2014 Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

PROCEEDINGS

Bishop, Karen K.

University/Organization

Title
A Collection of Unpublished Songs by John Duke

Synopsis
This project highlights a collection of unpublished art songs by the late American composer John Duke. Evidence in the Smith College archives provides some explanation about Duke’s efforts to publish, and the historical complexities of 20th century American art song development during Duke’s life.

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Burdick, Barbara E.

University/Organization
Alma College

Title
The Benefits of Vocal Technology in Interdisciplinary Courses in The Arts in a Liberal Arts College

Synopsis
Vocal technology provides the means for singers to study the acoustics and muscular configuration of sound, using the programs of Voce Vista, SonoVu, and electromyography. In the interdisciplinary class model, “Science and Technology in the Graphic and Vocal Arts,” new technology offers a unique opportunity for students to experience biofeedback, gain knowledge of their vocal instrument, and of technology’s role in advancing visual and aural literacy in the creative arts

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Chen, Wenjia

University/Organization
Shanghai University, China

Title
Exploring the Teaching of Exhibition Design and Curatorial Studies

Synopsis
“The presentation(paper) will introduce the international design workshop targeted curatorial and exhibition studies. It will explore the way to combine the knowledge between curatorial and exhibition design, and how to deliver the method of design with the consideration of curatorial process.”

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Cho, Young-Hyun

University/Organization
University of Texas Arlington

Title
The Color of Sound in 20th-century French Music by Debussy and Messiaen

Synopsis
The presentation will focus on 20th-century French music, reflecting the piano works of Debussy and Messiaen. Debussy and Messiaen developed their own unique ways of creating colors in their music. This presentation will discuss the compositional techniques of Debussy and Messiaen and how they were able to create these colors in sound. The format will include a powerpoint presentation, short demonstrations at the piano, and a full live performance of selected pieces by Debussy and Messiaen.

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Cleveland, Brandy L.

University/Organization
Viterbo University

Title
A Content Analysis of Servant Leadership Attributes in Job Descriptions of Child Care Providers Within Wisconsin’s Coulee Region

Synopsis
Licensed child care job descriptions were reviewed using a qualitative approach to determine the presence of servant leadership (SL) characteristics as expectations for these providers. The study examined whether SL characteristics could be identified as desired qualities of child care providers within the area. Job descriptions were collected and coded using the ten SL characteristics defined by Larry Spears. All ten SL characteristics were seen throughout the job descriptions reviewed.

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Doubet, Kristina J. and Gena Southall

University/Organization
James Madison University / Longwood University

Title
Integrating Reading and Writing Instruction: The Role of Professional Development in Shaping Teacher Perceptions and Practices

Synopsis
The increased emphasis on preparing students to be college and career ready has significant implications for the teaching of English/Language Arts. This study examines middle and high school English teachers’ perceptions and practices regarding authentic, integrated reading and writing instruction and the potential for staff development to impact these perceptions and practices. Findings indicate that focused professional development can move teachers to increased confidence and proficiency in integrating the instruction of reading and writing.

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Fellow, Anthony R.

University/Organization
California State University, Fullerton

Title
Stealing Their Pantaloons

Synopsis
In many ways, the coming of the Civil War challenged the ideology of Victorian domesticity that had defined the lives of women in the antebellum era. The Civil War changed that as American women turned their attention to the world outside the home. Some women took this as a sign to compete with men of the press who cried “they’re stealing our pantaloons.” This paper presents a typology of those women.

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Foster, Robert L.

University/Organization
Georgia Regents University

Title
Accentuate the Negative? On Teaching Biographical Details in Jazz History

Synopsis
Jazz history professors and book authors may be prejudicing their students’ impressions of jazz by including negative biographical information about the major musicians. This author not only questions whether such details serve any purpose, but discusses how these details are actually contradictory to the goals of the class as well as detrimental to a balanced and respectful view of the musician’s historic musical contributions and stature.

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Fulmer, Mimmi

University/Organization
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Title
Nordic Songs for Students and Professional Singers: Preparation, Resources, and Repertoire

Synopsis
The Nordic countries present a treasure trove of songs, suitable for both students and professional singers. My goal is to promote accessibility to this significant body of music through resources for music, pronunciation, and translations.

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Gaschen, Dennis John and Douglas J. Swanson

University/Organization
California State University, Fullerton

Title
Critical Communications Skills: A Profile of What Technical Proficiencies Entry-level Public Relations Professionals Need to Succeed

Synopsis
In recent years, studies focusing on public relations education and practice have shown dissatisfaction by workplace professionals in regard to the level of abilities, skills, and experience of recent college graduates entering the profession. This research identifies key skills, abilities and experience that entry-level public relations professionals should posses.

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Gutierrez, Armand

University/Organization
University of California, Los Angeles

Title I
Assessing Cultural Diversity with Acculturation in the Pilipino American Community

Synopsis
Acculturation can be used to assess, describe and account for levels of diversity evident within many ethnic and cultural communities. Acculturation has been found to be related to many outcome variables, including; academic performance, intergenerational conflict, beliefs and practices regarding sex, drug abuse, and psychological disorders and symptoms. This PowerPoint presentation provides a detailed description of the Pilipino Cultural Life Styles Inventory (PCLSI) that was designed specifically to measure type and degree of acculturation in Pilipino American adolescents and adults. The presentation includes: (1) graphical and narrative descriptions of the four types of acculturation, Pilipino Oriented, U.S. Oriented, Multicultural Oriented and Eclectic Oriented acculturation; (2) an overview of the administration and scoring process, and (3) sample cases that elucidate the distinct ways that the four types of acculturation manifest in the Pilipino American community. The objectives of the presentation are to: (1) introduce the PCLSI to academicians, health professionals and scholars interested in working with the Pilipino American community; (2) inform the existing body of knowledge about the level of cultural heterogeneity evident within Pilipino Americans, and (3) encourage the use of acculturation-specific methods for improving the quality of services provided to the second-largest subgroup of Asian Americans in the United States.

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Title II
Measurement of Cultural Diversity and it’s Utility for Scholars and Practitioners Working with Pilipino Americans

Synopsis
The purpose of this study was to develop an inventory designed specifically to measure type and degree of acculturation in Pilipino Americans. The Pilipino Cultural Life Styles Inventory (PCLSI) measures four types and levels of acculturation: U.S. cultural immersion, Pilipino cultural immersion, multicultural immersion and eclectic cultural immersion in Pilipino adolescents and adults. .

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Hoang, Haco, et al.

University/Organization
California Lutheran University / University of Southern California / University of California-Santa Barbara

Title
Enhancing the Civic Capacity of Environmental Justice Communities: The Case Study of Farmworkers in Oxnard, California

Synopsis
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines environmental justice as “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.” However, many affected populations do not have the civic capacity to be informed and engaged on behalf of environmental health and well-being in their communities. Researchers, community organizations and policy makers can identify ways to enhance the civic resources, knowledge and input channels for impacted communities. In a study of Oxnard, a city in California with a large agricultural economy, researchers conducted survey research and content analysis of local media to determine why and how affected stakeholders are (under)engaged on environmental health issues. The study found that there was a general perception among Oxnard residents that they were at risk for exposure to environmental pollution. There was also a severe lack of information and opportunities for involvement on environmental issues in the community. However, there are ways to enhance to the civic capacity of environmental justice communities like Oxnard by maximizing the use of local media outlets, particularly ethnic radio and newspapers.

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Hopkin, Shon & J. Arden Hopkin

University/Organization
Brigham Young University

Title
The Psalms as Signifiers of Sacred Time and Space

Synopsis
Although some Christians continue to view the existence of the Psalms as prophetic expressions of King David, 1 most biblical scholars today views the Psalms primarily as an expression of the yearnings, experiences, and understanding of Israelites in their own time. For those scholars who work to correlate New Testament statements with a view of Old Testament prophecy, the Gospel writers took material that was broadly applicable to the covenant people, and applied it directly to their view of Jesus.2 In other words, the experiences of Israel expressed the future experiences of their Messiah, and became a type of His life that was understood by the gospel authors as representing him.

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Islam, Anisul M.

University/Organization
University of Houston-Downtown

Title
Economic Factors Affecting Distribution of Income Among Nations: A Preliminary Discussion

Synopsis
This paper focuses on understanding the role and significance of some economic and non-economic factors such as socio-demographic variables in explaining the observed inter-country variations of income inequality across the globe as part of this preliminary discussion.

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Ital, Heiko

University/Organization
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (Seoul, ROK)

Title
A Case Study on Korea-Japan Relations – a Realist Point of View

Synopsis
In this paper, Korea-Japan relations will be examined under a realist perspective. The historical and territorial controversies are still a huge stumbling-bloc for intensive political and security relations based on mutual trust. This work emphasizes the responsibility of both nations’ political leaders in restraining their ideological disputes, and by focusing on pragmatic policies to realize their mutual needs.

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Leeuwrik, Linda

University/Organization
Idaho State University

Title
Fit for Active Serv George Grosz’s Long War

Synopsis
Beginning in the First World War and culminating in the Second, the art and thought of German artist George Grosz became increasingly politicized and reflected a harsh indictment of modern Germany. This paper focuses on Grosz’s experience of the “Long War,” by examining his own words in correspondence and other writings and his paintings and political caricatures, which often reflect his excoriating view of Germany through a gendered lens.

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Lehmann, Maria-Rosa

University/Organization
History of Art, Sorbonne-Pantheon Paris 1

Title
Outgrowing the Vernissage. The Openings of the Expositions Internationales du Surréalisme in 1938, 1947 and 1959: Pioneer Experimentations of Performance Art

Synopsis
One aspect of surrealist art is still misrepresented in most publications: their performances. For the inaugurations of their international exhibitions in Paris, between 1938 and 1965, the surrealists organized different events that can be defined as pioneer experiments of Performance Art. This short presentation will explain why we need to study these art pieces and will introduce first analysis of the performances organized for surrealist international exhibitions.

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Leininger, Carol

University/Organization
Independent scholar

Title
Project Management Applied to Writing and Research

Synopsis
A side effect of social media is increasing unfamiliarity with traditional text genres. Students are challenged by the long report/graduate thesis and may need focused support in execution of longer documents. Project management techniques can be applied to planning, drafting, revising, and defending by extending the basic plan, draft, revise cycle to include more structured planning, realistic time lines, and communication designed to help students mature as academics or artists.

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Li, Qingjun

University/Organization
Belmont University

Title
Oriental Light Shining in Western Darkness: Thoreau’s Use of The Mengzi in Walden

Synopsis
In his Walden, Henry David Thoreau expresses his interest in Asia. Recognizing Thoreau’s use of Chinese philosophical ideas is important not only in understanding various passages but also in developing an appreciation for Thoreau’s overall project at Walden Pond. This paper calls attention to the ways Thoreau applied passages and allusions from Mengzi 孟子 (Mencius) to advance his argument on moral development in Walden, demonstrating how he throws Oriental light on the darkness in the West.

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Lopez-Isnardi, C. Sandy

University/Organization
Alma College

Title
Teaching Traditional Photography in the Digital Age

Synopsis
This presentation considers the importance of teaching traditional (wet-room) photography alongside digital photography within a Fine Arts and New Media Studies context at the College level. Many colleges have done away with their darkrooms in exchange for digital labs, decreasing the learning impact for students and their understanding of photo syntax (connection between camera and printing process and their aesthetic equivalence).

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Lord, David G.

University/Organization
California State Polytechnic University Pomona

Title
Kapu: The Lynchpin of Economic, Political, and Social Inequality in Traditional Hawai’i

Synopsis
Kapu–a.k.a. tabu (or taboo), is a mechanism whereby individuals can exert power and authority based on their mana. Mana, an unseen, supernaturally bestowed force, differs among humans and can make contacts potentially dangerous. High mana people can make resources or activities off limits. In this way they manipulate what others may exploit, which in turn empowers them. Mana and kapu created elites–ali’i–and commoners–maka’ainana– in a hierarchical and autocratic society.

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Lytle, Alan D.

University/Organization
University of Arkansas – Little Rock

Title
Are we Doing Enough when Mentoring our TAs and ITAs?

Synopsis
How often are TAs and ITAs given a teaching assistantship and expected to be a successful teacher without the benefit of any pedagogical knowledge. This paper describes a concept class whereby TAs and ITAs can gain the pedagogical bases they need while still meeting the requirements of their graduate teaching assistantships.

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Maeno, Yoshimi

University/Organization
Wellesley College

Title
Designing a Lesson Plan to Speed up Proficiency Development in Elementary-level Japanese as a Foreign Language Classroom

Synopsis
In this paper I would like to suggest a lesson plan to speed up proficiency development in the elementary-level Japanese as a foreign language classroom from the Novice level to the Intermediate level. The textbook “Genki: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese (Lesson 4)” is used to suggest a lesson plan in this paper.

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Maio, Angelina

University/Organization
Colorado State University

Title
The Paradox of Intersectionality: How a Contemporary Novel Brings To Light Racial Tensions in Post 9/11 America

Synopsis
This paper explores racial tensions and racial identity in a post 9/11 world by looking at a contemporary
novel.

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McAlister, J. Thomas

University/Organization
Ball State University

Title
Use of Transitional Words and Phrases in English and Chinese News Writing

Synopsis
Contrastive rhetoric has been used to examine the differences in languages. Studies have focused on apparent differences in Chinese and English. With a focus on news articles, this study examines transition words and phrases. From a random selection of articles in Chinese and English, the transition types are calculated to discover trends in the respective languages. The results suggest differences exist between the languages. Chinese focuses on information; English focuses on perspective.

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Meier, David A.

University/Organization
Dickinson State University

Title
Anacharsis: Rediscovering History in the 18th Century

Synopsis
Barthélemy’s Voyage du jeune Anacharsis en Grèce steeped his fictional Anacharsis into a complex matrix of alleged authoritative classical sources, architectural drawings, coins and maps. According to Jacques-Charles Brunet, Barthélemy explored aspects of early Syrian, Jewish, and Palestinian life. Within his autobiography in 1760, Barthélemy recounted his travels and exploration of the ruins of Antiquity. In1788, Barthélemy’s five-volume Anacharsis struck a chord with readers quickly generating additional editions. Certainly not a singular example, it was illustrative of the changing place of history in western culture.

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Nicolaides, Demetris

University/Organization
Bloomfield College

Title
How Human Idiosyncrasy, Culture, and Biology Aided in the Development of a Rationalistic Interpretation of Nature

Synopsis
What led to the intellectual transition from mythology to science in ancient Greece? The factors that are generally accepted as having created favorable conditions for such transition were geographic, economic, religious, and political. In this paper I add to the usual list of factors three new ones, the ancient Greek idiosyncrasy, the power of the Greek language, and the effect of making a habit of scientific thinking.

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Book
In the Light of Sciences

Description
In the Light of Science is a unique approach to the history of science revealing the important links between the ancient past and the present scientific endeavor to understand the universe.

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Park, Joo-Yeun

University/Organization
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

Title
Influencing the social, Intergovernmental and International level – How do NGOs Function?

Synopsis
This paper discusses the concept of NGOs as well as the role of the NGOs in various theoretical approaches. It demonstrates that NGOs are successful only in connection with the states and their public as well as other international organizations. The human rights change in a state takes place at different levels: social, intergovernmental and international. NGOs function at all these levels. They maintain continuity by denouncing violations of human rights internationally and place pressure on states within the international community. They build on the monitoring systems of the existing human rights institutions at an intergovernmental level and replace missing resources and expertise. They can highlight the duties to the states with quasi-universal validity of human rights and can always bring human rights violations into the political agenda.

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Payton, Lee C.

University/Organization
Columbia College Chicago

Title I
VROOM! POW! BANG! & 3 Futzes… The Art & Science of Custom- Made Cinema Sound Effects

Synopsis
Most of the sounds that you hear in movies are not made by what you see on the silver screen. This paper explores the cinema sound creative process used in designing custom-made sound effects for award-winning short films. Presentation includes screening of selected scenes.

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Title II
Libyan Sibyl Sound Design – A Study of Cinema Sound Transformed for the Visual Learner

Synopsis
Comparisons between the chalk sketch and final fresco of the Libyan Sibyl from Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel are transformed to represent comparisons between original production dialog recordings and the final cinema sound mix. This provides a discussion axis on Cinema Sound with students who have a more visually oriented learning style.

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Robeson, Richard

University/Organization
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC USA

Title
Deconstructing the Privacy Narrative: Social Media, Surveillance and Normative Ethics

Synopsis
A discussion of the interrelationship of privacy concerns in three arenas: state surveillance, social media, and ethical norms in sport.

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Sarvimaeki, Marja

University/Organization
University of Hawaii at Manoa,

Title
Experiential Features of Japanese Built Environment

Synopsis
An analysis of certain invisible features of Japanese urban context revealed by the communal activities taking place in space.

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Schorr, James L.

University/Organization
San Diego State University

Title
Houdar de La Motte, Poète-Philosophe Revisited

Synopsis
French poet and playwright, Antoine Houdar de la Motte (1672–1731) was the most controversial “Moderne” of his times. Criticism of his works was wildly polarized and based on party politics rather than rational, critical method. The contemporary journalist-critic Justus van Effen considers his works and literary reputation in an extensive review in 1724, resulting in a model of objective literary criticism for the period.

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Shahrokhi, Sholeh

University/Organization
Butler University

Title
Body, Aesthetics and Protest Art

Synopsis
This article examines the aesthetics of the body in protest art in Iran. Since the contested presidential election of 2009, echoed in 2013, Iranian art has emerged as a critical language for protest with a particular attention to the body. Covering a wide range of articulations, from painted bodies wrapped in colorful ribbons, to crude but poignant pen-on-paper sketches and political cartoons that bestow parody as the means for protesting the election debates, creativity emerged as a salient strategy for dissent. This paper focuses in particular on protest art, as artistic expressions that carve out a niche for public debate and social engagement, compelling agency with macro politics through engagement with the most forbidden intimate space – that of the body.

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Soon, Rachel K. Lee

University/Organization
New York University

Title
Playing with Kanakaism: Using Drama Therapy and Role Theory to Deconstruct Colonialism in Hawai’i

Synopsis
Drama therapy is an embodied method of psychotherapy that is capable of exploring and working with that which is beyond words. Using different modalities of drama, theater, and play, participants are able to rehearse and perform the change they wish to see in their lives, and in the world around them. This paper explores the use of drama therapy techniques, in particular a theoretical approach called role theory, as a way to deconstruct and work with the residues of this historical narrative.

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Steele, Michael R.

University/Organization
Pacific University

Title
Reflections of Robert E. Lee in American Culture

Synopsis

To the extent that Robert E. Lee is central to an understanding of the social, cultural, and political dynamics operating in this country for the last 150 years, a study of his reflections in our culture, both popular and academic, will help reveal the key cultural fault lines that have remained with us from prior to Fort Sumter in 1861 and long after Appomattox in 1865.

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Stone, Sherril M.

University/Organization
Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Title
The Psychology of Using Animals in Advertising

Synopsis
Research has shown that brand identity is only one reason advertisers use animals to promote their products or services. Specifically, the use of animals to market products encompasses several psychological perceptions including cognitive, behavioral, and emotional components. This study examined the prevalence of animals in current advertisements

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Takafumi, Fujiwara, et al.

University/Organization
Shinshu-University Graduate School

Title
An Analysis of a Causative Verb Have from the Cognitive Linguistic as well as the Contrastive Linguistics Perspective

Synopsis
A causative verb have has two peculiarities; (1) it has “lost” some of its original sense; the have in I had the doctor look at my leg does not have the sense of POSESS; (2) although the original sense of have / get is close to passive, it can be used not only in passives but also in causatives, which is very opposite to their Japanese counterpart, i.e., a Japanese causative verb (saseru) can be used as passive as well, but never vice versa. By closely looking at causatives with have as well as comparing the English and Japanese causatives, we will shed a new light on the causative have.

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Uber, Diane R.

University/Organization
The College of Wooster

Title
Spanish Forms of Address in Advertising and Marketing Documents in Madrid: Respect and Politeness

Synopsis
Utilizing the theory of verbal politeness, and the concepts of power and solidarity, this paper presents a study of the usage of the pronouns of address tú/vosotros and usted/ustedes in marketing and advertising documents in Madrid, Spain. Spanish-language address forms reflect the concepts of respect and politeness. Examples of each type of document will be shown, including advertisements from newspapers, customer and medical patient surveys, product labels, and promotional literature.

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Uber, Terrence & Diane R. Uber

University/Organization
Kent State University / The College of Wooster

Title
Spanish Culture as Reflected in the Built Environment of Spanish Cities

Synopsis
Architecture is a major component of culture. The public and private spaces we use reflect our needs, both functional and aesthetic. An understanding of the relationship between landscape and buildings in a city context can lead to a better understanding of the culture of those who use the spaces. This paper presents results of research in Madrid, Spain. Through observational research and analysis, we examine how individuals and groups of people function and interact in various public settings.

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Uber, Terrence

University/Organization
Kent State University / The College of Wooster

Title
INTERSECTIONS: Office Furniture Design – Technologies – Aesthetics

Synopsis
This paper will investigate the intersections of design, manufacturing technologies and aesthetics in the emerging commercial office furniture industry in the United States, 1875 – 1925. The commercial office furniture industry developed in the United States in the late nineteenth century in response to the changing nature and needs of conducting business. This study deals primarily with furniture which would be used in offices of clerical staff and managers.

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Wakibuchi,Ryota, et al.

University/Organization
Shinshu-University Graduate School

Title
The “Habitat Segregation” of Expressions Denoting Futurity, and its Application to TESL

Synopsis
Futurity can be expressed using will, be going to and shall, but even advanced English learners can hardly tell the difference among “The ice will / *is going to melt if the sun comes out.” (Ando 2005: 104)

This presentation consists of three parts; first, we will try to explain the differences, i.e., “habitat segregation”, of the two expressions denoting futurity, i.e., will and be-toinfinitives; secondly, we will argue for a better explanation for will and be-to; and thirdly, we will apply our explanation to TESL and see if the students understand the subtle differences of the expressions denoting futurity better.

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Watson, A. Bruce, et al.

University/Organization
Indiana University South Bend

Title I
University Professor Feedback that Works

Synopsis
This research study explored student perceptions of feedback from a population of undergraduates students’ with respect to handwritten and electronic feedback. Some professors also provide comments on students’ assignments, which are meant to improve the learning process for the student. Implications of students’ perceptions of feedback are discussed within a framework of factors grouped into five overarching themes; accessibility, timeliness, legibility, quality and personal touch.

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Title II
Why Don’t They Do What I Say? The Different Ways Principals and Teachers Conceptualize Time

Synopsis
This research study used an online survey to explore principals’ and teachers’ conceptualizations of time-sensitive language as it is used to set tasks for faculty and staff in K-12 schools.

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Whitehead, Suzanne A. & Taylor Whitehead

University/Organization
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of Hawaii / University of Hawaii

Title
Utilizing the Holistic Approaches of Ai Chi and Laughter Yoga for Self-Care and Wellness

Synopsis
Ai Chi is an aquatic movement/relaxation program that helps practitioners enjoy the water in a flowing, powerful progression. It is an easy, efficient exercise program to increase oxygen/caloric consumption, and improves range of motion, balance, and mobility while decreasing the negative accumulations of stress. Laughter Yoga combines unconditional laughter exercises with yogic Pranayama breathing to increase positive endorphin production, while lowering the harmful effects of stress hormones.

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Wicker, Vernon

University/Organization
Seattle Pacific University

Title
Christoph Graupner: Composer’s Works Hidden in Darmstadt’s Court library

Synopsis
Elected for the Leipzig position ahead of Bach, Graupner declined as the Darmstadt Court made him stay. After his death in 1760, performances outside the Court were hindered as well as publication of his over 1400 cantatas and numerous other works. His rediscovery and publication provide exciting material for music teachers and students, a musical-liturgical resource for church musicians, and an enrichment for concert audiences. (Recorded examples are available.)

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Yang, Marc Z.

University/Organization
Wingate University

Title
Constant Becoming: Innocence as Antidote to Purity in Michel Tournier’s Writing

Synopsis
From both Eastern and Western cultures and a wide spectrum of disciplines, the pursuit of purity is omnipresent. This pursuit can do more harm then good as soon as it degenerates into an ideological belief. In this work I will demonstrate and analyze MichelTournier’s critical stance on purity throughout his novels and essays while showing how “innocence”, from a perspective of constant becoming, becomes an antidote in his writing.

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Yu, Shuishan

University/Organization
Northeastern University

Title
Hangzhou’s Yujie: The Recreation of A Historic Street as A Public Space

Synopsis
This paper explores the role history played in the formation of a public space through the study of Yu-jie’s modern metamorphosis, comparing the recently created pedestrian road with the Southern Song (1127-1279) imperial street, the legendary model that the twenty-first century revival was meant to follow. Rather than making kitsch of fake antique, the rebirth of Yu-jie revealed the deep-rooted Chinese concepts about both history and public space.

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Yun, Seungmin

University/Organization
Oklahoma State University

Title
Integrating the VERICHIP Simulation into EAP Courses: A Descriptive Analysis

Synopsis
This paper will evaluate the effectiveness of integrating the VERICHIP Simulation that was recently created for EAP courses into the International composition program at Oklahoma State University and further discuss benefits and drawbacks of using simulations in EAP courses through investigating both instructors’ and students’ perspectives towards a simulation-based instruction.

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