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A Study of the Physical Facilities of Industrial Arts Metalworking Laboratories in the State of Texas (open access)

A Study of the Physical Facilities of Industrial Arts Metalworking Laboratories in the State of Texas

The purposes for conducting this study were to ascertain whether the housing for industrial arts metalworking laboratories was adequate, whether the enrollment of the school showed any correlation with the availability of a metalworking facility, and to what extent the physical facility for metalworking laboratories met current standards.
Date: December 1972
Creator: Teague, Ben W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
An Experiment in Open Theatre (open access)

An Experiment in Open Theatre

The purpose of this experiment has been to complete a challenging thesis production in the style and technique of Open Theatre, utilizing imaginative production effects. The purpose was also to provide a valuable experience for those actors and technicians involved, meeting the standards and requirements of educational theatre. The experiment evolved from adapting, designing, directing, and producing a twelve scene cutting from Megan Terry's Viet Rock and twelve episodes from Jean-Claude van Italliets The Serpent. The study was culminated with a one-evening performance of The serpent and Viet Rock on August 10, 1971. The style and technique of Open Theatre seemed to be well accepted and fulfilled the requirements which the script demanded. The reaction of the audience seemed to indicate that the response sought by the Comp any was accomplished. The conclusion may also be drawn that this experimental production was successful not only as art, but also as an evening of entertainment.
Date: August 1972
Creator: Peveto, Mildred A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Rhetorical Structure of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (open access)

The Rhetorical Structure of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

The purpose of this study is to analyze the overall rhetorical structure of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee during 1960-1968. The criteria used in this study were adapted from: Joseph R. Gusfield, "Protest, Reform, and Revolt - A Reader in Social Movements;" Dan F. Hahn and Ruth Gonchar, "Studying in Social Movements: A Rhetorical Methodology;" Kurt Lang and Gladys Lang, "Collective Dynamics;" Leland M. Griffin, "The Rhetoric of Historical Movements;" Herbert W. Simons, "Requirements, Problems, and Strategies: A Theory of Persuasion for Social Movements." Gusfield's definition of a movement as "socially shared activities and beliefs directed toward the demand for change in some aspect of the social order" is utilized. To examine the rhetorical structure, it is necessary to divest it from the complex structural aspects of a movement. Simons' theory of the "grand flow" of a movement's persuasion guided this study. The rhetorical requirements of a movement are introduced in Chapter I. The requirements tend to fall into the following sub-categories: the ideology, the strategy, the goals, the membership, and the leadership. Chapter II is devoted to the setting during which the movement was founded. It includes a brief history of social unrest in civil rights struggles in the …
Date: August 1972
Creator: Michaelis, Daniel J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Pianistic Problems in the Fifth Sonata of Scriabin (open access)

Pianistic Problems in the Fifth Sonata of Scriabin

This paper discusses the pianist problems in the fifth sonata created by Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin and provides historical background to the works of the composer before analyzing his work.
Date: August 1972
Creator: Smith, Jennie
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Critical Analysis of Twenty Paintings by Western European Artists from the Anthony Denney Collection c.1950-1965 (open access)

A Critical Analysis of Twenty Paintings by Western European Artists from the Anthony Denney Collection c.1950-1965

This study is concerned with an analysis of twenty paintings by Western European artists from the thirty-five-item segment of the Anthony Denney Collection on permanent loan to the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts. The paintings were considered separately in a two phase visual and verbal analysis accompanied by visual diagrams. Phase one described the primary visual qualities of each painting through examination of the art elements and principles. Phase two was a verbal description of each painting. The purpose of this investigation is to provide an analysis format suitable for abstract and non-objective works of art.
Date: May 1972
Creator: Brumbach, Mary Alice
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Case Study in Interpersonal Communication Training (open access)

A Case Study in Interpersonal Communication Training

The purpose of this study was to attempt to observe and quantify some of the effects of an experiential interpersonal communication training program on the individuals involved. The program studied was Speech 360, a laboratory communication course offered at North Texas State University. The design of the study involved three basic student groups -- a.) the fall 1970 Speech 360 students; b.) the Spring 1971 Speech 360 students; and c.) a control group of students similar to those in the course, but who were not involved in the training program.
Date: August 1972
Creator: Cowan, Christopher C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Interior Lighting Effects Inspired by Nature (open access)

Interior Lighting Effects Inspired by Nature

Developed in the study is the thesis that the lighting effects about us in nature can be adapted by the designer for use in interior environments. Because of an overemphasis in lighting practice on engineering techniques required in the design of luminous environments, there has been a neglect of much of the aesthetic requirements of such environments. While interior designers, as artists, may be sensitive to the aesthetic qualities of lighting, many of them have felt insecure in designing in a medium which can be very technical from an engineering standpoint; hence, many have defaulted in shaping or designing a very important segment of man's environment. In light of this situation, the objective of the study is to provide the designer with tools, both aesthetic and technical, with which to communicate with the engineer in achieving a luminous environment that not only is a functional environment for optimal seeing, but is an art experience as well. Lighting as an art experience has its own set of design principles: these are defined in this study as silhouette, focus, uniformity, variety, and glitter. They are common to lighting effects as found in nature and as found in the artificial environments of building …
Date: August 1972
Creator: Robinson, Diane L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Control of Violent Behavior of a Chronic Schizophrenic by Aversive Therapy (open access)

The Control of Violent Behavior of a Chronic Schizophrenic by Aversive Therapy

The purpose of this experiment was to investigate the modification of behavior of a thirty-five-year-old, hospitalized, chronic schizophrenic male. The hypothesis was that the patient's aggressive and self-injurious behavior could be modified through the use of aversion therapy.
Date: August 1972
Creator: Reams, Beth D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Question of Restrictions on Travel to China: a Case Study in United States-China Relations (1948-1971) (open access)

The Question of Restrictions on Travel to China: a Case Study in United States-China Relations (1948-1971)

This study is concerned with the United States policy on restriction of travel to China and its effects on national and international politics.
Date: August 1972
Creator: Smith, Bennie
System: The UNT Digital Library
New Concepts in Drama Education: The Drama Curriculum at the Skyline Career Development Center in Dallas, Texas (open access)

New Concepts in Drama Education: The Drama Curriculum at the Skyline Career Development Center in Dallas, Texas

This thesis evaluates the Skyline drama program. The first chapter presents an overview of the program; Chapters II and III describe the core and the advanced curriculum, respectively; and Chapter IV examines the first year of operation and evaluates the entire project.
Date: August 1972
Creator: Spalding, Sharon B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Stoneflies (Plecoptera) of Oklahoma (open access)

The Stoneflies (Plecoptera) of Oklahoma

Distributional data and taxonomic keys art presented for thirty-four species of Plecoptera known to occur in Oklahoma. Ten species are new records for the state. Descriptions are provided for two species new to science, Zealeuctra cherokee and Isoperla brevis, and for the previously unknown male of Strophopteryx cucullata Frison and female of Helopicus nalatus (Frison).
Date: August 1972
Creator: Stark, William P.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Coacting Group Effects of Learning and Performance across Anxiety Levels (open access)

Coacting Group Effects of Learning and Performance across Anxiety Levels

The problem with which this study is concerned is that of determining the effects of coacting groups and test anxiety on the learning and performing abilities of children. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of small coacting groups and test anxiety on specific "performance" and "learning" tasks. This study also provides a direct test of Zajonc's theory.
Date: August 1972
Creator: Stevens, Jimmy L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Attitudes of Junior High School Female Athletes and Non-Athletes toward Physical Education (open access)

Attitudes of Junior High School Female Athletes and Non-Athletes toward Physical Education

This investigation is concerned with the problem of determining whether or not a significant difference exists between attitudes of junior high school female athletes and non-athletes toward physical education.
Date: August 1972
Creator: Stricklin, Judith K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Life History and Ecology of the Stonefly Neoperla clymene (Newman) (Plecoptera: Perlidae) (open access)

The Life History and Ecology of the Stonefly Neoperla clymene (Newman) (Plecoptera: Perlidae)

The objective of this investigation was to provide new and more detailed information on the life history and ecology of Neoperla clymene, through an intensive study of the species in the Brazos River, Texas.
Date: August 1972
Creator: Vaught, George L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Psycholinguistic and Neurophysiological Aspects of Language Acquisition (open access)

Psycholinguistic and Neurophysiological Aspects of Language Acquisition

The purpose of this thesis is to propose a theory of language acquisition which could serve as a basis for further studies in this area. The thesis is divided into two sections, the first dealing with the psycholinguistic aspects of language and its acquisition, and the second dealing with the activities of the brain which relate to language ability, behavior, and acquisition.
Date: August 1972
Creator: Vincent, Nora B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Effects of Continuous Versus Non-Continuous Noise and Level of Intensity on a Serial Learning Task (open access)

The Effects of Continuous Versus Non-Continuous Noise and Level of Intensity on a Serial Learning Task

The present study was designed to investigate the effects of two noise conditions, continuous and noncontinuous noise, and three intensity levels, upon a serial learning task and the interaction effects of these factors on learning.
Date: August 1972
Creator: Ware, William S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Strenght and Flexibility Gains in Supplementary Weight Training Programs Using Two Different Weight Training Apparatus (open access)

Strenght and Flexibility Gains in Supplementary Weight Training Programs Using Two Different Weight Training Apparatus

The purpose of this study was to investigate strength and flexibility development as each is affected by three training programs using two apparatuss the Exer-Genie and the Super-Mini-Gym.
Date: August 1972
Creator: Whiteley, Harold L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Some Differences Between Black Students at Predominantly Black and Integrated Institutions of Higher Learning (open access)

Some Differences Between Black Students at Predominantly Black and Integrated Institutions of Higher Learning

Black students now have a choice of predominantly Black or integrated colleges. This investigation is concerned with the possible differences between Black students at these two types of institutions. It was hypothesized that these two student groups differ significantly in socioeconomic status, social mobility expectations, and type of orientation in regard to choice of school.
Date: August 1972
Creator: Williams, Sandra E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Application of a Non-Speech Response Mode in Teaching Simple Language Functions to Three Autistic Children (open access)

Application of a Non-Speech Response Mode in Teaching Simple Language Functions to Three Autistic Children

A non-speech response mode similar to the one used by Prepack (1971) to teach language to a chimpanzee was utilized to teach two simple language functions to three autistic children. The response mode consisted of picking up a geometric symbol and placing it on a response tray. The geometric symbol was the basic unit in this language system. The symbols were used to represent objects in the environment and relationships between the objects.
Date: August 1972
Creator: Barnes, Patrick R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Degradation of Homologous Polymerized Deoxyribonucleic Acid by Azotobacter Vinelandii ATCC 12837 (open access)

Degradation of Homologous Polymerized Deoxyribonucleic Acid by Azotobacter Vinelandii ATCC 12837

The purpose of this study was twofold. The first was to isolate, purify, and characterize the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) of Azotobacter vinelandii ATCO 12837. The second was to determine if there was irreversible binding of homologous 32P labeled DNA to recipient A. vinelandii cells.
Date: August 1972
Creator: Barnes, Wayne Riley
System: The UNT Digital Library
Quadrennial -- Act 36: An Analysis of the Administrator-Director Form of Govenment in Fort Smith, Arkansas (open access)

Quadrennial -- Act 36: An Analysis of the Administrator-Director Form of Govenment in Fort Smith, Arkansas

The purpose of this investigation is to review the first four years of municipal government operation under the Administrator-Director form of government in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The basis of this investigation is the reconstruction and review of the political forces and circumstances operating in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and their impact on the Administrator-Director form of government. In addition to the above, an examination of the progress made by the current Administrator-Director form of government will be undertaken.
Date: December 1972
Creator: Chiabotta, William I.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Impact of Medicare on the Distribution of Public Health Care Expenditures in Oklahoma (open access)

The Impact of Medicare on the Distribution of Public Health Care Expenditures in Oklahoma

The purpose of the study is to determine what effect medicare has had on the distribution of public health care expenditures in the state of Oklahoma. The study tests that there is a significant correlation between medical vendor payments and indigency in Oklahoma or in other words that pre-medicare public health care dollars in Oklahoma were distributed to indigents.
Date: December 1972
Creator: Coffey, Vernon Eugene
System: The UNT Digital Library
Thomas Jefferson and the Quid Revolt (open access)

Thomas Jefferson and the Quid Revolt

The purpose of this study is to determine the circumstances surrounding the Quid revolt, to examine the intricate state and national politics of the period, and to observe how Jefferson handled this challenge to his authority.
Date: December 1972
Creator: Collins, Larry D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Gothic Elements in the Novels of Shirley Jackson (open access)

Gothic Elements in the Novels of Shirley Jackson

The problem with which this paper is concerned is that of tracing Gothic elements in the six complete novels of Shirley Jackson (1919-1965). Jackson's novels, magazine reviews of these novels, articles on Gothicism, and histories of English literature form the sources of data for this research project.
Date: December 1972
Creator: Cook, Bettye Alexander
System: The UNT Digital Library