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Displays Of Power In English Tudor Painting (1485-1603), Laura Meisner

Student Scholar Showcase

English painting between 1485 and 1603 shaped and was shaped by a myriad of cultural influences. Art historians generally agree that because England did not produce much of its own art until the 18^th century, it had a relatively slight impact on the development of Western art. A cursory history lesson of this time frame likely omits English art apart from the appearance of Hans Holbein the Younger as court painter under Henry VIII and Nicholas Hilliard during Elizabeth I’s reign. However, a study of English paintings throughout the entire Tudor period reflects its importance not only to England’s …

Infringed: Appropriation Art And Intellectual Property, Benjamin A. Stern

Student Scholar Showcase

This thesis is an exploration of appropriation art specifically referencing policies regarding fair use and focusing on the legal, ethical, and social issues that are associated with appropriating another artist’s work. Though highly controversial, appropriation art has been seen in a wide array of media and has impacted various artistic movements. The accompanying artistic project to this thesis, titled Infringed, uses three historically important copyright infringement court cases to discuss the legality of transforming others work into new and original pieces. Each of the three court cases will be represented in a poster series that explores the concepts of …

"We Are Family": The Influences Of American Culture On The Representation Of Family In Modern American Drama, Deandre C. Short

Student Scholar Showcase

The dramatic works that subject usually deals with the family unit reflect a particular issue in American culture—politically or socially. American playwrights often use their work to challenge popular ideologies and values embedded into American society. Often modern American drama incorporates political, social, and cultural issues as a means to develop the relationship between the family unit. The familial relationship(s) in modern American drama are influenced by the political, social, and cultural environments in the United States.

Gender Inequality In Sport Illustrated Advertisements, Elizabeth Kelly

Student Scholar Showcase

As sports have increased over the years, so has the media coverage and representation of teams and athletes. Women’s athletics drastically grew after the establishment of Title IX in 1972. As the participation of females in sport grew, so did the coverage of them. This study analyzes athletes modeled in advertisements of Sports Illustrated from 2010 – 2016. With a total of 497 advertisements analyzed, the improvement of female representation was evident. The number of female athletes featured in media outlets has increased, yet is still not equal to male athletes. While female athletes are featured more than previous years, …

Music Of Nazi Propaganda: A Pedagogical Analysis Of Musical Applications For Influential Power, Renee M. Banks

Student Scholar Showcase

Although the Nazi party in Germany used music to promote their propaganda, the social impact of music’s ability to influence a society’s perceptions can be examined. With the intent of improving music pedagogy, the purpose of this research was to examine how the Nazi party used music as a tool to promote their propaganda. The particular problems of this study were to: (1) analyze how music can emotionally impact people in order to influence perceptions; (2) examine how timbre is used impact an audience emotionally; and (3) construct a lesson plan with the objective of exploring how music influences perceptions. …

Embracing Diversity In Dialect: Incorporating Informal Language Into The Classroom, Stephanie R. Jackson

Student Scholar Showcase

Long-standing myths about language have often affected teacher instruction in the classroom. Particularly in minority communities, teachers have faced difficulties educating students whose dialect varies greatly from Standard American English (SAE). In linguistics, dialect is defined as a variety of language associated with a particular social group. Many of the difficulties faced in education have arisen from misconceptions that certain dialects of English, and by extension, certain social groups, are inferior to others. All languages have one dialect that is considered the ‘standard’ or the most prestigious, so that factor cannot be changed. However, the way in which non-standard dialects …

The Ease Of Iconicity, Azaria Brown

Student Scholar Showcase

To the untrained eye, sign language looks like an unconnected group of gestures, because it is a language that is separate from the spoken language that dominates its country of origin. Even with this in mind, there are several signs that may be universally understood by people who do not know that particular sign language. For example, though they are not completely the same, the signer touching their fingers to their mouth is similar to the act of eating food, and onlookers may determine that this sign means ‘eat’. Signed words can be related to their meanings through hand shape, …

Music Of The Protestant Reformation: A Pedagogical Analysis Of Hymns, Hattie H. Bays

Student Scholar Showcase

During the Protestant Reformation (1517-1600) reformers influenced music through the progression of Roman Catholic to Protestant principles. With the intent of improving music pedagogy, the purpose of this research is to investigate the music of the Protestant Reformation (1517-1600). Problems addressed in this research include: 1) to trace the origins of the Lutheran, Calvinist, and Anglican Church, 2) to discuss protestant reform as it relates to music, and 3) to identify reformation hymns included in the Disciples of Christ, Southern Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, and Presbyterian hymnals.

The Lutheran, Calvinist, and Anglican church developed during the late Renaissance (sixteenth century) as …

The Effects Of Studying Abroad On Second Language Acquisition, Laura Albert

Student Scholar Showcase

An increasing number of college students are participating in study abroad programs across the United States. The effectiveness of these study abroad trips on second language acquisition is an important topic for research. Previous studies have shown that there are differences for second language acquisition when it comes to the context of language learning (eg. classroom vs. abroad) as well as the duration of study abroad trips. The present study examined the effects of studying abroad versus formal classroom instruction on second language acquisition. In addition, the purpose of the study abroad trip was examined (e.g. learning Spanish, teaching ESL). …

La Guerra Civil Española Y Sus Trece Rosas: The Spanish Civil War And Their Thirteen Roses, Rachel Williams

Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Symposium

The Spanish Civil War, which took place from 1936 to 1939, had a deep and lasting impact on Spain. During this hard time of the nation's history, when the country was divided by The Nationalists (Los Nacionalistas) and The Republicans (Los Republicanos), emerged a group of young women who, against all odds, decided to fight against their oppressors. This courageous group, many still teenagers, started a fight against the right-wing party, Los Nacionalistas. Rooted in opposition to what would become a long-lasting military dictatorship, each woman brought a unique perspective to the fight. In fact, for almost four decades Spaniards …

Women In The Late Nineteenth Century: Involvement In The 1893 Chicago World’S Fair, Maria Miller

Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Symposium

The Columbian Exposition of 1893, also known as the Chicago World’s Fair, was a clear example of the women’s rights movement in nineteenth century America. It exemplified the inclusion of women in male-dominated fields by establishing a Board of Lady Managers. This group of women held executive authorities over the establishment of a Woman’s Building. The Woman’s Building was a space dedicated to displaying the achievements of women throughout the world. This Building also gave female visitors hope for a future of expanded rights. Despite this, the Woman’s Building isolated women’s work into a distinct section within the Exposition. The …

An Analysis Of Psychological Manipulation In Military Culture, Kevin V. Chu

Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Symposium

While strict discipline is substantiated as necessary by the armed forces, this creates an environment where individual decision-making is oppressed in favor of mob mentality. Much like how individuals adhere to the culture of common society, the military presents its own social structures for its soldiers. The film A Few Good Men (1992) explores these military institutions where its hierarchal structure emphasizes motifs of obedience, ideology, conformity, and labels, which are central to how it deals with unpredictable problems. Although necessary, these shape the underlying vulnerable psychology of soldiers who learn to view themselves as instruments for superiors, to coincide …

Editing Creative Manuscripts—Becoming A Multimodal Entity: From Manuscript To Multimodality, Victoria Bertelsen

Annual Graduate Student Symposium

Technological strides are being made constantly. Creative writing has changed with technology. Creative writers can publish their work online; creative pieces proliferate as online communities share their interests. “Editing Creative Manuscripts—Becoming a Multimodal Entity: From Manuscript to Multimodality” offers a perspective on the editing cycle to move from static editing of the creative manuscript into a multimodal entity. This poster is inspired by John Willinsky’s research on open access. With an open mind and a mindful ear, the audience can take this poster presentation’s research to edit a creative manuscript for a multimodal purpose. The process begins with initial questions; …

Achieving And Maintaining Flow During Practice And Performance, Jenna Klein

Annual Graduate Student Symposium

Flow, also referred to as being “in the zone,” is a state of total absorption in an activity where an individual’s risk and skill are in balance. This mental state is sought after by many musicians for its positive effect on performance. Flow has been described as leading to a loss of self-awareness, changes in the perception of time, the ability to play effortlessly, a sense of calm, and confidence. Flow is characterized by changes in brain function. Complete, undistracted concentration on one activity allows the left, more analytical side of the brain to rest, while the right, more creative …

„Förderung Und Vermittlung Interkultureller Kompetenz In Deutschen Und Amerikanischen Geschäftsbeziehungen Im Daf Unterricht“, Samantha Wetzel

Undergraduate German Research Conference

Meine Präsentation heute, "Förderung und Vermittlung interkultureller Kompetenz in deutschen und amerikanischen Geschäftsbeziehungen im DaF Unterricht", gibt einen Überblick über ein Forschungsprojekt, mit dem ich mich seit einem Jahr beschäftige. Mit der Hilfe von Dr. Regina Range, meiner Mentorin und Assistant Professor of German an der Universität von Alabama, habe ich versucht, wichtige Unterschiede zwischen den deutschen und amerikanischen Wirtschaftskulturen zu identifizieren. Ziel des Projekts war und ist es immer noch, Möglichkeiten und Strategien zu entwickeln, um diese Einsichten in Lehrpläne zu integrieren.

Außergewöhnliche Argumente Gegen Den Faschismus: Die Blechtrommel Und Amarcord, Alec Parry

Undergraduate German Research Conference

Heute, werde ich mich mit zwei Filmen der Nachkriegszeit befassen, Die Blechtrommel (Völker Schlöndorff, 1979) und der Italienische Film Amarcord (Federico Fellini, 1973).

In beiden Filme erlebt man Deutschland und Italien in den 1930er Jahren. Zu dieser Zeit waren beide Länder von Faschismus geprägt, was auch der Grund ist, warum ich beide Filme und Länder vergleiche. Zusätzlich ähneln sich die Filme bei der filmischen Darstellung des Faschismus. (Ferner, Die Filme sind bemerkenswert für die Nationalkinematographie Italiens und Deutschlands.)

Die Darstellung des Faschismus, der Blick auf die Gesellschaft, die in beiden Filmen vorgestellt wird, wird allerdings, wie ich hier behaupte, von …

„Eine Komparative Analyse Des Einflusses Deutschlands Auf Neutrale Länder Europas Während Des Zweiten Weltkriegs“, Allwin Mcdonald

Undergraduate German Research Conference

The presentation offers a comparative analysis of Germany's influence on neutral countries in Europe during the Second World War, by analyzing four neutral countries: Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.

„Zaimoǧlus Sicht Auf Die Kulturspaltung In Deutschland“, Sophia Staerz

Undergraduate German Research Conference

This presentation examines the role of the "guest worker" in Germany, how they assimilated into the German workforce, and the affect on German culture and society.

„Nur Die Tatsachen Sind Richtig Und Wichtig Für Uns“: Neue Sachlichkeit Im Neuen Deutschland, Abigail Kauerauf

Undergraduate German Research Conference

In der Zeit nach dem Ersten Weltkrieg in Deutschland gab es Inflation, Wiederaufbau und ein allgemeines Schweigen nach dem Trauma des Krieges. Nach dem Krieg reflektiert die Kunstbewegung Expressionismus kulturell diese Stille. Im Gegensatz zum Nachkriegsexpressionismus entwickelte sich Neue Sachlichkeit in eine rivalisierende Kunstbewegung, indem sie die raue Realität der Weimarer Republik und des Anstiegs des Dritten Reichs aus. Die Bilder, die Gemälde, die Fotos und die Literatutr der Neuen Sachlichkeit ermöglichen ein Verständnis von gesellschaftlichen Aspekten in Deutschland zwischen den zwei Weltkriegen – ein Deutschland, welches über den Krieg klagte, sich aus der Gesellschaft absetzte, und ein Deutschland, welches …

Plato’S Charioteer: On Mythos And Logos In The Dialogues, Tyler Palombo, Augustus Morrissey Snyder

MAD-RUSH Undergraduate Research Conference

Plato [ca. 427-347 BC], a citizen of ancient Athens wrote dialogues not only for philosophically trained readers of the Academy, a center of learning established by Plato around 387 BC, but also to interest, instruct and persuade those outside of the Academy of the value of choosing and living a morally good life. The dialogues contain both marvelous stories [mythoi] and extended arguments [logoi].

The first section of the paper considers the nature and purpose of myth and its effects on the hearer or reader. The second section describes the various argumentative techniques used in the dialogues, their purpose and …

„Ideologische Instrumentalisierung Der Ddr Kinder- Und Jugendliteratur In Der Nachkriegszeit“, Katie Lightfoot, Regina Range

Undergraduate German Research Conference

Das Projekt „Ideologische Instrumentalisierung von DDR-Kinder- und Jugendliteratur und Film in der Nachkriegszeit“ untersucht Kinderbücher, die von namhaften Schriftstellern wie Bertolt Brecht, Peter Hacks und Heiner Müller geschrieben wurden und Filme, die von Regisseuren wie Christian Steinke und Arkadi Gajdar verfasst und gedreht wurden. Diese Untersuchung schlägt eine Rekontextualisierung dieser literarischen und filmischen Texte vor, um die historischen und soziologischen Umstände, in denen sie produziert wurden, näher zu untersuchen. Die Annäherung an die ausgewählten Texte werfen Licht auf ihre Instrumentalisierung, um nicht nur die Kinder, sondern auch erwachsene Leser zu indoktrinieren.

„Tod In Der Vorkriegsliteratur“, Margaret Marusek

Undergraduate German Research Conference

Der Zauberberg findet in einem Sanatorium statt. Da stirbt jemand immer, also ist ein zentrales Thema des Romans der Tod und der Verfall des Körpers.

„Entartete“ Musik Im Dritten Reich Und Die Politisierung Von (Pop)Musik In Der Aktuellen Amerikanischen Kultur, E. Dwyer Freeman

Undergraduate German Research Conference

Welcher Musiker als kulturell-wertvoll aufgefasst wird, wird von der Mainstreamgesellschaft, auf der Basis kolonialer ‘Rassenhierarchien' festgelegt. Hauptsächlich ‘reinweiße’ Musiker sind als Musiker Teil einer ‘höheren Rassenhierarchie’. Diese ‘Rassenhierarchie’ wird sowohl von der Mainstreamgesellschaft als auch von Rechtsextremisten geschätzt. Allerdings geschieht dies in einem deutlicheren und auch offenerem Maße bei Rechtsextremisten.

„Heinrich Böll Und Die Macht Der Presse“, Blake Glueck

Undergraduate German Research Conference

The presentation examines German writer and activist Heinrich Böll, and his relationship with the German press.

6th Annual German Undergraduate Research Conference Program, Adam Woodis

Undergraduate German Research Conference

2017 conference program of events.

Engaging Rural Students In A Community Project, Jennie B. Cottrell

Scholars Week

eaching art that is relevant to the students and the area one finds themselves working in can sometimes prove to be a challenge. Students and their interests in subject matter can vary depending upon their surroundings. I will share ways teachers can cater instruction towards rural students. Sometimes students in rural areas are in need of a better understanding of art and the importance it holds within the world today. Art is a cultural experience. It is an eye opener to social situations and has functions in fashion, dance and even food. I will conclude with sharing a unit plan, …

“Long Cold Days”: The Natural Ice Industry, 1880 To 1940, Andrew Olson

Research in the Capitol

On January 30, 1908, ice harvester Frank Osgood, who was hard at work on the Cedar River during a viciously cold day taking ice blocks cut from the river then up the elevator to the ice house, “froze his eye lids.” Common tasks in the natural ice industry required workers to be out in the coldest winter conditions to produce blocks of frozen water for sale to those who kept food fresh year-round. Hard physical labor permeates the natural ice industry’s fascinating history and is often overlooked, but the story of Osgood and those like him offers insight into the …

Kleine Harlequinade: Synthesizing A Directing Education, Alexandra Saulsbury

Research in the Capitol

As my undergraduate education in opera stage direction comes to a close, I have designed my own final project: It is my intent to research and direct an original production of Antonio Salieri’s short opera Kleine Harlequinade. The opera will be performed in English by UNI School of Music students, with full scenic and costume production values. Salieri, though well known during his lifetime as a contemporary of Mozart, is rarely performed today. This research project will involve a complete analysis of the script and score, a literature review on the operas of Salieri, and the creation of a directing …

Cultural Diversity In Student Ministry Leadership, Steven Zhou

Seaver College Research And Scholarly Achievement Symposium

In an attempt to contribute to how ministries and Christian academia is addressing issues of diversity, I am conducting a study to analyze correlations between ethnicity and styles/values of leadership. The goal is to uncover whether or not a particular ethnicity generally prefers one style of leadership over another. Past research on the subject has already seen that, in the business world, certain practices work better than others. For example, those from an Asian culture are more likely to prefer formality and authority as opposed to the collaborative and relationship-oriented style of leadership found in America. I will contribute to …

The Giving Trees: The (Un)Sustainability Of Palm Oil In Indonesia, Amber Rosche

Seaver College Research And Scholarly Achievement Symposium

Palm oil is the main source of cooking oil for much of Africa, Asia and Brazil. Due to the increasingly high demand for palm oil, countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia have cleared millions of acres of tropical rainforests to create space for oil palm plantations. This deforestation has led to extreme environmental and social concerns such as the burning of peatlands, the endangerment of a number of species, including the Sumatran Tiger, rhinos and orangutans, and the displacement of native populations. Indonesia is the world’s largest consumer and producer of palm oil, producing almost half of the world’s supply …