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  • Perspectives from the Ranching Culture in the 1990's : Addressing Mythological and Environmental Concerns

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    Steward, Judith A.
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    Ideals of freedom, independence, and land ownership helped form and perpetuate the mythology of ranching in the United States. However, stereotypes emerged as a result of distortion from the media and the move away from the land. Social philosophies changed regarding the environment, land use, and the health and safety...
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    and Dr. Joan Gross of the Anthropology Department; Dr. Natalie Dollar of the Speech Communication

  • Community mediation and culture : a study of Oregon programs

    Creator:
    Harrison, Janet E.
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    This descriptive research project is a survey and analysis of nineteen community mediation programs in the State of Oregon. These programs were evaluated to determine their responsiveness to issues of culture and ethnicity. Data was gathered by face-to-face and telephone interviews with community program staff members and administrators. Information was...
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    , believing in me, and encouraging me. Thank you. My committee members, Natalie Dollar, Jonathan King, and

  • East Meets East: Cross-Cultural Communication between Japanese Managers and Thai Subordinates

    Creator:
    Mekratri, Yaowarej
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    This research mainly examines the superior-subordinate relationship between Japanese managers and Thai subordinates working in joint ventures in Thailand, especially the management style of the Japanese and the reactions of the Thais, Cultural adaptation of Japanese expatriates and Thai subordinates is also explored. Through this study, we gain better understanding...
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    extend my sincere appreciation to my thesis committee Dr. Nancy Rosenberger, Dr. Natalie Dollar, Dr

  • Finding Fantasy : Three Newspapers Tell the Story of Kip Kinkel and Thurston High School

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    Wood, Josie MaryAnne Soules
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    On May 21, 1998 Kip Kinkel drove to Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon. Kinkel killed two students and wounded another twenty-two students. He killed his parents the day before. The shootings at Thurston High School came on the heels of a number of prominent school shootings and Kip Kinkel...
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    chair, Dr. Robert Iltis, and the other members of my committee, Dr. Natalie Dollar, Dr. Lisa Ede, and

  • The role of radical action in the animal rights movement

    Creator:
    Pettinen, Katja
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    Past research has categorized animal rights groups into three main categories; conservative, moderate, and radical. While a few studies exist on the animal rights movement as a whole, none have focused specifically on the radical groups. This research project uses an ethnography of communication approach to examine how language constructs...
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    professor Dr. Joan Gross, as well as other committee members; Dr. Mina Carson, Dr. Natalie Dollar, and Dr

  • From ‘Aints’ to Saints: A Rhetorical Analysis of the New Orleans Saints’ Fan Community

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    Vosburg, Matthew D.
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    The purpose of this study is to analyze the rhetoric provided by New Orleans Saints fans and residents from 2004 to 2007. During this time frame there are two particularly significant events that influence a rhetorical change within the community and a shift in the perception of the New Orleans...
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    members, including Dr. Trischa Goodnow, Dr. Natalie Dollar, and Dr. Jim McAlexander, for their help and