Who is You? Identifying You in Second-Person Narratives: A Systemic Functional Linguistics Analysis

In narratives, characters are introduced to readers through the use of textual clues left by the author. These clues, often in the form of pronouns, enable the reader to follow the various characters involved throughout the story. Pronouns have no lexical content and are used as referential devices, guiding the reader through the story and helping them recover the identity of the story’s characters. However, some narratives employ a literary technique in which the story’s protagonist is introduced by the pronoun “you” with no previous textual information given. As a result the pronoun “you” is assumed to be exophoric, pointing outside the text to the reader. Through the analysis of second-person short stories and novels this thesis will demonstrate how lexico-grammatical and discourse semantic features contribute to the interpretation of the pronoun “you” in second-person narratives functioning as either an exophoric or an endophoric expression

Deficits in Health Literacy and Inadequacies of Specialized Health Care in the South for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients

Honors Thesis poster presentation. Health literacy is a constantly evolving concept that requires similarly evolving adaptation and specialization of health care to increase the quality of life for all. One demographic that is largely ignored when it comes to research in health literacy, specifically in the traditional South, is the d/Deaf and hard of hearing/Hard of Hearing (DHH) population. The purpose of this study is to determine the general health literacy of this specific demographic and compare results with that of other demographics to highlight the anticipated deficit in health literacy levels and emphasize the critical need for specialized care. This prospective, non-experimental, descriptive study utilized online survey software to gather anonymous general health literacy levels of those that self-identify as DHH. This survey consisted of the Short Assessment of Health Literacy English (SAHL-E) to determine health literacy level and follow-up questions based on trauma in healthcare. Out of 10 participants, all scored greater than or equal to 14, demonstrating good health literacy. Eight of these participants provided thoughtful responses to the questions about trauma and healthcare. Upon analysis, the data shows that regardless of socio-economic status, those who are DHH are in need of accommodations that allow for consistent, high quality health care. This data contributes not only to the realization of reality for the DHH in health care settings, but also the nationwide goal of increasing general health literacy and thus the quality of life.https://jagworks.southalabama.edu/honors_college_posters/1001/thumbnail.jp

Is Religion an Effective Rehabilitation Method? Comparing the Results

Faith-based rehabilitation programs receive both praise and criticism from the criminal justice academic community. Critics argue they risk violating inmates’ constitutional rights by forcing them to participate and adhere to religious principles and activities. Supporters of faith-based programs claim that they reduce both recidivism rates and high incarceration costs. Current studies evaluating the effectiveness of faith-based programs have struggled to accurately define and measure either variable. This study compares two popular faith-based programs to a similar secular program to determine if there is a significant difference in recidivism rates using an independent t-test

Deficits in Health Literacy and Inadequacies of Specialized Health Care in the South for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients

Health literacy is a constantly evolving concept that requires similarly evolving adaptation and specialization of health care to increase the quality of life for all. One demographic that is largely ignored when it comes to research in health literacy, specifically in the traditional South, is the d/Deaf and hard of hearing/Hard of Hearing (DHH) population. The purpose of this study is to determine the general health literacy of this specific demographic and compare results with that of other demographics to highlight the anticipated deficit in health literacy levels and emphasize the critical need for specialized care. This prospective, non-experimental, descriptive study utilized online survey software to gather anonymous general health literacy levels of those that self-identify as DHH. This survey consisted of the Short Assessment of Health Literacy English (SAHL-E) to determine health literacy level and follow-up questions based on trauma in healthcare. Out of 10 participants, all scored greater than or equal to 14, demonstrating good health literacy. Eight of these participants provided thoughtful responses to the questions about trauma and healthcare. Upon analysis, the data shows that regardless of socio-economic status, those who are DHH are in need of accommodations that allow for consistent, high quality health care. This data contributes not only to the realization of reality for the DHH in health care settings, but also the nationwide goal of increasing general health literacy and thus the quality of life

A Study Of The Analysis Of The Errors Made By Prairie View Freshmen For The Year 1944- 1945

Origin of the Problem- Every teacher of English, whether he teaches in the elementary school, in the junior high school, in the senior high school, or even in college, knows how frequently the oral and written expressions of his pupils are marred by glaring errors in grammatical structure. He knows that unless he can eradicate these errors, the pupils will be handicapped for life. He, also, knows that before beginning a study of grammatical usage, certain principles must be used as bases upon which to build the objective study. Again, he knows that correct grammatical usage does not exist apart from expression, but as an aid to expression. For any teacher who fails to recognize this relationship, the teaching of correct forms becomes an end in itself, and not as a means to an end. Unless the teacher can show the pupils that the correct use of grammar is an aid to expression and that expression plays an important factor in determining their success in life, his pupils will not spend the time on drill necessary to make correct usage habitual. Certainly, the consideration of the purpose of grammatical usage is essential to the successful teaching of correct grammatical forms. When do pupils make errors? Do not errors in usage occur when the different parts of speech are to be used in sentence structure? The writer has found that hundreds of pupils could name and define the parts of speech , but the same pupils made errors in the use of the parts of speech . What is the value of knowing the definition and classification under these parts of speech , if they gain nothing in the use of grammar and the improvement of their speech

Potential acid mine drainage treatment utilizing acidophilic sulfate reducing bacteria in an upflow bioreactor

During coal and iron mining, pyrite is often exposed to oxygen, causing acid mine drainage (AMD). Acid mine drainage has characteristic traits of: a rust color, low pH levels (around 3 or 4) and high concentrations of sulfate, metal sulfates and heavy metals. Sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB) are often utilized in acid mine drainage treatment by implementing them into biochemical reactors (BCR). As SRB break down various carbon sources, bicarbonate is produced, raising the pH and generating hydrogen sulfide which reacts with numerous metals. This approach can be troublesome, as SRBs do not thrive at low pH levels often associated with AMD. Previous studies have found acidophilic sulfate reducing bacteria (aSRB) able to reduce sulfate and remove metals at pH values as low as 3.25. However these studies often use easily degradable carbon sources like ethanol, lactic acid and glycerol. In the present study, various solid carbon sources at a pH range of 3.0 to 6.0, high and low sulfate concentration, and media that provided either sulfate or iron as an electron acceptor were tested. Of the five carbon sources, sweet potato and horse manure resulted in black precipitate, indicating possible sulfate reduction. To mimic a BCR, column studies were conducted. After flowing pH 3.5 to 4.0 synthetic AMD through the upflow columns for 117 days, pH was raised to between 6.0 and 7.0. Sulfate reduction was evident in one column containing sweet potato and inoculum, but no others were active in this ongoing study. A leading hypothesis is that complete reduction was inhibited by the presence of fermenting bacteria. --Abstract, page iii

The Critical Race Theory of Kwame Anthony Appiah

This essay is a critical exploration of Kwame Anthony Appiah\u27s race theory. I examine the two distinct projects that make up this theory. The first project is an analytical project in which he utilizes methods from the philosophy of language to examine our beliefs about race. Furthermore, he attempts to discover whether there is anything that corresponds to these beliefs about race. The second project is normative. In this project, he asserts based on the analysis from his first project that there are no human races. He offers solutions on how to approach race, racial identity, and racism given the fact that races do not exist. Several criticisms of Appiah\u27s theory are also examined as well as the liberal foundations that undergird his analysis

Discipline Based Art Education: One Classroom Approach

In many school districts across the country, the arts are no longer confined to a room in the far wing where students draw, paint, and, if they are lucky, make some pottery or jewelry. Instead, art is front and center in every subject taught in the classroom thanks to the teachings and research of Dwaine W. Greer, director of the Getty Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. Known as Discipline Based Art Education (DBAE), this concept is being developed and implemented in schools all across the nation. DBAE treats art as an actual subject for study, rather than as a recreational activity