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Testing The Relationship Between Dialect Density And Social Interaction, Madeline Marita

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

With over 1300 international students from more than 70 countries, Western Kentucky University prides itself on being a diverse, welcoming community. However, many international students have a tendency to associate with other international students with similar dialects rather than with English-speaking students from the United States. This research explores the relationship between dialect density (how strongly a dialect or accent is expressed) and social interaction of individuals from the international student population on Western Kentucky University’s campus. Results revealed that the international students who had the mildest self-perceived dialect density had high self-perceived social interaction scores. Results also indicated that …

Ua19/16/2 Track & Field Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

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Press releases regarding WKU's track & field teams for 2017.

Ua19/16/2 Track & Field Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

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Press releases regarding WKU's track & field teams from July to December 2016.

Ua12/2/30 Poster, Wku Saudi Student Club

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Poster advertising Saudi National Day sponsored by the WKU Saudi Student Club.

Ua12/2/2 Talisman, Vol. 83, Wku Student Affairs

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2012 Talisman:

• Couch, Drew. Life Inside the Suit – Big Red
• Waggoner, Tabitha. Mike Nichols
• Plunkett, Amber. Rememberng 9/11
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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 55, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

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• Galloway, Amy. Regents’ Reappointments Unsure
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• Dorm Census Forms Due April 18
• 3 Programs Accredited – College of Education
• Midnight Movies Could be Successful
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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 55, No. 44, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue includes articles:

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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 55, No. 33, Wku Student Affairs

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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 55, No. 32, Wku Student Affairs

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• Johnson, Nathan. Beliefs, Lifestyles Differ for Two Iranian Students – Mohammad Rizi
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• Cosman, Shawn. WKYU-FM Station May Get Grant for $82,000
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• Mitchell, Cyndi. Interhall Council Proposes More Recreation
• Kentucky Education Association Honors 2 from Here – Joseph Sandefur, Tom Jones
• 1980 Bills: Two Good, One Doubtful for State Universities
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Ua12/2/1 December Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

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• Clark-Tod, Tom. ‘70s A Quiet Revolution: Re-Evaluating a Revolution - & Revealing Another
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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 55, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue includes articles:

• Beshear, Tom. Bargaining Agent Not Recognized
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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 55, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 55, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue includes articles:

• Beshear, Tom. Most Faculty Salaries Here Higher Than in Rest of State
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• Faculty Pay Plan Might Create More Inequities
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• Obermark, Peter. Acts Called Unjust – Anti-Iranian Rally
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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 55, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue includes articles:

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• Fish, Tim & Cecelia Mason. Workers Say Union Would Lead to Higher Wages
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• Reneae, Richard. Crowding Dangerous – …