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Louise Pound: A Folklore and Literature Miscellany

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Toward A Theory Of Ethical Mindedness: Moral Psychology And The Evolution Of Human Nature, Jordan B. Ainsley

Open Access Dissertations

The current dissertation is an examination of research and theoretical frameworks for explaining ethical mindedness, or the human propensity to be concerned with morality and ethics. Despite a pervasive belief that morality is central to what it means to be human, the idea of ethical mindedness as a basic feature of human nature is often assumed but not fully explained by the extant research and theory. Given evidence that such a shared quality exists, it is concerning that we appear to lack of a cogent, systematic explanation for a basic feature of human nature. The research questions guiding this dissertation …

Medieval Narratives As Meta-Constructions Used In Creating Socio-Cultural Identity, Laurie A. Price

Linguistics ETDs

This study of the distribution and function of Historical Present (HP) in Old French, Old English, and Old Norse narratives combines the methods of cognitive linguistics and corpus-based discourse analysis with insights from work in sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology and medieval studies. I show that HP, in combination with those other features, is a strategy to establish stance, a strategy that both constructs and reinforces a cultural persona. Although previous research on HP in narratives focused on the use of HP to foreground events and contrast marked vs unmarked events in narratives, my analysis shows that HP has an additional range …

Increasing Faculty-Librarian Collaboration Through Critical Librarianship, Adrienne Gosselin, Mandi Goodsett

Michael Schwartz Library Publications

Through the lens of critical librarianship, librarians are becoming increasingly involved in social justice, civic engagement, and human rights issues. This paper examines the collaboration between a subject librarian and a faculty member in an assignment that engaged in Public Sphere Pedagogy (PSP), a teaching strategy with the goal of increasing students’ sense of civic agency and personal and social responsibility by connecting their classwork to public arenas; and project-based learning, wherein students develop a question to research and create projects that reflect their knowledge, which they share with a select audience.

Doctoral Hooding, Commencement Ceremonies Are Aug. 9-10, Shannon Thomason

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

Uab Doctoral Hooding, Commencement Ceremonies Are Aug. 9-10, Shannon Thomason

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

Genetically Modified Salmon And The Future Of Food: A Qualitative Content Analysis Of Twitter, Margaret Markham Siebert

Communication ETDs

This dissertation is a qualitative content analysis of the ongoing online debate on Twitter regarding the AquAdvantage Salmon™, the first genetically engineered animal, fish, and meat product approved by the FDA for sale and consumption in the US. On Twitter, Topics can be discussed by any account user creating a public sphere and forum of discussion. In a time when the anthropogenic impacts on the environment are observable and at times detrimental, it remains in question how we will produce our food; this study problematizes whether or not genetic engineering is the solution and the future of our food, and …

/Səm/ Of The Parts, Marija Ratkeviciute

Theses

This thesis focuses on the role of memory in identity development and discusses the creation of work that explores transitions that we go through in life, the effects of time on our relationships, and the shifts that happen within the person involved. The emphasis of my exploration is the investigation of states of being where the past is more than a memory, and the future is yet unclear.

Everyone grows through liminal states, especially in this time of globalization and social change. There are some rituals to help us transition into different social roles and stages of life, such as …

Another Pro-Life Movement Is Possible, Emily Reimer-Barry

Theology and Religious Studies: Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

On The Downside Of Heroism: Grey Zone Limitations On The Value Of Social And Physical Risk Heroism, James K. Beggan

Heroism Science

Implicit lay views of heroes are overwhelmingly positive and do not focus on the potential problems that may result from heroic behavior. Similarly, a rarely challenged assumption of heroism research is that heroic behavior represents a social good that should be rewarded, encouraged, and even taught. Yet it is not difficult to demonstrate empirically that heroic behavior, regardless of how well intended, can backfire and hurt, rather than help, the would-be helper, the target of helping, and third parties in the background. By extension, training programs that promote heroism can be of questionable value to the extent that they encourage …

Increasing Faculty-Librarian Collaboration Through Critical Librarianship, Adrienne Gosselin, Mandi Goodsett

Collaborative Librarianship

Through the lens of critical librarianship, librarians are becoming increasingly involved in social justice, civic engagement, and human rights issues. This paper examines the collaboration between a subject librarian and a faculty member in an assignment that engaged in Public Sphere Pedagogy (PSP), a teaching strategy with the goal of increasing students’ sense of civic agency and personal and social responsibility by connecting their classwork to public arenas; and project-based learning, wherein students develop a question to research and create projects that reflect their knowledge, which they share with a select audience.

Parents Of Transgender Youth: Development Of Healthcare Strategies Focusing On Transitioning Individual's Holistic Environment, Jason Yediares

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This session reviews pertinent information from three clinical cases exploring the experiences of parents seeking healthcare for and alongside their transgender youth at an LGBTQIA+ specialty clinic.

Real-Time Text4baby Informs Community Partners, Elizabeth Jordan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation will enhance awareness and increase knowledge of real-time data availability among potential and current users of Text4baby data. The conceptual framework guiding the Text4baby program evaluation will be described. Local and regional case presentations showing how using Text4baby data have informed community programs will be described.

The Embodied Situations Associated With Attacks Of Acute Dyspnea Symptoms In Copd Patients, Hui-Ju Yang, Yu-O Yang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study aimed to investigate embodied situations associated with attacks of acute dyspnea symptoms in patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and it was conducted by the phenomenological method.

Resilience: Understanding How Asian Immigrants Manage In The Face Of Chronic Pain, Jennifer Kawi, Andrew Thomas Reyes, Rogelio Arenas

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Despite the prevalence of chronic pain globally that similarly impacts Asian Immigrants (AIs), there is an evident gap in the literature as to how AIs managed their chronic pain. A rigorous integrative review was conducted emphasizing resilience among AIs that strongly influenced adequate self-management of their pain.

Shifts In Mindset: An Exploration Of Art In The Paleolithic And Neolithic Periods, Vivienne Strmecki

Art Journal

No abstract provided.

Art Journal 2019 - Perspectives

Art Journal

No abstract provided.

College Faculty In The News: July 25, 2019, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Airports in Oakland CA and Newark NJ were recent topics of discussion by Professor Janet Bednarek in national media outlets. Follow these and other recent media coverage of the service, research, scholarship and commentary of College of Arts and Sciences programs and their faculty.

An Early Modern Human Outside Africa, Eric Delson

Publications and Research

Analysis of two fossils from a Greek cave has shed light on early hominins in Eurasia. One fossil is the earliest known specimen of Homo sapiens found outside Africa; the other is a Neanderthal who lived 40,000 years later.

Depaul University Changes And Grows: 1950–1990, Albert Erlebacher Ph.D.

Vincentian Studies

Albert Erlebacher explores the main issues, changes, and growth that DePaul University experienced between 1950, when it almost lost its accreditation, and 1990, when it emerged as a major American Catholic university. DePaul’s expansion of its campus, the reforms and innovations made to its curricula, and the development of new programs and schools are discussed in detail. Changes in university leadership and governance are also described. DePaul’s experiences are placed within the broader context of changes and challenges occurring in American Catholic higher education during this time, especially as they relate to the Second Vatican Council. Additionally, DePaul needed to …

William Of A Man Of War, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: Ireland

A sailor leaves his lover to wait for his return.

John Anderson, My Joe John, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: Ireland

Discusses home rule and British rule of Ireland

Call To Cork For Orders, Mrs. S. Robinson

Broadside Ballads: Ireland

Cork as a place for trade with Robinson's Hotel to rest

Apprentice Boys' Alphabet, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: Ireland

Alphabet concerning Irish liberty

Sons Of Levi, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: Ireland

Religious song

The Knight Templar's Dream, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: Ireland

Religious dream of a member of the Knights Templar

Irishman's Toast, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: Ireland

Patriot song for the home rule of Ireland

The Last Moments Of Robert Emmet, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: Ireland

Glory to die for Ireland

The Marksman's Journey, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: Ireland

Journey of a pilgrim to the Middle East

The Orange A, B, C., Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: Ireland

Pro-Protestant, Northern Irish alphabet song