University/Organization:
Keimyung University
Title
Democratization and the Politics behind Korean E-Government
Synopsis
This study demonstrates the constraining effect of democracy on corruption through objective, comparative statics analysis of industrial policy corruption and through examination of perception polls and experience surveys of corruption before and after the democratic transition.
University/Organization:
University of Toledo
Title
The Effect of English on Arabic Phonology in Contact Situation
Synopsis
This case study examined the effect of English (L2) sound system and phonology on Arabic (L1) sound system and phonology of an Arabic native speaker after 57 years of using English as the main language of communication.
University/Organization:
Southern Utah University
Title
Sustaining Cultural Viability: When Folk Art becomes Fine Art
Synopsis
Folk Art, through chosen material culture artifacts and objects, creates cultural viability that sustains human communities and leads to the survival of cultural continuity. When “folk art” (as defined through folklore traditions and expectations) moves beyond established definitions of the “folk”, new forms of art emerge that extend into categories of “fine art”. The process is enlightening, but leads to questions of category: is it folk art or fine art? How do these new forms of art contribute to sustaining cultural communities?
University/Organization:
Texas State University-San Marcos
Title
Master Pieces for Clarinet and Piano
Synopsis
The choice of a repertoire is an important part of the preparation and the planning for a good recital. The proposed selection of compositions includes some recently composed pieces for clarinet and piano which should be included in the repertoire of every concert clarinet player.
University/Organization:
Union Inst. & University
Title
Graphic Medicine: Medical Narratives as Graphic Memoir
Synopsis
Graphic storytelling is emerging as a legitimate facet of medical narrative. This presentation will attempt to demonstrate that graphic memoirs about illness and loss, with their integration of verbal and visual elements, their wholeness of approach, can enhance our understanding of our own narratives and the shared reality of others.
University/Organization:
Northwest Missouri State University
Title I
Ralph Vaughan Williams’s Thanksgiving for Victory: An Artifact of the British Empire
Synopsis
This paper presentation will discuss the compositional idiom Vaughan Williams used in this work; its musical components and design; and the texts and subtext of the work.
Title II
Nebuchadnezzar by George Dyson and the Influence of Parry, Stanford, and Walton
Synopsis
This paper presentation will discuss Dyson’s Nebuchadnezzar vis-à-vis the works of Parry, Stanford, and Walton, identifying the instances of similarity and imitation, continuities and connections among them.
University/Organization:
Communication and Media Department, Dominican University of California
San Raphael, California
Title:
Developing Successful Online Educational Programs at the College Level. Guidelines based on literature.
Synopsis:
This research deals with how universities throughout the country have attempted to develop online courses. This study will hopefully provide a better understanding of the issues to be considered when developing online educational programs as well as suggest a framework by which colleges and universities can develop future programs.
University/Organization:
University of California, Santa Barbara
Title I
Body, Mind and Energy: Resources and Techniques for the Performer
Synopsis
Exercises and techniques, compatible with the work of Stanislavski, Vahktangov, Michael Chekhov and Laban. The exercises will deal with the three concurrent levels of: physicality, sensory/personalization work, and subtle energy work—and demonstrate the ability of the performer to multi-layer or track these tasks.
Title II
Tai Chi Chuan and Nei Gong: Psychophysical Tools for Actor Training
Synopsis
Workshop will approach Tai Chi Chuan and Nei Gong as psychophysical tools for actor training, involving: alignment, centering, movement flow, energy accumulation and partner work.
University/Organization:
Northern State University
Title
Lessons Learned as a Disaster Mental Health Counselor and Service Provider
Synopsis
Being knowledgeable in utilizing appropriate, research-based theoretical approaches and intervention models are crucial to survivors’ resilience and adaptation during the aftermath of a crisis/disaster. The goal of this paper will be to share the research and personal lessons learned from teaching disaster counseling curriculum and from directly helping during disaster situations.