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Episode 46: The Return of Martin Guerre (1982) (Guest: Joseph Dellapenna)
No full textThe Return of Martin Guerre is a 1982 French historical drama directed by Daniel Vigne and staring Gerard Depardieu. The film describes the historical case of Martin Guerre who leaves his young wife Bertrande (Nathalie Baye) in the small French village of Artigat to fight in a war and travel. Around eight years later, the false Martin (played by Depardieu) returns to the village to resume his life. The false Martin (whose real name is Arnaud du Tilh) persuades the people in the village that he is in fact Martin Guerre. This includes Bertrande, who goes on to have two children with the false Martin and who seems happy to finally have a husband who loves her, as opposed to the real Martin, with whom she was trapped in an arranged and loveless marriage. But when the imposter Martin presses his uncle for the money he is owed for his land, the uncle denounces him as a fraud. An investigation and trial follow to determine if the Depardieu character is the real Martin. The imposter Martin is on the verge of winning until the real Martin shows up at the last minute, exposing the imposter Martin, who then confesses. The imposter (i.e., Arnaud) is then led to the gallows and hanged, and the real Martin resumes his place in the village.
Guest: Joseph Dellapenna
Joseph Dellapenna is a visiting professor at Peking University School of Transnational Law. He retired as a professor of law at Villanova School of Law, where he taught for forty years. Professor Dellapenna’s research and teaching interests include international and comparative law. He has also written about using films to teach comparative law.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction2:56 Teaching comparative law through film 4:18 A quick primer on French legal history7:33 Jean de Coras and the Parliament of Toulouse11:28 How the false Martin Guerre becomes Martin Guerre16:12 The allegations against Martin and Bertrande21:01 The trial of Martin Guerre25:16 How the false Martin almost pulls it off27:26 The execution31:29 Religious conflict in 16th century Europe34:59 The difficulty of proving identity at the time
Further Reading:
Bienen, Leigh Buchanan, Book Review, “The Law as Storyteller,” 98 Harv. L. Rev. 494 (1984)
Davis, Natalie Zemon, The Return of Martin Guerre (1983)
Dellapenna, Joseph, “Peasants, Tanners, and Psychiatrists: Using Films to Teach Comparative Law,” 36 (1) Int’l J. Legal Information 156 (2008)
Finlay, Robert, “The Refashioning of Martin Guerre,” 93(3) Am. Hist. Rev. 553 (1988)
Hall, Phyllis A., “Teaching Analytical Thinking through the AHR Forum and ‘The Return of Martin Guerre’” Perspectives on History (Jan. 1, 1990)https://scholarship.shu.edu/law-on-film-s03/1015/thumbnail.jp
The Benefits of Establishing Attending Behavior Prior to the Discriminative Stimulus During Discrete-Trial Instruction: A Systematic Review
No full textDiscrete trial instruction (DTI) is one of the most effective and commonly used instructional strategies for teaching individuals with autism. Researchers and professionals have informally promoted the importance of establishing attending behavior prior to initiating discrete trials. However, some researchers have reported a lack of literature analyzing the effects of establishing attending behavior, prior to instruction, on skill acquisition. Therefore, the benefits of establishing attending as part of DTI remain unknown. The goal of the current thesis was to conduct a systematic review using PRISMA guidelines to search for published studies where attending behavior was a primary independent variable within DTI sessions. Upon gathering qualifying studies, the present reviewer would have assessed the methodological strength of the articles and then assessed the establishment of attending behavior as an evidence-based practice (EBP) using the methods outlined by Reichow (2011). Because the results of this review concluded with only a single study meeting criteria for inclusion, the EBP status of establishing attending prior to instruction during DTI is undetermined. This review suggests that future research should investigate the effects of attending behavior on skill acquisition within DTI as well as with other instructional tasks and strategies
Evaluation of a novel CHX-EC16 antimicrobial formulation on biofilm-forming bacteria
No full textThe rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria presents a growing threat to public health, particularly in clinical settings where overuse of antibiotics accelerates resistance. This study evaluated the antibacterial and antibiofilm efficacy of a novel formulation combining chlorhexidine (CHX) with EC16, a lipid-modified derivative of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate, against Gram-negative Klebsiella aerogenes (K. aerogenes) and Gram-positive Staphylococcus epidermidis (S. epidermidis). The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for K. aerogenes was 0.004% CHX/0.0002% EC16 and 0.0008% CHX/0.00004% EC16 for S. epidermidis, 0.02%. Checkerboard assays confirmed synergistic effects between CHX and EC16. When treating K. aerogenes with 0.002% CHX/0.0001% EC16, it was able to inhibit bacterial growth slightly better than 0.002% CHX by itself. Fluorescent microscopy was performed using DAPI to stain the A-T rich regions of the nuclear DNA. Results showed morphological changes of K. aerogenes shifting from rod-shaped to coccoid forms when treated with 0.004% CHX/0.0002% EC16. SYTO-9, a cell permeable green, fluorescent nucleic acid stain, and propidium iodide a cell impermeable red fluorescent nucleic acid stains were used to visualize the change in viable cells when treated with CHX-EC16. Flow cytometry confirmed a \u3e97.8 % reduction in planktonic bacterial viability at 6 hours post-treatment and a 96.06% reduction in biofilm-associated cells at 24 hours for K. aerogenes. S. epidermidis saw biofilm reduction using lower concentrations of the formulation with 0.001% CHX/0.00005% indicating 89.84% inhibition and 0.008% CHX/0.00004% EC16 showing 85.25% inhibition 24 hours post-treatment. Congo red assays indicated minimal to no biofilm production in formulation-treated samples up to 48 hours. These findings support the potential of CHX-EC16 as an effective antimicrobial formulation. By enhancing efficacy while reducing the required CHX concentration, EC16 may mitigate side effects associated with prolonged CHX use, such as altered sense of taste, staining of teeth, and mucosal irritation, as well as offering a promising alternative for managing drug-resistant nosocomial infections
Content that Connects: Enhancing the Social Media Practices of Small Businesses to Promote Organizational Growth
Get PDFThe vast majority of businesses in the United States are classified as small businesses and are vital to the U.S. economy and culture. To remain competitive, they must utilize social media marketing effectively. This study analyzes the Instagram practices of small business districts and existing training programs to understand how small businesses are guided in enhancing their online presence. By identifying existing processes and gaps, the study establishes key opportunities for growth. Based on the findings, the study offers actionable and practical recommendations for small business owners, training programs, and business districts to strengthen social media effectiveness and support business development
Undated Fragments of L\u27Italo-Americano
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