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The Politics of Sport: John Day\u27s The Isle of Gulls
No full textThis article explores three scenes in John Day’s understudied satiric drama The Isle of Gulls, reading the royal hunt, game of bowls, and double jest as examples of a cultural phenomenon that disguises politics as recreation.
Sophie Tomlinson, ed. The Family of Love by Lording Barry. Manchester: Manchester University Press, The Revels Plays, 2022.
No full textThis review considers Sophie Tolimlinson\u27s edition of The Family of Love by Lording Barry
On Unstable Ground: Trans-Civic, Trans Gender Fluidity in Chester’s ‘Play of the Flood’
No full textThis article explores potential audience reception of the character Uxor in the Chester ‘Play of the Flood’ in relation to the notion of gendered place in medieval Chester. After discussing the implications for divergent readings of Uxor according to cis-centric understandings of place of performance, I interrogate the possibilities of trans places and people in medieval Chester in order to trouble the historically cis approach to Uxor’s performance and potential reception. Ultimately, I posit that Uxor inhabits a trans identity that in a necessarily contingent and temporary way allows trans-Uxor to secure spiritual, if not physical, salvation for those denied access to the ark
Between the Stage and the Page: Printed Marginalia in Gascoigne’s Supposes
No full textThis article analyzes printed marginalia in the 1573 and 1575 editions of Gascoigne’s Supposes, highlighting their liminal dimension, typical of early modern English playbooks, between printed and performative textuality. The printed marginalia in the 1573 edition not only are annotations that speak from the margins of the possible performance of the text but can also be read as a sign of cross-fertilization between coexisting types of drama. The marginalia in the 1575 edition clearly aim at readers of the playbook rather than at spectators of future performances. In this sense, they are unlikely Gascoigne’s originals, but the result of interventions by those involved in the volume’s printing. The article explores how the printed marginalia in these two editions of Gascoigne’s Supposes suggest intriguing relations between the play’s textual and performative dimensions
Assessing the Impact of the 2012 National Student Loan Forgiveness on Rural Health Human Resources
Get PDFOn 1 January 2013, the federal Canada Student Financial Assistance Program (then known as the Canadian Student Loan Program) granted loan forgiveness to family physicians or nurses working at least 400 hours a year in a “rural” area of Canada. This is a return-for-service (RFS) program forgiving a maximum amount of the loan for each year worked in a designated area, up to a maximum of five years. The goal of the policy was to attract more family physicians and nurses to underserved areas and address the inequality in health between rural and urban areas in the country. The policy was accepted on principle but raised issues of non-compatibility between the federal and provincial RFS to attract health care workers to underserved areas, in particular its blanket definition of those areas as “rural,” whereas provincial programs use criteria based on the density of physicians or nurses per population.
Le 1er janvier 2013, le Programme canadien d’aide financière aux étudiants (connu à l’époque sous le nom de Programme canadien de prêts étudiants), a accordé une exonération aux médecins de famille et personnels infirmiers travaillant au moins 400 heures par an dans une région « rurale » du Canada. Il s’agit d’une d’obligation de retour de service (RDS) exonérant d’un montant maximum du prêt pour chaque année travaillée dans une région désignée, pour un maximum de cinq ans. L’objectif de cette politique était d’attirer davantage de médecins de famille et de personnels infirmiers dans les régions mal desservies et de remédier à l’inégalité de santé entre les zones rurales et urbaines du pays. La politique a été acceptée sur le principe, mais a soulevé des questions d’incompatibilité entre les RDS provinciaux et fédéraux visant à attirer des personnels infirmiers dans les zones mal desservies, en particulier sa définition générale des zones comme « rurales », alors que les programmes provinciaux utilisent des critères basés sur la densité de médecins ou de personnels infirmiers par rapport à la population
Student Led Observations for Course Improvement (SLOCI): Closing the loop in course enhancement
Get PDFAs universities strive to enhance course delivery and the student experience, typical end-of-semester course evaluations have been demonstrated to provide insufficient and potentially biased detail for course improvement and innovation. The Student Led Observations for Course Improvement (SLOCI) team at The University of Queensland aims to provide high-quality student experience data through a student-led approach. The team comprises current undergraduate university students who have a basic understanding of pedagogical strategies and methods of evaluation, bridging the gap between students and academics. SLOCI utilises a course partnership model to work with academics to identify key research questions that can direct and inform a process of real-time feedback. Since 2018, SLOCI has conducted 48 single-semester course partnerships and nine research partnerships focussed on other aspects of the student experience. The student experience data generated from these collaborations has underpinned improvements resulting in higher student engagement and better learning outcomes
The power of introspection: A collaborative autoethnography reflecting on group dynamics when working with students as partners
Get PDFThis article presents the results of collaborative autoethnographical (CAE) research that investigated the group dynamics and processes of an undergraduate student, a post-doctoral fellow, and two senior administrators engaged in a students-as-partners (SaP) project. The CAE methodology allowed us to systematically, collaboratively, and iteratively analyze reflections on key takeaways from our experiences. We identified empowerment through learning and support and putting values into practice as essential components of working with SaP in mixed-role groups. This CAE research also substantiates the importance of negotiating existing power dynamics, as we identified a hierarchical structure within our group that we did not address during the actual project. Based on our group’s dynamics, we suggest that active reflection and communication regarding intersecting identities, shared and individual values, and an openness to learning and growth for all group members are critical components of working toward equitable partnerships with SaP
Une perspective autiste sur la divulgation de la condition et les accommodements en milieux de travail
Get PDFThe negative stereotypes associated with autism have created many barriers to employment. As a result, the autistic population has some of the lowest workforce participation rates among all types of disability; with about only one-quarter of the working age population actively participating. These low unemployment rates persist despite many autistic people expressing the desire to work and being more than capable to do so. Among successfully employed autistic people, disclosure and effective accommodations appear to be key factors for the maintenance of long-term employment. Thus, the present study aimed to provide a qualitative exploration of autistic perspectives on how managers/organizations can encourage disclosure and accommodation requests. In addition, this project sought to explore how managers and/or organizations can best support their autistic employees following an accommodation request. Results from the thematic analysis revealed four primary themes (i.e., authentic culture of caring and inclusivity; strengths approach; individualization and collaboration; and clear and consistent structure/communication) stratified by two categories (i.e., encouraging disclosure and accommodation requests; and supporting autistic employees). The results from this study provide managers/organizations with a practical framework for encouraging disclosure and informing the accommodation process.Les stéréotypes négatifs associés à l’autisme ont créé de nombreuses barrières à l’emploi. En conséquence, la population autiste a l’un des taux de participation les plus faibles sur le marché du travail parmi tous les types de handicaps avec seulement un quart de la population qui est en âge de travailler qui participe activement. Ces faibles taux de chômage persistent, bien que plusieurs personnes autistes expriment le désir de travailler et qu’ils soient plus que capable de le faire. Parmi les personnes autistes qui ont du succès dans leur emploi, la divulgation de leur condition et des accommodements efficaces semblent être des facteurs clés pour le maintien d’un emploi à long terme. Ainsi, la présente étude visait à fournir une exploration qualitative des perspectives autistes sur la façon dont les directeurs d’entreprise/les organisations peuvent encourager la divulgation de la condition et les demandes d’accommodements. De plus, ce projet cherchait à explorer comment les directeurs d’entreprise et/ou les organisations pouvaient mieux supporter leurs employés autistes après une demande d’accommodement. Les résultats de l’analyse thématique ont révélé quatre thèmes principaux (c’est-à-dire, une culture authentique du bien-être et de l’inclusivité; une approche basée sur les forces; l’individualisation et la collaboration; et une structure et une communication claires et cohérentes) stratifiés en deux catégories (c’est-à-dire, encourager la divulgation de la condition et des demandes d’accommodements; et supporter les employés autistes). Les résultats de cette étude fournissent aux directeurs d’entreprise/aux organisations un cadre pratique pour encourager la divulgation de la condition, ainsi pour informer sur le processus d’accommodement
Se cacher à la vue de tous
Get PDFReceiving an autism diagnosis later in life led the author to contextualize a lifetime of struggles and accomplishments, sparking profound reflection on the meaning of success, happiness, and interpersonal relationships. These two stories share the author’s lived experience with intimate detail. In the first story, the author shares his mental model that likens living with autism to ‘hiding in plain sight’, uncovering the intensive emotional toll it takes. In the second story, titled ‘All the Best With Your Future Endeavours,’ the author delves into the realm of work in our world, and the relentless pursuit of societal definitions of success. As the author grapples with his late diagnosis, the need to understand his past from a new lens becomes a journey towards self-discovery. What emerges from this is a moving account of a life molded by a desire to conform to societal roles, a norm shown through such mastery that it hides the true self. This narrative explores the challenges of understanding and embracing one’s identity, particularly within a world that often fails to recognize and accept differences. Together, these narratives illuminate the struggle of navigating life with autism and the simultaneous joy that can come from discovering one’s unique personal power.La réception du diagnostic d’autisme à un âge avancé a amené l’auteur à contextualiser une vie de luttes et d’accomplissements qui ont allumé une profonde réflexion sur la signification du succès, du bonheur et des relations interpersonnelles. Ces deux histoires partagent l’expérience vécue par l’auteur avec des détails intimes. Dans la première histoire, l’auteur partage son modèle mental qui compare la vie avec l’autisme à « se cacher à la vue de tous », dévoilant le lourd tribut émotionnel que ça suppose. Dans la deuxième histoire, appelée « Tous mes voeux de réussite pour vos projets futurs », l’auteur se penche sur la question du travail dans notre monde et de la poursuite incessante des définitions sociales du succès. Alors que l’auteur se débat avec son diagnostic tardif, le besoin de comprendre son passé sous un nouvel angle devient un voyage vers la découverte de soi. Ce qui en émerge est un récit poignant d’une vie moulée par un désir de se conformer aux rôles sociaux, une norme montrée avec une telle maîtrise que ça cache le vrai soi. Ce narratif explore les défis de comprendre et d’embrasser son identité, particulièrement dans un monde qui manque souvent de reconnaître et d’accepter les différences. Ensemble, ces narratifs éclaircissent la lutte de naviguer dans la vie avec l’autisme, ainsi que la joie simultanée qui peut découler de la découverte de son pouvoir personnel unique
“Invitation to Learning” Discusses A History of Western Philosophy
Get PDFTranscribed here is a 78 rpm vinyl (or possibly shellac) recording of the CBS broadcast of Invitation to Learning on 15 September 1946. In it Irwin Edman, the chair, and guests Horace M. Kallen and Harold A. Taylor discuss Bertrand Russell’s recently published book, A History of Western Philosophy. The roughly thirty-minute broadcast, which aired on a Sunday from 12:00 to 12:30 pm, was segmented onto eight “vinyl” sides on four twelve-inch discs. They came with the fourth accrual of the Bertrand Russell Archives to McMaster University Library