fund for making this transformative experience possible.

Sweden Reflection, Ryan Coronado

Missives from Afar: Study Abroad Stories

No abstract provided.

Usa Archaeology Museum Newsletter - October 2024, Archaeology Museum

Archaeology Museum Newsletters

In this edition of the museum's newsletter:

• Fall Semester Exhibitions
• Alabama Archaeological Society, Southwest Chapter Presents
• Alabama Archaeology Day
• Arkhaios Film Festival and Movie Cosplay Contest
• USA By the Bay: Archaeological Studies on the Gulf Coast
• Project Archaeology Educator's Conference
• Legacies of Slavery & the Shared History of the South
• Museum Fall Semester Closures
• Giving to the Archaeology Museum

An Investigation Into The Documental History Of Immigrants From Russia And Latin America In The State Of Nebraska, Elena Thomson

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

The research questions in this essay ask whether or not the Nebraska State Archives contains literature in the Russian and Spanish languages. These documents, and others written in English on the same topic, are introduced and analyzed throughout the essay, exploring the history of immigrants from Russia and Latin America. As well as history, the documents delve into the current state of these immigrant groups, and how their traditions have changed Nebraska and continue to influence it today. The essay contains two sections: the first about immigrants from Russia, the second about those from Latin America. At the end of …

Emotional Display Rules Of Deaf Culture, Nicholas M. Gala, Lawrence Pick

JADARA

Emotional display rules refer to the expression of culturally prescribed and socially acceptable emotions across different people and situations (Wu & Schulz, 2020). The display rules among hearing adults across several cultures are well defined and depend on the type of emotion, the individuals involved in the exchange, and the situation. Regarding Deaf culture in the United States, this minoritized group may follow unique display rules (Hosie et al., 2000), but there has been almost no research conducted with this population and the existing studies have focused on youth. The present study explores perceived emotional expressions among a sample of …

What Might The Humanities Mean To You And Your Life?, Thyra Knapp

AI Assignment Library

This assignment contains an in-class discussion and brief follow-up (at home) reflection. It is intended to prompt students to consider their personal relationship to the Humanities--how Humanities artifacts (art, literature, music, architecture, etc.) impact one's understanding of the world and their place in it.

Madurai Maavata Naatuppura Kalaivadivangalil Raamayanathin Selvaakku, Sindhiya T

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Inter/Weaving, Inter/Lacing Consciousness & Resistance: Decolonizing Practices, Intersectionality & Aesthetics, Miryam Espinosa-Dulanto, Rosalva Resendiz

Bilingual and Literacy Studies Faculty Publications

Overall, the primary role in this issue was to create a space for scholars/artists/activists to share co-learned knowledges, testimonios, auto/biographies, stories, experiences, methods, research, as well as their own challenges and struggles while reclaiming, negotiating, or situating into their own paths. The issue works like our Borderlands, as a metaphorical terrain where shared information not only carefully addresses the paradoxical process of working towards decolonizing but also awareness that this work is being done within our own colonized/colonizing organizations, environments, and minds.

Kajian Konseptual Silabel Ritme Gandang Minangkabau, Aryuda Fakhleri Fallen, Yudi Sukmayadi, Tati Narawati

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

This article tryes to initiate the concept of Minangkabau rhythm syllables, which is a method in music learning related to audiation in rhythm learning, the urgency in this study explores the basic elements of the audiation system that can be applied to music learning related to rhythm syllables based on local approaches, taking into account previous concepts that have been popular in recent schools. In West Sumatra, the concepts of syllable rhythm such as Zoltan Kodaly, Kannokol, American Style Syllables, and Edwin Gordon are not so popular, but environments such as schools and art studios have their own ways of …

Hampering The Dogmatization Within The System By Building An Itinerant Practice In Bilingual Education And Dual-Language Programs, Jose Orozco, Michael Whitacre

Bilingual and Literacy Studies Faculty Publications

This paper focuses on dual-language programs and the transformation of implementation through the lens of Itinerant Curriculum Theory (ICT), curricularized language, and personal pedagogies, and how it impacts the way educators work within a dual-language program. The pedagogies of educator practices and influences included individuals with different ideologies, education, experience, distinct backgrounds, methods, and aspirations were part of the interactive mechanisms and educator practices that were analyzed. Thus, it concludes that the mindset and pedagogical approach affects the implementation of any program or model and shows how disparate agendas shape the program, its implementation, and the effect on the child.

Spirituality Among Mexican Transnational Teaching Youth: Towards Decolonialization And Humanization Of Research, David Martinez-Prieto

Bilingual and Literacy Studies Faculty Publications

The ultimate purpose of this study is to illustrate the transnational journey of Mexican populations in terms of their spirituality. With this goal, I designed this study based on decolonial and humanizing principles of testimonios epistemologies (Calderón-Berumen et al. 2022) to describe the spiritual trajectories of Mexican transnational returnees pursuing a teaching degree in Tlaxcala, Mexico. Based on interviews, written questionnaires, and the teaching journal of the author, I suggest that transnationals understand that spiritual and religious development is different for Mexican communities on both sides of the border. On the one hand, transnationals realized that religiosity—rather than spirituality—is present …

Repast: A Collective Autoethnographic Process Of Meaning Making, Vejoya Viren, Miryam Espinosa-Dulanto, Karin Lewis, Eunice Lerma

Bilingual and Literacy Studies Faculty Publications

For over six years, our writing collective has drawn upon our multivarious experiences and existence to examine and question our presence, purpose, motivation, and place at an HSI at the USA Mexico border. We thrive in our plurality and our disparate discourses have created an enduring sense and space of safety and belonging. However, this sense/space is not impervious and events as monumental as the global pandemic, as horrific as the images of wars, as devastating as the ravages of climate change, as destabilizing as divisive politics, as personal as new professional expectations, all have become intrinsic part of our …

Religious Motives In Ukrainian Folklore: Linguistic Analysis, Olena Svysiuk, Zoya Biloshytska

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

The paper explores the profound influence of religious motifs on the national identity of Ukrainians, emphasizing their impact on cultural, social, and spiritual dimensions. The enduring significance of religion in shaping cultural and societal development is highlighted, with particular attention to the intricate interplay of religious and national themes throughout Ukrainian history. In the context of contemporary globalization, the study underscores the critical role of religious elements in folklore, art, and literature as custodians of cultural memory and transmitters of traditional values. Ukrainian folklore, especially rich in religious themes, serves as a vital means of preserving national ideals and ethical …

An Evaluation Of Authenticity: A Content Analysis Of K-6 Mandarin Matrix Textbooks For Chinese Dual Language Immersion Programs, Hsiaomei Tsai

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Fall 2023 to Present

Authentic texts are suggested for building practical language skills that go beyond the classroom, helping language learners to communicate with native speakers. This study used content analysis and a teacher survey to examine how the Utah Chinese Dual Language Immersion (DLI) literacy curriculum, featuring the Grades K-6 Mandarin Matrix textbooks, reflects realistic Chinese language and culture. Additionally, this study explored the pedagogical value of these textbooks in Utah’s Chinese DLI programs via a teacher survey. The results showed high linguistic authenticity in word usage, order, and situations, consistently above 99% across Grades K to 6 books. Cultural authenticity, particularly in …

Siwa's Influence On Alexander The Great's Self-Presentation, Luke Boardman

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Fall 2023 to Present

This thesis analyzes the changes in Alexander the Great’s public image and how his visit to the Oracle of Ammon was a catalyst for these alterations. Examining moments of Alexander in isolation, his adoption of ostentatious habits, and enrobing himself in foreign attire and culture reveals a connection to his time in the Egyptian desert where Alexander was promised eventual authority over all mankind. The post-Siwa Alexander used these tools to leave behind the Hellenistic leader and become the Lord of Asia.

Orígenes Sociales De Las Enfermedades Culturales Entre Los Ngawbere Del Norte De La Península Valiente: El Caso De Chakore Y Ha Ko Botika, Keith V. Bletzer, Milton Machuca-Galvez

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

Esta tesis doctoral se centra en los orígenes sociales de dos enfermedades de origen cultural en la comunidad indígena ngawbere, que ha experimentado y sigue experimentando marginalización en comparación con otros habitantes de Panamá. Los ngawbere consideran que son una sociedad separada dentro del Estado-nación de Panamá, y como principal población indígena que sobrevivió a la pacificación española en la época colonial, todavía residen en sus tierras ancestrales en el oeste del país.

Un aspecto clave de la sociedad ngawbere es su énfasis en la cooperación mutua para las actividades de subsistencia, priorizando la ayuda entre parientes de sangre sobre …

Analisis Humor Dalam Film Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap Dengan Perspektif Teori Relevansi, Jessie Renata Angelique, Kushartanti Kushartanti

Multikultura

Film bergenre komedi-drama berjudul Ngeri-ngeri Sedap merupakan sebuah film keluarga yang mengangkat isu sosial tentang keluarga. Berlatar belakang masyarakat suku Batak, film ini mencakup tuturan-tuturan antartokoh yang dapat dikupas secara lebih mendalam. Berangkat dari teori prinsip kerja sama yang dicetuskan oleh Grice (1975), tuturan dalam film ini dapat dianalisis lebih lanjut menggunakan teori relevansi Sperber dan Wilson. Selain itu, film ini telah diberi label sebagai film komedi, maka dari segi humor, tuturan pun dapat dianalisis menggunakan teori humor yang dijelaskan oleh Wijana (2004) dan Curcó (1997). Teori-teori tersebut digunakan untuk menjawab pertanyaan penelitian (i) bagaimana bentuk humor yang diciptakan dalam …

Pesantren Tradisional Dan Masyarakat Perkotaan: Kebertahanan Pesantren Daarul Ishlah, Jakarta Selatan, Ahmad Fairus, Suranta Abdul Rahman

Multikultura

Pondok Pesantren Daarul Ishlah adalah salah satu lembaga pendidikan Islam yang mengikuti tradisi salafiyah. Pesantren ini berfokus pada pengajaran al-Qur’an dan ilmu-ilmu agama Islam serta mengacu pada sumber-sumber klasik seperti kitab-kitab kuning sebagai pokok materi pembelajarannya. Penelitian ini membahas tentang faktor-faktor apa yang melatarbelakangi kebertahanan Pondok Pesantren Daarul Ishlah di tengah era modernisasi pendidikan Islam saat ini. Dalam penelitian ini, digunakan pendekatan observasi serta wawancara sebagai metode penelitian kualitatif. Teori yang diadopsi melibatkan teori “Tradisi Santri” yang dikembangkan oleh Zamakhsyari Dhofier dalam bukunya yang berjudul “Tradisi Pesantren: Studi Tentang Pandangan Hidup Kyai” yang dapat memberikan pemahaman mendalam tentang kebertahanan dan …

Analisis Topik Dan Tren Penelitian Cirebon Dengan Pendekatan Vosviewer, Nanang Sutisna

Multikultura

Artikel ini mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis topik utama dan tren penelitian yang muncul di Cirebon dan sekitarnya menggunakan VOSviewer sebagai alat untuk analisis bibliometrik. Data yang digunakan dalam makalah ini mencakup publikasi ilmiah yang relevan dengan studi wilayah Cirebon. Analisis ini memerlukan eksplorasi hubungan jaringan antara kata kunci, kelompok topik, dan penilaian kekuatan dan frekuensi kemunculan istilah kunci dalam literatur. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa topik 'Cirebon' mendominasi kumpulan data. Hal ini mencerminkan minat yang signifikan terhadap penelitian yang terkait dengan wilayah ini. Selain itu, simpul seperti 'studi' dan 'penelitian' ditemukan sangat lazim, yang menunjukkan fokus yang kuat pada penelitian dan aspek …

Gakuryo: Konfusianisme Dalam Undang-Undang Sistem Pendidikan Ritsuryo Periode Nara-Heian, Kevin Ramadhani Pratama, Didit Dwi Subagio

Multikultura

Reformasi Taika melahirkan perubahan dalam skala besar terhadap sistem pemerintahan Jepang. Salah satu perubahan dapat dilihat pada terbentuknya sistem pemerintahan Ritsuryo yang mendorong sentralisasi kekuasaan ke tangan kaisar dan penanaman nilai Konfusianisme kepada seluruh elemen pemerintah. Proses internalisasi nilai Konfusianisme dilakukan dengan cara menyebarkannya melalui institusi pendidikan. Dalam upaya mewujudkan idealisme tersebut, Gakuryo disusun sebagai undang-undang yang mengatur sistem pendidikan di bawah naungan Ritsuryo dan berbasis kepada ajaran Konfusiansime. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan mengenai sejarah terbentuknya Gakuryo dan mengidentifikasi nilai Konfusianisme seperti apa yang terkandung di dalam undang-undang Gakuryo untuk menghasilkan pejabat pemerintahan yang bermoral Konfusianisme. Penelitian ini menggunakan …