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Mountains And Mythology: Folklore In The Alps, Arya Karki
Mountains And Mythology: Folklore In The Alps, Arya Karki
Honors Projects
From nature spirits to secret doorways, an air of mystery and magic surrounds the mountains of Austria. All over the world, mountain ranges inspire rich folklore, each set of tales unique to its respective culture. The purpose of this Honors Project is to answer the question: how does mountain-inspired folklore mirror cultural values and fears? A comparative analysis between Austrian Alpine and American Appalachian folktales is conducted in order to isolate the variables that cause folklore to differ region-to-region. Through research consisting of primary-source folklore anthologies, secondary texts on mountain theory, and direct observation from a study abroad experience, this …
Inspiring Active Citizenship Through Alternative Break Trips, Anna K. Voinovich
Inspiring Active Citizenship Through Alternative Break Trips, Anna K. Voinovich
Honors Projects
In this paper I reflect on the alternative break movement and the impact it makes on community partners. I also give an overview of the Honors Learning Community alternative break trip to serve with Appalachia Service Project during the spring of 2014 and how it meets the Bowling Green State University learning outcomes. Finally there is a trip manual that provides readers with a better idea of what goes into planning an alternative break trip.