Department of Communication and Theatre Arts
Stephanie Bobalik
Professor Kerry Graves, Sponsor
Piecing Together a Theatrical Puzzle: Producing Eugene O'Neill's Welded
The sizeable undertaking of producing a play begins in the mind, making its way on to paper and, eventually, to the stage. Four standard aspects of production: script analysis; directing; design/technical; and marketing/development, are all important pieces of a proverbial puzzle that is a play. Using Welded, a seldom-studied play by the modern American playwright Eugene O'Neill, this display exhibits the inspirations, research and modifications made to create the preliminary stages of a play's production.
Poster - Guild Hall - 9:00 a.m.~12:30 p.m.
Chris Curd
Professor Dennis Patrick, Sponsor
A Narrative Analysis of Humane Society Stories
Ethnographic observation was used to collect narratives told by workers at a local humane society. An analysis of these narratives reveals how workers' connections with animals and each other is given meaning and purpose.
Session B - Reception Room - 10:00 a.m.~11:15 a.m.
Carrie Giere
Professor Chris Wood Foreman, Sponsor
Supporting Girls in Science and Engineering
A case study will be presented detailing the process involved in a dialogue grant sponsored by Michigan Campus Compact, in which faculty from the Physics, Chemistry, and Interdisciplinary Technology departments have partnered with members from the Girl Scouts of Huron Valley to design and implement a day of learning for local Girls Scouts. The case study will conclude with details about the hands-on learning experiences presented by role models in the Science and Technology fields.
Session C - Faculty Lounge - 12:15 p.m.~12:30 p.m.
Al McWilliams
Professor Dennis Patrick, Sponsor
A Textual Analysis of Americans' Conceptualization of Love as Reflected in Valentine's Day Cards
Since Valentine's Day cards are a reflection of Americans' notions of love, they provide an opportunity to examine how our society views love, which may influence individuals' expectations for close relationships. This analysis examines how these cards portray love in different types of relationships (romantic, platonic, familiar).
Session A - Student Organization Center - 8:30 a.m.~8:45 a.m.
Alyssa Michaelides
Professor James Robinson, Sponsor
Transracial Communication Model: Finding a Common Ground
Molefi Asante developed the Transracial Communication model as a means by which individuals could look beyond race and culture to communicate openly and effectively. The hope was that by learning to see a person as more than just a fellow human with different skin color and customs, we might be able to reach outside the grasp of stereotypes and enter a level of communication in which people were judged on their verbalizations and individual actions.
Session A - Student Organization Center - 8:45 a.m.~9:00 a.m.
Megan Mitchell
Professor Jessica Alexander, Sponsor
Reader's Theater: Utilizing Process and Product in Achieving Literacy Learning Goals
Reader's Theater, as a dramatic literacy tool, is a formidable technique for increasing reading comprehension and for reaching a myriad of learning styles. Using an original piece of theater created from abstract pieces of poetry, this presentation explores the significance of each step of the process itself, as well as the finished product, in achieving literacy learning goals.
Session C - Faculty Lounge - 12:30 p.m.~12:45 p.m.
Renae Reese
Professor Geoff Hammill, Sponsor
The Formidable Success of Brazilian Television: Entertainment Examination
As the largest country in South America, Brazil has the most extensive telecommunication system. Brazilian television programming is both effective and influential. This presentation examines Brazilian television programming and its impact on its audience. In particular, this presentation focuses on entertainment programming and how such programming became a formidable success.
Session A - Main Lounge - 8:30 a.m.~8:45 a.m.
Melissa Cara Reinhold
Professors Benita Goldman (World College) and Pirooz Aghssa, Sponsors
New Ways of Seeing: Training the Eye to Light
A multi-media production of visions encountered and discovered while traveling and studying abroad is presented. Caravaggio was an explorer, revealing shapes in his paintings through the use of light. Therefore, by combining Caravaggio's paintings with personal photographs of the sights of Europe, a description of two adventures is merged into one presentation where the impact of traveling through other countries will be viewed.
Poster - Guild Hall - 9:00 a.m.~12:30 p.m.
Neil Ripley
Professor Raymond Quiel, Sponsor
The Internet and the Erosion of Childhood
What does it mean to be a child in our culture? Is Western society, particularly the United States, hostile to the idea of childhood? This presentation will outline the history of childhood as a social concept, and then examine how technology has served to undermine it. Emphasis will be placed on the previous decade of the Internet Age.
Session B - Tower Room - 10:45 a.m.~11:00 a.m.
Elizabeth Storey
Professor Raymond Quiel, Sponsor
Spray on Skin: Primary Researching and Personal Connections in a Technological Society
The hunt by researchers to create an accurate and insightful depiction of certain subjects has intrigued scholars for decades. In modern society, the Internet provides a whole new hunting ground of resources. This presentation provides a reflection on both the process and the products that can be created by personal research connections. My correspondence with Dr. Fiona Wood regarding her 'Spray on Skin' will be used for illustration.
Session A - Reception Room - 9:30 a.m.~9:45 a.m.