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Toward A New Concept Of Local Curriculum., Yonghwan Lee Jan 1995

Toward A New Concept Of Local Curriculum., Yonghwan Lee

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

This study aims at exploring the possibility of a new concept of local curriculum. On the basic recognition that the New National Curriculum in Korea which is allegedly localized is not a localized one, this study analyzes the problems of Korean education and the New National Curriculum, and examines the new Korean curriculum in relation to debates on curriculum localization in the United States and England. The debates in the United States and England have been proved to be centered around the relinquishment of power from the central government to the local educational authorities and schools. To search for a …

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The Dual Voices Of The Civil Rights Movement: The Heroic Narratives Of Martin Luther King, Jr. And Malcolm X., Kerry Paul Owens Jan 1995

The Dual Voices Of The Civil Rights Movement: The Heroic Narratives Of Martin Luther King, Jr. And Malcolm X., Kerry Paul Owens

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

Since reconstruction African-American leaders have embodied conflicting aspirations. While some leaders like Booker T. Washington and Frederick Douglass urged complete assimilation, others like W. E. B. DuBois and Marcus Garvey have preached autonomy and separation. These leaders have tended to serve as icons for rival programs; their rhetoric as authoritative, and their lives as inspired models for future leaders. This dissertation examines the hagiography of the two most famous leaders of the late 20th century, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. It argues that their rhetoric was undergirded by the myth of the heroic quest and that their lives …

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Personal And Occupational Mobility Characteristics Of Selected Dislocated Newspaper Workers., Jackie Lamar Benton Jan 1994

Personal And Occupational Mobility Characteristics Of Selected Dislocated Newspaper Workers., Jackie Lamar Benton

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

The purpose of this study was to describe the personal and occupational mobility characteristics of selected dislocated newspaper workers and the residual effect of their separation and unemployment. Objectives of the descriptive study focused on: (a) demographic characteristics, (b) employment history, (c) occupational mobility, (d) economic and emotional impact, (e) attitudes and perceptions, and (f) education and training. A defined population of 132 dislocated newspaper workers was surveyed six and 18 months after departure from the industry. The researcher-designed survey instrument had 41 items (six months) and 43 items (18 months). Sixty-four dislocated newspaper workers responded at six months, and …

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Development Of A Body Image Assessment Procedure For Children And Pre-Adolescents., Staci Veron Guidry Jan 1994

Development Of A Body Image Assessment Procedure For Children And Pre-Adolescents., Staci Veron Guidry

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

Eating disorders have been researched extensively among adult, and, more recently, among adolescent populations. Body image disturbance is included as a diagnostic criterion for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, and has been postulated as a central characteristic of the eating disorders. Researchers have identified eating disorders among prepubertal children; therefore, there is a need for the development of reliable and valid measures of eating disorders and body image in children. In this investigation, a total of 257 children in grades 3 through 7 completed the Children's Eating Attitudes Test, Children's Depression Inventory, Piers-Harris Children's Self Concept Scale physical appearance and …

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Surplus Labor And Mobility In Hebei, China: An Evaluation Of The Litu Bu Lixiang Approach., Chunxiao Li Jan 1994

Surplus Labor And Mobility In Hebei, China: An Evaluation Of The Litu Bu Lixiang Approach., Chunxiao Li

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

The most fundamental economic reforms were introduced within the rural areas in China during the 1980s. The resulting greater efficiency in production, and the continued population growth have combined to result in a vast number of surplus laborers in rural areas. While concerned about the rural surplus labor problem, the Chinese government also determined to avoid mass rural-urban migration. In 1984, the Chinese Government promulgated a policy called litu bu lixiang (leave the land, but not the countryside). The basic idea is to absorb surplus labor through the retention of labor in the rural areas by creating non-agricultural opportunities. The …

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Continuous Variation In Ellen Taaffe Zwilich's "Intrada", And "Generations", An Original Composition For Soprano, Tenor, And Orchestra., George Albert Benner Jan 1994

Continuous Variation In Ellen Taaffe Zwilich's "Intrada", And "Generations", An Original Composition For Soprano, Tenor, And Orchestra., George Albert Benner

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

This dissertation divides into two parts. The first part illustrates certain traits of Ellen Taaffe Zwilich's neo-Romantic style by analyzing a single piece, Intrada (1983) for five players. The analysis is in three main sections. The first section discusses how Zwilich's background might have influenced her post-1979 writing, particularly her interest in continuous variation through the writings of Schoenberg and her studies with Sessions, and Carter. The second section focuses on Intrada and Zwilich's use of continuous variation. This section also analyzes cyclical elements and considers various older principles of melodic and pitch recurrence while determining the form of this …

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An Incremental Navigation Localization Methodology For Application To Semi-Autonomous Mobile Robotic Platforms To Assist Individuals Having Severe Motor Disabilities., Daryl Devon Thomas Jan 1994

An Incremental Navigation Localization Methodology For Application To Semi-Autonomous Mobile Robotic Platforms To Assist Individuals Having Severe Motor Disabilities., Daryl Devon Thomas

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

In the present work, the author explores the issues surrounding the design and development of an intelligent wheelchair platform incorporating the "semi-autonomous" system paradigm, to meet the needs of individuals with severe motor disabilities. The author presents a discussion of the problems of navigation that must be solved before any system of this type can be instantiated, and enumerates the general design issues that must be addressed by the designers of systems of this type. This discussion includes reviews of various methodologies that have been proposed as solutions to the problems considered. Next, the author introduces a new navigation method, …

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Error Correction In Second-Year Students' Compositions: A Comparative Study Of Native And Non-Native Speakers/Instructors Of French., Catherine Annie Jolivet Jan 1994

Error Correction In Second-Year Students' Compositions: A Comparative Study Of Native And Non-Native Speakers/Instructors Of French., Catherine Annie Jolivet

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

The purpose of this dissertation was to determine whether or not there are differences between native and non-native speakers/instructors of French when they correct second year students' compositions. The research questions this study set forth to answer are: (1) Are there any differences in the number of corrections performed by native and non-native speakers/instructors of university intermediate French classes when they evaluate compositions? (2) Are there any differences between native and non-native speakers/instructors in the categories (verb, noun, spelling, other) where error correction was performed? (3) Are there any differences between native and non-native speakers/instructors when and if they paid …

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Communicating With The Elderly: Gender And Contact Differences In Prototypes, Hesitation Phenomena, Proxemics, And Interaction Evaluations., Lynn B. Wellman Jan 1994

Communicating With The Elderly: Gender And Contact Differences In Prototypes, Hesitation Phenomena, Proxemics, And Interaction Evaluations., Lynn B. Wellman

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

The purpose of the present dissertation was to examine some of the perceptions younger adults have about the elderly, communication behaviors during a cross-generational interaction, and evaluations of the interaction. The present investigation used an experimental design that included the following two independent variables: (1) gender and (2) amount of interaction (or contact) a younger adult has with elderly people. Subjects were categorized into high, medium, or low contact groups based on self-reports. The study consisted of an initial survey, an experiment (younger subjects interviewed by an elderly confederate), and a postinteraction survey. The gender and contact factors were investigated …

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A Comparison Of The Effects Of Multiple Visual Examples And Nonexamples Versus Prototypical Examples On Science Concept Learning: An Exploratory Study Based Upon The Concept Of Photosynthesis., Eleanor Deane Abrams Jan 1994

A Comparison Of The Effects Of Multiple Visual Examples And Nonexamples Versus Prototypical Examples On Science Concept Learning: An Exploratory Study Based Upon The Concept Of Photosynthesis., Eleanor Deane Abrams

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

Two researcher-produced, standard-length videos on photosynthesis (and accompanying ancillary materials) were developed with the input of educators and content experts. The control treatment video script contained the standard number of prototypical examples and graphics based high school textbooks. The experimental treatment video script was based on the theory of conceptual change. Two student focus groups met daily for one week and reviewed portions of the original experimental treatment script for clarity, brevity, and choice and placement of examples and nonexamples. Their suggestions and conceptual change have implications for curriculum design. The main research question of this study was: Do students …

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The Rhetoric Of The Organizational Saga: A Fantasy Theme Analysis Of The Organizational Communication Culture Of The Louisiana State Police., Brookie Ann Allphin Jan 1994

The Rhetoric Of The Organizational Saga: A Fantasy Theme Analysis Of The Organizational Communication Culture Of The Louisiana State Police., Brookie Ann Allphin

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

This dissertation is a fantasy theme analysis of the organizational communication culture of the Louisiana State Police. This study interprets the rhetorical function of the organizational sagas of State Police. State Police has a distinct history aligned with Louisiana Politics. In 1937, General Louis F. Guerre, the first superintendent, envisioned a new State Police, immune from political pressures, "soldiers of the law in the first line of defense for society." The symbolic persona of LSP has survived through fifty-six years of politics and policing as the state's ranking law enforcement agency. As participant observer, the researcher gathered communication data and …

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Factors Influencing Conceptual Change In Evolution: A Longitudinal, Multicase Study., Sherry Southerland Demastes Jan 1994

Factors Influencing Conceptual Change In Evolution: A Longitudinal, Multicase Study., Sherry Southerland Demastes

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

A high school Biology II classroom was observed daily in order to study students' conceptual change in evolution of life. The conceptual frameworks of four student participants were documented and the patterns of conceptual change were studied closely throughout the full school year. Data collected included open-ended and structured individual interviews, student journals, daily classroom observations, field notes, and pre-and posttests. All 68 student interviews (17 per student) were recorded, transcribed, coded, and sorted to find patterns of conceptual change. Additional interviews were conducted with the teacher, parents, principal, and high school counselor. The researchers' interpretations were shared with the …

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Modeling Of Vdt Workstation System Risk Factors., Hongzheng Lu Jan 1994

Modeling Of Vdt Workstation System Risk Factors., Hongzheng Lu

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

The objectives of this research were to determine the most important risk factors in VDT workstations associated with physical symptoms and to investigate the interrelationship among these risk factors. A conceptual model was first developed to describe the interrelationship among the basic components in a VDT workstation system and their possible health effects. A research model was then proposed to describe the hypothesized relationships among the following categories of variables: demographic, task, workstation design, work environment, psychosocial factors, work posture, psychological stress, musculoskeletal symptoms, visual symptoms, and general physical symptoms. A method which consisted of a questionnaire, measurement and posture …

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A Comparative Study Of The Oral Language Of Students In Basal-Based And Whole Language Kindergartens., Joan H. Lucille Benedict Jan 1994

A Comparative Study Of The Oral Language Of Students In Basal-Based And Whole Language Kindergartens., Joan H. Lucille Benedict

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

Concern has existed for several years over the classroom practices relating to the "whole language" approach as opposed to the "basal-based" approach relative to literacy development, especially with respect to the appropriateness of each method for use with minority and lower socioeconomic groups of children entering kindergarten. This study describes the oral language of both African American and European American kindergarten children from low and middle socioeconomic status families who are attending public school kindergartens, one using whole language and one a basal-based approach. The language during centertime of seventeen children from these two classrooms was audiotaped using wireless microphones …

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Selective Antinociceptive Effect Of Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists In Intact And Acute Spinal Rats, Darla M. Rutherford Jan 1994

Selective Antinociceptive Effect Of Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists In Intact And Acute Spinal Rats, Darla M. Rutherford

Honors Capstones

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Jane West's Feminine Ideals Of The 1790s, Eleanor Ty Jan 1994

Jane West's Feminine Ideals Of The 1790s, Eleanor Ty

1650-1850: Ideas, Aesthetics, and Inquiries in the Early Modern Era

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The Philosophy Of Rhetoric In Campbells Philosophy Of Rhetoric, Joel Weinsheimer Jan 1994

The Philosophy Of Rhetoric In Campbells Philosophy Of Rhetoric, Joel Weinsheimer

1650-1850: Ideas, Aesthetics, and Inquiries in the Early Modern Era

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"Kickshews Of Similitude" Hobbes And The Subterfuge Of Style, Roger D. Lund Jan 1994

"Kickshews Of Similitude" Hobbes And The Subterfuge Of Style, Roger D. Lund

1650-1850: Ideas, Aesthetics, and Inquiries in the Early Modern Era

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How Disturbed Was Hume By His Own Skepticism?, M. A. Box Jan 1994

How Disturbed Was Hume By His Own Skepticism?, M. A. Box

1650-1850: Ideas, Aesthetics, and Inquiries in the Early Modern Era

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Apprecitating Gall Boswells Frank Wit, Colby H. Kullman Jan 1994

Apprecitating Gall Boswells Frank Wit, Colby H. Kullman

1650-1850: Ideas, Aesthetics, and Inquiries in the Early Modern Era

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Johnsonian Figures Copia And Lockean Observation In Samuel Johnsons Critical Writings, Mark Pedreira Jan 1994

Johnsonian Figures Copia And Lockean Observation In Samuel Johnsons Critical Writings, Mark Pedreira

1650-1850: Ideas, Aesthetics, and Inquiries in the Early Modern Era

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"I Have Before Me The Idea Of A Dove" Bringing Motion To Mind In Burkes A Philosophical Enquiry Into The Origin Of Our Ideas Of The Sublime And Beautiful, Alan T. Mckenzie Jan 1994

"I Have Before Me The Idea Of A Dove" Bringing Motion To Mind In Burkes A Philosophical Enquiry Into The Origin Of Our Ideas Of The Sublime And Beautiful, Alan T. Mckenzie

1650-1850: Ideas, Aesthetics, and Inquiries in the Early Modern Era

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A Description And Comparison Of Variables That Influence Recidivism Of Selected Juveniles., Martin P. Carr Jan 1994

A Description And Comparison Of Variables That Influence Recidivism Of Selected Juveniles., Martin P. Carr

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

Nationally, over $1.6 billion is spent incarcerating juveniles. Prevention, rather than correction is needed to reduce these costs. The cost in human lives exceeds the 56,000 incarcerated juveniles. It touches more than those who commit the offense. Victims, families of victims and families of the convicted juvenile also pay a price to one degree or another. The purpose of this study was to identify and describe variables which may impact recidivism rates of selected juveniles who were charged and have arrest records on file. The research was based upon East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, juvenile arrest files from 1981 through …

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Lsu General Catalog 1994-1995, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College Jan 1994

Lsu General Catalog 1994-1995, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

LSU General Catalog

The LSU General Catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate departments and programs with degree requirements and courses offered for each one. The General Catalog includes information on registration and financial aid as well as academic services offered to all students.

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Eric Voegelin's Mystical Epistemology And Its Influence On Ethics And Politics., Charles Warren Burchfield Jan 1994

Eric Voegelin's Mystical Epistemology And Its Influence On Ethics And Politics., Charles Warren Burchfield

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

The primary purpose of this dissertation is to examine and analyze Eric Voegelin's theory of knowledge, and to see what implications it has on his theories of ethics and politics. The profundity of Voegelin's epistemological search and recovery is apparent when placed in the context of his disillusionment with and resistance to the dominant epistemology of his day, namely, positivism. Through a recovery and restoration of the symbolizations of classical and Christian philosophy, Voegelin searches for and finds experiential knowledge which is gained through faith in search of understanding (fides quaerens intellectum), which brings about a vision of the whole …

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The Dimensionality Of Factors Underlying Satisfaction With Continuing Care Retirement Communities., Aimee Desobry Prawitz Jan 1994

The Dimensionality Of Factors Underlying Satisfaction With Continuing Care Retirement Communities., Aimee Desobry Prawitz

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

The purpose was to develop and test a model to predict satisfaction with consumer selection of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). The family resource management conceptual framework of Deacon and Firebaugh (1988) provided the theoretical base for development of the proposed model. Another area of study, consumer behavior, was drawn upon to find pertinent indicators for the decision-making component of the model. Constructs of the Engel, Blackwell and Miniard (1990) consumer behavior model were incorporated to represent the managerial aspect of the family resource management model. The model was tested by applying it to the CCRC selection process of consumers. …

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Murderous Historian: Henry Adams, Modernity, And The Problem Of Subjectivity. (Volumes I And Ii)., Martha Moseley Regalis Jan 1994

Murderous Historian: Henry Adams, Modernity, And The Problem Of Subjectivity. (Volumes I And Ii)., Martha Moseley Regalis

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

This study traces Henry Adams's evolution from an enlightenment historian to a prescient postmodern theorist, and explores how he came to regard his own intellectual history as paradigmatic of the arc of subjectivity in the West from the Middle Ages to Nietzsche and Bergson. Adams was a self-conscious philosophical nominalist, and he believed that his radical doubts about the capacity of language for embodying meaning had their origin in medieval nominalism. Adams found the seeds of modernity and the problem of subjectivity which were the focus of his own musings on the nature of the self and history in Abelard …

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Narrative And Representation In French Colonial Literature Of Indochina., Jean Marie Turcotte Walls Jan 1994

Narrative And Representation In French Colonial Literature Of Indochina., Jean Marie Turcotte Walls

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

This study focuses on the establishment and critical legitimation of colonial literature as a genre during the period of intense colonial development in France from approximately 1871-1930. Fictional accounts of the French involvement in Indochina are used to examine the paradoxes of colonial representation. Les Civilises by Claude Farrere, Le Kilometre 83 by Henri Daguerches, and Sur la Route Mandarine by Roland Dorgeles are examined in terms of the inconsistencies and contradictions which emerge from the efforts of the narrator/colonizer to inscribe and represent the other in a composite colonial system. These texts are examined in terms of three textual …

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Literature Of Protest: The Franco Years., Margaret Carmell Gonzalez Jan 1994

Literature Of Protest: The Franco Years., Margaret Carmell Gonzalez

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

This study examines the relationship between Spanish literature and political opposition under the Franco regime. Chapter 1 introduces the concept of a political discourse that characterizes a historical era, specifically addressing that of the Franco era in Spain. Directly linked to the idea of a political discourse is the theory of a literary generation, united by the common experiences or characteristics of a specific time period, such as those of the Franco regime. Together, these two concepts helped establish a foundation for the transition to democracy in Spain. Chapter 2 discusses the mythic foundations of Spanish culture in general, and …

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New Teacher Attrition: The Case Of Louisiana., Carl Daniel Frantz Jan 1994

New Teacher Attrition: The Case Of Louisiana., Carl Daniel Frantz

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

This study explores district public policies and approaches in Louisiana that are likely to be effective in retaining new public classroom teachers. It does this by looking both at reasons for, and solutions to, new teacher attrition. It employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative methodologies. These include quantitative analysis of the teacher attrition experience in Louisiana parish school districts as well as relationships of district, teacher and student variables to new teacher attrition rates. The qualitative analysis uses information from teachers and administrators in one rural and one non rural set of school districts with widely differing new teacher …

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