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Communalism in the Veld: Rethinking property in South Africa
No full textThis is a personal essay grappling with the meaning of communal, customary property arrangements in South Africa and what they might have to offer humanity in the context of the Anthropocene. It was published as part of a special folio issue of the Yale Review focusing on the concept of ownership
Short Sharp Shocks: An Interview with Women Who Make Horror Shorts
No full textAn interview with four women directors of horror short films, this work is a chapter in Bloody Women, a work which traces changing gender dynamics in the horror film industry to explore how women have played a crucial role in defining the genre of horror understood as a scholarly discipline, cultural institution, and site of pleasure. While acknowledging that women in the industry face ongoing challenges, this book focuses on their diverse contributions as creators, consumers, and critics of horror, showing how women have been essential in shaping the goals and methods of the genre. Aimed at both scholarly and general readers, the chapters bring together the expertise of filmmakers, festival programmers, and scholars to argue that women have effected a reimagining of horror
Audio Production Worktext: Concepts, Techniques, and Equipment
No full textNow in its tenth edition, the Audio Production Worktext offers a comprehensive introduction to audio production in radio, television, and film. This hands-on, student-friendly text demonstrates how to navigate modern radio production studios and utilize the latest equipment and software. Key chapters address production planning, the use of microphones, audio consoles, and sound production for the visual media. The reader is shown the reality of audio production both within the studio and on location. New to this edition is material covering podcasting, including online storage and distribution. The new edition also includes an updated glossary and appendix on analog and original digital applications, as well as self-study questions and projects that students can use to further enhance their learning. The accompanying instructor website has been refreshed and includes an instructor’s manual and PowerPoint images. This book remains an essential text for audio and media production students seeking a thorough introduction to the field.https://scholarlycommons.susqu.edu/facultybooks/1096/thumbnail.jp
Numerical semigroups generated by quadratic sequences
No full textWe investigate numerical semigroups generated by any quadratic sequence with initial term zero and an infinite number of terms. We find an efficient algorithm for calculating the Apéry set, as well as bounds on the elements of the Apéry set. We also find bounds on the Frobenius number and genus, and the asymptotic behavior of the Frobenius number and genus. Finally, we find the embedding dimension of all such numerical semigroups
Welfare and Work for All: King Lear and Poor Relief in China and Early Modern England
No full textIn this chapter, I read King Lear\u27s well-known concern with indigence and homelessness in the light of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century accounts that portrayed China as a welfare utopia, arguing that these accounts allowed dramatists such as Shakespeare to engage critically with the social realities around them. ... The obvious interest with which English writers and compilers looked at the social policies of China suggests not just that there was a desire for reform but also that contact with East Asia gave shape and substance to that desire. It is against this background that I turn to King Lear and underscore the play\u27s scathing critique of the Poor Laws in England, which were mostly punitive in focus and repressive in inspiration. I see the play as championing relief for all, without the use of an arbitrary measure of a person\u27s worth, and in the process validating the potential contribution of all people to society
Collison Course: Rural Track Crossing Habits and the Railroad in the United States, 1915-32
No full textMobility scholars tend to portray people on the move as using various strategies to outmaneuver the governments or companies aiming to control them. This article shows that when some travelers prioritized convenience on their daily trips, their shortcuts and hacks led to unexpected run-ins with dangerous machinery. In early 1900s rural America, pedestrians and motorists used railroad tracks carelessly and intentionally—a chaotic combination epitomizing the hustle and bustle of everyday life. When those travelers died in train collisions, their survivors sued railroad companies, thus pitting the victims\u27 risky behavior against companies\u27 powerful legal defense. Two trials from Pennsylvania in 1915 and 1932 contrast the adversaries\u27 sense of railroad space, presenting the landscape\u27s impact on everyday movements that people take for granted. The case studies will push historians to pay more attention to the gray zone of popular, yet illegal, behaviors that bring people into contact with technology
The Effect of Construal Levels on the Perception and Memory of Exercise
Full text linkThe perception of an action can be influenced by how distant it is in time. According to construal level theory, events in the far future or far past are more likely to be construed at a high level, with more focus on the goals of the action and the larger context. Actions in the near future or near past are usually construed at a low level, and perceptions of these events are more detailed and realistic. In this study, 30 non-avid runners at Susquehanna University were asked to run for at least 5 minutes, and afterwards rated the unpleasantness of their run. Two weeks later, both groups rated their recall of the unpleasantness of the original run, and their predictions about the unpleasantness of an upcoming run. Half of the participants (Group 1) made these ratings right before their second running session, so we expected them to have a low-level construal of it. The other half (Group 2) made their ratings a week before their second run, and were expected to have a high-level construal. We predicted that participants’ construal of their upcoming run would change their construal of the memory of the prior run. If so, participants in Group 1 would remember the initial run as being more unpleasant than Group 2. Surprisingly, the timing of the second run did not directly influence participants’ construal levels. However, additional analysis suggests that their construal of the second run was still the strongest predictor of their memory of the first run
“It’s the Economy, Stupid!” The Impact of the Economy and other External Factors on Presidential Rhetoric
Full text linkThis study explains the impact of external factors on presidential rhetoric. The research in this area postulates that it is the personality of individuals that has a significant impact on rhetoric; however, there is a growing body of research that posits external factors, including the economy, the environment, education, conflict, and health of the United States, may be the determinants of presidential rhetoric. In the context of this study, presidential rhetoric refers to State of the Union speeches delivered between 1961 and 2020. To investigate the possible relationships between presidential rhetoric and external factors, I analyze 53 State of the Union speeches utilizing text context analysis software. These analyses produce values representing the leaders’ self-confidence, as demonstrated in their State of the Union speeches. The results of this study indicate that change in life expectancy and change in death rate of the United States consistently have a significant effect on the self-confidence within presidential rhetoric. Additionally, other factors such as change in gross domestic product were significant predictors of self-confidence in models that exclude President Donald Trump’s rhetoric. This research contributes to the existing body of research that posits that external factors influence political speech
Strategies to Promote Classroom Community
Full text linkA big focus centered around the school atmosphere is curriculum based. There is a lot of research on best practices to use to promote learning in all content areas, but promoting classroom community is a topic not as researched. Social and emotional needs are two important areas that need to be met in the schooling environment for several reasons. As a future educator, the relationship I have with them as well as they have with each other is a top priority. In my student teaching placements, I wanted to take the time to explore teaching practices to promote the community of my classroom. Throughout my self-study, I used two main methods of research. A developmental portfolio was used to take notes daily and write reflections. I also used it to reflect on the small changes I would make and how I thought those practices impacted the students. The other method of research I used was personal history. In my own personal history, I reflected on my years of schooling and how much I felt included in the classroom. I also was able to pull in experiences of observing in other classrooms, like my practicum
The Impact of Movement in the Elementary Classroom
Full text linkWith the rise of virtual learning, sedentary time in the classroom is at an all-time high. Students and teachers alike are restricted in how and where they move within a school to adhere with COVID-19 safety guidelines. Despite these restrictions and time spent virtually learning, increased daily physical activity is a necessity to the developing child, as well as the adult. The purpose of this self-study was to determine the impact of movement on my teaching practices as a pre-service teacher. The participants of this study included 40 5th grade students and 38 3rd grade students who were a part of my spring student teaching practicum. During my practicum, I implemented two types of movement integration: brain breaks and academic-based movement. In addition, I recorded my own movement by tracking my steps taken within a day. Students consistently presented a positive shift in energy and on-task behaviors were increased when movement was implemented. My own teaching practices and pedagogical philosophy is now heavily influenced by purposeful movement in the academic setting, where students can receive mental breaks from assignments or can transform the environment by incorporating movements or exercise into each lesson