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A sociological investigation of smartphones and community

Creator:: Yee, Michael J. C.
Abstract:: The smartphone is changing the way individuals interact with one another in society. Given the instant accessibility and multitude of socially iconic features, the contemporary handheld device grants users an unprecedented level of connectedness. However, despite the new breadth of access, perhaps the depth of the resulting social networks is...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis and Poster

The Culture of Names – A Comparison between Vietnam and Denmark

Creator:: Ngo, Toan Tri Dung
Abstract:: This project discusses the topic of personal names and the cultures of different peoples and their particularities, specifically in Vietnam and Denmark. The first part of this paper gives a brief history of naming traditions (mostly relating to Western European traditions). The second part of the paper compares two families...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: in the U.S. Rank Males Females Males Females 1 John Mary James Mary 2 William Elizabeth John

Breaking Down Blackout: Building Understanding of Media Effects at OSU

Creator:: Dillard, Lauren L.
Abstract:: In the days following Oct. 5, 2007, the staff of The Daily Barometer - the student newspaper at Oregon State University - was left scrambling for understanding. The paper published a image of a man wearing black face paint for an event called "Blackout Reser." That black face paint looked...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: .‖ James, a student who was quoted in the Barometer on the Monday after the protest, said, ―That‘s stupid

The Impact of World Literature in Secondary Schools in Oregon and Chile : A Comparative Case Study

Creator:: McFarland, Annette Catherine
Abstract:: The reading of world literature, literary works from cultures other than one’s own, offers an effective means of creating greater awareness and sensitivity towards others. Research on the subject makes it clear that world literature can help lay the groundwork for a sense of world citizenship in students. To what...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , Mark J. Bingen explains how he supplements the reading of foreign texts with creative activities to

Backpacking Through the Canon

Creator:: Sauter, Megan E.
Abstract:: During summer and fall 2007, I traveled across Europe and studied in Spain. My experiences abroad shaped my reading of certain literary texts as I gained insight into the cultures and settings in which they were produced. In my thesis, I recount some of these experiences and show how my...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Presence of Diarrhea and its Intensity due to Human Behaviors in Deh Sabz, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Creator:: Farhad, Mohammad
Abstract:: Afghanistan is one of the poorest countries in the world. Most of the people live in villages below the poverty line, and do not have access to basic health care and a primary education. Living standards are very low, and surviving day to day is a lifetime struggle. Most villages...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Studying abroad and vocabulary use in impromptu essays

Creator:: Mitchell, Kathleen
Abstract:: Spending time in a German speaking country may aid in vocabulary acquisition and production. This study hypothesized a concrete link between written language use and experiences abroad. Intermediate German students’ vocabulary uses in impromptu essays were evaluated by counting the number of total word, unique words, and content words. This...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: been documented at as high as 38% (Engle, L. & Engle, J., 2004). Research involving improved writing

The Art and Craft of John Williams

Creator:: Lincoln, Danae A.
Abstract:: The intent of this paper is to bring more attention to the mastery involved with film composition as an art form. The research focuses specifically on the life, style, influences, and works of John Williams as a conductor, film composer, and composer. It addresses his biography, filmography, and working relationships,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: , James Ingram, Dale Clevenger, and Joshua Bell. He is also an accomplished conductor, and has led

What is an English Major?: A Comparative Exploration of Perceptions of English Studies at OSU

Creator:: Paulsen, Brittney Renee
Abstract:: My project is designed to determine how the English major and English Studies exist at OSU, through the collection of perceptions and opinions about English Studies at OSU from students and faculty (both inside and outside of the English department) via email surveys. I used secondary research to determine how...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

The Doctor-Patient Relationship: How a Physician Navigates Clinical Empathy and Patient Death

Creator:: Smith, Hannah R.
Abstract:: As the importance of empathy in medicine has become more understood the dynamic of the patient-doctor relationship has changed. However, how to properly incorporate empathy into a healthcare relationship has not been thoroughly investigated. There is also continued disagreement on how to appropriately define empathy in a healthcare setting. The...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

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A sociological investigation of smartphones and community

The Culture of Names – A Comparison between Vietnam and Denmark

Breaking Down Blackout: Building Understanding of Media Effects at OSU

The Impact of World Literature in Secondary Schools in Oregon and Chile : A Comparative Case Study

Backpacking Through the Canon

Presence of Diarrhea and its Intensity due to Human Behaviors in Deh Sabz, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Studying abroad and vocabulary use in impromptu essays

The Art and Craft of John Williams

What is an English Major?: A Comparative Exploration of Perceptions of English Studies at OSU

The Doctor-Patient Relationship: How a Physician Navigates Clinical Empathy and Patient Death

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