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"Passing It Along In The Relay": Struggles For Economic Equality In Toni Cade Bambara's "Raymond's Run" And "The Lesson", Laurie Champion

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Brothers' Foundings, Bradley M. Strouse

Honors Program Theses

In 1776, twelve of the thirteen colonies simultaneously but independently declared their independence from Britain. New York, whose delegate had yet to obtain permission to do so from the capital, declared independence shortly after learning the other twelve had done so. In the coming months and years the revolutionaries would fight a tough and bitter war together and . draft the infant nation's first formative document. In this period of great trial and turmoil, the colonies banded together like never before, fighting side by side for their dream of freedom and independence.

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Johnny Cash In The Viper Room (Cowboy Asylum), Mark Jarman

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"A Young Canadian's Manly Stand"; Canadian Nationalism And Anti-American Sentiment In Margaret Mactavish's Short Story, Elizabeth Galway

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If Seeing Could Satisfy, Ewing Campbell

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Ropes, Mark Pearson

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Music And Visual Form: An Investigative Study, Kendra Bousfield

Presidential Scholars Theses (1990 – 2006)

Music and the visual arts are persistent areas of interest in my life; as a person who seeks to understand connections between and within the inner and outer worlds I designed a thesis project toward better appreciation of the relationship between music and art. This document chronicles the progression of my journey into and through an exploration of the association between music and art as well as the development of my thought and art-making regarding this subject. Along the way I encountered more questions than answers; in hope that others will continue this exploration and because questioning is an integral …

Popular Portrayal Versus Historical Evidence Concerning Mary Of Magdala, Robin Ann Yoerger

Presidential Scholars Theses (1990 – 2006)

ln addition to scholarly sources, I will explore representations of Mary Magdalene in popular culture, such as artwork, drama, and secular literature, to see how these portrayals compare and contrast with those in the texts. It is important to explore these sources because many people today receive their information primarily from secular portrayals, not scholarly studies. As is especially true when misinformation is present, such as in The Da Vinci Code, a reader with no prior factual background on the subject can easily be misguided in his or her understanding of the topic. A:fter considering all these factors, we may …

Utilizing Geographic Education Research To Increase Learning In A Seventh Grade Geography Course, Eric Uwe Schulz

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this paper is to review the current condition of geography education, to examine current research in geographic education, and to create a plan to improve student learning in my classroom. It outlines the re-emergence of geography education in the secondary setting and considers the quality of the national geography standards. A descriptive narrative of current geographic education research is used to determine best instructional practice and is aligned with Colorado's Model Geography Standards to link the current research with curriculum. The results of the research are then used to evaluate and improve the curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment …

Writing A Short Science Fiction Novel For Young Adults, Cheryl Robson

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this project is to write a dystopian science fiction short novel for young adults, in tum raising awareness of the genre among young people, as well as causing them to consider today's technology issues from a different viewpoint. Background research commenced on characteristics, history, and readership of science fiction. The sub genre of dystopian science fiction was reviewed through the examination of scholarly research in this particular area. After additional reading of science fiction books, the first chapter of the researcher's science fiction novel was written. Next, students in three sections of high school language arts classes …

Writing A Historical Fiction Novel: The Marks Of The Shaman: The Diary Of Indian Captive Olive Oatman, Heather J. Uhlmeyer

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this research project was to write a historical fiction novel based on true accounts of the Indian captive Olive Oatman. Many times historical fiction novels are designed to entertain the reader, while educating them about historical facts and events. The writer hopes that this piece of literature will serve as a tool to educators in developing their Native American units to meet the needs and interests of the children. The book will help any child who reads it to understand the way of life for Native Americans and some of the ordeals that captives had to endure …

In The House Of The Mirrors: A Collection Of Short Stories, Adrián Fuentes

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

"In the House of the Mirrors" is a compilation of short stories that question the concept of reality. These stories, however, do not only question reality but also supernaturalism, myth, and legend. Is there any magic in reality or are these two terms always in opposition with each other and can never coexist? What happens when we die? If the gods die, what happens when they die? Is our fate already predetermined or do we really have free will? These stories insist that there are events in life that we ignore because they do not fall in what we have …

Catholic Saints: An Exploration And Inspiration In Faith, Therese Drey

Graduate Research Papers

During the researcher's career as a religion teacher and librarian she found very few books for primary age students about the lives of the saints. The purpose of this research project was to write an age-appropriate illustrated biography about the life of St. Therese of Liseuex. The format will include events from the life of Therese Martin from her birth, through her entrance into the Carmelite Convent until her death at twenty-four. This book can serve as a prototype for similar books about other saints for the same audience. The targeted audience for this project is primary students in Catholic …

Seasonal Allergies: An Intertextual Explanation, Nathaniel Abel Nieman

Honors Program Theses

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A Case Study: The Thoughts On Pleasure Reading For Children Diagnosed With Adhd, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type; Adhd, Predominantly Inattentive Type; Or Adhd, Combined Type, Heather Whitman

Graduate Research Papers

Children diagnosed with attention difficulties may face increased reading difficulties and may choose not to read for pleasure. Research questions used to explore this issue focused on what difficulties these students face in learning to read and how these affect their attitudes on reading and school performance. A second set of questions asked whether these children enjoy reading and how watching television relates to their reading? The third set of questions asked about parents reactions to any difficulties their children had in learning to read and their thoughts involving their children and reading for p)easure? The fourth set of questions …

Is Teaching History Reasonable, Worthwhile, And Beneficial In The Elementary Grades?, Jill Johnson

Graduate Research Papers

The literature review paper provided reassures the reader that in fact it is beneficial and most importantly, vital to teach historical knowledge to students. Through extensive research, multiple studies confirmed the importance of history instruction in the elementary classroom accompanied with worthwhile, meaningful lessons that allow the students to truly analyze, explore, and internalize the material.

In attempt to provide a quality education for all American students, we must take the following steps: implementing and analyzing more research in regards to history instruction in the elementary classroom; ensure that all educators have an adequate wealth of background knowledge in the …

Using Space To Describe Space: American Sign Language And The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis, Cindee Calton

Presidential Scholars Theses (1990 – 2006)

My study sought to combine two topics that have recently generated much interest among anthropologists. One of these topics is American Sign Language, the other is linguistic relativity. Although both topics have been a part of the literature for some time, neither has been studied extensively until the recent past. Both present exciting new horizons for understanding culture, particularly language and culture.

The first of these two topics is the study of American Sign Language. The reason for its previous absence from the literature has to do with unfortunate prejudice which, for a long time, kept ASL from being recognized …

A Master’S Recital In Cello, Vladimir Gouliaev

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Vladimir Gouliaev, cellist, presented his graduate cello recital at 6:00 p.m. on April 21, 2004 in Davis Hall of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa. This recital was presented in partial fulfillment of the Master of Music degree in Cello Performance. Pianist Sean Botkin accompanied the recital. The program included works by J.S. Bach, Stravinsky, Cassado, Beethoven, and Martinu.

From Craft To Art: A Philosophy Of Jazz Pedagogy Developed From Performance, Educational And Personal Experiences, Thomas Lawrence Giampietro

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Am I an artist? Many jazz musicians and educators are afraid to ask that question, and many may not even be sure of what it means to be an artist. Is artistry vital to the survival and evolution of the music? It is this writer's position that it is and that the very nature of jazz music demands artistry from its participants. If artistry is the jazz musician's goal, then the logical goal of jazz educators is to help facilitate artistry in their students. This goal should remain the same regardless of the level of the student. The level of …

Graduate Recital In Voice, Suzanne R. Hendrix

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

On Friday, April 8, 2005, in Davis Hall of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Suzanne Hendrix, mezzo-soprano, presented a recital in partial fulfillment of the master of music degree in vocal performance. The recital was comprised of five sets of lieder and an aria. The composers featured on the concert were Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Ives, Korngold and Johann Strauss, the younger.

Mad Art And The Essential Image: Unearthing The Conversation Between Oscar Wilde’S The Picture Of Dorian Gray And Roland Barthes’S Camera Lucida, Sarah Joy Cowger

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Roland Barthes's notion of "mad art" (introduced in Camera Lucida)--that is, art which is compelling, arresting, and uncovering-serves as a useful lens through which the portrait in Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray may be viewed. In doing so, Wilde's framed image, behaving as mad art, must expose Dorian's authentic self. Such an expose is, importantly, both the product of a spectator's engaged eye as it is the result of a piece which always already contains an essence. When both elements are present (that is, both the essentialness of the art and the engagement of the viewer), the "text" …

The Developmental Process Of Reflection In Youth Ministry, Laura Bowers

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The research of applied developmental practice of reflection is inconsistent and its theoretical framework changes depending on the disciplinary perspective. The variability is illustrative of reflection's complexity and its inconsistency as an ideal. This research attempts not only to define reflection within the context of the Prairie Lakes youth ministry program but also to highlight specific programmatic elements that are involved in the process. Through text analysis by the Minnesota Contextual and Content Analysis program and the theoretical guidance of Kohlberg, Mayer and Dewey insight into an applied reflective practice is formed.

Reflections On The Development And Implementation Of The Camp Iodiseca Biblical Day Camp, Sara Ann Busch

Honors Program Theses

Majoring in elementary education, I have spent time in classrooms through field experiences, volunteer activities, and tutoring opportunities. I have learned about and seen teachers implement lessons and curriculum, and I even had the opportunity to lead a few of my own lessons. ln classes, I have written collections of lessons that made up thematic units. Y et I never had the opportunity to develop and implement curriculum unit. I did not know if my plans would actually work with a group of students, nor did I know if the students would meet the lesson goals. The purpose of this …

Ballast Quarterly Review, V20n1, Autumn 2004, Roy R. Behrens

Ballast Quarterly Review

A journal devoted to wit, the contents of which are intended to be insightful, amusing, or thought provoking.

Rhythms: Music At The University Of Northern Iowa, V23, Fall 2004, University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Rhythms: Music at the University of Northern Iowa

Contents:

From the Director
-- Quest for Russell Hall Renovation Continues
-- Robert Byrnes 1948-2004
-- UNI Varsity Men's Glee Club
-- UNI Carillonneur
-- UNI Carillon & Campanile
-- Glee Club on Tour
-- The St. Petersburg Connection
-- The Centennial: A 1904 World's Fair Celebration of Music
-- The UNI Wind Symphony in Italy
-- A Random Encounter?
-- Changing Places - An American and Swedish Exchange
-- Outreach Programs
-- Student Awards
-- Jack Graham Retires...sort of
-- Sean Botkin Joins Music Faculty
-- The Year in Review
-- Faculty Activities
-- Alumni Update
-- Deaths
-- …

Ballast Quarterly Review, V19n4, Summer 2004, Roy R. Behrens

Ballast Quarterly Review

A journal devoted to wit, the contents of which are intended to be insightful, amusing, or thought provoking.

Ballast Quarterly Review, V19n3, Spring 2004, Roy R. Behrens

Ballast Quarterly Review

A journal devoted to wit, the contents of which are intended to be insightful, amusing, or thought provoking.