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The Pinochet Project: A Nation’S Search For Truth Memory Struggles In Post-Pinochet Chile, Christine Mehta

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Chile has fought for 21 years to overcome General Augusto Pinochet’s violent legacy, but moving past the pervasive influence of Pinochet’s 17-year reign is a difficult task, even today. The following work is an investigation on memory, and Chile’s struggle to come to terms with its memory of the dictatorship. The key questions asked are: How do Chileans remember the dictatorship? What does each individual’s memory mean to the collective whole? Why is confronting the past important to Chile’s future?

The investigation is divided into two parts: a journalistic portion in which individual accounts are highlighted, and an academic thesis …

Some Introductory Notes On The Development And Characteristics Of Sabah Malay, Tom G. Hoogervorst

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

This is a preliminary description of the Malay variety used as a lingua franca in the Malaysian state of Sabah at the northernmost top of Borneo. The paper discusses a number of common linguistic features that distinguish Sabah Malay from other Malay varieties and analyses these features from a historical linguistic perspective. While it is argued that Sabah Malay has a close historical relation with other Malay dialects spoken in Borneo, especially Brunei Malay, the vernacular is also influenced phonologically and lexically by Sabah's indigenous and immigrant speech communities. Words and sentences recorded or elicited during fieldwork in various parts …

Crossing The Border; Historical And Linguistic Divides Among The Bunaq In Central Timor, Antoinette Schapper

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

The Bunaq are a Papuan language-speaking people straddling the border of Indonesian West Timor and independent East Timor. This paper looks at the history of the Bunaq as a "border" people in Timor. "Border" is interpreted here in two ways, as referring to: (i) a political division, the boundary line separating one country from another, and (ii) a linguistic division, the distinguishing line between Papuan and Austronesian languages. I examine the effect that the Bunaq position at the political and linguistic borders of Timor has had on the people and their language.

Uli Kozok, Utusan Damai Di Kemelut Perang; Peran Zending Dalam Perang Toba. Jakarta: Yayasan Pustaka Obor Indonesia, Cole Fran Aise D'Extr Me-Orient, Pusat Studi Sejarah Dan Ilmu-Ilmu Sosial Unimed, Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Jakarta, 2010, 219 Pp. Isbn 978-, Achmad Sunjayadi

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

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Becoming A Professional Historian: A Study In The Sources Of History And Methodology, Djoko Marihandono

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

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Mending The Imaginary Wall Between Indonesia And Malaysia; The Case Of Maritime Delimitation In The Waters Off Tanjung Berakit, I Made Andi Arsana

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

Due to its geographical location, Indonesia shares border areas with at least ten neighbouring countries with which maritime boundaries must be settled. As of March 2011, Indonesia is yet to finalize its maritime boundaries with various States including Malaysia with which four maritime boundaries need to be settled: the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, the Sulawesi Sea, and the Singapore Strait (off Tanjung Berakit). It is evident that pending maritime boundaries can spark problems between Indonesia and Malaysia. The dispute over the Ambalat Block in 2005 and 2009 and an incident in the waters off Tanjung Berakit on 13 …

Sailing The Archipelago In A Boat Of Rhymes; Pantun In The Malay World, Muhammad Haji Salleh

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

The extremely popular poetic form from Insular Southeast Asia, the pantun, travelled from its unknown source throughout the Malay Archipelago, first in Malay, then in the languages of Southeast Asia. In the ports and states where they were received, local colour, other idiosyncrasies, references, and linguistic characteristics have been added, and in fact, special forms with special names developed. This basic form is known, composed, and loved in at least 40 dialects of Malay, and 35 non-Malay languages, in the Peninsula and many of the islands of Malaysia and Indonesia. It spread through trade routes, ports, and also via diasporas …

A People-State Negotiation In A Borderland; A Case Study Of The Indonesia-Malaysia Frontier In Sebatik Island, Lina Puryanti, Sarkawi B. Husain

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

This paper aims to show the dynamics of the Indonesian - Malaysian border area in Sebatik Island, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Take into account as a background is the territorial dispute between Indonesia and Malaysia over the Ligitan and Sipadan Islands which were awarded to Malaysia by the decision of the ICJ (International Court of Justice) in 2002, which was followed by the dispute over the Ambalat sea block in 2005. Sebatik Island is geographically very strategic since it faces the disputed areas. Therefore the concerns of the Indonesian state with regard to the island pertain to issues of nation-state sovereignty …

Moving In A Hierarchized Landscape; Changing Border Regimes In Central Kalimantan, Dave Lumenta

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

Transnational mobility is a common feature among borderland communities. Central Borneo has been a relatively fluid and open riverine-based socio-cultural and economic space since the arrival of colonial states, without much interference from the establishment of international boundaries on local cross-border mobility practices. This applies to the Kenyah, a cluster of related ethnic groups occupying the Apokayan plateau in East Kalimantan (Indonesia), who are historically an integral part of the socio-cultural and economic fabric throughout the major riverine systems of Sarawak (Malaysia). Despite the relative absence of states, Central Borneo has not escaped the onslaught of social differentiation embedded in …

Contested Meaning Of The Nation-State Through Historical Border Narratives; A Case Study Of The Batang Kanyau Iban, West Kalimantan, Iwan Meulia Pirous

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

Nation as a cultural-psychological phenomenon is best understood in terms of how a sense of nationhood operates in order to construct social identities or a social imagination about the modern nation-state (Anderson 1983). The forging of nationalism as a national identity cannot be seen in isolation of the rise of modernization and industrialization (Gellner 1987). Although the nation appears to be a modern phenomenon, Smith (1991) stresses that every nation preserves its own past historical artefacts, narratives, and symbols for present-day needs. This model needs to be elaborated further as it is insufficient to understand how a sense of nationhood …

The Language Attitude Of Border Peoples Insular Riau, West Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, North Sulawesi, And The Eastern Sunda Islands, Dendy Sugono, Imam Budi Utomo, Menuk Hardaniwati, Foriyani Subiyatningsih

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

This research aims at describing (1) the language use of border area societies (Insular Riau, West Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, North Sulawesi, and the Eastern Sunda Islands) in terms of local language (BD), Indonesian (BI), and foreign language (BA) in the domains of family, society, and occupation, (2) language activity of border area societies relating to news observation, language attention, and language constraints in mass media, (3) language attitude of border area societies towards BD, BI, and BA. The findings are as follows. First, within the family and society at large, BD is more frequently used than BI and BA. This …

Nyai Dan Pergundikan Di Hindia-Belanda, Christina T. Suprihatin

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

Baay, Reggie. 2006. De ogen van Solo. Second edition. Den Haag: Stichting Tong Tong. [First edition 2005, Amsterdam: Bab Uitgeverij.]

Liem, Maya Sutedja. 2007. De Njai: Moeder van alle volken; De roos uit Tjikembang en andere verhalen. Leiden: KITLV Uitgeverij.

Pattynama, Pamela [forthcoming], “Indische cultuur: de revival van de njai”, in: Veertig Jaar Studie Nederlands in Indonesië. Depok: Fakultas Ilmu Pengetahuan Budaya Universitas Indonesia.

Taylor, Jean Gelman. 1986. ”Europese en Euraziatische vrouwen in NederlandIndië in de VOC tijd”, in: Jeske Reys (ed.), Vrouwen in de Nederlandse koloniën, pp. 10-33. Nijmegen: SUN. [Jaarboek voor Vrouwengeschiedenis 7.]

Manuscripts And Cultural Identity, Titik Pudjiastuti

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

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Signs And Symbols: Art And Language In Art Therapy, Malissa Morrell

Journal of Clinical Art Therapy

This paper is a preliminary attempt at theory building by exploring the use of art and language in art therapy through a theoretical inquiry model. Inductive and deductive processes are used to explore literature from the fields of psychology, art philosophy (particularly aesthetics), and linguistics. Concepts common to each of these disciplines are then further explored through the lens of bilingual therapy. Practical applications are discussed, along with suggestions for future research.

An Art Therapy Domestic Violence Prevention Group In Mexico, Naomi Tucker, Ana Laura Treviño

Journal of Clinical Art Therapy

This paper explores the implementation, course of treatment, achievements and limitations of an art therapy domestic violence prevention group in Mexico. The group was part of a Mexican pilot program utilizing a solution-focused model developed by Stith, McCollum, and Rosen (2007) in the U.S. The art therapy group served Otomí clients, who are members of a unique indigenous sub-culture within Mexican society.  A brief literature review discusses domestic violence, solution-focused treatment, couples groups, and the particular complexities of working inter-culturally.  The course of treatment is presented and the achievements and limitations of the program are briefly evaluated within the context …

Understanding Client Imagery In Art Therapy, Erica K.M. Curtis

Journal of Clinical Art Therapy

This study offers a preliminary investigation into the question: How do art therapists make meaning from viewing client-made art? Art therapy literature on making meaning from client art is reviewed. The Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) model used in art education and museum education is also briefly discussed for its parallels to this study’s findings. An adapted form of grounded theory for data collection and analysis was used, leading to emergent themes that suggest that understanding client art requires more than analyzing content and aesthetic elements. More specifically, this inquiry offers the consideration that viewing client art is a dynamic practice …

Native Spanish Speakers And Their Quest For English In The U.S.: Do They Want To Learn?, Matthew Styx, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

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What's In A Name? The French Champagne Industry And The Battle For Aoc, Hannah Becker, Scott Sheridan, Faculty Advisor

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

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The Perception Of Bilingualism In The United States, Rebeca Cruz, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

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Learning English As A Second Language: Best Practices For Adult Latino Learners, Kristen Fredrickson, Carolyn Nadeau, Faculty Advisor

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

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Healthcare For Hispanics In The United States, Sean Gower, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

Many Hispanic adults in the U.S. do not receive adequate healthcare. This study seeks to explore the causes of this phenomenon: is it due to a language or educational barrier, the cost prohibitive nature of proper healthcare, undocumented status, or myths and false rumors that have spread throughout the Hispanic community regarding health insurance? Data will be collected and analyzed from the Pew Hispanic Center and from the 2009 U.S. Census, which will contain information regarding a variety of factors that could possibly explain the underlying reasons why Hispanics do not receive adequate healthcare. These factors could include English language …

Attitudes Towards Bilingual Education: A Study Of Educators And University Students In Bloomington-Normal, Il, Kati Hinshaw, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

This study examines the differences in attitudes of teachers and university students towards bilingual education, with an emphasis on how each group defines bilingual education and what role they believe bilingual education should play. This study seeks to answer the following three questions: (a) How is bilingual education defined by different groups? (b) What is the envisioned purpose of bilingual education? and (c) How important is bilingual education within our school systems? The participants will consist of primary and secondary school bilingual education teachers and university students. Data will be gathered via a written questionnaire and interviews to determine general …

Delusions Of Grandeur And France's Grandes Écoles: "Big Time" Prestige Or "Big Time" Elitism?, Maria Klingele, Scott Sheridan, Faculty Advisor

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

No abstract provided.

The Nose Knows: Business, National Identity, And The French Perfume Industry, Whitney Wilkerson, Scott Sheridan, Faculty Advisor

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

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Decline And Disparity: The Case Of Spanish Language Newspapers In The U.S., Brianna Gidday, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

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The English-Only Movement And The Linguistic Future Of The United States, Erin Howes, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

This descriptive study investigates the opinions of proposed English-Only legislation and how the opinions of the current college generation will affect the future of this country's language laws. The English-Only Movement, also known as the Official English movement, refers to a political movement to establish the English language as the only official language in the United States and in government operations. The data will be collected from university students via an online questionnaire focusing on the opinions of the use of English as the country's legal language versus the presence of Spanish. Investigative questions regarding different demographics and background information …

Heritage Spanish Speakers: Self Confidence Through Study Abroad, Jordan Menendez, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

This study, describes the perception heritage Spanish-speakers have of their language abilities after they have studied abroad in a Spanish-speaking country. Research has shown that many heritage speakers struggle with their confidence in their heritage language, but that after studying abroad, the student's confidence in their language capabilities increases. The research questions include: Do the students have a higher self-confidence in speaking their native language after studying abroad? Do their perceptions of their language abilities change throughout the course of their study abroad experience? What do their heritage Spanish-speaking students feel effected their perceived language change after study abroad: improved …

The State Of Hispanic Education: Correlations Between Educational Attainment, Nativity And Language In Illinois, Stephanie Swope, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

The purpose of this study is to investigate the levels of educational attainment for Hispanics in Illinois and to gain an understanding of why possible trends occur. The research question is: What is the correlation between English proficiency, nativity and educational attainment for Hispanics as compared with the overall population in Cook and McLean counties? In order to determine the correlation between these variables, data from the 2000 US Census were analyzed for the two population groups. Pertinent data included selected social characteristics, such as levels of educational attainment, nativity and language spoken at home. Though some statistical variation exists …

Intrastate Conflict Resolution: Case Studies And Applications For A Globalized World, Michael Kriner

Global Studies Student Scholarship

The nature of conflict around the world has changed since the end of World War II. Since that time, there has been an increase in the number of intrastate conflicts, and these conflicts have become more violent and deadly. Since many of them involve questions of identity, the traditional methods of conflict resolution typically cannot be applied. Many intrastate conflicts also involve third-party interventions which add another dimension to the conflict. This paper will address the changing nature of conflict and the rise of intrastate conflict and resolution by including explorations and analysis of the conflicts in Rwanda and the …

Batik: A Process And A Means Of Progress, Emily Swietlik

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

I chose an alternative ISP of doing batik because it incorporated all of the facets of my interests: anthropology, international development, and art. As an artist, creating my own batik satisfied my love for expressing how I see the world through art. As an anthropologist, I was able to gain insight on a new culture. As an international activist, I was able to explore how batik can be used as a mechanism to improve the quality of life for people in Senegal. While my project was all encompassing, the primary objective of my research was to gain an understanding of …