Page 195 • (11,913 results in 0.031 seconds)
-
sound of our mother talking,” Moon said in 2012. “This is the first study that shows we learn about the particular speech sounds of our mother’s language before we are born.” That insight earned international attention—and a very prestigious ranking: Science News picked Moon’s research on language learning in infants before birth as the No. 8 science story of 2013. This fall, Moon is starting another study on the very early perception of speech sounds with the help of two PLU psychology majors. Moon
-
operas in Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Canada, France, Great Britain, New Zealand, South Korea and the United States. I have previously taught at Texas State University in San Marcos and Baylor University in Waco, Texas. I am also on the faculty at Cornish-American Song Institute in England, a summer three-week intensive study of art songs for singers, composers and pianists. I received my education and training from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music (D.M.A. and A.D
-
English we encounter the German loan word “Geist” in the term Zeitgeist, which describes the spirit of a particular historical juncture.) German speakers have become household names in the fields studied by humanities scholars, whether in literature (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the brothers Grimm, Franz Kafka), film (Werner Herzog, Wim Wenders), music (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven), art (Caspar David Friedrich, Anselm Kiefer, Gerhard Richter), philosophy
-
dean of PLU’s College of Health Professions. The college includes PLU’s School of Nursing, Department of Social Work, Department of Marriage and Family Therapy, and Department of Kinesiology. Take us back to your college years, what attracted you to the field of marriage and family therapy? I just felt a passion for helping people in this particular context because of the strong relationships that I had, which is why I chose marriage and family therapy as opposed to psychology, because of its focus
-
July 7, 2008 Tutoring program touches refugees The makeshift classroom buzzed with life as dozens of Somali Bantu children worked with PLU student-volunteers to solve math problems, sound out words and learn their colors. Jessica Baumer ’09 tried to get 13-year-old Murjan Jatar to focus on completing his math homework. But the middle schooler, who calls himself “Tex,” insisted she first read a rough draft of a love letter he wrote for his girlfriend. Like most teenagers, school is the last
-
Western philosophical tradition, with a focus on questions regarding the nature of just political institutions. Can count toward a minor in Politics and Government. (4) PHIL 220 : Philosophy and Gender - VW An examination of past and present conceptions and critiques of the nature and status of men/masculinity and women/femininity, with an additional focus on the historical and contemporary relationship between sex/gender and the discipline of philosophy. (4) PHIL 223 : Bioethics - VW An inquiry into
-
history are utilized by cultural institutions. Dr. Mathews also hopes her students gain tools to be critical viewers of other kinds of visual information to better help them sift through the images we are inundated with on a daily basis. Dr. Mathews believes study away is important because it gives Lutes the opportunity to live within another culture, even for a short time. She says, “Although we’re going to an English-speaking country, the food, language, etiquette, politics, and more are all quite
-
report on the history and culture of the upcoming port, while the business students report on the economy, tourist product, and other business aspects. We also reflect after each port on what we’ve observed and learned. The students in the two classes are all mixed in their cabins and in their explorations of the ports of call. It was a special delight to be able to introduce my J-Term@Sea students to the seniors at my high school, All Saints Cathedral School in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. After
-
, interpretation, and writing. It also provides critical perspective on and a deep appreciation of ideas and issues that have intrigued humanity throughout the ages, including those central to the Western intellectual heritage. This prepares students for a great variety of positions of responsibility, especially when coupled with specialized training in other disciplines. Those with the highest potential for advancement generally have more than just specialized training; rather, they bring to their work
-
Faculty 3350 Communication Professor Peter Ehrenhaus pursues book project on violence towards African Americans Mandi LeCompte September 30, 2016 Faculty, Faculty Updates 335 Views Read more
Do you have any feedback for us? If so, feel free to use our Feedback Form.