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「生活」與「本土」的對話：論《大拇指小說選》與香港七〇年代, Wing Kan Liu

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1970年代是香港本土意識形成的重要時期，青年作家透過文學創作，提出以「生活化」的書寫方式記錄香港社會現實，建立香港主體文化意識。本研究以也斯和范俊風合編的《大拇指小說選》（1978）為研究對象，探討兩個層面的議題：一、「生活化」如何作為七〇年代本土意識的基礎；二、這種「生活化」的本土意識如何在文學上具體呈現。通過《大拇指小說選》中六篇代表小說，包括李孝聰的〈意外〉、惟得的〈白色恐怖〉、革革的〈上面的日子〉、思絃的〈阿金的一天〉、小藍的〈來去〉和梁秉鈞的〈找房子的人〉，討論這些青年作家閱讀本土的方法，從刻劃本土符號、再現日常經驗與社會批判意識三個維度，剖析「生活化」書寫與本土意識的互動關係，呈現七〇年代文化主體性的建立。

本文分為四個部份。第一章介紹《大拇指小說選》及其研究現狀，界定本文的研究意義；第二章梳理「本土意識」與「生活化」書寫的定義與歷史脈落，以此作為討論《大拇指小說選》的切入點；第三章承接上文，進入分析六篇代表小說中「生活化」與「本土意識」的具體實踐；第四章為總結。

《紅樓夢》中的女性婚姻悲劇, Sze Wing Lam

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《紅樓夢》作為中國古典文學的巔峰之作，以豐富的人物群像和復雜的情節結構著稱，尤其在對女性形象的深度刻畫上，達到了前所未有的藝術高度。《紅樓夢》中建構的女性婚姻悲劇書寫，深刻揭示了封建婚姻制度對女性的系統性壓迫。前人研究雖已注意到三位女主角的個體悲劇，或聚焦黛玉的愛情幻滅，卻忽視其背後的禮教壓迫；或探討寶釵的婚姻妥協，而淡化制度性的強制；或分析元春的政治聯姻，但未深入制度批判層面。以上都未能充分揭示其共同根源——封建婚姻制度對女性從精神到身體的全面壓制。

本文旨在以封建婚姻制度為批判視角，系統闡釋三位女性所承受的體制性壓迫：林黛玉的「情死」折射出制度對自由戀愛的扼殺，其才情與真情在「父母之命」的婚姻制度下必然走向毀滅；薛寶釵的「理婚」展現了封建制度對女性婚姻的異化，其婚姻選擇實為在制度壓迫下的無奈妥協；賈元春的「政婚」則暴露了制度將女性身體工具化的本質，其婚姻完全淪為政治交換的籌碼。通過這種體制性分析，本文將嘗試聯繫三位女性的不同悲劇命運，論證為同一封建婚姻制度在不同階層、不同性格女性身上的差異化呈現。

《日熄》中的夢與神實主義──論閻連科的元小說創作, Suet Ying Fung

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閻連科的長篇小說《日熄》（2015）以十四歲皋田村村民李念念的視角述敍夢境中所發生的連串荒誕事件為主線，作者同時設置一位同姓名的作家進入文本，融入自己對寫作的反思為輔線。本文將以《日熄》中的「夢遊」元素為研究對象，結合作者閻連科所提出的「神實主義」和自上世紀八十年代中國先鋒派以來的「元小說」敍事傳統為理論，針對文本進行細讀。本文首先分析「神實主義」與「元小說」如何融合並體現在小說的時間與空間，繼而在此設置上提出「夢遊」。這兩項特別設定的並置，使閻連科小說的敍事體驗得以成立。下文將進一步探索「夢遊」如何反映作者的寫作焦慮以及對（中國）社會狀況的感悟。最後本文將分析完結書中的「夢遊」設定的兩次焚燒，即自焚與焚書的隱喻，並籍以比對兩版出版書的結局段落，闡釋作者如何在故事結局中再次實踐「神實主義」和「元小說」敍事。

宋元南戲婚姻劇的「婚變」與「婚不變」, Hoi Tung Lam

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本文以宋元南戲婚姻劇作為研究對象，主要關注《張協狀元》、《荊釵記》及《琵琶記》三部戲曲作品，探討戲曲的敘事形式如何從「婚變」過渡至「婚不變」，當中如何反映劇作家的創作目的及社會問題。研究發現，宋代科舉制度導致文人常因發跡變泰而拋棄妻子，形成「富易交，貴易妻」的社會現象，在《張協狀元》中體現了書生的負心以及貧女的無力，呈現典型的「婚變」模式。隨著時代的演變，角色在面對「婚變」時，劇作家透過強化旦角在婚姻中的主體性，讓《荊釵記》的錢玉蓮反抗繼母的逼婚，生旦二人最後能團圓。再到《琵琶記》，高明脫離「婚變」的框架，生旦被塑造成「子孝妻賢」的形象，以完成劇作家的教化思想。

三部作品在過渡成「婚不變」團圓結局時反映了道德觀念的轉化，《張協狀元》揭露了婚姻如何成為角色達成目的的工具，反映當時社會的矛盾，具一定的批判意味；《荊釵記》則展現了女性的抗爭如何延續生旦二人的婚姻，玉蓮以死抵抗，表現了她所堅守的倫理之勝利；再到《琵琶記》以理想化的團圓結局彰顯了「善有善報」的觀念，具一定的道德教化功能。戲曲從本來作為娛樂媒介，轉為承載教化功能，婚變劇從「婚變」過渡到「婚不變」的過程反映了戲曲功能的轉化，以此重構了社會價值觀。

《火種》中的上海敘事與工人階級的情感書寫, King Yung Lam

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艾明之的《火種》為「十七年」文學（1949-1966年中國文學時期）的重要文學作品之一，其記載了上海工人於一九一〇至一九二〇年代末，在中國的一系列政治形勢下的鬥爭生活。作者更以親歷者的身分描繪了半殖民地時期的上海，並細膩刻畫蘇州河畔工人的生活概況，呈現底層人民的人性光輝。

本文將進行文本細讀，並與史料及同類型文學作品相互參照。全文共分為五個章節，第一章為緒論，說明研究動機和《火種》的學術價值，以及梳理相關研究成果並予以評析。第二章選取文本中的上海敘事，細看作者如何呈現一九一〇至一九二〇年代末的社會風貌。第三章則從兩方面檢視工人的工作待遇，分別是工人在上海租界以外的生活，以及工人離開上海後，在煤礦的處境，從而全面分析工人階級的生活狀態。第四章則透過敘述柳金松和殷玉花、以及小廣東黃阿康和金鳳的愛情，探討他們純樸的品格與豐富的情感世界。最後，在第五章進行總結，再次闡述《火種》在當代文學史中的多重意義。

《牡丹亭》——女性的精神桃花源, Yuen Fei He

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世人常以借屍還魂之無稽性妄評《牡丹亭》，殊不知湯顯祖筆下的傳奇故事是反映女性困境的明鏡。那些諷刺「無稽之談」者，未見杜麗娘的真正死因。她並非死於對男性的追求，而是死於理學導致的精神萎靡。死而復生的情節是無稽的，其中蘊含對生命的沉思卻有普遍性意義。明朝的女性犧牲者以死明「志」，美其名日「烈女」、「烈婦」，實則只是一個個死在扭曲價值觀下的冤魂。湯顯祖對麗娘一角的形象塑造、成長軌跡的規劃、對回生情節的設計，均是他對病態社會開出的一劑藥方，同時這也是對於那些想要一了百了的女性的挽留。他撰寫了《牡丹亭》，嘗試展現建構現實桃花源的方法。建立桃花源的初衷是想為女性帶來生的希望，鼓勵她們踏出為自己爭取幸福的那一步。他對女性的關懷和鼓勵，超越了時代對他的局限。

因此本文旨在分析文中潛藏的關懷女性意識，解構湯顯祖藉《牡丹亭》塑造女性的精神桃花源，並探究其以回生情節作為轉折點，表示其對現實桃花源的思考和建構。

探討李碧華《青蛇》小說的謊言與禁忌, Suet Ying Chow

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李碧華是當代香港最受歡迎的作家之一，她的小說多次被拍成電影，而且作品往往改寫經典文本，本文探討的《青蛇》也屬於這類型的故事新篇。然而，筆者認為其作品蘊含的謊言元素雖然與其主題息息相關，卻常常被忽略。因此，本論文從《青蛇》中各角色説謊的表現，探討李碧華對《白蛇傳》故事謊言的繼承與改編，分析謊言突破禁忌，呈現與人性欲望的關係。本文將從人妖、倫理、宗教三方面分析角色的謊言如何打破禁忌：第一章從謊言促成人妖戀出發，延伸至第二章謊言如何維持倫理秩序，第三章再討論謊言如何導致宗教在小説中的顛覆性。

從文本到銀幕：《長恨歌》電影改編中的敘事與影像轉變, Lok Yi Chow

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在電影與文學的交匯點上，改編成為一種獨特的藝術形式，它不僅考驗導演對原著精神的掌握，也是對原作進行再創造的過程。電影改編不僅僅是文本的複製，它涉及文化、社會背景、敘事技巧和觀眾期待的多維度轉換。本文以王安憶的《長恨歌》及其電影改編為案例，深入剖析電影改編與文本之間的優劣對比，探討改變的原因以及它們之間的差異。

論文共分為五個章節，系統性地探討了改編過程中的多方面變化：第一章「緒論」，概述了研究的背景、目的和意義，同時回顧了當前學術界關於文學作品電影改編的相關研究成果，為後續章節的深入分析奠定了理論基礎。第二章「政治性與時代性的缺失」則探討了政治元素在改編過程中的簡化，分析了香港97回歸對電影主題的影響，以及比較了文本與電影在表現三個時代特徵上的差異。第三章「文學性的削弱」分析了文學性在電影中的減少，特別是敘事手法的改變和意象的缺失。第四章「女性角色的弱化和敘事視角的差異」，則關注了女性角色在文本與電影改編之間的不同。第五章「結語」，本文將透過票房和作者意見等證據來說明電影改編的失敗之處。

段玉裁《說文解字注》「渾言析言」之同義名詞辨析, Cheuk Hei Ho

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王力先生在《中國語言學史》說：「段氏於同義詞的辨析，非常精到。這是段注的精彩部分之一。」而段玉裁在《說文解字注》提出「渾言析言」術語，能精準歸納大部分的古漢語同義詞，有助後人理解古漢語的詞義演變。因此，本文以「渾言析言」術語作為研究目標，力求辨析古漢語同義詞詞義的共性與特性。

本文主要劃分為五個部分：第一章緒論集中歸納《段注》「渾言析言」的研究現況，並說明本文的研究意義及方法。第二章主要指出同義詞的內涵在於強調詞義的「同中之異」，故本文將同義詞定義作近義詞，不包括等義詞及反義詞。第三章主要簡介「渾言析言」術語的定義及形式。第四章主要從「同物異名」及「同類異物」兩大角度，辨析「渾言析言」術語的體例，並歸納不同詞組在析言時的詞義類別；第五章主要分析「渾言析言」術語的價值及不足，指出此術語如何反映古漢語詞匯發展的多元性，包括古漢語單音節詞與現代漢語雙音節詞的詞義聯繫，以及詞組本義與引申義的交叉義聯。然而，本文亦會指出此術語涉及的非同義詞，包括「同名異義的詞組」、「聲訓異義的詞組」、「特指詞義相差甚遠的詞組」。第六章結尾則總結「渾言析言」術語可視作判斷同義詞的輔助工具，但並非絕對依據。

風流、姿儀與記憶──《世說新語．容止》的魏晉人物美探析, Zheyang Fan

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從先秦到魏晉，文學人物形象之風流、姿儀由道德的審美轉向了對內在氣質和外在身體的審美，這在以人物品藻、軼事傳說的形式描繪魏晉士人的文本〈世說新語．容止〉中有明顯體現。「容止」的美學不僅是士人個體的自覺，也是將士人形象進行記憶、回憶的實踐。以阿萊達·阿斯曼的「回憶空間」為經，皮埃爾·布爾迪厄的階級理論為緯，〈容止〉建構出了對士人形象的「記憶術」，將士人的風流與姿儀固定在「文化資本」中，並以此進行記憶的再生產。

本文一共分為五個章節。第一章介紹文本的研究問題、目的，整理前人比較重要的研究成果並梳理本文的研究方法及行文框架；第二章討論標題中「風流」和「姿儀」的語義流變，釐清二者的關係；第三章拆解〈容止〉全篇，結合阿斯曼的相關理論，指出「記憶術」在眾條目中的表現；第四章討論記憶和回憶所產生的效果，並結合布爾迪厄的相關理論，解釋士人形象的在記憶中的凝固和再生產。第五章收束全文，總結觀點。

從香港填海歷史看地名之名實變遷, Sin Fai So

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地名與生活處處相關，然香港自19世紀以來的大規模填海工程，雖然幫助本港增加大量用地，但亦因亦改變了城市的地理面貌，也深刻影響了地名的「名實」。本研究以填海歷史為主線，循古到今，系統分析海灣、岬角、島嶼及水系四類地貌的地名變遷，梳理地貌改變時間，探討填海如何導致地名與實際地形脫節，並揭示地名背後的社會文化意義。研究發現，填海工程對地名的影響主要呈現三種模式：自然地貌消失但地名沿用、地名範圍隨填海擴大、地名隨填海消失。研究進一步發現地名變遷存在權力介入及民間力量。

本研究填補了香港地名研究中填海影響的空白，更結合地圖、文獻與民間資料，呈現地名作為歷史載體的意義。儘管填海工程使地貌「面目全非」，地名仍成為市民追溯昔日文化的重要線索。

《經律異相》中的動物寓言研究, Peiyan Chen

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《經律異相》是中國史上首部佛教類書，由南朝僧人釋寶唱編著。相關研究成果已蔚然可觀，然目前學術界對其研究多以文獻學以及文字學領域為主，有關其文學價值以及敘事類型的探討相對薄弱。針對其中動物寓言的專門研究更是寥寥可數，故本文有意拓寬相關領域，研究新題目。

本文對《經律異相》中的動物寓言進行研究。《經律異相》共分50卷，有696則，本文共從其中找出124則動物寓言故事。本文共分為七章，第一章為緒論，說明研究動機及目的，界定「動物寓言」的定義和範疇，並回顧目前與《經律異相》相關的研究現況。第二章本文為對《經律異相》的研究概述，根據佛教的「十二分教」來將《經律異相》中的故事分類為本生故事和因緣故事。第三章討論動物寓言中本生故事的內容特色和結構，本章運用「三段敘事法」分析其結構。並以戒惡行和行布施兩個佛理角度探討其故事內容。第四章則分析動物寓言中因緣故事的內容故事特色和結構，結構分為直接說法、用過去世的故事說法、化身為動物說法三個方面，並深入分析關於「正言」及「正命」內容的故事。第五章以《經律異相》中的降魔主題分析，指出其對於後世佛經變文的重要影響。第六章討論動物擬人的故事的教化特質，探討這類故事的教化特質。第七章為結語，總結研究成果。

Towards A Missiological Model For Reaching East Indian Muslims For Christ In Kwatta Of Suriname, Kenneth Rigobert

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The presence of Seventh-day Adventists in Suriname dates to 1894, but there is no evidence, either in literature or field research, of any specific plan or missional thinking focused on the Adventist mission among East Indian Muslims in Suriname. The field research highlights some significant missiological challenges faced by the Seventh-day Adventist mission in Suriname that account for its slow numerical growth. These missiological challenges include: (1) a lack of committed and dedicated indigenous leaders; (2) inappropriate training given to the indigenous people for the mission in Suriname's multicultural and multilingual dynamics; (3) unsuitable missional methods for Suriname’s multicultural and …

Hungarian Ruling Political Party Fidesz’S ‘Soft Power’ Use Of Religion: Themes, Networks, Partnerships, Alexander Faludy

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

This article aims to stimulate better understanding of Fidesz’s use of religion as a ‘soft power’ tool. Exploring the Hungarian government’s ‘soft power’ has lately engaged the attention of professional researchers. The use of religious messaging, networks, and opinion formers to propagate positive images of Fidesz abroad has, however, largely been overlooked. This essay argues that such use has been both substantial and successful. The article’s primary focus will be on the use made of Christianity in government aligned communications and network building. Attention will, however, also be paid to the subsidiary roles played by Fidesz’s outreach to both Jewish …

The Social Policy Of Churches In Ukraine Today: Theoretical Foundations And Practical Implementation, Oleksandr Sagan, Mechyslav Yanauer

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

This article examines the engagement of Ukrainian churches in addressing social challenges, emphasizing historical continuity and contemporary responses, particularly in the context of the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war. The study highlights diverse social services provided by religious institutions, including chaplaincy, rehabilitation, advocacy, and humanitarian aid, noting significant contributions during pivotal moments such as the Orange Revolution, the Revolution of Dignity, and the recent military conflict. Religious organizations notably support military personnel, displaced persons, and trauma victims, and actively participate in international advocacy through diplomatic channels. The article explores the current state of social doctrines, highlighting the ongoing development and adaptation process …

Impact Of Medical Mission In Sub-Saharan Africa: History And Present Implications, Olaotse Obed Gabasiane

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

Early medical missionaries and gospel workers understood the importance and place of health, especially in view of the counsel of Ellen White when she suggested that medical work is “the right arm of the gospel.” Intuitively, this remains the case, even during these end times. This calls for the Adventist Church and its health system to look into effective ways and means to save the hospitals that face existential issues and help them return to effective ministry in their communities. However, the old model of running hospitals could also be improved by considering some of the suggested recommendations. The Divine, …

The Massai People And Wealth: A Stewardship Of Totality, Youssry Guirguis

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

The concept of wealth among the Massai people differs significantly from the traditional understanding in contemporary societies. To the Massai people wealth is not measured by money as commonly perceived by people today, but rather exhibits itself by land, social status, and livestock. This article examines a few terms used by the Massai people to define the idea of wealth in order to comprehend their unique cultural dimensions. Terms that are related to wealth will be investigated, such as “land” (enkop), “red God” (enkai Nanyokie), “black God” (enkai Narok), “cattle” (inkishu), “goats and sheep,” “wealth” (emali), and “dowry” (Inkishu/ Olpisiai). …

The Growth And Decline Of The Seventh-Day Adventist Church In The Southern Asia Division From 1997–2021, Solomon Renati

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

Based on literature from journals, books, and archival research, this article offers an overview of the membership growth and decline in the Indian Adventist Church in the Southern Asia Division (SUD). This article reviews the numerical data for church membership of the SUD as available from the website of the Office of Archives, Statistics and Research (ASTR) at the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the trends in church membership, and the evidence for growth, stability, and decline. The article focuses on church growth and decline by observing the annual church statistics from 1997 to 2021.

From Consumers Of Mission To Contributors To Mission, Silvano Barbosa

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

Seventh-day Adventists in many parts of the Global South have been able to plant self-governing, self-sustaining, and self-propagating churches. One of the immediate results of this successful missionary and evangelistic work has been an explosive growth in membership and financial resources. More importantly, they have given evidence of intense passion, growing qualifications, and remarkable capabilities for international missions. For this reason, leaders of the church in those regions should continuously work on expanding their mission-sending structure to allow young people, professionals, and pastors to fulfill the cross-cultural missionary call the Holy Spirit places on their hearts.

Spiritual And Theological Foundations For A Contextual Ministry For Muslims, Andrews Mondal

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

This article explored a contextual ministry’s spiritual and theological foundation by referencing Old and New Testament passages. It emphasized the importance of faith, obedience, forgiveness, inclusivity, and spreading God’s love universally. The article discussed influential figures such as Paul, Peter, and Ellen White and their contributions to sharing the gospel and incorporating faith into everyday life. It also touched on the importance of interacting with Muslims, the transformative impact of encountering Jesus and the significance of medical ministry work in demonstrating Christ’s love.

Sexualized Violence And Community Complicity In Rural Settings, Alex Neel

Undergraduate Scholarship

We know that sexualized violence is not only an individual act of harm, but a structural and cultural phenomenon. Living in a small, rural community, there are unique dynamics around sexualized violence due to structural barriers, limited anonymity, and social/cultural norms. How do these dynamics intersect with rape culture and community complicity?

The Horrors Of History: Gender, Folklore, And Puritanism In Robert Eggers’ The Witch, Trinity Stuckey

Undergraduate Scholarship

This paper examines Robert Eggers' 2015 folk horror film The Witch as a legitimate form of historical interpretation that illuminates the intersection of gender, folklore, and religious belief in 1630s colonial New England. Through analysis of primary sources including Cotton Mather's Memorable Providences, Samuel Willard's possession accounts, and Salem witch trial records, this study demonstrates how Eggers' meticulous attention to historical detail creates a narrative that captures the psychological and sociocultural dimensions of Puritan experience. The paper argues that by taking seriously the theological worldview of its subjects rather than dismissing supernatural elements as superstition, The Witch achieves a …

Collective Memory For The African Motherland In Interwar Black Chicago And The Limits Of The Environmental Justice Model, Colin Fisher

History: Faculty Scholarship

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Week 5: Discovering Our Family Tree, Calvin University

Campus Ministries Resources

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Week 3: Learning To Walk, Calvin University

Campus Ministries Resources

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A Crucible For Allotment And Assimilation: The Referendum For Ratification Of The Sioux Act Of 1889 On The Standing Rock Agency, Richard Keith Smith

Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice

Determining post-Civil War national policy regarding American Indians was a tedious process. Many entities could describe themselves as stakeholders in the process, stakeholders who were beholding motivations which they would describe as significant. Those motivations would, to varying degrees, take the interest of Native Americans into consideration. It was in the liminal environment of volatile policy adjustments that American Indians were compelled to make decisions regarding their future. The Dakota (Sioux) represented a crucible for the recently approved General Allotment Act of 1887. The rise of progressive tribal leadership was a primary reason for the sudden passage of the Sioux …

Creatura, Carly Marie Odegard

Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice

My sculptural practice is rooted in the belief that humans and nature are not separate, but deeply interwoven. I create immersive installations that embody cycles of life, death, and transformation; spaces where spiritual and material realities coexist in tension and harmony. Through cast metal, organic materials, and fabricated forms, I channel archetypal symbols from mythology, ritual, and the collective unconscious to create environments that speak to both personal and universal experience.

During my time at Fort Hays State University, I developed a body of work grounded in installation and cast metal. I forged branches, flowers, and leaves from steel, and …

Unearthed And Exposed, Kelly Hagen

Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice

My work is a continuous dialogue between ancient symbolism and contemporary womanhood, weaving together personal experience, historical reference, and natural form. Through clay and mixed media, I explore the layered identities women inhabit—nurturer, creator, survivor, transformer—often drawing inspiration from early figurative sculpture, myth, and the cyclical patterns found in nature. Unearthed and Exposed speaks to the heart of my practice: revealing what has been buried, silenced, or overlooked, and bringing it to light through form and material. I am particularly drawn to the timelessness of the feminine figure and the stories it holds. From Paleolithic Venus figurines to amphora vessels, …

Performance Assemblages | Wintersession 2025 Syllabus, La Samuelson, Movement Lab

Course Materials & Research

In this course, we will make solo and collaborative performance works. We will approach performance as the project of creating new contexts for interrelation–between beings, material, matter, the known, and the unknown–that allow both the performer and the viewer to learn and/or experience something we otherwise would not have access to. In other words, the work of this class is the work of listening in the direction of something you can’t quite yet hear, and taking the time to figure out: where you might stand, what device you might invent, what you might wear, and how you might work with …

Performance Assemblages | Research, La Samuelson, Movement Lab

Course Materials & Research

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