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Role Playing Games As Interactive Fiction, John Miller

Reconstruction: Studies in Contemporary Culture

This chapter compares the experience of gaming and the experience of reading, and explores what that comparison might tell us about each. More specifically, it applies methods of literary analysis to the study of two narrative activities situated near the border of reading and gaming: Electronic hyperfictions and role-playing games. Miller first reviews literary theories of reader response and interactivity and notes how these have informed recent critical discussions of literary hyperfiction. He then critiques these discussions and the claims made for hyperfiction's liberating or empowering effect on readers: Contrary to the claims of some critics, such narratives generally fail …

Ivy Leaves, 2004-2005, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 2005 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Joshua Burdette, Darcie Davis, Leanne Gray, Maghan Lush, Jessica Sopolosky, Marissa Sullivan, Sarah Swofford, Becky Bradstreet, Brian Burrell, Kayla Evett, Anthony Gonzalez, Melissa Johnson, Kari Pettit, Donavon Schmidt, Ashely Smoak, Alice Wilkins, Wayne Cox, and Jane Dorn. Cover art by Kari Pettit.

Ivy Leaves, 2003-2004, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 2004 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Amanda Burgess, Shannon Griffin, Tennille Owens, Jennifer Roman, Marissa Sullivan, Joshua Fleming, Brandon Fricks, Katy Gray, Shelli Hanshew, Brian Irving, Misty Kelley, Kristen Lambert, Matthew Mantooth, Theresa O'Rourke, Jessica Parks, Shelly Sawyer, Emerald Shumer, Jonathan Tribble, Wayne Cox and Jane Dorn. Cover art by Matthew Mantooth, and illustrations by Matthew Tolbert.

Ivy Leaves, 2002-2003, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 2003 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Chris Bailey, Christin Bradley, Sarah Colson, Rich Gregory, Jason Johnson, Joshua Poe, Annabelle Robinson, Jay Strickland, Renee Tanner, Aaron Archibald, Tanner Capps, Ada Ezeokoli, Jessica Gregory, Kurtis Miller, Wayne Cox, and Jane Dorn. Cover art by Sarah Colson.

Ivy Leaves, 2001-2002, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 2002 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Ada Ezeokoli, Aliya George, LaTonya Scott, Joyce Stein, John Lyons, Keith Babinchak, Matt Baston, Chastity Baxley, Carla Carter, Stacy Coleman, Lashanda Salters, Laura Wolfe, Wayne Cox, and Jane Dorn. The cover art for this edition included several different designs by Matthew Baston, Stacy Coleman, Lashonda Salters, Laura Wolfe, Keith Babinchak, and Chastity Baxley.

Ivy Leaves, 2000-2001, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 2001 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Torrie Clark, Aliya George, Jane Hawley, Latonya Scott, Ryan Wehmeyer, Matt Baston, Adrienne Hamon, Jessica Hathcock, Wayne Cox, and Susan Wooten. Cover art by Alicia Fincher.

Ivy Leaves, 1999-2000, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 2000 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Chris Fyock, Aliya George, Kisha Thompson, Jason long, Nichole Chestnut, Matt Clark, Manny Diaz, B.J. Prince, Katie Blake, Heather Burges, Beth Dotson, Demarcus Kilgore, Kim Langston, Heather Vaughn, Susan Wooten, and Wayne Cox. Cover art by Nichole Chestnut.

Ivy Leaves, 1998-1999, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1999 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Asa Moran, Christopher Fyock, Jennifer Brown, Andy Burleson, Brian Gaines, David Parker, Emily Reese, Jill Roberts, Heather Rollins, Jeanna Simmons, Susan Wooten, and Wayne Cox. Cover art by Jill Roberts.

What Is Critical Literacy?, Ira Shor

Journal of Pedagogy, Pluralism, and Practice

We are what we say and do. The way we speak and are spoken to help shape us into the people we become. Through words and other actions, we build ourselves in a world that is building us. That world addresses us to produce the different identities we carry forward in life: men are addressed differently than are women, people of color differently than whites, elite students differently than those from working families. Yet, though language is fateful in teaching us what kind of people to become and what kind of society to make, discourse is not destiny. We can …

Ivy Leaves, 1997-1998, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1998 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Jennifer Brown, Shane Bruce, Sharon Felder, Kellie Bates, Clay Bolt, Tiffany Clark, Jon Martin, Ben McDonald, Amber Schiltz, Jeremy Shirley, Chase Stone, Susan Wooten, and Wayne Cox. Cover photography by Ben McDonald and design by Clay Bolt and Jeremy Shirley.

Ivy Leaves, 1996-1997, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1997 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Shawn Elliott, Misti Fuller, Kelli Holzer, Stephanie Nichols, April Price, Darren Rambo, Sherrell Crawford, Sharon Felder, Jason Manuel, Daryl McCard, John Woodson, Wayne Cox, and Susan Wooten.

Crossing Boundaries: Land And Sea In Jane Austen's 'Persuasion', Laura Vorachek

English Faculty Publications

Jane Austen suggests in Persuasion the pressures that the increased mobility of the middle class placed on the established aristocratic society in her time. Anne Elliot especially brings to light the inherited assumptions of her society. She can marry within her social rank (Mr. Elliot or Charles Musgrove) or marry below her (Wentworth at age 23), but either is a choice within the limits established by her society. One owns land or one does not. But when Wentworth returns a man of name and wealth, he is not a member of the landed gentry nor is he below Anne in …

Ivy Leaves, 1995-1996, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1996 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Mary Nell Tysinger, Sharon Feldor, Daryl McCard, Julie Banker, Kim Elmore, Misty Taylor, Armeal Thompson, Wayne Cox, and Susan Wooten. Cover art by Misty Taylor.

Ivy Leaves, 1994-1995, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1995 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Andi Jacoby, Daryl McCord, Ricky Riendeau, Katherine Ross, Mary Nell Tysinger, Anna Whalen, Julie Banker, Kimberly Elmore, Angela Martin, Brent Smith, Misty Taylor, Armeal Thompson, Joel Wightman, Wayne Cox, and Susan Wooten. Cover art by Julie Banker.

Ivy Leaves, 1993-1994, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1994 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Jennifer Cox, Renate Gunnels, Alison Mode, Barry Watts, Shannon Betsinger, Lisa Edmonds, Andi Jacoby, Mary Nell Tysinger, Merry Lee Wentzky, Wayne Cox, and Susan Wooten.

Ivy Leaves, 1992-1993, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1993 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were David R. Peebles, Kim Emanuelson, Marissa Glover, Sharon Keaton, Tracey Kulesh, Alison L. Lowery, Melissa Perry, John Skardon, Shanon Betsinger, Tyler Butler, Wendy Church, Karla Fousek, Lisa Hadden, Amanda Hughes, David Moore, Rion Pinckney, Jeffrey S. Walker, Anita Albert, Dr. Wayne Cox, Doug Davison, and Susan Wooten. Cover art by Shannon Betsinger.

Ivy Leaves, 1991-1992, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1992 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Forrest Christian Parker, Paige Andrews, James Campbell, Ali Wynn, Brenda DuBose, Teresa Culpepper, Michelle Hayes, Guy Kohn, Donnie Henderson, Lynn Smith, Doug Davison and Susan Wooten. Cover design by Teresa Culpepper.

Ivy Leaves, 1990-1991, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1991 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Sharon Buchanan, Brenda Dubose, Christi L. Griffin, Richard Jones, Paula Norris, Annette Solomon, Tyler Butler, Matt Dent, Michelle Hayes, Donnie Henderson, Thomas Higginbotham, Guy Kohn, Ashley McLeese, Marcus Penland, Denise Perry, Brady Richman, Doug Davison, and Susan Wooten. Cover art by Denise Perry.

Ivy Leaves, 1989-1990, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1990 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Glenn A. Tatum, Charyl Bannister, Sharon Buchanan, Vanessa Crockett, Beth Johnson, Tracey Kulesh, Angela Richey, Carla Waddell, Tamora Grooms, Bart Barfield, Angie Martin, Leslie Tester, Wendy Vickery, Eric Whitlock, Doug Davison, and Susan Wooten.

Ivy Leaves. 1988-1989, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1989 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Kirby Amick, Rusty Elrod, Christopher Gilmer, Lisa Haupfear, Steven Hendricks, Chris Lollis, Denise Sayer, Daryl Simmons, Caroline Weber, Anna Kesler, Amy Abrams, Brenda Dubose, Terri Brandon, Glenn A. Tatum, James Strickland, Shannon Walston, Charyl Vaughn Bannister, Charmen Feagin, Doug Davison, and Susan Wooten.

A Study Of The Effects Of Writing Instruction Versus Writing And Reading Instruction On 10th Grade English Students, Patricia E.G. Craig

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The effects of writing instruction as opposed to writing and reading instruction were studied on 10^th grade English students’ reading comprehension and writing. Two groups (classes) completed pretests and pre-sample writing. Then, both groups were given writing instruction while only one group was given related reading skills instruction. Finally, both groups completed posttests and post-sample writings.

An analysis of covariance of the pre-and posttest data was done. It revealed no significant difference between the two groups related to reading comprehension. However, a significant difference existed between the two groups related to language expression (editing skills or writing sub-skills). The …

Ivy Leaves, 1987-1988, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1988 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Daniel Houston, Ria Mashburn, Chris Parker, Mary Rowland, Dennis Schoen, Wendy Webster, Michael Wilson, Simms Brooks, Tommy Harrell, David McAlister, Meg Roberts, Susan Smith, Karen Tanner, Caroline Webber. Cover art by Stephen Brogdon.

Ivy Leaves, 1986-1987, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1987 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were David Peebles, Stephen Brogdon, Ria Mashburn, David Walker, Tom Garner, Chris Whitfield, Pam Caldwell, Harrison Tucker, Lynn Macomson, Tim Teitloff, Karen Tanner, Stacey Godbey, Doug Davison, and Susan Wooten. Cover art by Stacey Godbey.

Ivy Leaves, 1984-1985, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1985 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Julie Poole, David Alderman, Nikki Eberhardt, Jean Fowler, John Gettys, Marty Isom, Wendy Jones, Amy Martin, Paula Roback, Jeff Sams, Kelli Smith, Doug Davison, and Susan Wooten. Cover art by Gregory Foskey.

Ivy Leaves, 1983-1984, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1984 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Karen Buchanan, Leslie Allen, John Gettys, Cathy Grant, Marty Isom, Wendy Jones, Julie Poole, Charlene Powell, Gayle Pruitt, Robin Raymond, Jeff Sams, April Willoughby, Doug Davison, Susan Wooten. Cover art by Vicki Roberts.

Ivy Leaves, 1982-1983, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1983 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Elizabeth Wyatt, Karen Buchanan, Marilyn Burdette, Aprile Heaton, Dan Heaton, Todd Robertson, Susan Wooten, and Doug Davison. Cover art by Fran Poole.

Ivy Leaves, 1981-1982, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1982 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Cheryl Thompson, Elizabeth Wyatt, and Doug Davison. Cover art by Monica Allen.

Ivy Leaves, 1980-1981, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1981 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Andy Philhower, Mary Bruck, Joyce Carwile, Yvonne Felder, Dorothy Hagood, Jennifer Hayes, Marsha Keaton, Helen McGee, Jane McIntosh, and Doug Davison. Cover art by Susan A. Ware, drawings by Anne Manning Campbell.

Ivy Leaves, 1979-1980, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1980 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Beth Byers, John Lee Owen, Cindy Benton, Joyce Carwile, Dorothy Hagood, Karen Henderson, Dawn McKenzie, Doug Davidson, Mary Martin, and Dr. S.C. McCarter. Cover art by Meg Crump and John Lee Owen.

Ivy Leaves, 1978-1979, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1979 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Karen Henderson, Jeff Brown, Harold Rice, Dana Shaw, Kevin Sighter, Roger Turner, Dennis James, Dr. Ray P. Rust, Dave Everett, and Dr. A. Frank Bonner. Cover art was by Sandra Weathers and Mary Shooter.