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Modern Zombies
Get PDFThe works of literary fiction, Severance, “Friday Black,” and Zone One, illuminate the necessity and usefulness of utilizing elements of the zombie genre is clear. Where Ling Ma uses the zombie-like figure to portray the fevered in a non-violent, human state of nostalgic entrapment, Colson Whitehead uses the zombie figure to explore in a similar manner the function of memory and nostalgia in human nature. Ma and Whitehead aim to understand the complexities of the human conscious with discussions of a number of possible interpretations of the afterlife and ambiguities of the “living dead.” Whitehead provokes questions of mental health in coping with traumatic that Ma and Adjei-Brenyah touch upon though do not explicitly discuss. While Whitehead rightly points to mental health in a clear and thorough manner, his commentary on racial issues is minimal. In contrast to Adjei-Brenyah and Ma who make clear arguments towards injustices and violence against Black Americans and Asian Americans. In light of recent national events, future readings of these texts might feature a heavier discussion on the connections between fiction and reality, particularly as they relate to racial violence. In each text, however, topics of capitalism, consumerism, corporations, and materialism are addressed in criticisms of American society. Overall, Ling Ma, Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, and Colson Whitehead successfully use fantasy in literary fiction to depict social, racial, and economic critiques of reality. Their portrayals of the zombie apocalypse offer glimpses into alternate realities where our societal issues are reflected through the living dead
Selections from the American Matchbook Company
No full textSixteen matchbook paintings selected from a series of fifty completed between January 2021 and September 2021. Printed by Cache Printing Services.
Selections from the American Matchbook Company is a pamphlet-style book by Ryan Standfest. Each page holds a risograph image of a monochrome matchbook, containing a different message or satirical take on government and societal norms. This work comments on America\u27s class system, policing, and capitalistic greed.https://scholarship.rollins.edu/book_arts/1125/thumbnail.jp
Both But Between
No full textBoth but Between is an alphabet book which celebrates bilingualism. A Korean American book artist, Jana Sim overlays the Korean alphabet, Hangul, with the English alphabet to draw contrasts and parallels between the two languages. The English text is printed in blue ink, on sheets of clear OHP film; underneath, the Korean text is printed in red ink on handmade paper. When viewed together, the English translation is placed directly above the corresponding Hangul characters. When the OHP film is lifted, however, the Korean can be viewed alone. This gives the impression that even when a bilingual speaker, like Sim, communicates in English, their first language is ever-present underneath. The handmade paper which holds the Korean text adds a personal touch which contributes to the underlying theme of identity. According to Sim, Words have been selected that reflect my identity. I used the English alphabet but employed the structure of Hangul. By reflecting the Korean letter form and combing the two languages, this book opens a window for an English-speaking person into my struggle with a foreign language.” The pages are bound between two hard board covers which, when closed, are secured with a magnet. The binding is sewn with interwoven red and blue waxed thread.https://scholarship.rollins.edu/book_arts/1157/thumbnail.jp
Inked
No full textInked by Elsi Vassdal Ellis is an artist\u27s book layered with rich colors. Inside, circle cutouts allow the reader to see through to the other pages\u27 different color schemes and designs. The pages\u27 colors range in intensity, as some are brighter and some appear almost burnt. While the physical pages are flat and untextured, they have ample visual texture. As one flips through the book, lines and shapes break up the colors and shades, making the pages appear as if they are cracked. Overall, the book is an abstract, experimental celebration of the richness of color and texture that ink can create.https://scholarship.rollins.edu/book_arts/1119/thumbnail.jp
Assessing the Interference of Stereotypy During Unmastered Academic Tasks
Get PDFNumerous studies have explored which treatments are most effective when treating stereotypy, but little research has been conducted on assessing if and when these interventions are needed. This study compared the levels of stereotypy engagement during unmastered academic tasks. Additionally, separate task conditions for compatible and incompatible responding were assessed to determine under which conditions stereotypy became suppressed. The participant of this study had a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and engaged in vocal stereotypy that was automatically maintained. Engagement of vocal stereotypy occurred at a higher rate during the no-interaction condition and lower rates during both task conditions. Our assessment showed that formal intervention was not necessary for vocal stereotypy during academic instruction, but further evaluation of the instructional methods may be needed. This research expanded upon the current research on the assessment of stereotypy and when it is appropriate to provide formal intervention
