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Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1999. / Also available in electronic format on the Internet.

The theses analyses ways of literary representations of perception of space in Czech 15th century travel narratives. With special regard to the genre classification of the travel narratives, this study covers a part of travellers' mentalities in the Late Middle Ages. The concept of perception of space represents the ways of viewing the surrounding world. It helps to understand how travellers confronted social stereotypes with their own experiences. The thesis highlights how relations between natural foundations of the Earth and human thought are construed and shows that both bear the same importance for the shaping of the narration.

As pessoas interagem diariamente com seu ambiente e, embora possa parecer simples, esta interação recruta diferentes fontes de informações visuais e não visuais que podem ser usadas no processamento da distância durante a locomoção. Baseado nisto, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o desempenho de crianças e adolescentes em tarefas envolvendo distância e orientação espacial durante o caminhar de rotas retilíneas e triangulares, na ausência de informações visuais e auditivas. Para tanto, grupos de voluntários de ambos os sexos, G1 (7-8 anos), G2 (9-10 anos) e G3 (12-16 anos), realizaram três tarefas em ambientes naturais. A tarefa I consistiu em caminhar diretamente a um alvo, com a visão ocluída, após vê-lo brevemente. A tarefa II consistiu em caminhar distâncias em linha reta, com a visão ocluída, pelo guiar de um condutor, e subsequentemente, ao girar em sentido horário ou anti-horário, retornar sozinho à origem do percurso. A tarefa III foi similar a tarefa II, mas com rotas triangulares; o participante, com a visão ocluída, caminhou as duas primeiras arestas do triângulo guiadas por um condutor, e a aresta complementar, percorrida sozinho retornando à origem do percurso. Em cada tarefa foram mensuradas as distâncias caminhadas e os desvios de orientação, sendo que as distâncias consideradas como acuradas eram de 4, 8 e 16 m. Os resultados em todas as tarefas demonstraram que a acurácia na produção das distâncias depende da amplitude da distância percorrida independente da idade. Nas tarefas I e II, a distância de 4 m exerceu maior efeito sobre o G1, possivelmente devido à menor experiência sensório-motora destes participantes sobre relações físicas espaciais e como elas surgem para os seus sentidos. Em relação à manutenção da orientação, nas tarefas I e III, todos os grupos apresentaram maiores desvios na distância de 16 m. Ainda, na tarefa III o girar em sentido anti-horário no retorno à origem aumentou o grau dos desvios bem como as distâncias caminhadas. Em conclusão, nossos resultados sugerem que a acurácia do desempenho depende da amplitude das distâncias e da complexidade da tarefa. / People interact daily with their environment and, although it may seem simple, this interaction recruits different sources of information, both visual and non-visual, which can be used for distance processing during locomotion. Based on this, the objective of this study was to assess the performance of children and adolescents in tasks involving distance and spatial orientation during walking in a straight lines and triangular routes, in the absence of visual and auditory cues. Thus, groups of volunteers, G1 (7-8 yrs), G2 (9-10 yrs) and G3 (12-16 yrs), accomplished three tasks. Task I consisted of walking blindfolded directly towards a target, after seeing it briefly. Task II consisted of walking blindfolded in a straight lines distances, led by the experimenter, and subsequently, to turn clockwise or anti-clockwise, returning to the origin of the route alone. Task III was similar to task II, but the routes were triangular, the participant blindfolded walked the first two edges of the triangle guided by a driver, and the additional edge, traveled alone back to the origin of the route. Walking distance and direction deviation were measured in each task, given that the distances were accurate considered accurate were 4, 8 and 16 m. The results in all tasks showed that the accuracy in the production of distances depend on the magnitude of the distance travelled, irrespective of age. In tasks I and II, a distance of 4 m had stronger effect on the G1, possibly the lower sensory-motor experience of the participants about physical spatial relations and how they appear to your senses.Regarding the maintenance of orientation in tasks I and III, all groups showed larger deviations in the distance of 16 m. Besides, in task III rotating counter-clockwise increased not only the desviations, but also the walked distances. In conclusion, our results suggest that the accuracy of performance depends on the distances amplitudes and the complexity of the task.

Thesis (M.Arch.) - Carleton University, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 102-104). Also available in electronic format on the Internet.

Thesis (M.S.)--Indiana University, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 56-64). Also available online (PDF file) by a subscription to the set or by purchasing the individual file.

Thesis (M.S.)--Indiana University, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 56-64).

As pessoas interagem diariamente com seu ambiente e, embora possa parecer simples, esta interação recruta diferentes fontes de informações visuais e não visuais que podem ser usadas no processamento da distância durante a locomoção. Baseado nisto, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o desempenho de crianças e adolescentes em tarefas envolvendo distância e orientação espacial durante o caminhar de rotas retilíneas e triangulares, na ausência de informações visuais e auditivas. Para tanto, grupos de voluntários de ambos os sexos, G1 (7-8 anos), G2 (9-10 anos) e G3 (12-16 anos), realizaram três tarefas em ambientes naturais. A tarefa I consistiu em caminhar diretamente a um alvo, com a visão ocluída, após vê-lo brevemente. A tarefa II consistiu em caminhar distâncias em linha reta, com a visão ocluída, pelo guiar de um condutor, e subsequentemente, ao girar em sentido horário ou anti-horário, retornar sozinho à origem do percurso. A tarefa III foi similar a tarefa II, mas com rotas triangulares; o participante, com a visão ocluída, caminhou as duas primeiras arestas do triângulo guiadas por um condutor, e a aresta complementar, percorrida sozinho retornando à origem do percurso. Em cada tarefa foram mensuradas as distâncias caminhadas e os desvios de orientação, sendo que as distâncias consideradas como acuradas eram de 4, 8 e 16 m. Os resultados em todas as tarefas demonstraram que a acurácia na produção das distâncias depende da amplitude da distância percorrida independente da idade. Nas tarefas I e II, a distância de 4 m exerceu maior efeito sobre o G1, possivelmente devido à menor experiência sensório-motora destes participantes sobre relações físicas espaciais e como elas surgem para os seus sentidos. Em relação à manutenção da orientação, nas tarefas I e III, todos os grupos apresentaram maiores desvios na distância de 16 m. Ainda, na tarefa III o girar em sentido anti-horário no retorno à origem aumentou o grau dos desvios bem como as distâncias caminhadas. Em conclusão, nossos resultados sugerem que a acurácia do desempenho depende da amplitude das distâncias e da complexidade da tarefa. / People interact daily with their environment and, although it may seem simple, this interaction recruits different sources of information, both visual and non-visual, which can be used for distance processing during locomotion. Based on this, the objective of this study was to assess the performance of children and adolescents in tasks involving distance and spatial orientation during walking in a straight lines and triangular routes, in the absence of visual and auditory cues. Thus, groups of volunteers, G1 (7-8 yrs), G2 (9-10 yrs) and G3 (12-16 yrs), accomplished three tasks. Task I consisted of walking blindfolded directly towards a target, after seeing it briefly. Task II consisted of walking blindfolded in a straight lines distances, led by the experimenter, and subsequently, to turn clockwise or anti-clockwise, returning to the origin of the route alone. Task III was similar to task II, but the routes were triangular, the participant blindfolded walked the first two edges of the triangle guided by a driver, and the additional edge, traveled alone back to the origin of the route. Walking distance and direction deviation were measured in each task, given that the distances were accurate considered accurate were 4, 8 and 16 m. The results in all tasks showed that the accuracy in the production of distances depend on the magnitude of the distance travelled, irrespective of age. In tasks I and II, a distance of 4 m had stronger effect on the G1, possibly the lower sensory-motor experience of the participants about physical spatial relations and how they appear to your senses.Regarding the maintenance of orientation in tasks I and III, all groups showed larger deviations in the distance of 16 m. Besides, in task III rotating counter-clockwise increased not only the desviations, but also the walked distances. In conclusion, our results suggest that the accuracy of performance depends on the distances amplitudes and the complexity of the task.

The research investigates the dynamic relations between sound, space and the audience perception as related to an artist’s intention. What is the relation between sound and space in the sonic arts, and to what kind of merger does it lead? What relationship exists between the intention of the composer and the perception of the audience regarding architectural and environmental spaces? Is there a common thread of perception of architectural and environmental spaces among participants? Is embodiment a key for the perception of the dynamic relations of sound and space? The framework for the investigation is based on a map of three defined spaces (Real, Virtual, and Hyperbiological) included in a portfolio of six works (three electroacoustic compositions, two sound installations, and one performance), which lead to the analysis of the perception of space, namely, the perception of architectural and environmental spaces as required by the portfolio. The original knowledge resides in the exploration of a potential common representation (space and sound perception being, of course, a personal representation) of internal perceptual spaces and mental imageries generated by the works. The act of listening plays a major role in the development of the portfolio presented and includes Pauline Oliveros’ concept of deep listening (Oliveros 2005). Sound and space are intimately related in the portfolio. One particular element emerging from this relationship is the plastic quality of sound, meaning that sound is considered and observed as a material that is shaped by space. From this perspective the research investigates the ‘sculptural’ and morphological quality of the relationship between sound and space. The results include the specific language and signature of the artworks that delineate the intersection of music and fine arts. The portfolio pays a large tribute to several iconic artists present in the outposts of sound blurred by space. Composers and artists are therefore presented in the theoretical section in order to highlight how their pioneering works have influenced and informed the present research portfolio. The analysis of the perception of the artworks relates to a methodology based on an empirical survey inspired by phenomenology.

There are many components which define and complete the urban spaces. One of these components is urban equipment which responds to the needs of the dweller by serving different purposes and creates a link between urban life and public life style. Urban equipment not only enables the interaction between urban spaces and the users of these places, but also has an efficient role in defining the cities&rsquo / quality and &ldquo / identity&rdquo / . Ankara, as the capital city of the Turkish Republic, has had an important mission throughout its history. But although it is the first planned city of the Turkish Republic, Ankara has become a victim of modernization and rapid and unplanned urbanization. As a result of this situation Ankara started to lose its own values. The main purpose of this thesis is, to identify the roles of urban equipment as a visual image, based on the perception of environmental spaces and creating urban identity. The methodology in this thesis is firstly determining the urban equipment on Atat&uuml / rk Boulevard which lies between Ulus and Kugulu Park which is the center line of Ankara and then questioning their effects on the urban identity. For this reason a questionnaire is applied to the local users and then according to this questionnaire&rsquo / s results, urban equipment&rsquo / s values as an urban identity element are analyzed. As a result of this study, urban equipments on Atat&uuml / rk Boulevard and their positive and negative values are determined. Therefore, how they are perceived by the local users and their contribution to the spatial and urban identity is determined.