Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939; Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939 -- Characters -- Heroes;
This thesis explores the relationship between the biographies of William Butler
Yeats's friends and the icons of Heroic Ideals that the poet creates from them Tracing
the development of the ideals from the early fictional character of Cuchulain...
Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892. Leaves of grass; Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 -- Criticism and interpretation; Mysticism in literature
In the large body of criticism dealing with Walt Whitman there are innumerable analyses of the poet's journalism, sexuality, politics, war experiences and post-war experiences, as well as his innovations in form, such as the use of free-verse,...
United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 14th (1862-1865); Connecticut -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
The last time anyone spent considerable time writing about the Connecticut 14th Volunteer Infantry Regiment was in 1906. In that year, Charles D. Page chronicled the experiences of the regiment, providing an invaluable case study into the...
Social movements -- Colombia; Minorities -- Political activity -- Colombia; Blacks -- Colombia
The Evolution of the Afrocolombian Social Movement was driven by the pressures that black communities face daily. Colombia is a multicultural country, but it was not until the 1991 Constitutional reform that this was officially recognized. The...
Sleep apnea syndrome is a disease that has become increasing more prevalent in the United States in the past fifty years. Because of the newness of this disease it can often be misdiagnosed or even completely missed in individuals. Sleep apnea...
In Alfred Chandler's The Visible Hand, written over two decades ago, the author answers a simple question, how best to explain the rise of the modern business in the United States? While regarding new technologies and burgeoning markets as...
Scotland -- Politics and government -- 20th century; Home rule -- Scotland
The democratic way in which the Scots pressed for more say in their own affairs is an object lesson in constitutional politics. On September 11, 1997 the voting booth and ballot box were the weapons the Scots used to attain Home Rule and the return...
Santiago, Esmeralda. Almost a woman. Spanish; Santiago, Esmeralda. When I was Puerto Rican. Spanish; Authors, Puerto Rican -- 20th century; Puerto Ricans -- United States; Hispanic Americans -- Ethnic identity; Hispanic Americans -- Cultural...
I always found it difficult to describe the experience of being a bilingual and bicultural Puerto Rican living in the United States. Monolingual and monocultural individuals did not share the same experience and usually believed that Puerto...
This study examines the communication styles and practices between
the handicapped and non-handicapped communities in contemporary society.
It depicts the processes or lack of communication processes which contribute to
the present conditions.
The...
Recently obesity in the United States has reached epidemic proportions. Significant morbidities associated with obesity include coronary artery disease (CAD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). As a result, the growing needs of surgical procedures...
Multiculturalism -- Psychological aspects; Ethnic neighborhoods -- United States; Trust
The United States has always been a diverse culture since everyone (except the Native Americans) came from somewhere else. In recent decades, many people from Asia, Africa, and Latin America immigrated to this country (Alba & Nee, 2003). Now many...
Multicultural education; Multiculturalism in art; Art
Art educators today are constantly challenged to provide a meaningful art experience for their students. During their training, they are taught several different ways to approach art education. This study discusses one of those approaches;...
Moroccans -- Spain -- Social conditions; Immigrants -- Spain -- Social conditions; Spain -- Emigration and immigration; Morocco -- Emigration and immigration
In light of globalization, it is important to understand the immigrant identity and experience. The Moroccan immigrant experience in Spain is especially important because it is an example of the cultural and physical convergence of Europe and...
Mexican literature -- Political aspects; Political satire, Mexican; Ibargüengoitia, Jorge, 1928-1983
The following is an abstract of research conducted while writing a thesis entitled "Another Mask of Mexico and Its People Through Jorge Ibargüengoitia's Satirical Prose." Some authors believe the only purpose of satirical writing is to amuse the...
Mathematics -- Study and teaching -- Russia; Mathematics -- Study and teaching -- United States
This study describes the difference between elementary mathematics education in Russia and the United States. What can we learn from Russian mathematics education? The thesis presents that the main source of Russian achievements in mathematics...
It is undeniable that conflict and change are a part or life. This often produces confusion or disillusionment, which can be difficult for adolescents. The author's perception of some of the challenges which contemporary youth face may be a...
"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Masters of Art in Early Childhood Education."; Thesis advisor: Kurt Love.; M.A.,Central Connecticut State University,,2012.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 53-56).
Heaney, Seamus,1939- -- Criticism and interpretation
Politics in the North of Ireland deserves a paper all its own. To attempt to condense the political situation in the North in a few short chapters is to try and distill the essentials. In such a location, politics becomes more than an argument,...
There is one thing we all have in common. Regardless of our gender, age, race, religion or socioeconomic status, we, as human beings, all experience the pain and suffering associated with life. This is an unavoidable, inevitable fact. We suffer in...
The flood of 1955 will live in the people's minds in the state of Connecticut for years. The flood was a tragedy and was one of the worst disasters in Connecticut history. The flood showed the courage and the sacrifice of many people who gave their...
