Thesis (M.A.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1981. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 149-156).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1929. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 224-234).

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 82-83).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Washington, 2006. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 344-358).

Techn. Universiẗat, Diss., 2000--Berlin.

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Tal-choom is a generic term for various types of Korean mask-dance theatre that have been performed during traditional holidays and festivals over the past three hundred years. Literally 'tal' means mask and 'choom' dance. The purpose of this study is to examine the theatrical conventions of Tal-choom, its development as popular theatre, and its significance in terms of social and political changes in past and present Korea. Four types of Tal-choom continue to exist today, all being derived from their geographic origins. I have chosen to examine the Pong-san Tal-choom, which is the most widely recognized, performed type, and common to the area around north-eastern Korea. In this study, I present not only the nature of Tal-choom and its effect upon its audience but draw parallels with popular theatre. I focus on six main areas: (1) the contemporary context of Tal-choom as popular theatre; (2) the origin and development of Tal-choom; (3) the structure and performance conventions of Tal-choom; (4) the description of the cast, masks, costumes and props; (5) the performer training and the transmission of the oral tradition; and (6) audience participation. In order to convey Tal-choom more vividly, I have also translated and provided a Pong-san Tal-choom scenario. While examining the role of the participating audience and the relationship to ancient fertility festivals in Tal-choom performance, I have drawn an analogy to the Rolling Stones' "Steel Wheels" concert which took place in 1989, as a means of clarifying Tal-choom's strength as popular theatre. I firmly believe that anyone can come to a Tal-choom performance in South Korea with the same confidence he or she brings to a rock concert as an audience member in the West. Through recognition of both the topical uniqueness and the particular characteristics of Tal-choom, this study should enable scholars to embrace more readily the universal nature of theatre. No longer can we, nor should we, ignore the power and influence of the isolated, regional theatre traditions in our study of world theatre. / Graduate

Thesis (Ed.D.)--Boston University / PLEASE NOTE: Boston University Libraries did not receive an Authorization To Manage form for this thesis or dissertation. It is therefore not openly accessible, though it may be available by request. If you are the author or principal advisor of this work and would like to request open access for it, please contact us at open-help@bu.edu. Thank you. / The purpose of this dissertation was to observe, describe, compare, and analyze the differences between elementary, middle, and high school physical education classes in South Korea, based on teacher and student behavior, teacher-student interaction patterns, teacher and student involvement levels, and teaching effectiveness. The subjects of this study were comprised of 15 certified full-time physical education teachers at selected schools in Seoul. A videotaping team visited 11 selected schools around Seoul and videotaped regular physical education classes Three observational instruments were used to collect data. First, teacher and student behavior and teacher-student interaction patterns were coded using Chefers' Adaptation of Flanders' Interaction Analysis System. Next, teacher and student involvement levels were coded using Individual Reaction Gestalt III. Finally, teaching effectiveness was rated using the Teacher Perforn1ance Criteria Questioru1aire. This study addressed five research questions, and a null hypothesis was fonnulated for each question, with the exception of question number two. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive and nonparametric statistical procedures. All hypotheses were tested utilizing the Kruskal-Wallis one-way ANOVA test at the .05 and .1 level of significance. Additional comparisons using the Mann-Whitney Utest were made when significant differences between the three school levels were found using the Kruskal-Wallisone-way AN OVAtest. The Bonferroni adjusted level of significance (p<.05/3=.017 and p<.1/3=.033) was applied to the Mann-Whitney UTest. Furthermore, descriptive statistics were employed to determine frequencies/scores, means, and standard deviations for the data obtained using the three instruments. This study demonstrated that elementary school physical education classes exhibited more humanistic behaviors, such as acceptance of students' feelings and ideas, use of praise and encouragement, and use of various questioning techniques. Due to increased game-playing activities, elementary school classes displayed more student verbal and nonverbal analytical responses than middle and high school classes. In contrast, secondary school physical education classes were conducted in a highly hierarchical and militaristic atmosphere. In particular, corporal punishment was often used as a means to control classes. Middle school classes were conducted with a great deal of teacher input, including lecturing, criticism, and giving directions, and high school classes had a very structured atmosphere. / 2031-01-02

This paper uses theoretical frameworks from Critical Discourse Analysis to analyze articles from a South Korean English-print newspaper (the Korea Times), one humanitarian group's website (Liberty in North Korea), and an article in The Economist as examples of the two major discursive styles of representation(s) of North Korea and its people. In mapping the two major representations of North Korea and its people: 1) as "defectors" and 2) as "refugees," I examine the discursive themes employed in each of the three texts. I conclude by describing some of the implications of a discourse of defection and suggest that for future interactions with North Korea to be mutually fruitful, major English media sources must re-examine the terminology used and how it charges North Koreans with a political incentive that belies the underlying reasons for their displacement. Alternative representations and conceptions of North Korea should look to its people in order to see how they are representing themselves. In addition, international diplomacy and news media should learn about the history of relations between North and South Korea since the end of the Korean War in order to develop a culturally contextual representation of North Korea.

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