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  • Intercultural Competence and Cross-Cultural Co-Teaching: Exploring Native English-Speaker Experiences in Taiwan

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    Pike, Jessie L.
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    The increasing focus on internationalization in Taiwan’s language-in-education policy has expanded the use of cross-cultural co-teaching pairs consisting of a native English-speaking teacher and a local non-native English-speaking teacher. While the model holds great potential for combining unique strengths, navigating cross-cultural communication in these co-teaching collaborations can be complex. This...
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    grateful to my committee members, Elizabeth Root, Shaozeng Zhang, and John Edwards, for their support and

  • An analysis of social relationships at a development site in Kenya

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    Burke, Deborah A.
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    Both development and post-structuralist anthropologists have critiqued development. Development anthropologists are concerned that development does not take adequate account of the social and cultural factors of developing nations, while post structuralists question the ontology of development and assert that domination over developing nations is inherent in the concept of development....
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    Relationships at a Development Site in Kenya. Abstract approved: John Young Both development and post

  • Factors influencing the use of complementary and alternative medicine by Korean American women

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    Skidmore, Jennifer M.
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    This study examines the utilization of health care by Korean American women in Pierce County, Washington. Pierce County, with its large population of Asian Americans, offers a variety of health care options, everything from biomedicine to acupuncture and herbal remedies. Regarding the multitude of options available, I asked the question...
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    . Abstract approved: ----------,--------+--+-+------------- l,, John Young This study examines the

  • Cultural differences and business interaction : an analysis of conflicts between Chinese and American ways of life

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    Chen, Yuejian, 1958-
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    This study uses an anthropological perspective to discuss the cultural differences between Chinese and Americans in business contexts. Through an analysis of case studies related by businesspersons involved in Sino-US trade, and by an analysis of literature on the subject, it describes how cultural differences contribute to the problems and...
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    Conflicts between Chinese and American ways of Life Abstract approved John A. Young This study uses an

  • Slippery paths : connections and divergences between historic preservation and tourism in Micronesia

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    Krause, Elizabeth L.
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    Micronesians are in the process of becoming independent nation-states after nearly a century of colonial rule, including four decades of U.S. administration as the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. Pressures to attain self-sufficiency have led many of these island nations to embrace tourism as an economic development strategy. Meanwhile,...
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    , reached new depths through my experiences in Micronesia. I am grateful to John Young, my major professor

  • Perceptions of language change : a case study in Veneto

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    Falda, Adelia
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    The purpose of this thesis is to explore the current linguistic situation of the Venetian language (a minority language spoken in the northeastern Italian region of Veneto) and its relationship with Italian, the official language of Italy. This is a study of Venetian people and how they are reacting to...
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    the following people for their help and support I could not have done this without you! Dr. John

  • Just do it : an analysis of cultural factors behind the growth of Nike, Inc.

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    Chen, Roger L.
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    The success of NIKE, Inc. is deemed miracle by professionals on both Wall Street and Madison Avenue. Research done in the past tends to credit the growth of NIKE, Inc. to its marketing strategies. By placing the achievement of the company in the postmodern context, this study analyzes the cultural...
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    Factors behind the Growth of NIKE, Inc. Abstract approved: John A. You4 The success of NIKE, Inc. is

  • American companies' criteria and values for hiring or placing expatriate employees in China

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    Habiger, Sheldon
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    This thesis examines the values and criteria American companies use in hiring or placing expatriate employees in China. These values and criteria affect the success or failure of expatriate employees and a company's bottom line - profitability. Investigating this topic required an examination of the history of the political, economic,...
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    friendship. First and foremost, I would like to thank the members of my committee, Dr. John Young, Dr. Nancy

  • Countering the subjugation of Indian women : strategies for adaptation and change

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    Moyer, Dawn J.
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    This thesis outlines dominant ideologies and practices that affect women's authority in the urban social milieu of north India. Theories that consider the causes of social stratification by gender as well as social movement patterns are useful for understanding the durability of gender roles. The utility of these theories for...
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    Dr. John Young has helped me maintain my motivation and momentum throughout my academic program and

  • Cooperation and small to medium sized enterprises in Oregon's forest product industry

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    Brown, Nicole A.
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    This thesis examines perceptions of cooperation among small to medium sized enterprises (SME) in western Oregon's forest products industry. Recent changes in the industry, such as corporate consolidation, global marketing, and government regulations have created an environment in which many SMEs find it difficult to stay competitive. Cooperation among SMEs...
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    good meals. To the members of my committee; Dr. John Young, Dr. Nancy Rosenberger, Dr. James