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Ideas Of Landscape: Finding An Uneasy Peace, Iris Koornstra

Theses : Honours

Landscape, both the actual and the representational, "is a work of the mind" (Schama, 1995, p. 7) it encompasses ideas of difference, arcadia, commodification, nationalism and many others. How does one negotiate the physical and the representational when trying to reach beyond the traditions of the sublime? Anchoring my research in the physical landscape of Kings Park, Perth, Australia whilst looking at looking this paper explores the manifestation of ideas about land in both forms. Central to my research approach is W.J.T. Mitchell's theses on landscape number eight, which states: "landscape is an exhausted medium, no longer viable as a …

Washington University Magazine, Fall 2006

Washington University Magazine

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Evolving Objective Standards: A Developmental Approach To Constitutional Review Of Morals Legislation, Christian J. Grostic

Michigan Law Review

This Note argues that the Supreme Court's recent jurisprudence regarding morals legislation mirrors the findings of empirical research on moral and psychological development. Specifically, the Supreme Court upholds morals legislation only if it is justified by stage five reasoning. Part I examines significant Supreme Court cases related to morals legislation over the last 50 years and argues that the Supreme Court has consistently upheld morals legislation that is justified by stage five reasoning, while consistently striking down as unconstitutional morals legislation that is not. Part II argues that a developmental approach to constitutional review of morals legislation, while consistent with …

National Merit Finalists At The University Of Central Florida-Trends, Attrition, And Retention 1997-2005, Jill Norburn

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine the trends, attrition and retention rates of National Merit Finalists at the University of Central Florida between the years of 1997 to 2005. This study was intended to provide information for higher education practitioners, faculty, and administrators to help them better understand the expectations and current trends of National Merit Finalists. The problem was to determine how to increase recruitment and retention while decreasing the attrition rates of these highly desirable students. The importance of this study includes identifying trends that may aid in future recruitment efforts for National Merit Finalists; finding …

Engagement, Trust, And Reciprocity: Exploring The Relationship Between Social Captial And Participation In Nonprofit Organizations, Rebecca Feiler

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study examines the extent to which various forms of social capital impact participation in nonprofit organizations. Previous research has focused on the importance of trust and engagement among social and political networks to form strong community ties that can cultivate the growth of social capital and promote participation in nonprofit organizations. The data analyzed in this study were derived from the Central Florida Social Capital Benchmark survey, collected at the University of Central Florida's Institute for Social and Behavioral Sciences. To represent social capital, related variables from the survey are combined to create indices that represent civic engagement and …

Hollywood Cinema, Walter C. Metz

Publications

A general survey of the history of Hollywood cinema.

Enhancing Science Education Through Engaging Visual Content, David Kavanagh

Theses

In recent years a decline in the number of Irish students choosing to study science, at second level and on into third level, has become potentially harmful to the desired creation of a science-based knowledge economy. A primary contributing factor towards this decline is a lack of interest in the subject within the classroom, as was established by The Task Force on the Physical Sciences in 2002.

The primary aim of this Masters research is to investigate the role of visualisation in making the study of science more accessible and engaging to students to counter this decline. To this end …

Graduate Catalog 2006-2007, University Of North Florida

UNF Course Catalogs

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Undergraduate Catalog 2006-2007, University Of North Florida

UNF Course Catalogs

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The Making Of The Mini-Documentary: "Pockets", Tricia Opstad

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

Opstad, Tricia, M.A., Autumn 2006 Fine Arts, Integrated Arts and Education The Making of a Mini-Documentary: “Pockets”, the Concept, Artistic Process and Personal Reflection Chairperson: Karen Kaufmann In the making of my first movie, titled “Pockets”, I worked to understand documentary making by interviewing members of the community in Missoula, Montana. The immediate and multi-faceted nature of video as a medium gave me many opportunities to actively participate in the creative process and thrive in the spontaneity of interactions in the moment. Along with videographer Felicia Edwards, I asked random people on the streets, one question: “What’s in your pockets?” …

Theoni V. Alderidge: Broadway And Beyond, Nan Cibula Jenkins, Janet C. Messmer, Louise Lincoln

DePaul Art Museum Publications

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Passing/Out In Texas: The Challenges Of Progressive Pedagogy In Conservative Climates, Jaclyn Pryor

English Faculty Scholarship

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Northeastern Illinois University, 2006-2007 Academic Catalog, Northeastern Illinois University

Course Catalogs

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Frances Trollope (1779-1863), Brenda A. Ayres

Faculty Publications and Presentations

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Successful Social Movements And Political Outcomes: A Case Study Of The Women's Movement In Italy: 1943-48, Francesca Luciana Rubino

Browse all Theses and Dissertations

This thesis examines the definition of civil society, social movements and success and then analyzes these variables through a historical case study. It looks at the role of two women’s groups in Italy from 1943-48 as they worked to achieve three political goals (women’s suffrage, greater representation in politics, and the new constitution). The thesis will look at whether the variables necessary to social movement success were present in the movement in helping Italian women in the movement who mobilized and organized to achieve their said goals and objectives. It will conclude with remarks as to the lessons learned from …

Performance, Property, And The Slashing Of Gender In Fan Fiction, Sonia K. Katyal

American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law

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Recent Publications

Contemporary Aesthetics (Journal Archive)

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Construction Of National Identity And National Pride Of Germans In The Intercultural Context, Nadja Koening

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

National identity and patriotism are very problematic and highly sensitive concepts in contemporary Germany. Many scholars agree that a positive national identity is crucial for a nation’s well-being. This research attempts to investigate the process of forming a national identity and the display of national pride in the intercultural communication context. One focus group was conducted to analyze how Germans construct and/or reinvent their national identity when communicating with individuals from other nations.

The results show that German national identity and national pride are strongly intertwined and poise a unique problem for every German. Germans have major difficulties in developing …

Maverick Harmony, Rapid City, Sd, Samuel Chapman

Landscape Architecture Theses

This project is a proposal for the revitalization of downtown Rapid City. Rapid City has for the past years been growing outwards. There have been improvements to building facades. There have been new buildings constructed. There have been entire building renovations and additions. One thing that is lacking is planned, designed, and inviting public exterior spaces. My project recognizes the need for these spaces and outlines a core area to begin the revitalization process. The site provides countless possibilities with rich history, diverse demographics, and an ever increasing tourist base. The goal is to create a place that has both …

Participation, Claire Bishop

Publications and Research

An anthology of key writings on the topic of participation in art, from the 1950s to the 2000s.

Resurrecting A Community Through The Built Environment: Hudson Road/Mounds Theatre Adaptive-Re-Use, Timothy Wellner

Architecture Theses

The design I am proposing will be an adaptive re-use project at the Mounds Theatre in Dayton's Bluff, St. Paul, Minnesota. The thesis project will examine how rejuvenation of existing buildings and urban renewal can recover and sustain the history of a place while providing a new use. The Mounds Theatre was renovated to accommodate the culture of the community but the way it was proposed was meaningless. As opposed to its intention in the 1920's which had the purpose to unite a community, the remodeling that took place in early 2000 was based mainly on an economic plan. Much …

Fundamental Urban Features Utilized By Small-Town America, Traci Fisher

Architecture Theses

This project focuses on an entire city or town and how it must be designed to revitalize its center. Due to the fact that I will be looking at the entire cities, there is no specific site to be aware of. Two towns are the focus of my project, one which will act as a basis of urban fundamentals, and one that will be redesigned implementing these principles. These cities are Chicago, IL and Dickinson, ND. I will look at the overall layout of these towns, good and bad aspects of the cities, things they have attempted in the past, …

Creative Synergy, Megan Lynn Prescott

Architecture Theses

Art is eternal; it can be viewed for years after its original creation and still be appreciated. I would like to create a center, a community of sorts, to support the arts. In this facility there would be an environment for people to experience arts of all kinds, visual, performance and literary. This center would provide students of the with an environment to pursue their artistic endeavors. This community would be self generating by providing art related services to the community. The students would be able to live, work and learn in one facility.

The Fourth Wall: Creative Arts Department Addition, San Francisco State University, Robert Sehm

Architecture Theses

The project is an institute for the production and study of multi-dimensional media and the relationship it creates with its creators, inhabitants, and architecture. The thesis will examine the relationships between the production and effects of this multi-dimensional media, as well as the production of the architecture that is used to harness these relationships.

Brazen Center For The Performing Arts, Moorhead, Minnesota, Ryan Siggerud

Architecture Theses

This thesis protect consists of creating a bioclimatic performing arts center in Moorhead, Minnesota. The thesis will examine the correspondence between the biological imperatives of human sustainability and the deep human need tor artistic performance in the civic culture.

Building In: The Bnsf Corridor Initiative, Jason Perius

Architecture Theses

This project is an urban design study in the re-use of abandoned railway land as a potential for urban growth and development in the historic Fargo Downtown neighborhood. This project will examine the characteristic of architecture which allows it to take that which is already there and re-interpret it for a new use.

An Authors' Rights-Based Copyright Law: The Fairness And Morality Of French And American Law Compared, Jean-Luc Piotraut

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal

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Full Issue, Digressions

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

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Playing Games With The First Amendment: Are Video Games Speech And May Minors' Access To Graphically Violent Video Games Be Restricted?, Gregory K. Laughlin

University of Richmond Law Review

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Antidiscrimination Law In The Administrative State, Julie C. Suk

Articles

The article argues that antidiscrimination law in the U.S. should shift its focus from corrective justice, which addresses individual wrongs, to distributive justice, which aims to eradicate systemic inequalities and promote equal opportunities. This shift would require enhancing the role of administrative agencies, such as the EEOC, to enforce antidiscrimination laws more effectively through proactive regulation and rulemaking. The article draws on the British model, where administrative agencies have stronger enforcement powers, to suggest reforms for the EEOC.