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A Generational Myth: Counter Culture, Edmond Temple

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

The past decade has witnessed a startling number of youth movements. The conflict created by youth culture has been distinctive if only for the generational divisions it has highlighted. Large numbers of social scientists have written on this phenomenon from many perspectives. One classical theoretical perspective is Marxian theory. As it emphasizes the role of classes as revolutionary agencies, it has had a difficult time assimilating the actions and implications of youth culture. Parsonian functionalism has focused on the functional character of youth movements (Eisenstadt, 1956). The most salient feature for functionalism is the formation of distinctive groups among a …

Maple Leaf And Mud A Study Of Soldiering In World War I As Told By Members Of The Tenth Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force 1915-1918, Dean N. Duncan

All Master's Theses

"Maple Leaf and Mud" makes no claim to be a formal unit history, instead it is an attempt to describe the lifestyle of the Tenth Battalion in the trenches during World War I. It is based on unpublished letters, correspondence, and interviews. Preservation of this original source material is the primary purpose of "Maple Leaf and Mud."

A Study In Visual Emotional Response To Color Changes On Simplified Flat Forms, Frances Farmer

All Master's Theses

Research has proven that the impact of two-dimensional painting and drawing occurs in the first tenth of a second on viewing. All viewing thereafter is investigative. Therefore it is of utmost important that the major response be in this period. This interest in the firm, momentary presence of visual impact has precedence in Milton Avery's work as related by Hilton Kramer in his text on Milton Avery. To make the use of color as the basic mainspring of my work seemed to be the most effective way of gaining this time response. With this in mind I intended to produce …

Sculpture And Its Environment, Eric J. Hansen

All Master's Theses

The discussion about sculpture in this paper will be limited to the following three points:

1. The incorporation of the base into a sculpture; the removal of the base from a sculpture and what effects this has on the piece and its environment.

2. Variations on similar forms, and how they relate to baselessness.

3. Completely freeing the sculpture of any structural contact with the ground plane.

A Documentation Of Assiniboine Heritage, Maude Caroline Hollow

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to identify the origin of the Assiniboine language dialect within the Sioux Confederacy; to trace the tribe's migrations by means of written historical documentations of the early frontiersmen, in order to establish the territorial domain of the Assiniboine; to examine the uniqueness of the Assiniboine culture and philosophy; to examine the legal documents which established the Assiniboine on the Fort Peck Reservation in Montana; and finally, to assess the status of the Assiniboine tribal sovereignty within the Sioux Confederacy.

A Philosophy Of Expression, Carolyn Blythe Johnson

All Master's Theses

This thesis presents a general theoretical framework and descriptive methodology for helping students develop the capacity and confidence to educated themselves by learning to trust their senses, to develop the ability to explore, to synthesize, to think about their own nature and the meaning of life and the relation between their world and the world. The framework could be termed "a philosophy of expression" which has as its basic tenet the belief that knowledge gained from experience and reflection is only fully realized when expressed.

Musical Realism Of Modest Mussorgsky In The Songs And Dances Of Death, Lynn A. Howard

All Master's Theses

This investigation proposes that the Russian composer, Modest Mussorgsky (1839-1881), was one of the foremost masters of musical realism. The song cycle, The Songs and Dances of Death, is presented as an outstanding and representative example of the creative efforts of the composer. It is analyzed from the standpoint of prosody, tonality, melody, and harmony.

In order to aid in comprehension, the first portion of the paper deals with the Russian environment and the development of the ideals of Mussorgsky.

Self-Actualization: A Process Of Leisure, Michael Kean Mcleod

All Master's Theses

This study presented an exploration into alternative values for personal growth that exist in leisure. An assumption was made that leisure provides the individual a basic opportunity to actualize his greatest potentialities towards an awareness of self and personal fulfillment. Positive, growth-producing qualities of leisure are presented as they have been experience and observed by the writer.

The recommendation is generally for the recognition of the need for a humanistic approach to leisure, and specifically for the need for those in the people-helping professions to assume some responsibility for the process of educating for leisure.

The Use Of Cellular Structure As A Basic Design Motif For Creative Jewelry Making, Robert L. Neal

All Master's Theses

This study presents an examination of microscopic plant and animal structures for the purpose of using the unique forms, colors and textures revealed as a point of departure for artistic expression.

It also delves briefly into the nature of creativity and its manifestation as it relates to art and science.

A slide-script presentation was created to be used as a stimulation device for secondary students who may wish to work in media such as painting, jewelry, batik and printmaking.

Annotated Bibliography On Research In Written Composition Since 1963 Limited To Grades 7-12 And The First Two Years Of College, Avis Ann Ross

All Master's Theses

This paper presents an annotated bibliography on research in written composition since 1963. The sections are divided into research related to objective tools to describe students' writing, such as the T-unit developed by Kellogg Hunt; specific writing problems, such as dialect interference and hearing disorders; methods based on grammatical analysis to improve writing; and other methods to improve writing. Three areas recommended for further research are work with low ability level students, rhetoric, and spelling.

The Art Song, Nebbie By Ottorino Respighi, James M. Scott

All Master's Theses

Introduction: Ottorino Respighi is probably known more widely for his instrumental compositions than other media. Although his art song production was not prolific, some songs, such as Nebbie, will undoubtedly be retained in the vocal repertory.

A Structural Comparison Of Traditional Opera And Music Drama, Charles H. Stephens

All Master's Theses

This paper presents a structural comparison of traditional opera and music drama. It uses Wagner's criticism of traditional opera, and his plan of incorporating the individual arts into a unified art form, to contrast the two forms. An identification of motives from a section of Wagner's Die Walkure further demonstrates the unifying factors in music drama.

The Face As An Inspiration In Drawing, Linda Lee Stevens

All Master's Theses

My primary concern in drawing is the human element. The face has been the inspiration which enabled me to convey this element. These faces (contrived from photographic media) became individuals with the ability to transmit emotions (which are triggered by their human forces). This power of the face has inspired the utilization of spatial relationships and imagery which becomes the total drawing. The magical quality in drawing is similar to the mystical quality of the face - they both provide a spiritual challenge.

The Box Image In Edward Taylor's "Preparatory Meditations", Curtis Colburn Torp

All Master's Theses

From 1682 to 1725, Edward Taylor, the parson of the frontier community of Westfield, Massachusetts, wrote some 217 poems which he entitled: "Preparatory Meditations before my Approach to the Lords Supper. Chiefly upon the Doctrin [sic] preached upon the day of Administration." Twenty six of these "Meditations" contain a "Box" image.

It is the purpose of this thesis to show how and why Taylor used this seemingly unpoetic metaphor to focus his thoughts on the subject of his meditations -- Christ's Incarnation.

Costume Design And Construction For She Stoops To Conquer, Beverly Twing Sullivan

All Master's Theses

This interdisciplinary thesis between the Home Economics Department and the Speech and Drama Department presents a detailed study of Eighteenth Century English costume. Stage costumes were designed and constructed for a production of Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer at Central Washington State College. Patterns, fabric selection, and total costs are considered for the project.

Recommendations include double listing of classes to promote continued cooperation between the two departments.

Process And Policy In The Development And Resolution Of The 1929 Sino-Soviet Conflict An Examination Of The Effects Of Process In International Conflict Upon The Implementation Of National Policy, Frederic F. Wolfer Jr.

All Master's Theses

This study of the 1929 Sin-Soviet conflict over the Chinese Eastern Railway represents an expanded narrative of the conflict in relation to four major processes which guided its development and resolution: (1) Chinese "rights recovery" policy, (2) the effects of Chinese internal politics, (3) differing perceptions of the reasons for and legitimacy of the conflict, and (4) the effects of international mediation and conciliation efforts.

Interpretation of the significance of the conflict is offered, along with explanatory appendices and suggestions for analytical approaches.

Dichterliebe: A Partnership In Irony, Gary L. Bankes

All Master's Theses

The paper discusses the irony of love as expressed in the Dichterliebe song cycle of Robert Schumann on the poems of Heinrich Heine.

Schumann's relationship to the Romantic era is discussed, as well as the basic musical style of the work. The irony inherent in five of the songs exposed, as are the musical techniques and devices through which Schumann expresses it musically.

The Dichterliebe is shown to be a partnership, where the words and the music benefit and compliment each other.

Frontier Consuls: Americans In British Columbia And The Yukon, 1880-1906, Clyde William Tucker

All Master's Theses

Many of the important questions whose resolution shaped twentieth century Canadian-American relations developed out of real or imagined conflicts of interest in the Pacific region during the latter part of the ninteenth century. The United States had no diplomatic representation in Canada, but consuls in British Columbia and the Yukon kept the Department of State well informed of developments which affected American interests. With emphasis on the period between 1880 and 1906, this paper describes the roles played by the consuls in the definition of problems that arose from disputes over boundaries, resource use, smuggling and extradition.

Michelangelo Songs: Characteristics Of Style And Interpretation, Dennis David Daigler

All Master's Theses

This paper presents an analysis of the style characteristics found in the songs of Hugo Wolf, a great composer of German Lied. His style was greatly influenced by Wagner's harmonic and vocal practices. Wolf continued earlier composers' concerns with the proper expression of poetry through music.

An interpretation of the Michelangelo Songs shows Wolf's attempts to achieve balance between the voice and piano. A study of them is rewarding for a singer.

Exploration Of Directions And Philosophies Of Two-Dimensional Media, Michael James Murphy

All Master's Theses

My thesis show records the exploration of directions in two-dimensional visual experience with particular emphasis on the perceptual experience of space.

Compositional Techniques Of Alexei Haieff's Saints' Wheel: Piano Variations On A Circle Of Fifths, Candida Labrecque

All Master's Theses

This covering paper presents a study of Alexei Haieff's Saints' Wheel, a piano variation on the circle of fifths.

Numerous compositional techniques used by the composer were identified in their contemporary context. The use of tonality was studied with reference to Haieff's oriental background. His identification as a neo-classicist was verified and his distinctive contributions to that community explored.

A synthesis of the study resulted in an evaluation of the composer's use of the circle of fifths.

Structural Developments Of The Violin And Bow As They Affected Violin Playing Technique From 1775 To 1850, Robert Donn Anderson

All Master's Theses

This paper represents a study of the alterations that were made in the structure and design of the violin and bow during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. These alterations were the result of the increasingly more difficult technical demands that were placed on the violinists of the late eighteenth century by composers of that period. Once the violin and bow had been restructured to meet those demands, many new violin playing techniques were introduced.

Recommendations included additional research.

A Study Of Selected Walt Disney Screenplays And Films And The Stereotyping Of The Role Of The Female, Jerry P. Houseman

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Given this large involvement that children have with motion pictures, an educator is moved to inquire into the possible effects that movies might have upon them. It, therefore, seems appropriate that an educational dissertation be undertaken concentrating on Disney Production films, since as indicated by the foregoing, they are so universally viewed by American children.

Statement of the problem:

This study attempted to (1) analyze the five screenplays listed on page 6, (2) show two Disney films based on the screenplays analyzed to groups of children and administer a questionnaire to them. The investigator used the obtained data to determine …

Mormonism In National Periodicals, 1961-1970, Dale P. Pelo

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine the image of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as reflected in articles appearing in general national periodicals of the United States during the decade 1961-1970. All articles listed in Readers Guide to Periodical Literature under the heading "Mormons and Mormonism" or related topics were searched. A rating system as devised by Dr. Richard O. Cowan in his work "Momonism in National Periodicals" was implemented.

Three Glosses On KitāB Al-Fasị̄H ̣, Medhat Edmond Credi

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Awareness: The Threat To Naturalism In Stephen Crane's Fiction, Sana Said El Ezaby

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Divine Nature Of God: A Study Of What Has Been Said And Taught About The Divine Nature Of God By Ancient And Modern Apostles And Prophets, Lester Young Moody

Theses and Dissertations

In this thesis prominent teachings of the apostles and prophets were examined on the subject of the divine nature of God. These teachings indicate that among the elements of the divine nature of God is his Holy Spirit, his glory or the light which emanates from his person. God's glory, spirit and light were compared and analyzed to determine their relationship to each other. It was found that they perform the same roles and functions and are often used synonymously. Other aspects of the divine nature were examined, such as life, love, truth and goodness.

The terms omnipotence, omniscience and …

The Box Elder Stake Academy In Its Historical Setting, Byron L. Parkinson

Theses and Dissertations

The Box Elder Stake Academy was a part of the Church System of Academies under the direction of Karl G. Maeser. The historical setting of Box Elder County is rather unique. It was here that Lorenzo Snow directed one of the most successful forms of the United Order. The nearby city of Corinne was established as one of the few gentile cities in Utah, and from there a new crusade to end Mormon rule in Utah was begun.

The Box Elder Stake Academy was one of the first academies created under the direction of the First Presidency of the Church. …

Publication Design For The Youth Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Peggy H. Proctor

Theses and Dissertations

The problem of this study is to determine what elements are significant in creating a periodical for LDS youth that will be competitive with the attractions of other published materials currently available to youth without sacrificing LDS standards.

The Correlation Program Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints During The Twentieth Century, Jerry Rose

Theses and Dissertations

Within recent years the priesthood correlation program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has received significant emphasis from the leaders of the Church, so much so that it has been regarded by some as a new forceful program for the perfecting of the Saints. However, research reveals that the principles of priesthood correlation have always been a part of the restored Church.
The purpose of this thesis is to write a history of the correlation program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with particular emphasis on the period 1908 to February 1972.