Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 23-10, page: 3901. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1962.

Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 40-06, Section: A, page: 3292. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1979.

Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 40-06, Section: A, page: 3465. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1979.

Anne de la Roche-Guilhen, an intriguing seventeenth-century French novelist, has been credited for writing over twenty-five works. In spite of the fact that she was a Huguenot, having to leave France to seek refuge in England, she earned a considerable following of French readers, for nearly all of her novels appeared in several editions and some were even translated into English. / Perhaps Anne de la Roche-Guilhen's greatest contribution to the development of the French novel is the skillful manner in which she applies the art of storytelling as a narrative device, for in contrast to other novels of her day, her works are composed almost entirely of stories being told by one character to another. Moreover, her characters are portrayed as helpless beings who struggle to overcome various obstacles to secure happiness. They always find eternal bliss in the end, however, whether it be with the sword or deus ex machina. / Considering Anne de la Roche-Guilhen's unique contributions to the development of the novel, it is quite clear that she is a noteworthy pioneer of her day and a precursor of the eighteenth-century novel. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 48-07, Section: A, page: 1765. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1987.

A collection of original short fiction including short stories with the following titles: "River Free Clinic", "The Man with a Mote in His Eye", "The Boy in the Weeds", "Winter Light", "The Oracle of Flatbush", "Chicken Hearts and the Temporary Man", "The Bone Scatterer". / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 47-12, Section: A, page: 4387. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1986.

This dissertation considers the position of contemporary Algerian filmmaking (1988-2003) against the much-debated concept of national cinema. Drawing upon a range of theoretical frameworks and concepts such as Third Cinema, transnational cinema, and "accented" cinema, this dissertation asks—among key questions—whether Algerian-directed films still articulate a national coherence. In other words, do they still speak the nation? If so, how might we, based on their modus operandi, thematic and other constituents define this particular cinema? As part of a larger discussion and through the works of four distinctive Algerian-born filmmakers, each chapter takes into account questions of production, distribution, exhibition, influences, textuality, critical reception and audience (whenever feasible), and addresses each director's specificities as well as their relationship and engagement to Algeria. In doing so, this study accounts for the complexities of a body of films whose ties to the nation-state remain both significant and historically relevant for they probe specific and contemporary questions surrounding gender, sexuality, and politics, but most importantly the rise and impact of Islamic fundamentalism. Although it is often difficult if not impossible for Algerian filmmakers to openly address Algeria's political instability, the efforts which they have made in this regard, have resulted in multiple representations of a young society with an uncertain sense of identity and direction. Specific film texts are thus examined as constitutive of multiple counter-discourses of the nation. Through its analysis of such texts, the dissertation aims to bring attention to a corpus of understudied works and to highlight their national specificity. / A Dissertation submitted to the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. / Degree Awarded: Fall semester, 2007. / Date of Defense: July 27, 2007. / Cinema, Postcolonial, Transnational, Film, Algerian, Algeria / Includes bibliographical references. / Alec G. Hargreaves, Professor Directing Dissertation; Mark G. Cooper, Outside Committee Member; William J. Cloonan, Committee Member; Reinier Leushuis, Committee Member.

This dissertation examined the use of computerized pronunciation practice as a tool in the reduction of foreign language anxiety. Additionally, the efficacy of computerized practice on the improvement of student French pronunciation was also evaluated. The research was conducted as a quasi-experimental study with a pretest/posttest comparison group design. Students in the experimental group practiced their pronunciation using the computer while students in the comparison group practiced with cassettes. Anxiety was measured using the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (Horwitz, Horwitz, & Cope, 1986). The data was analyzed using ANOVAs. While there was an overall decrease in anxiety levels, the statistical analyses indicated no relationship between method of practice and the decrease in anxiety. Regarding pronunciation improvement, the results showed that subjects who practiced with the computer did experience statistically significant improvement in the quality of their pronunciation while those who practiced with the cassettes did not. / A Dissertation submitted to the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. / Degree Awarded: Fall Semester, 2006. / Date of Defense: May 25, 2005. / tecnology, computerized pronciation practice, foreign language anxiety / Includes bibliographical references. / Leona LeBlanc, Professor Directing Dissertation; Diana Rice, Outside Committee Member; Aimée Boutin, Committee Member; William J. Cloonan, Committee Member.

Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 30-11, Section: A, page: 4921. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1969.

Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 31-03, Section: A, page: 1287. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1969.

Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 31-09, Section: A, page: 4797. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1970.