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Sophie: A Digital Library Of Early German Women’S Writing, Megan S. Morris, Dr. Robert Mcfarland Jan 2014

Sophie: A Digital Library Of Early German Women’S Writing, Megan S. Morris, Dr. Robert Mcfarland

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The purpose of my research was to help with the development of the Sophie Project. It was conceived by members of the Germanic and Slavic Languages Department who had been confronted by the difficulties of the lack of usable German-language texts written by early women authors. Finding the texts of eighteenth and nineteenth century writing by Germanlanguage women authors seemed to be difficult enough, but finding texts in modern print that could be used in the classroom was even more difficult. The Sophie Project aims to ease this difficulty. As self described by its home page, it is a “digital …

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Louise Gottsched: Digital Library Research From 1771 German- Language Women’S Texts., Samuel C. Lindsey, Michelle Scott, Dr. Robert Mcfarland Jan 2014

Louise Gottsched: Digital Library Research From 1771 German- Language Women’S Texts., Samuel C. Lindsey, Michelle Scott, Dr. Robert Mcfarland

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Scholars have failed to systematically observe and record old German facsimiles of German women’s literature for a variety of reasons. First, many of the records have remained unpublished. Second, it is expensive to get hold of these texts due to their rare and fragile condition. Third, it is difficult to read the Old German type and handwriting. Johann Christoph Gottsched was one of the most important dramatic theorists of Enlightenment-era Germany. One of his greatest students and influences was his very gifted and intelligent wife, Louise Adelgunde Victorie Kulmus. While some of her dramatic and theoretical works have been published, …

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Bridging The Gap, Rachelle M. Hulme, Lawrence Vincent Jan 2014

Bridging The Gap, Rachelle M. Hulme, Lawrence Vincent

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Many students of music struggle once they have reached the critical point in their training where they are expected to make their way in the professional world. They find a substantial gap between their opportunities as university students and the seemingly unattainable status of professional musicians. I proposed to study the tools to help students to bridge that gap by attending a six-week opera program called AIMS in Graz, Austria.

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The Development Of Musical Thought, Melissa J. Clayton, Jerry L. Jaccard Jan 2014

The Development Of Musical Thought, Melissa J. Clayton, Jerry L. Jaccard

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The question that drives this research is: What is the process of musical thought development in children? In sorting through possible answers to this question I have studied the work of Piaget (1, 5 and 6) and Moog (4). Moog’s studies of the musical experience of pre-school age children has led him to conclude that the developmental changes in the structure of musical thought appear to coincide with changes from one developmental stage, as in the developmental stages set forth by Piaget, to the next and that the underlying principle of these changes have to do with memory (4).

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Terry Nails The Sale: Senior Narrative Film Project, Dustin Condren, Stan Ferguson Jan 2014

Terry Nails The Sale: Senior Narrative Film Project, Dustin Condren, Stan Ferguson

Journal of Undergraduate Research

After filming my third-year narrative film project, I felt ready for a significant change. Everything that I had done up until that point had consisted of stories of college-age men struggling to come to terms with their own weaknesses and desires. Essentially they were all “inner-struggle” pieces. The project that I had just completed was good, but I wanted something else. Something real, something that told a story, and would allow me as a director to explore dramatic structures.

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Cross-Cultural Acceptance In Post-September 11th America: A Recital Of Middle-Eastern Music, Sarah Mcdonald, Dr. James Toronto Jan 2014

Cross-Cultural Acceptance In Post-September 11th America: A Recital Of Middle-Eastern Music, Sarah Mcdonald, Dr. James Toronto

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The attacks of September 11th were designed to strike fear into the hearts of Americans, but the terrorists did not take into account the fact that the blanket term “Americans” includes many of Middle Eastern descent. The aftermath of the hijackings found Muslims, Sikhs, and others of Eastern appearance targeted by unjustly vindictive acts. As a student with many Muslim friends, I wanted to do something to promote cultural acceptance on campus and beyond. My double major in Near Eastern Studies and Vocal Pedagogy prompted the idea of researching authentic classical Middle Eastern music and performing it in recital as …

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Creating A Program To Assist Missionaries Understand The Japanese Written World, Daniel Hick, Dr. Masakazu Watanabe Jan 2014

Creating A Program To Assist Missionaries Understand The Japanese Written World, Daniel Hick, Dr. Masakazu Watanabe

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The plight of the non-native missionary in Japan is adverse due to the extreme communication barriers that are encountered in every day life. Japanese is vastly different from Western languages. In the MTC missionaries receive sufficient training in the spoken language but are taught little or nothing about the written language. Therefore, upon entering the field of service, non-native missionaries are confounded by the written world that surrounds them.

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Eccentric, Darrell Tousley, Brian Christensen Jan 2014

Eccentric, Darrell Tousley, Brian Christensen

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The definition of eccentric is to deviate from an established pattern or form, accepted usage or conduct. I feel that this one word describes best what I do. The decision do this piece was based on the simple idea that lifting more weight can make you stronger. I believe this to be true with talents as well as with muscles. Though I do not see it as my strongest piece, I feel it was the work most critical in the series I have pursued. Beginning with a formal idea that started with the artistic element of movement, I learned how …

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Environments For One – Three Years Old Consideration For Children With Autism, Allison Sschreiber, Dr. Peggy Honey Jan 2014

Environments For One – Three Years Old Consideration For Children With Autism, Allison Sschreiber, Dr. Peggy Honey

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Kids on the Move, is an organization that helps children with mental handicaps become integrated into society. With this cause, comes a special need to create the right environment for these children. Great care must be taken with every material and component, as to not distract, irritate, or create a lethargic feeling in the environment.

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Psychoanalysis And The Art Of G.F. Watts, Stephanie E. Mcnairy, Dr. Martha Peacock Jan 2014

Psychoanalysis And The Art Of G.F. Watts, Stephanie E. Mcnairy, Dr. Martha Peacock

Journal of Undergraduate Research

“He came to stay three days: he stayed thirty years,” wrote Sara Pattle Prinsep of her houseguest George Frederic Watts. In 1850, Mr. and Mrs. Prinsep signed a twenty-one year lease for the estate at Little Holland House in London. Shortly after moving in, Mrs. Prinsep asked Victorian artist G.F. Watts to stay with her family so that she could tend to his poor health. Mrs. Prinsep played an important role in Watts’ life. It was upon his introduction to Sara Pattle Prinsep and her single sister Virginia that Watts began his dependence on women to care for him and …

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Tongan Children And Their Play Things, Ashley Knudsen, W. Wayne Kimball Jr. Jan 2014

Tongan Children And Their Play Things, Ashley Knudsen, W. Wayne Kimball Jr.

Journal of Undergraduate Research

I had a hard time getting started on this project when I first arrived on the Tongan islands. My body was trying to acclimate to the immense humidity it was being drenched in. Our whole group vegged around the fan as if all energy had been zapped from us. But after adjustments to both jet lag and climate had occurred I was ready to begin.

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Art Health Therapy, Jordan Inouye, Dr. Mark Magleby Jan 2014

Art Health Therapy, Jordan Inouye, Dr. Mark Magleby

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Think about the process of painting a picture. Is it possible to use only an intuitive approach to achieve a work’s composition, proportion, and color scheme? No, an art work always requires a minimal amount of rational thought. Now think of practicing medicine. Can a doctor cure a person through purely analytical techniques, focusing only on physical symptoms? Of course not. Factors such as emotional being, social awareness, and psychological state are of great significance in examining patients. Whether it be in clinical settings, private practices, or community hospitals, art health therapy helps break down the emotional and psychological barriers …

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Elizabeth Baumann Jerichau And Hans Christian Andersen’S “The Little Mermaid”, Elizabeth Cramer, Dr. Mark Magleby Jan 2014

Elizabeth Baumann Jerichau And Hans Christian Andersen’S “The Little Mermaid”, Elizabeth Cramer, Dr. Mark Magleby

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Denmark was not immune to the Orientalist trend which swept Europe in the nineteenth-century. The famous fairy tale writer, Hans Christian Andersen and his artist friend, Elizabeth Baumann Jerichau, both lived in Copenhagen, and were heavily involved in the current interest in the art, people, and culture of the “exotic East.” The purpose of my research was to investigate the Orientalist overtones of The Little Mermaid, both in the fairy tale written by Andersen in 1837 and the interpretive painting by Jerichau in 1862.

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Cancer: A Portrait Of Survival, Angela Pierce, John Telford Jan 2014

Cancer: A Portrait Of Survival, Angela Pierce, John Telford

Journal of Undergraduate Research

My essay is a photographic exploration into the personal strength of people who are winning the fight against Cancer. Different from most images of cancer which evoke feelings of helplessness and pity, I wanted to show cancer as a disease that can be beaten, to show survivors who are stronger for their experience. To show people who have come away with stronger character, no matter what their age or experience. I tried to show a broad cross section of ages and philosophies since cancer affects all varieties of people. These portraits were taken on locations that showed something about the …

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At Our Crossroads, Jocelyn Lockhart, Jennie Creer-King Jan 2014

At Our Crossroads, Jocelyn Lockhart, Jennie Creer-King

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Dance is a unique art form in that it utilizes body movement to express ideas beyond the capacity of the spoken or written word. My project was to choreograph a ballet that explored some of the many transitions faced in life. I chose this subject because, although everyone does not undergo the same transitions, we all experience times of change in our lives. It is a universal subject that we can all relate to. Transitions are times that force us to define who we are, what we are doing, and where we are going. They are moments where we stand …

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Gerard Manley Hopkins And Old English Poetic Compounds, Ryan Christensen, Dr. Don Chapman Jan 2014

Gerard Manley Hopkins And Old English Poetic Compounds, Ryan Christensen, Dr. Don Chapman

Journal of Undergraduate Research

It has become almost commonplace to assume a strong connection between the poems of Gerard Manley Hopkins, a Victorian poet, and the Old English tradition. Hopkins himself noted similarities, as have critics from the year his poems were first published. One aspect of Hopkins’ style that has often been assumed to be similar to Old English is his use of compound words. Because compound words are such a noticeable feature both of Hopkins’ work and of the Old English poems, many have implied that Hopkins’ compounds are somehow derivative of their Old English counterparts.

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The Pompeian Building Complex Of 55 B. C. In The Campus Martius, Rebecca Allen, Dr. Roger Macfarlane Jan 2014

The Pompeian Building Complex Of 55 B. C. In The Campus Martius, Rebecca Allen, Dr. Roger Macfarlane

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The period of the late Roman Republic (ca. 80 B. C. to 44 B. C.) is the best documented of all the historical periods of Roman history. The age is characterized by intense struggles for political dominance among the leading politicians and generals of Rome, as well as a flowering of artistic and creative output. Cicero, the statesman and orator, provides much information about this period through his speeches and, more important, his letters to a variety of recipients. It is one of these letters where the research for this project began. In 55 B. C., Cicero wrote a letter …

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God’S Youngest Son: A Novel Of The Taiping Rebellion, Adam H. Greenwood, Dr. Chris Crowe Jan 2014

God’S Youngest Son: A Novel Of The Taiping Rebellion, Adam H. Greenwood, Dr. Chris Crowe

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The Taiping, a native Chinese Christian movement and rebellion in the 1850s and 1860s, had prophecy, polygamy, and wanted to set up God’s kingdom here on the earth. These positions earned them the opposition of China’s missionaries and colonial powers, not to mention that of their own government, the Manchu Imperial dynasty.

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Viola Project Report, Tyler Hokanson, Dr. Claudine Bigelow Jan 2014

Viola Project Report, Tyler Hokanson, Dr. Claudine Bigelow

Journal of Undergraduate Research

William Primrose, eminent performer, pedagogue, and proponent of the viola, spent his last few years at Brigham Young University. Mr. Primrose was a colleague and former teacher of David Dalton, who was at that time professor of viola at the university. Because of Primrose’s close connection to Dalton, Primrose bequeathed many of his personal viola-related materials to the university in order to from an archive. This archive, named the Primrose International Viola Archive (or PIVA), is now the largest and most complete of its kind. It contains scores, recordings, memorabilia, and instructional materials relating to the viola.

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Analog/Digital, Pencils And Compact Discs, Isaac Howard, Peter Everett Jan 2014

Analog/Digital, Pencils And Compact Discs, Isaac Howard, Peter Everett

Journal of Undergraduate Research

I sometimes fall into patterns where I continue to make art even though I’m not really interested in what I’m doing, simply going through the motions of art making. I generally find my way out of these slumps when I re-examine what is important to me, what my curiosities are, and what simply sounds fun to do. The ORCA grant I received allowed me to begin exploring the relationship between art, space, and sound. These dimensions are an area in art that I have always been passionate about. Working on this project has given me a new direction for my …

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Kant On The Nature Of Geometry, James B. Gibson Jr., Dr. Michael Arts Jan 2014

Kant On The Nature Of Geometry, James B. Gibson Jr., Dr. Michael Arts

Journal of Undergraduate Research

In the Critique of Pure Reason, Immanuel Kant develops an account of geometry which rests upon his central claim about metaphysics: that we see the world not as it may be independent of our perceiving it, but as an object of our sensible intuition. Thus, in order to understand our world, we must not only attempt to examine the world, but we must also examine the lens of our intuition, by which we perceive the world:

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The Kierkegaardian Intervention: An Alternative Therapeutic Approach Emphasizing Agency, Brooke Bentley, Dr. C. Terry Warner Jan 2014

The Kierkegaardian Intervention: An Alternative Therapeutic Approach Emphasizing Agency, Brooke Bentley, Dr. C. Terry Warner

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Kierkegaard, the Danish, Christian, Existentialist of the 19th century is not only a philosopher, but also a psychologist. Kierkegaard’s interactions and responses to his audiences reveal a complex view of human freedom or agency that has far-reaching implications for psychotherapy. The assumptions about what it means to be a human being associated with this view differ radically from the traditionally naturalistic assumptions of psychology, which include ideas such as determinism and hedonism.1 Moreover, he does not restrict himself to writing about human conduct; he intends his writing to intervene therapeutically into the life of the reader in order to invite …

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Health Awareness In Mozambique: Prevailing Misconceptions Of Malaria, Aids, And Cholera, Kendall Burr, Dr. Willis Fails Jan 2014

Health Awareness In Mozambique: Prevailing Misconceptions Of Malaria, Aids, And Cholera, Kendall Burr, Dr. Willis Fails

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Mozambicans only partially understand the nature of malaria, AIDS, and cholera, and I attempted to identify the major misconceptions they have regarding these three diseases. Their perceptions of how they are contracted, avoided, and treated are critically important to health awareness educators in the growing effort to combat these diseases. I found as my project progressed that my hypothesis—that there are several major misconceptions prevalent in Mozambique about these sicknesses—was not as significant a factor as a general ignorance and complete lack of understanding. The problem is not that they have incorrect perceptions of how to avoid and identify these …

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The Voice Behind The Crown: Gender And Power In The Literary Legacy Of Maria Theresia, Elizabeth Mcfarland, Dr. Michelle Scott James Jan 2014

The Voice Behind The Crown: Gender And Power In The Literary Legacy Of Maria Theresia, Elizabeth Mcfarland, Dr. Michelle Scott James

Journal of Undergraduate Research

As one of the most powerful and charismatic leaders of Enlightenment-era Europe, Maria Theresia von Habsburg is well-known for her widespread political and social reforms and for her skillful political maneuvering which centralized the disintegrating Austrian Empire and led to a golden age of education, commerce, art, and science. Despite Maria Theresia’s influential position vis-à-vis European philosophy, political theory and aesthetics, this amazing woman is known only through second-hand histories of the Habsburgs.

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A Choreographic Medley Of Latin American Dances, Divina Teruel Wakefield, Cathy Black Jan 2014

A Choreographic Medley Of Latin American Dances, Divina Teruel Wakefield, Cathy Black

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Dance productions often involve several different numbers or dances. A single number in a production is usually created with one selection of music. Everything else such as the style, mood, and theme relate to the music. When a medley or suite of dances are arranged in a single number, the components become much more complicated.

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“Earthcries” Experimentation On Elements Of Choreography Within The Frame Of Creating A Performance Piece Under Request Of The Ballet Division Of Dance At Brigham Young University, Anna Manja Larcher, Jennie Creer King Jan 2014

“Earthcries” Experimentation On Elements Of Choreography Within The Frame Of Creating A Performance Piece Under Request Of The Ballet Division Of Dance At Brigham Young University, Anna Manja Larcher, Jennie Creer King

Journal of Undergraduate Research

In my ORCA project, my aim was to create a contemporary ballet piece for the BYU Theater Ballet Dance Company that would then be performed and judicated at the ACDF (American College Dance Festival) choreography competition and art festival in New Mexico, March 2001. I have focused on four major areas of choreography, experimenting with a.) dance form and movement (dance choreography), b.) lighting, film and costume (scenery), c.) music, and d.) the whole piece as a work of art.

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Dramatic Elements In The Seminary/Institute Classroom, Daniel P. Stowell, George Nelson Jan 2014

Dramatic Elements In The Seminary/Institute Classroom, Daniel P. Stowell, George Nelson

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Gordon B. Hinckley, current president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, recently stated, “The schooling of our spirits is as important as the schooling of our minds, if not more important”(67). Hinckley here underlines the importance and reason for this study. Religious studies should have all the benefits dramatic elements provide. The purpose of this research project is to explore the possible effects of infusing theatrical or dramatic elements in the Seminary/Institute classroom. I have observed classes, interviewed a number of teachers, and researched the elements of theatre I thought the most pertinent to this portion of …

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The Development Of Student Creativity Through A Comprehensive Art Curriculum, Robin Shinsel Jorgensen, Donna Kay Beattie Jan 2014

The Development Of Student Creativity Through A Comprehensive Art Curriculum, Robin Shinsel Jorgensen, Donna Kay Beattie

Journal of Undergraduate Research

My purpose in designing a comprehensive art curriculum is an attempt to elicit and foster creative thinking, and creative art production. This project was inspired by two months that I spent in China and Thailand studying their art education system. I observed their techniques, based mostly on repeating the styles of old masters, and concluded that their style of teaching produces great technical artists, but these students also lack creative direction. Upon reflection of my studies abroad, I realized that my education in art was not vastly different from the methods used in the Pacific rim. A contemporary, creativity based …

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Community House, Katie Campbell Rojas, Gary Barton Jan 2014

Community House, Katie Campbell Rojas, Gary Barton

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Community House was a concept created to artistically represent individuals within a community. It was proposed that a group of 20 students and 2 professors would construct a house made up of 22 individual rooms. Furthermore, the house could easily be disassembled so that each artist might render his/her room personally. Although many doubted the completion of the structure, it was constructed by the deadline.

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Post-Colonial Interpretations Of Role Reversal As Illustrated In Le Radeau De La Meduse By Theodore Gericault, Megan Kramer Collins, Dr. Martha Peacock Jan 2014

Post-Colonial Interpretations Of Role Reversal As Illustrated In Le Radeau De La Meduse By Theodore Gericault, Megan Kramer Collins, Dr. Martha Peacock

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Art historians employ various methodologies in analyzing works of art. Most commonly scholars take a socio-cultural/historical approach to understand the works. We all admit that no work of art was created in a vacuum. In studying the circumstances surrounding the culture and history of the artist, we can more fully understand the meaning of the artwork, and vice versa. Art, as a means of expression, can be seen as a historical document to help in understanding history and culture. Through studying the life and experiences of the artist as well as their influences, we can better understand both the statements …

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