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Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographs And The Rhetoric Of “Poignant Presence”: What Brings The War Home?, Kelly Ann Wakeland Jun 2013

Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographs And The Rhetoric Of “Poignant Presence”: What Brings The War Home?, Kelly Ann Wakeland

Communication Studies

This paper will briefly discuss the origins of photography, photojournalism, Joseph Pulitzer and his involvement with the arts. Then we will explore why it is important to study visuals, visual rhetoric, and what “poignant presence” is as related to three recent Pulitzer Prize winning photographs, all from the Breaking News Category and featuring combat in war.


The Myth Of "Moonrise Kingdom": A Children's Tale, Laura Ragsdale Mar 2013

The Myth Of "Moonrise Kingdom": A Children's Tale, Laura Ragsdale

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


A Metaphor's Power Over Salience And Ideology, Aaron Mckinnon Mar 2013

A Metaphor's Power Over Salience And Ideology, Aaron Mckinnon

Communication Studies

A look at the pathways of behavior influenced by the metaphor "Garbage Patch" that represents the accumulation of plastic marine debris in the world's oceans. The metaphor "plastic soup" is suggested as a solution to the rhetoric that surrounds the environmental ideology of the solution to the issue.


All You Need Is Capitalism?: An Ideological Criticism Of The Beatles-Jackson Auction Controversy, Arianna Marie Chopelas Mar 2013

All You Need Is Capitalism?: An Ideological Criticism Of The Beatles-Jackson Auction Controversy, Arianna Marie Chopelas

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


Flavor Of Slo 2012: An Application Of Communication Principles In Event Planning, Allison Sasscer Jun 2012

Flavor Of Slo 2012: An Application Of Communication Principles In Event Planning, Allison Sasscer

Communication Studies

Flavor of SLO is a fundraising event put on by Cal Poly students to raises thousands of dollars to benefit the local non-profit United Way. In the almost year long process of planning and implementing the event, the basics of small group, persuasion, and organizational communication played a part of the shaping and execution of the event. This paper recounts how various aspects of the communication discipline played a part in making the event successful and how it contributed to achieving the goals of improving education, income and health for San Luis Obispo County.


"I'M Bi-Winning": A Critical Content Analysis Of Bipolar Disorder In American Newspapers, Maryam Moeinazad Mar 2012

"I'M Bi-Winning": A Critical Content Analysis Of Bipolar Disorder In American Newspapers, Maryam Moeinazad

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Master Communicator, Jonathan M. Gunderson Jul 2011

Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Master Communicator, Jonathan M. Gunderson

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


A Speech Of Defense: Obama's Apologia For Himself And The Reverend Jeremiah Wright, Trevor Adams Hogan Jun 2011

A Speech Of Defense: Obama's Apologia For Himself And The Reverend Jeremiah Wright, Trevor Adams Hogan

Communication Studies

During the 2008 Presidential Election, Democratic candidate Barack Obama faced political controversy surrounding his pastor, the Reverend Jeremiah Wright. Videos surfaced on ABC News of Wright making racist and anti-American statements during his sermons. Obama who had strong ties to Wright over many years was criticized for his relationship with Wright. Because of their connection, Obama's political success was tied to his association with Wright. In a speech titled "A More Perfect Union", Obama makes an Apologia or defense for himself, and the Reverend Jeremiah Wright. Addressing the Kategoria or attacks made against himself and Wright, Obama uses the speech …


Preaching Styles: Honey & Vinegar, Logan Tavelli Jun 2011

Preaching Styles: Honey & Vinegar, Logan Tavelli

Communication Studies

A look into different preaching styles.


Levi's Go Forth Campaign: A Semiotic Analysis Of "America", Christina Nicole Baker Jun 2011

Levi's Go Forth Campaign: A Semiotic Analysis Of "America", Christina Nicole Baker

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


The Genre Of Abolition Rhetoric And Frederick Douglass' "What To The American Slave Is The Fourth Of July?", Kelsey Lauren Fisher Jun 2011

The Genre Of Abolition Rhetoric And Frederick Douglass' "What To The American Slave Is The Fourth Of July?", Kelsey Lauren Fisher

Communication Studies

In this paper, I identify the critical elements that characterize the genre of abolition rhetoric. Then, I offer Frederick Douglass' speech, "What to the American Slave is the Fourth of July?", as the ideal abolitionist speech.


Constructing A Dream: A Close Textual Analysis Of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream", Kelly Anne Hanson Jun 2011

Constructing A Dream: A Close Textual Analysis Of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream", Kelly Anne Hanson

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


Words That (Don’T) Matter: An Evaluative Study Of Four Names In Environmental Rhetoric, Larissa Hope Jaskulsky Mar 2011

Words That (Don’T) Matter: An Evaluative Study Of Four Names In Environmental Rhetoric, Larissa Hope Jaskulsky

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


Rick Warren's Inaugural Invocation: A Generic Application, Hillary Ann Hicks Mar 2011

Rick Warren's Inaugural Invocation: A Generic Application, Hillary Ann Hicks

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address: A Critique And Overview, Korina Kay Weatherson Mar 2011

President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address: A Critique And Overview, Korina Kay Weatherson

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


Rolling Stone And Stanley Mcchrystal: A Case Of Muck-Raking, Westley (West) Fletcher Mar 2011

Rolling Stone And Stanley Mcchrystal: A Case Of Muck-Raking, Westley (West) Fletcher

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


The Question Of Robin Hood, Jessica Kinkhorst Jun 2010

The Question Of Robin Hood, Jessica Kinkhorst

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


John F. Kennedy's Address To The Greater Houston Ministerial Association: A Speech Of Apologia, Carlos Ernesto La Puente Jun 2010

John F. Kennedy's Address To The Greater Houston Ministerial Association: A Speech Of Apologia, Carlos Ernesto La Puente

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


Pre-Game Rhetoric: Pure Motivation Or Simply Show?, Sam Alan Hettinger Jun 2010

Pre-Game Rhetoric: Pure Motivation Or Simply Show?, Sam Alan Hettinger

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


A Disciplined And Virtuous Vampire, Holland (Holly) Brown Jun 2010

A Disciplined And Virtuous Vampire, Holland (Holly) Brown

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


The Features Of The Voice Of African American Tradition: An Analysis Of African American Rhetoric For The Influence Of The Call Response Technique, Laura Venezia Jun 2010

The Features Of The Voice Of African American Tradition: An Analysis Of African American Rhetoric For The Influence Of The Call Response Technique, Laura Venezia

Communication Studies

This project explicates the nature of the rhetorical strategies, especially the call response, used by various African American artists and orators (Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, and Public Enemy). The techniques include the interplay of repetition and heightening emotion provided especially through 1. using the “call response” directly, 2. announcing jeremiad warnings and rallying cries, and 3. using potent images to arouse emotions—the objective correlative.


Keeping History Alive: David Mccullough And The Debate Between Popular And Academic History, James R. Allen May 2010

Keeping History Alive: David Mccullough And The Debate Between Popular And Academic History, James R. Allen

History

The purpose of this paper is to explore the differences between academic history and popular history through David McCullough, one of the most successful popular history writers. It attempts to reconcile the schism between the two schools of thought, and provide a middle ground where each can stand.


A Relevant Ministry: Ideology In Martin Luther King's "I'Ve Been To The Mountaintop", Taylor Jones Jan 2010

A Relevant Ministry: Ideology In Martin Luther King's "I'Ve Been To The Mountaintop", Taylor Jones

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


Open: A Narrative Criticism, Suzanne Christine Matzenauer Jan 2010

Open: A Narrative Criticism, Suzanne Christine Matzenauer

Communication Studies

How did Andre Agassi overcome his battle with depression and struggles with the media and the pressure he put on himself? Andre eventually found ways to conquer his demons and eventually love himself and the support group around him. In this paper, I am going to explain the struggles Andre dealt with from childhood to the bad choices he made when he hit rock bottom. Then I am going to explain how he overcame these obstacles to become one of the greatest athletes to conquer his demons and eventually was able to educate thousands of young children and teach them …


And They Lived Happily For All Eternity, Kyndra Price Dec 2009

And They Lived Happily For All Eternity, Kyndra Price

Communication Studies

This paper focuses on the four novels of Twilight and what it is about it that has made it become so popular. Also looks into Stephenie Meyer's religion, Mormonism, and the influences and parallels from it in Twilight.