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時代與女性：張愛玲《金鎖記》與弗吉尼亞‧伍爾夫《奧蘭多》對比探析, Tin Yan Athena Yim

Dissertations from all years

作為20世紀初重要的女性主義作家，張愛玲與弗吉尼亞·伍爾夫（Virginia Woolf）的作品均有助於成為探究早期女性主義發展之線索。透過比較《金鎖記》與《奧蘭多》（Orlando: A Biography）的女性意識，可以得出中西兩地女性在困境上、自主權上與未來議題上之異同，從而探尋兩部作品對時代的重要性，幫助研究20世紀女性主義之雛形。

本論文正文部分分為三個章節，第二章旨在透過研究外部因素與女性困境之關係，發掘中西兩地父權架構之異同。第三章主要研究女性自身的心理世界，窺探中西兩地女性內囿困境之狀況與回應，初步探討自主權之差異。第四章透過比較兩個文本的結局，分析作者對女性未來議題與出路之反思，思考其時代開拓意義。最後，透過三種角度的比較，確立兩本文學對研究20世紀女性主義思想之重要性。

七分之五, Yun Tung Hung

Dissertations from all years

「我殺了一個人。」

本小說的主角從殺人犯淪為逃犯，在短短五天裏準備物資、構思逃亡的路線和方法。他想方設法隱藏自己、避免與人交談，由社會的參與者變成一個觀察者。他目睹各種扭曲事實的事件發生，後來更遇上受害者的鬼魂。

人們以為自己是正義使者，殊不知自己反害了他人。

主角也是如此。即使是從觀察者的角度，他看清某些真相，卻又忽視了部分的事實。他的前女友、他的父親、他自己。以為這是自己逗留在香港的最後七天，實質不然。

你可曾想過，自己其實早已死了，眼中所見的一切都是自己幻想出來的？肉眼所見、人們所言，是否必然正確？

如董啟章先生所言，歷史並不可靠。又如李碧華女士所指，未來的承諾亦不可信。我們，到底能否知道現在的所有真相？

九張機, Wai Kwok

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有許多年輕人都從未經歷過與身邊人的死別，而當他們初次直面生死時應如何面對，又應如何從對亡者的思念中振作起來，這是一個難以解決卻又不容忽視的問題。當我們有親朋正痛溺 於追思亡者時，我們能做的往往便只有安慰。然而那些安慰人的說話作用能有多大，凡經歷過的人都會知曉。或許只有與他們共情，引導他們轉變看待死亡的 心態，支持他們自己走出來，才是比較妥善的方法吧。是以，本作以「念」為內核，圍繞思念以剖釋如何面對死別並走出其陰霾。

九張機，以九段追思亡者的階段，編織出生者的無垠思念。本作是我情感的投射，亦是我筆下的敘事者終其一生皆為思念所困的一份記憶。本作每章均描繪着經歷摯親死別後所會面對的不同階段與狀態。起初首聞惡耗之時的茫然，親眼見證摯親的屍體被焚燒時的痛心，短期內撕心裂肺的那份悲痛慟怛與毫無緣故的自責，稍為緩過來後的一蹶不振與對生活的淡漠無措，投入生活的忙碌勞累的自我麻痺與自欺欺人，對身邊的親友都患得患失惟恐會再度面對死別的絕望，不住緬懷與亡者曾經的所有珍貴而美好的點點滴滴，再到開始能夠轉變心態看待人的生死並坦然直面對故人的思念，我相信都是經歷死別後要走過的歷程。

思念可以有不同的形式。同樣是思念，有人會痛溺於思念之苦，有人會追慕着思念之美。我創作初衷所求並非讓人摒棄思念，相反，我希望害思念之苦的人能正視自己這份思念的美好之處，得以坦然擁抱這一份彌足 珍貴的思念，與逝去的摯親好好地作第二次的離別。

剪牛雜的聲音, Yat Kan Clifford Kung

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我們懷舊，是因為恐懼未來的變遷嗎？

此心安處是吾鄉。有時在外多玩幾天，總會不期然懷念起在街邊大排檔吃的牛雜麵——無法取代的「Comfort Food」。我們沉醉於探索外面的花花世界，也是時候回到最熟悉的Comfort Zone。

但無人能保證Comfort 是永恆的，那麼我們應該努力留住它，還是讓新的事物成為自己新的舒適圈？對舊文化的眷戀，就組成了〈剪牛雜的聲音〉。在這座城市裏、在人們的心目中，舊有的、平民的熟食小販文化，在代表着甚麼？但願在每日都要換新裝的時代，這個故事可以成為留住過去的記錄。

同一個宇宙, Yuying Li

Dissertations from all years

創作內容為兩個故事，兩個主人公都源自大三寫過的文章。

故事一主人公又生面臨多重壓力，父母讓他買房、公司對員工的苛刻，他會停下追逐的腳步嗎？他又能否找到自己的目標？

故事二主人公牙瑛是屬性為菇的孩子，離鄉別井，在異鄉求學，起初隱忍而後反擊。

這些都是日常生活的實事，日子苦巴巴，我決心刨個快樂的捷徑。文字，請你給我們提前或延遲的圓滿吧！

誰能救我脫離這取死的身體, Samuel Chun Hei Ng

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這是一個關於小人物的故事，關於受苦的故事，關於救贖的故事，也是關於香港的故事。

故事講述妓女陳霖，與一個混血小孩梓樂在油麻地相遇的故事。他們生活在油麻地舊區，面對茶餐廳結業、舊樓強制拆遷、原生家庭，他們做了什麼抉擇？廟街唱檔的音樂悠然響起，能唱出他們的心聲嗎？面對艱苦的生活，他們想盡辦法去脫離，可惜都找不到辦法。命運使他倆相遇，彷彿成了彼此的救贖，只是事與願違，二人有不同的結局。

人總是悲慘的，誰能救贖人們脫離這取死的身體呢？

夏之春, Chi Ho Wong

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遠離了城市喧囂的離島上，我和島上的夥伴們每天過著悠閒平和的日子。

偶爾去老奶奶開的粗點心店一起吃零食，偶爾和喜歡釣魚的老爺爺一起到海岸邊釣魚，偶爾到其他人的家裏打發時間。

平凡且無憂無慮的生活一天天地過去，夥伴中年紀最小的我，也以為這樣的日子能夠一直繼續下去。

但隨著男孩女孩們逐漸成為少年少女，朦朧的心意開始浮出水面，沒有得到眷顧的少女滿懷著愁緒卻仍與我們如往常般那樣相處。

直到父親成為了殺害夥伴的兇手時，我才隱約意識到有什麼發生在我們之中了。

我的生活因此發生了翻天覆地的變化，但我卻依然留在那個離開島上的夏天。

多年之後，當年的真相終於擺在我的面前，我作出的選擇，是否能讓我走出那個夏日？

莊周夢蝶, Man Wai Tsui

Dissertations from all years

〈莊周夢蝶〉以大量的內心獨白，描寫出一個內心壓抑着激烈情感的青年，在對現實世界感到絕望後，轉而投向幻想世界，最終為去往那個理想中的世界而死的故事。在這個不愁吃穿，卻彷彿誰都不能脫穎而出、名留青史的城市，許多人或會失去生命的意義，對自己存在的價值產生質疑，但人生是否真的需要活成英雄才算得上有意義？

唐代宮廷女詩人及其詩作研究, Hin Wing Ng

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唐朝是詩歌的黃金時代，能詩者遍及社會各階層，當中不乏婦女作品，恰如元代辛文房所言：「歷觀唐以雅道獎士類，而閨閣英秀，亦能熏染，錦心繡口，蕙情蘭性，足可尚矣。」在《全唐詩》一百二十多位女詩人裏，有二十五位屬宮闈女性，後又稱為宮廷女詩人。然而，後來學者亦明白宮廷婦女的數目遠不只二十五位那麼少。

唐代宮廷女詩人，所指的是由女皇、皇后、妃嬪、公主、女官及宮人等不同宮廷階級組成的女詩人群體。本文將以唐代宮廷女詩人為研究對象，首先探討她們在宮廷女子教育下，於文學、書法及樂舞等各方面取得的成果，進而用初、盛唐及中、晚唐分期法，探討她們的身份、詩歌題材及整體趨勢的嬗遞。最後，本文歸納出宮廷女詩人及其詩歌的三大特色，並說明五代十國時期宮廷女詩人呈復興之趨勢。

Table Top Roleplaying & Communication: Rituals, Rhetoric & Reclamation, Logan Cyrus Sayles

Undergraduate Scholarship

Broadly the topic is about the effect reclaiming a passionate will to play, act, and tell stories has on our lives and how doing so changes communication practices and the way people communicate. Narrowed further the focus is on the observable effects of Table Top Role Playing Games (linguistically narrowed down to the most popular Table Top Role Playing Game, Dungeons & Dragons) as a kind of social tool, with a further sub-focus on the stimulation and promotion of the following values and activities; acting, creative thinking, critical thinking, public speaking, self-confidence, self-empowerment, risk-taking, experimentation, active listening, teamwork/group work, storytelling, …

Rhetoric On Climate Change And The Effects On Public Perceptions, Hailey Mina Rose Dossey

Undergraduate Scholarship

One of the extraordinary challenges humans are facing today is climate change and over the past two decades, the majority of the world has moved from questioning its legitimacy to accepting it as fact. With most people having accepted climate change as a reality, the goal of climate communication has shifted from spreading awareness to motivating audiences to take action. Through this analytical discussion, we will look into effective and ineffective methods of rhetoric as it can help guide us to a better understanding of why certain rhetoric that has previously been successful in other fields may not be the …

Intercultural And International Communication In The Surrogacy Industry, Jessica Baker

Undergraduate Scholarship

Understanding the relationship between intercultural communication, international communication, and the proper way to discuss sensitive topics (infertility, surrogacy, LGBTQ+) in the surrogacy industry leads to strong communication. When communicating internationally or interculturally, there may be challenges such as language barriers, cultural differences, and cultural taboos. In order to avoid uncomfortable situations or miscommunication, knowing how to change the way we communicate with Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT) is a necessity to navigate important conversations. In the surrogacy industry, knowing how to communicate interculturally and being culturally competent about sensitive topics such as infertility or loss can determine the success of a …

Pulling Back The Redwood Curtain: The Chinese Experience In Humboldt In The Nineteenth And Twentieth Centuries, Christopher J. Chu

Undergraduate Scholarship

Chinese immigrants were integral to many industries of early California. In Humboldt, they worked in industries such as logging, fishing, and railroads, and provided essential services, such as farming, gathering, or laundry, to the local economy. Chinese immigrants in Humboldt County during the late 19th and early 20th centuries faced systemic discrimination that became a defining feature of the region's identity. State legislation, including the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, along with national economic instability, particularly the Long Depression (1873–1896) and xenophobic policies in California influenced legislation and attitudes in Humboldt County. These forces combined with long-held local prejudices and …

A Portfolio In Creative Writing, Cooper Golden

Theses

When I began writing my thesis project, it was difficult to figure out which stories I had written during my time at UNA would fit. Before, during, and even between semesters, I wrote several stories that might have been good selections, but as they weren’t school assignments, I couldn’t include them. However, making my project has allowed me to go back to three stories and not only revise but improve on what I had written. Something else that I’ve noticed in my project is how diverse the genres of my stories have been. For example, in two stories I focus …

Cybernetic Hustle A Hard-Boiled Science Fiction Short Story, Eric Morris

Theses

In a world where body enhancement technology, or "cybernetics," should allow for exponential human progress, the gap between social classes is as wide as ever. A team of cybernetic bootleggers seek to even this playing field by providing low-cost implants to the working poor. Their operation becomes threatened when other underworld groups begin to raise police suspicions, but in this world, the cops may be more corrupt than the criminals. It is up to the team to expose the threat to their business, stay under the radar of the law, and risk their own futures in order to preserve their …

Multitudes, Madison Otter

Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice

Identity is a fluid and layered experience enriched by contradictions, the power of interpersonal relationships, and continuous growth. Recognizing oneself as a blend of opposing traits—strong and tender, contemplative and restless—reveals that humanity is anything but black and white. With each passing day, we evolve, bringing new perspectives and insights with us. As Walt Whitman wrote, "[we] contain multitudes.''

Although no single artistic medium can fully capture this for me, using multiple modes of expression allows me to explore and approximate it. This realization was the origin of my thesis.

The process of creation itself, whether quick or deliberate, is …

Bridging Beliefs: The Senses As Mediators Of Religious Syncretism In Nineteenth-Century Finland, Starla Rajavuori

Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice

This thesis examines the role of sensory experiences in religious syncretism in nineteenth-century rural Finland, focusing on how pre-Christian elements were incorporated into Christian traditions through communal rites of passage and seasonal festivals. By analyzing the sensory aspects of rituals and practices, this study demonstrates how sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch mediated the complex relationship between pagan and Christian beliefs, enabling the persistence and transformation of older practices within the framework of new religious beliefs. Drawing upon sources including oral poetry, folk accounts, and songs from the Suomen Kansan Vanhat Runot (SKVR), it provides insights into the sensory and …

Underuse Of Pragmatic Markers Among Non-Native English Speakers: Causes And Suggestions For Interventions, Arwa Abdullah S. Alqahtani

Browse all Theses and Dissertations

Pragmatic markers (PMs)—those optional markers used in conversations to facilitate communication—have been gaining attention among researchers in the field of pragmatics in the past three decades or so. Proper use of PMs contributes to the success of any interaction in real-life conversations. However, they are often underused by non-native English speakers (NNSs). This paper critically reviews the existing research literature to investigate the causes of the underuse of PMs among NNSs, focusing on linguistic and extralinguistic factors that might contribute to the limited use of PMs. The findings of this study show that the distinctive nature of pragmatic development in …

Retracing Their Tracks: The Rediscovery And Memorialization Efforts Of The National Orphan Train Project, Joanna Lockwood

Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice

Between 1854 and 1929, the placement system that became known as the orphan trains in modern scholarship, removed neglected and orphaned children from the dangerous streets of New York City and attempted to place them into homes across America that would benefit their futures. While this charity-run program was well-intentioned, the estimated two hundred fifty thousand children of the orphan trains experienced a mix of encounters upon their placements. Although many homes provided a caring environment for these children, others did not. After years of struggle during their early childhood, numerous children had not only lost their parents and were …

Mentoring Latinas On Doctoral Journeys: Testimonios Of Cultural And Gender Identity, Jacqueline Rangel

CGU Theses & Dissertations

In the United States, Latinas are underrepresented in obtaining PhDs that lead to high level professional careers and academia. This may be due, in part, to patriarchal academic institutions and approaches that have historically devalued the cultural experiences and identities of marginalized populations, including Latinas in higher education. However, research suggests that mentorship can support Latinas in successfully obtaining PhDs and disrupt institutional norms and practices. Framed by LatCrit, Mestiza Consciousness, and Mujerista Mentoring, this study sheds light on the experiences of twenty-four Latinas who earned PhDs-with or without mentors during their doctoral journeys. As such, the purpose of this …

The Whispered Crimes Of Sexual Violence In The European And Pacific Theater Of World War Ii, Channing N. Morrison

History Theses

This thesis addresses sexual violence in World War II in both the European and Pacific Theater. Often, the violence of these War Crimes tends to be overshadowed and not talked about. This thesis examines the stories of women, children, and men who suffered from sexual brutality in World War II and how nations try to hide or justify acts of rape and violence. By using as case studies the nations of Japan, Germany, the United States of America, and the Soviet Union, and how they either committed sexual acts of violence or handled rape cases when it came to the …

The Unseen River And Infrastructural Silences: The Santa Ana River And The Ontology Of Floods, Cooper Lennon Crane

Pomona Senior Theses

This article discusses the history of land development and infrastructure along the Santa Ana River in Southern California. The river plays a significant role in the landscape of many of Southern California’s cities and urban geographies but has been relatively underdiscussed in literature. This article approaches the river using a combination of historic ethnography and sociocultural theory to unpack the meanings of the infrastructure of the river and its relation to Southern Californians. From these meanings, the article places the river in context with environmental politics, urban development, and water management issues in California today. The article argues that the …

Lingering Presence: (T)Racing Chinese Community In The Borderlands, Reia Li

Pomona Senior Theses

By the mid-1900s, although there were only around 700 Chinese people in Tucson, Arizona, there were over 100 Chinese-owned markets. These small grocery stores were located in Mexican American barrios and served mainly Mexican, Indigenous, and Black people. Starting from these stores and moving to other spaces important to the Chinese community, this work explores race as a spatial process and space as a racialized project. Drawing on anthropology, geography, and Asian/American studies, this thesis (t)races the transformations of Chinese homes, grocery stores, and suburban spaces throughout the 20th century, examining the racial meanings that these places both emerged from …

Contextualizing George Orwell: How Orwell's Life Experiences Influenced His Most Famous Novels, Jonah Ridgley

History and Political Science | Senior Theses

George Orwell is one of the most celebrated authors of the 20th century. His most famous novels, Animal Farm and 1984, serve as insightful commentaries on the horrors of totalitarianism. These two books have been studied extensively and incorporated into public and political discourse since his death in 1950. Contemporary right-wing and left-wing leaders and pundits both continue to reference the concepts and language in Orwell’s books to support their respective stances on various issues. Additionally, they have been presented to high schoolers and college students as simplified anti-communist novels or pro-capitalist propaganda during the Cold War. However, Orwell’s work …

Expansion And Ineffectiveness: The Evolution Of The Mexican Healthcare System, Leslie Bejaran Solorio

History and Political Science | Senior Theses

In the 1917 Mexican Constitution, Article 123 Section Number 14, health became an occupational right in which the employer paid for sickness and injuries, a right advocated in the Mexican Revolution. Despite this, it was not until 1943, with the creation of Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (Mexican Social Security Institute), that it became a reality. Following the creation of social security, other programs were established for federal workers (the Institute for Social Security and Services for State Workers), oil workers (Mexican Petroleum Company), and the armed forces (Ministry of National Defense and Secretariat of the Navy). Even then, the …

Tragedy To Transformation: The Ongoing Impact Of September 11th In The United States, Alison Mcneal

History and Political Science | Senior Theses

On September 11, 2001 (9/11), a coordinated Islamist terrorist attack hit the United States, consisting of four commercial airline hijackings and suicide attacks by 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group, Al-Qaeda. This paper identifies the significant and enduring influences of 9/11 on the United States including discrimination against people of Middle Eastern descent following the attack, a connection between the events of 9/11 and the enhanced interrogation techniques at the Abu Ghraib prison, and a surge in patriotism characterized by a sense of public solidarity and a notable rise in military enlistment in the Armed Forces. Through an …

Communicating With The Public About Vietnam: How Transparent Was Johnson In His Public Statements, Amber Fields

History and Political Science | Senior Theses

The National Security Council is a crucial tool for American presidents when making tough foreign policy decisions that have the potential to affect the entire nation. Since its creation in 1947 under President Harry Truman, the National Security Council has provided presidents with advice on national security and foreign policies. It was used numerous times when presidents had to make decisions about the Vietnam War. However, it must be asked, how transparent were presidents with the public about the information they received from the National Security Council? This thesis examines President Johnson's public statements about the Vietnam War and how …

Come Let Us Reason Together: Promoting Interdisciplinary Collaboration Between Clergy And Mental Health Professionals Regarding Demonic Oppression And Mental Illness, Juanda Green

Doctor of Ministry

Within the church, congregants who claim to be oppressed by demonic spirits seek prayer to be set free from their influence. In ministries where this type of prayer is available, ministers report that while the prayers provide relief, relief is often temporary. Consequently, these members continue to seek prayer for deliverance. In these situations, do clergy who provide this spiritual intervention realize that the congregate may have an underlying mental health issue?

Research shows the opinions of pastors regarding the etiology of mental illness; on one end demonic spirits are viewed as the culprit for mental disturbance, while the other …

Incarnational Discipleship: Inquiry Into The Need For For Cross-Shaped Discipleship And Cruciform Spiritual Formation In Charismatic Churches In A Post-Christendom Culture, Wayland Henderson

Doctor of Ministry

A synopsis of the Project Portfolio begins with the NPO statement: This Doctoral Project includes a discipleship model to help the Gathering Kingdom Community be spiritually formed through Pentecostal and Orthodox traditions and shows the relationship between prophetic function and discipleship for members to flourish personally and function as witnesses of the Crucified Christ in a post-Christian culture. Key insights that emerged from the research are that the current discipleship models in many Pentecostal and Charismatic churches are disconnected from how the Early Church viewed discipleship and what it means to be a witness to the culture. My ministry context …

Herding Cats And Other Ironies:A Practical Theology Of Ecclesial Administration, Richard C. Wood Jr.

Doctor of Ministry

NPO Statement

Pastors of congregational or similarly structured churches are not prepared for theological, philosophical, and Spirit-led oversight of the administrative or business aspects of leading a church.

Key Insight

The key insight is while there are several places pastors can get “how to” information on church administration, there few people talking about church administration as a spiritual or theological topic that is just as important as leadership and biblical studies. The “why” has to be addressed before the “how” in order to break the cycle of having pastors unprepared to oversee the administrative aspects of a local church.

Vocational …