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Unrealistic Weeds Of Love And Romance: The Korean Drama And The "Flower Boy" Genre, Colby Y. Miyose 2015 University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Unrealistic Weeds Of Love And Romance: The Korean Drama And The "Flower Boy" Genre, Colby Y. Miyose

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

The concept of love has intrigued many social critics, and has led them to accuse media of perpetuating unrealistic notions of romance that are unattainable for a healthy and satisfying relationship. Unrealistic expectations of love and romance are a primary cause of relationship dissatisfaction among real couples. It is imperative to critically analyze media sources in order to gain knowledge of how to counter unhealthy notions of romance. Korean dramas (K-dramas) typically present a scenario in which strong mutual love and desire between two people come into conflict with existing sociocultural values. The kkonminam (Flower Boy) genre in particular, caters …


"Breaking Up Is Hard To Do": An Analysis Of Parasocial Relationships And Breakups Among "How I Met Your Mother" Viewers, Sara Montes De Oca 2015 University of Nevada, Las Vegas

"Breaking Up Is Hard To Do": An Analysis Of Parasocial Relationships And Breakups Among "How I Met Your Mother" Viewers, Sara Montes De Oca

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

The study of one-sided mediated interactions, commonly known as parasocial interactions, have generated significant investigations which have examined both mediated relationships through television, the Internet, other media, and the discontinuation of these relationships (also known as parasocial breakups). These studies have specifically identified certain trends in which respondents have tended to form strong emotional connections with subject(s) within narrative fictional depictions. This study examines the relationship between parasocial breakup and the dissolution of a viewer following the end of primetime series, How I Met Your Mother. The following measures were used in the survey; 1) age, gender, and ethnicity; 2) …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 90, No. 51, WKU Student Affairs 2015 Western Kentucky University

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 90, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Harney, Lashana. The Elephants in the Room – Politicians, Hal Heiner, James Comer, Matt Bevin
  • Harney, Lahsana. A Look Back: Ransdell Hall Turns 4 Years Old
  • Rogers, Shelby. Swimming Team Attorney, Gold Medalist Speak About Suspension – Brian Lowder, Hazing, Claire Donahue
  • Ponder, Abby. WKU Elizabethtown / Fort Knox Campus Offers Military, Nontraditional Students Opportunities
  • Profumo, Morgan. Truth Be Told: The Difference Between a Perfect Relationship or a Masked Dictatorship
  • Parker, Jacob. A Tentative Student Syllabus for Fall 2015 Professors
  • Lafser, Erica. Adjusting to Autism – Robert Dietle, Samuel …


Spartan Daily, April 30, 2015, San Jose State University, School of Journalism and Mass Communications 2015 San Jose State University

Spartan Daily, April 30, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 144, Issue 37


Ua12/2/1 Best Of The Hill - 2015 Winners, WKU Student Affairs 2015 Western Kentucky University

Ua12/2/1 Best Of The Hill - 2015 Winners, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special awards edition of the College Heights Herald.


A Content Analysis Of The Mpaa Rating System And Its Evolution, Cesar A. Perez 2015 Georgia Southern University

A Content Analysis Of The Mpaa Rating System And Its Evolution, Cesar A. Perez

Honors College Theses

This thesis analyzes the content within PG-13 and R-rated films from 1984, 1994, 2004, and 2014 to determine if there is any indication of ratings creep. Ratings creep is a term used to describe the increase of adult content in movies; especially in movies aimed at a younger audience. The film industry since the beginning has had to adapt to an ever-changing society. From small silent pictures to big-budget digital productions the film industry has evolved into what it is today, a statement of freedom of expression. It is this freedom of expression, however, that has placed the industry in …


Prospectus, April 29, 2015, Zach Trueblood, Brittany Webb, Humna Sharif, Adam Vilman, Billi Jo Hart 2015 Parkland College

Prospectus, April 29, 2015, Zach Trueblood, Brittany Webb, Humna Sharif, Adam Vilman, Billi Jo Hart

Prospectus 2015

EARTH WEEK; Experts gathered in Nepa! a week ago to ready for earthquake; Illinois air museum plans to close over finances; Illinois schools chief says funding fix could take years; Summer semester approaching fast: Tips for getting ahead with schoolwork; Heaith officials say ice cream is safe despite some recalls; The world as seen by an artist; Ohio in a minority as high court weighs same-sex marriage; The upcoming baseball! season; A took ahead at Summer Camp Music Festival


The Guardian, April 29, 2015, Wright State University Student Body 2015 Wright State University

The Guardian, April 29, 2015, Wright State University Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

Sixteen page issue of The Guardian, the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. The Guardian has been published regularly since March of 1965.


Spartan Daily, April 29, 2015, San Jose State University, School of Journalism and Mass Communications 2015 San Jose State University

Spartan Daily, April 29, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 144, Issue 36


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 90, No. 50, WKU Student Affairs 2015 Western Kentucky University

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 90, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Crumbie, Trey. Student Gets Hit by Car – Shawntrice Hammonds, Traffic Accidents
  • Henderson, Andrew. Drag 101 – Housing & Residence Life
  • Rogers, Shelby. Vice President for Alumni Relations Retiring – Kathryn Costello
  • Rogers, Shelby. Gender Conference Discusses Sexuality, Identity – Housing & Residence Life, Gays, Lesbians
  • Rogers, Shelby. University Handling Seven Lawsuits, Most Pending – University Attorney
  • Voorhees, Jessica. Board of Regents Debate Student Athletic Fee Increase
  • French, Jackson. Age of Adaline Doesn’t Live Up to Exciting Innovative Plot – Movie Review
  • Lives Depend On Campus Road Safety – …


Spartan Daily, April 28, 2015, San Jose State University, School of Journalism and Mass Communications 2015 San Jose State University

Spartan Daily, April 28, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 144, Issue 35


The Prospector, April 28, 2015, UTEP Student Publications 2015 University of Texas at El Paso

The Prospector, April 28, 2015, Utep Student Publications

The Prospector

Headline: Listen to Your HeART


Winthrop University Students Unite For Black Lives, All Lives, Wendrah M. McCoy 2015 Winthrop University

Winthrop University Students Unite For Black Lives, All Lives, Wendrah M. Mccoy

Showcase of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (SOURCE)

The purpose of this project was to research and compose a soft news story that conveyed the emotions of Winthrop University students who protested during a die-in and injustice march on December 9, 2014. They were demonstrating solidarity with those who protested after two officers were not indicted for killing unarmed black males Michael Brown and Eric Garner. Primary research was conducted through recorded observations of the demonstrations and interviews with the protesters. Facts and statistics were obtained from secondary sources, such as the NAACP website and news sources, such as USA Today. About 100 students of diverse races, …


Message Design Logics And Messaging In The Ebola Crisis, Gregory M. Bieger 2015 Kennesaw State University

Message Design Logics And Messaging In The Ebola Crisis, Gregory M. Bieger

Symposium of Student Scholars

O'Keefe's (1988) theory of message design logics explains why some messages are more

persuasive than others. The first, expressive design logic, is the most basic and focuses on

expressing individual thoughts and opinions (O’Keefe, 1988). This type of message design

merely states what the persuader wants. The second, conventional design logic, appeals to

typical reasons or emotional appeals that would be suitable for any audience. The third,

rhetorical message design logic, is the most complex and sophisticated message design focusing

on achieving an agreement between the sender and receiver in which the message provides

context. Unlike conventional design logic, rhetorical …


Spartan Daily, April 23, 2015, San Jose State University, School of Journalism and Mass Communications 2015 San Jose State University

Spartan Daily, April 23, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 144, Issue 34


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 90, No. 49, WKU Student Affairs 2015 Western Kentucky University

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 90, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Rogers, Shelby. Parking, Tuition to be Key Topics at WKU Regents’ Friday Meeting
  • Henderson, Andrew. GIScience Club Celebrates Earth Day – Geography & Geology, Geographic Information Science
  • Rogers, Shelby. New Temporary Lot Coming to Russellville Road – Parking & Transportation Services
  • Crumbie, Trey. WKU Hosting Gubernatorial Debate Next Week – Politicians
  • Henderson, Andrew. Student Voice Program Concludes First Semester at WKU – Voices of Discovery
  • Profumo, Morgan. Sneezing Season – Allergies
  • Sproles, Katherine. Old Conditions for Animals in Logan County Human Society Unacceptable
  • Dahmer, Jody. Corruption Starting in Student …


Spartan Daily, April 22, 2015, San Jose State University, School of Journalism and Mass Communications 2015 San Jose State University

Spartan Daily, April 22, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 144, Issue 33


The Guardian, April 22, 2015, Wright State University Student Body 2015 Wright State University

The Guardian, April 22, 2015, Wright State University Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

Twelve page issue of The Guardian, the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. The Guardian has been published regularly since March of 1965.


Spartan Daily, April 21, 2015, San Jose State University, School of Journalism and Mass Communications 2015 San Jose State University

Spartan Daily, April 21, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 144, Issue 32


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 90, No. 48, WKU Student Affairs 2015 Western Kentucky University

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 90, No. 48, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Harney, Lashana. Election Winner Jay Richey Ready to Move Forward – Student Government Association
  • Crumbie, Trey. Fond Farewell – Huda Melky, Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Henderson, Andrew. Kentucky Museum Teaches Students Colonial History
  • Voorhees, Jessica. Quest for Research Position Makes Headway – Faculty Senate
  • Ponder, Abby. Writer & Speaker to Give Presentations on Physics – Sky Science Festival, Jeffrey Bennett
  • Voorhees, Jessica. Healthcare Possibilities Aid Students in Future – Student Health Services, Insurance
  • College Heights Herald Stands With Staff of University of Kentucky Newspaper After Tragedy – Jonathan Krueger, Murder …


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