Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Education Commons

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Liberal Studies

PDF

Theses/Dissertations

Institution
Keyword
Publication Year
Publication

Articles 361 - 384 of 384

Full-Text Articles in Education

Communication Of An Actor’S Mental Processes To An Audience, Earl Dee Torrey Jun 1969

Communication Of An Actor’S Mental Processes To An Audience, Earl Dee Torrey

All Master's Theses

It is held that the actor communicates his mental processes to the audience and that this silent communication is of a subtle nature.


Selected Library Periodicals Of The Northwest States For Use In Secondary Social Studies: An Annotated Bibliography, Emma J. Mccune Jan 1969

Selected Library Periodicals Of The Northwest States For Use In Secondary Social Studies: An Annotated Bibliography, Emma J. Mccune

All Master's Theses

This study was done to supply information for librarians about special periodicals of the Northwest States which could be used in teaching secondary social studies. Complete bibliographic information and descriptive annotations were included for each periodical. Suggested usage of these periodicals for a unit in Washington State history was included as an example.


Social Comment As A Phase In The Development Of A More Personal Expression In Oil Painting, Isaiah James Boodhoo Jan 1969

Social Comment As A Phase In The Development Of A More Personal Expression In Oil Painting, Isaiah James Boodhoo

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is (1) to examine the presence or social comment in painting from a historical point or view, (2) to support its validity as a theme in art, (3) to use this theme in the creation or a number or oil paintings, and (4) to develop through this means a more personal expression in painting.


An Investigation Of “Revelation” In Contemporary Art, John Brian Skoor Jan 1969

An Investigation Of “Revelation” In Contemporary Art, John Brian Skoor

All Master's Theses

It is the purpose of this study (1) to investigate various examples of paintings and sculptures in which the artist claimed to have revealed himself or to have had a spiritual experience in the creation of the work; (2) to present several select statements by artists and theologians who claim revelation is the dynamic, sustaining force in all creation; (3) to correlate art and religion, emphasizing that the common thread which underlies them both is revelation.


The Ambiguity Of “Weeping” In William Blake’S Poetry, Audrey F. Lytle Aug 1968

The Ambiguity Of “Weeping” In William Blake’S Poetry, Audrey F. Lytle

All Master's Theses

There is a pattern to Blake's ambiguity. The complexity and intricacy of the images in the earlier manuscripts demand careful reading of all of Blake's works before interpretation. There are many examples, as this study attempted to show, of deliberate and effective ambiguity in the images of weeping.


Teaching Of The Fiction And Film Unit In The High School With Melville’S “Bartleby The Scrivener” And Bluestone’S Bartleby As Models, Michael Paul Lions Jun 1968

Teaching Of The Fiction And Film Unit In The High School With Melville’S “Bartleby The Scrivener” And Bluestone’S Bartleby As Models, Michael Paul Lions

All Master's Theses

Because literature teachers have little understanding of the art of film, they often consider the film to be a frill rather than an aid to learning. The author contends in this study that literature teachers must be convinced that the motion picture is an art, and that the motion picture teaches the student to appreciate and understand literature more thoroughly. The problem is to convince the literature teacher of the art and the power of the film.


The Basis Of Angolan Nationalism, Albert V. Vandenberg Jan 1968

The Basis Of Angolan Nationalism, Albert V. Vandenberg

All Master's Theses

Portugal has the largest empire remaining in Africa. Portugal's history there dates to the Columbian period, and its government boasts that a colonial philosophy different from the other colonial powers in Africa is at work. The Portuguese speak of a "civilizing mission," "cultural assimilation," and the "Lusitanization of its colonies. The determination of Portugal to see its policies through and the determination of Angolan nationalists to exact independence and freedom from the Portuguese warrant an investigation of the current revolution and the basis of Angolan nationalism.


Transformational Grammar And Problems Of Syntactic Ambiguity In English, Shirlie Jeanette Verley Jan 1968

Transformational Grammar And Problems Of Syntactic Ambiguity In English, Shirlie Jeanette Verley

All Master's Theses

The main purposes of this paper have been (1) to examine the various structural ambiguities in English, (2) to see what the traditional approach has been regarding ambiguities, (3) to apply transformational processes and explanations whenever possible, and (4) to give some specific methods for removing ambiguities from written English.


An Analysis And Interpretation Of Three Vocal Works For Soprano From Eighteenth, Nineteenth And Twentieth Centuries, Gretchen Ostberg Aug 1967

An Analysis And Interpretation Of Three Vocal Works For Soprano From Eighteenth, Nineteenth And Twentieth Centuries, Gretchen Ostberg

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to establish a musical and artistic interpretation of three vocal compositions by three composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Henri Duparc, and Anton Webern.


An Examination Of Setting In Six Selected Short Novels Of Katherine Anne Porter, Laurel N. Piippo Jan 1967

An Examination Of Setting In Six Selected Short Novels Of Katherine Anne Porter, Laurel N. Piippo

All Master's Theses

This study will examine various aspects of Katherine Anne Porter's use of setting in six selected short novels.


A Set Design For The Play Juno And The Paycock By Sean O’Casey, Michael S. Hanford Aug 1966

A Set Design For The Play Juno And The Paycock By Sean O’Casey, Michael S. Hanford

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to design a setting for the play “Juno And The Paycock”, by Sean O'Casey. It will be done in such a manner as to be (1.) aesthetically satisfactory, (2.) appropriate to the play, its historical period, and social conditions of the characters, (3.) aligned with the demands of stage presentation, in that it provides the necessary space for stage movements, and traffic, (4.) practical for construction within the limits imposed by the stage of McConnell Auditorium.


A Critical Analysis Of “On Wenlock Edge” By Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gary Michael Lawler Jun 1966

A Critical Analysis Of “On Wenlock Edge” By Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gary Michael Lawler

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to examine as thoroughly as possible, with the sources at hand, the song cycle, "On Wenlock Edge," by Ralph Vaughan Williams. The study will include a brief summary of the life of Vaughan Williams, pertinent statements about his music, a general analysis of the entire composition and a detailed analysis of two songs from the cycle. The two songs receiving more detailed analysis were chosen for their contrast and variety of musical ideas.


Point Of View As Key To The Narrative Structure, Symbolism, And Theme Of Moby Dick, Delma Ward Tayer Aug 1964

Point Of View As Key To The Narrative Structure, Symbolism, And Theme Of Moby Dick, Delma Ward Tayer

All Master's Theses

This paper has attempted to prove that a close study of point of view in Moby-Dick is useful as a key to narrative structure, symbolism, and thematic intention.


The Development Of The Song Literature Of Hugo Wolf, Edward J. Sand Aug 1964

The Development Of The Song Literature Of Hugo Wolf, Edward J. Sand

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to gain a perspective of the history of Hugo wolf, the composers that influenced his work, and to identify and explain the pertinent elements of his Lieder that helped to make him reign as a master in this field.


Microtine Rodents Of Kittitas County, Washington, James Alan Harbour Aug 1964

Microtine Rodents Of Kittitas County, Washington, James Alan Harbour

All Master's Theses

It is the purpose of this study to determine the taxonomy, distribution, and ecology of four species of the genus Microtus and one species of the genus Lagurus found in Kittitas County. The species of Microtus are: Microtus montanus, Montane vole; Microtus oregoni, Creeping Vole; Microtus longicaudus, Long-Tailed Vole and Microtus richardsoni, Water Vole. The species of Lagurus is Lagurus curtatus, Sagebrush Vole.


Mines And Miners Of The Swauk, Josee Ann Jordan Aug 1964

Mines And Miners Of The Swauk, Josee Ann Jordan

All Master's Theses

This paper is presented as an investigation into the history of the gold field lying in the mountains of northern Kittitas county and known as the Swauk.


The Origin And Development Of The Italian Aria In The Baroque Period, Richard M. Houser Aug 1964

The Origin And Development Of The Italian Aria In The Baroque Period, Richard M. Houser

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this paper is to study and identify the pertinent factors that established the operatic aria as a vocal solo form, to discover how these factors were applied and developed by the various composers of the Baroque period, and to gain a perspective of its historical value in music.


The Study Of The Influence Of The Family, Peer Group, And The Community On Adolescent Smoking, Gordon David Martinen Aug 1964

The Study Of The Influence Of The Family, Peer Group, And The Community On Adolescent Smoking, Gordon David Martinen

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to discover the influence exerted by the family, the peer group, and the community, on adolescent smoking. The study will attempt to prove that (1) the environment with the greatest discontinuity, as reflected in the variation of standards and attitudes toward adult and adolescent smoking, will be the most conducive to adolescent smoking; (2) that the frequency of adolescent smoking is directly related to the feeling and attitude his peer group holds toward adolescent smoking.


Existential Thought: Its Contributions To Psychotherapy, John Joseph Mitchell Ii Aug 1964

Existential Thought: Its Contributions To Psychotherapy, John Joseph Mitchell Ii

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this paper is to present a basic introduction to the general concepts of existential philosophy and to illustrate how these concepts are integrated into psychology and psychotherapy.


Stephen Crane, Journalist: A Prismatic Career In The Gilded Age, Donna M. Hughes Dec 1963

Stephen Crane, Journalist: A Prismatic Career In The Gilded Age, Donna M. Hughes

All Master's Theses

The object of this study has been to discover Crane's indebtedness to his newspaper apprenticeship. The investigation has been concerned with all phases of Crane's life and art, but special emphasis has been placed on his newspaper experience.


A Survey By Sampling Of Out Of Town Buying Habits Of The Residents Of Ellensburg, Washington, Carol Lee Barto Jun 1962

A Survey By Sampling Of Out Of Town Buying Habits Of The Residents Of Ellensburg, Washington, Carol Lee Barto

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine through two different types of sampling techniques some of the habits and reasons leading to out of town buying by the residents of Ellensburg.


A Study Of Some Children’S Drama In Denmark In 1952 And 1953, Ruth R. Miller Aug 1959

A Study Of Some Children’S Drama In Denmark In 1952 And 1953, Ruth R. Miller

All Master's Theses

When colleges and universities recognize theater as a vital part of a liberal arts education and support productions worthy the attention of students, faculty, and community, theater will become more important to Americans. When the prices of fine productions are kept within the grasp of most people, general recognition of the value of theater will increase. Not bound by tradition, American schools, colleges, and universities have an opportunity to develop an American educational theater, culturally influential.


An Analysis Of Basic Elements In The Role Of The Teacher-Sponsor Of Extracurricular Dramatics In New Mexico Secondary Schools, Peter Prouse Jun 1957

An Analysis Of Basic Elements In The Role Of The Teacher-Sponsor Of Extracurricular Dramatics In New Mexico Secondary Schools, Peter Prouse

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

Four basic elements of successful sponsorship of student activities are (1) conscious attention to educational objectives and the use of procedures and practices designed to reach them, (2) promotion of cooperation with principles and administrators, (3) sound training and experience in the area of sponsorship, and (4) encouragement of maximum student initiative, responsibility, and control.


The Rise Of The Short Story In American Letters, Mary M. Barra Jan 1929

The Rise Of The Short Story In American Letters, Mary M. Barra

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

No abstract provided.