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The School of Performing Arts at John Paul College, 2005.
A critique of the curriculum and reform processes implemented at this school.
4,525 words (approx. 18.1 pages), 32 sources, APA, $ 117.95
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This paper examines the reforms implemented at the School of Performing Arts at John Paul College, which attempted to move the school away from a product-based curriculum to a process-based curriculum. The paper explains why these reforms were implemented and talks about why they have not managed to change the performance-based ideology operating at the school and have simply changed the operating context from being performance-based to being technically-based.
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"Music is so diverse in Australia that is discussion of learning theorists is most pertinent. The diversity in educational approach is so wide that the notion of a structural focus is very important as there is a clear lack of a homogeneous approach in both the academic and instrumental contexts. At the heart of learning theorists is the focus on these elements. The writers own beliefs in the significance of environmental factors enhance this opinion, particularly when discussing certain categories of learning theorists."
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Pope John Paul II, 2005.
This paper reviews and examines the life of Pope John Paul II, as portrayed in Tad Szulc's "Pope John Paul II, The Biography."
2,045 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper explores the life and many achievements of the head of the Catholic church, Pope John Paul II. Author Tad Szulc argues in his book "Pope John Paul II, The Biography" that despite a seemingly difficult life and an even more unlikely rise to power, Pope John Paul II played a large role in the collapse of European communism. This paper also details many interesting revelations and historical facts of Pope John Paul II's life.
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"Pope John Paul II has never deviated form the rigid principle he set forth with the start of his papacy. He will not stand for any public dissent within the church on matters of Catholic morality, ethics, faith and interpretation. He subsequently banned all controversial theological debates, citing the old Roman adage, causa finita est, meaning, when Rome speaks the matter is closed. Although his appointment seemed a harsh reality, John Paul none the less took up an almost opposite stance when it came to the poor and oppressed, becoming a powerful advocate for third world nations."
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Music and Performing Arts, Renaissance to Today, 2007.
A discussion of music and drama, from the Renaissance era until today.
984 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper examines the influence that music and performing arts have had on human culture and society, focusing on the Renaissance period. The paper explains that in the early part of the Renaissance, the role of music was tremendously important as polyphony became more simplified in the Renaissance, generally "smoother" and more harmonious overall. The paper notes that there is no doubt that the technological impact of recording technologies, beginning with the phonograph and leading up to today's CDs and DVDs, has had an impact upon the individual enjoyment and distribution of music and dramatic art forms (especially film), unprecedented since the invention of the printing press in the Renaissance. In conclusion, the paper shows that today, the Internet has hugely assisted in enabling individuals to share such work among themselves, though not to the point of alleviating the isolating influence of technology or to creating a new form of communal experience.
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"In the early part of the Renaissance, the role of religion, that is to say, the church as an organization and social unifying force, was still prominent above all else. Nation-states had not yet arisen to assert their claim on peoples' loyalty. The church represented stability and social cohesion in a world of uncertainty and danger from many sources: feudal overlords, weak central governments, and unpredictable weather and harvests. The role of music was thus tremendously important too in this period. Polyphony became more simplified in the Renaissance, and generally "smoother" and more harmonious overall."
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Performing Arts In School System, 1999.
Argues that dance, music and theater should be in the core curriculum. Examines physical, social, educational and psychological benefits, integrative teaching approaches, cooperation, how it compares with Japan's system and self-expression.
6,750 words (approx. 27.0 pages), 20 sources, $ 135.95
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"The performing arts deserve a central role within the school system. The arts are a core academic subject. The discipline, creativity, and feelings of empowerment that students gain from engaging in the performing arts are just as important as their mastery of traditional fields such as literature and science. The performing arts encompass a wide range of artistic expression, with emphasis on experimentation. Examples of performing arts disciplines are music, dancing, drama, choreography, and cinematography. In contemporary educational thought, art is defined both as a body of knowledge and as a developmental activity. Personal development through the performing arts is as important as learning about the arts.
The performing arts are critical in the learning process. Modern educators acknowledge that there is no single method of..."
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Pope John Paul II, Faith, and Solidarity, 2006.
A look at the very active role that Pope John Paul II in both the political and religious arenas.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper takes a look at the papacy of Pope John Paul II, explaining that he was active in both the political and religious arenas. The paper contends that, although his papacy has taken a few hits due to the recent abuse issues within the church, on the whole it was a positive force for the social good. The paper points to the example of how Pope John Paul II supported solidarity, not just through his association with the labor union, but also through his actions to bring the Roman Catholic Church into solidarity through its parishes and through attempts at unity with other faiths.
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"Most people in the Western world, whether Roman Catholic or not, are familiar with the name of the late Pope John Paul II. Pope John Paul II, or Karol Wojtyla, as he was known in secular life, was a charismatic figure at the head of arguably the most influential church in the late twentieth century. However, John Paul II was far more than "merely" a holy man. Over his lifetime, he was also a poet, a freedom fighter, and a political activist, as well as being a diplomat and a priest. For all that he did as a priest and as the pope, John Paul II never forgot the country from which he came. When Poland was suffering under the control of the Soviet Union, supported the actions of the Polish labor group, Solidarity."
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Pope John Paul II, 2006.
A review of the life and influence of Pope John Paul II.
950 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper studies the life and legacy of Pope John Paul II, the first Polish pope and the first non-Italian leader of the Catholic Church in hundreds of years. The paper studies how Pope John Paul II changed history and reshaped the Catholic Church and doctrine. The paper references the Pope's actions, speeches and religious rulings to underscore the author's assertion that he embodied the three Catholic virtues of courage, dignity and faith. The paper cites examples not only from the Pope's life during his papacy, but during his childhood in Poland as well. The paper also discusses the Pope's outspoken stance on several political conflicts, including the war in Iraq and the Cuban embargo.
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"With great courage, in 1979, a year after being elected, this new Polish Pope returned to visit his homeland. Millions of his countrymen flocked to see him wherever he went. He was to become the most traveled Pope, traveling to war zones and places of illness and death. He undertook grueling journeys despite his poor health from Parkinson's disease in his later years. (Walker, 2005) Pope John Paul II's courage inspired his fellow Poles during his first journey there as pope, and in the many subsequent journeys he was to take, back to his native land. Despite the great risk to their own safety, despite the fact that "crowds were only supposed to turn out at state-sponsored rallies, in support of the system and never spontaneously," Poles flocked to hear hum."
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"On Human Work" by John Paul II, 2004.
This paper discusses "On Human Work" by John Paul II and its theological arguments.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper examines the papal encyclical by John Paul II "On Human Work" , issued in 1981. The author reviews the world situation at the time of issuance. The paper highlights the moral content of the argument.
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""On Human Work" (also titled "Laborem Exercens"), the first two Latin words of the text was
John Paul II's memorial to a previous encyclical "Rerum Novarum" written by Pope Leo XIII. "On Human Work" was issued at a time when the world was undergoing change."
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The Art of John Singer Sargent, 2002.
This paper looks at the way in which the world events of 1914 influenced the art of John Singer Sargent.
1,904 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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The paper studies the paintings of Italian-born artist John Singer Sargent. The writer first gives a history of the life of the artist and then analyzes the artwork. He examines the paintings to find the influence on color and style that can be attributed to the outbreak of World War II.
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"Still, the weight of the composition tends toward the bottom
of the frame as the mass of dead on either side of the path
creates an even more solid mass about one-third of the way up
from bottom toward the top of the frame. The eye is drawn first
to the line of men moving across the frame and then down to the
dead on either side of the path, dead these men may not see
because they have cloths across their eyes. The dead thus seem
visually to be pulling the entire picture down toward the ground,
adding to the image of the living moving with difficulty down the
path, as if their legs are being held back by the dead. One man
even has his right leg lifted as if straining to move forward,
while the others seem captured in a moment of stasis. One man
toward the end of the line is turned away from the viewer,
perhaps viewing the dead along the path, perhaps being sick."
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Pope John Paul II and Jesus' Message on Law., 2004.
This paper looks at Jesus' message on law.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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In this article, the writer uses Pope John Paul II's Encyclical Letter Faith and Reason to show Jesus' beliefs on law. The writer also makes use of passages from the New Testament to convey the intended messages. The writer uses these writings in order to demonstrate Jesus' message about the letter and spirit of the law.
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"The selections from the New Testament and Pope John Paul's 'Encyclical Letter Fides et Ratio Faith and Reason' demonstrate that one of man's fundamental searches is for the truth or law, something that will provided meaning and fulfillment and represent an absolute and inviolable answer. We see in the selections from Matthew Luke and Mark that Jesus was often called upon to answer questions from those seeking truth or the law. As Pope John Paul II writes in Fides ... "
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John Paul II, 2002.
Examines the Pope's emphasis on the union of theology and philosophy in the quest for truth.
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The Pope's emphasis on the union of theology and philosophy in the quest for truth. His 1998 encyclical "Fides et Ratio: On the Relationship between Faith and Reason." Concept of mutual support of faith and reason. Principle of non-contradiction. Problem of reliance of science on reason alone. Universality of truths.
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"In his 1998 encyclical, Fides et Ratio: On the Relationship between Faith and Reason, John Paul II sought to re-emphasize the close bond that unites theological work and the philosophical quest for truth. Especially in the latter half of the twentieth century the supposed distance between these two forms of knowledge has been growing. The Pope "finds cause for alarm on the modern landscape, with its dominant features of skepticism, unbelief, and ethical uncertainty" and here he concentrates on the ways that a proper reunion of faith and reason can alleviate these problems (Thavis 11). Philosophy, which is based on reason, is seen by John Paul in a relationship of mutual support with theology, which is based on faith. They influence each other and "offer to each other a purifying critique and a stimulus to pursue the search for deeper understanding" (John ..."
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Academic Achievement and Arts Performance, 2004.
A look at the effects of exposing students to arts education and training.
4,416 words (approx. 17.7 pages), 32 sources, MLA, $ 115.95
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This paper examines the various aspects of music and arts participation and how exposure to and training in arts programs stimulates mental and intellectual abilities from the earliest years through high school. It also explores how arts education contributes to the overall enhancement of educational curriculum. Through a literature review, it examines three specific frameworks: physiological brain development; spatial and cognitive reasoning abilities; and improved academic performance based on participation in music and other arts programs. It also looks at scholastic performance enhancement through arts integration.
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Literature Review
Physiological Brain Development
Cognitive and Spatial Reasoning Abilities
Improved Scholastic Performance
Scholastic Performance Enhancement
Methodology
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"In other studies, Nisbet (1991) has pointed out that there is a close relationship between the musical symbolism used in arranging the time signature of a musical piece and the mathematical concepts used in fractional concepts. Numerous studies have focused on the relationship between formal training in a musical instrument and youths' achievement level. According to Wenger and Wenger (1990), neuroscientists suspect that when children exercise cortical neurons by being actively involved in music, they are engaging in activity which enhances their intelligence, specifically their mathematics capability, spatial reasoning skills, and the ability to handle complex reasoning tasks. In fact, Rayl (1995) and Martin (1995) have reported that adolescents with formal training in music tend to have higher achievement in mathematics."
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Art and Pop Art, 2002.
A comparative analysis of art with pop art using the works of Andy Warhol and Leonardo Da Vinci.
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This discusses art and pop art, and distinguishes between the two by noting the characteristics of each form. As examples of each, two works of Andy Warhol are compared and contrasted to Da Vinci's "Last Supper" and Rembrandt's "Syndic of the Clothmaker's Guild.
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The "Art" of Art Forgery, 2002.
Shows that forgery is more than just a copying process, involving complex techniques found in art.
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This paper examines the skill involved in producing 'true' forgeries within the world of art. It is stressed that the forger is to be seen as an artist, in that he or she must sometimes enter the mind of the original artist, master his or her techniques,and otherwise execute works that can withstand the expert eye. Forgery is a normal aspect of the art world.
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John Cheever and John Updike, 1994.
A description and comparison of their short stories including narration, style and views on American society.
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"John Cheever and John Updike have both been cited as writers of American suburbia, and indeed they do delve into that area of American life in their works. The writers are very different in their style, tone, and the subject matter they tackle, however, and should not be mistaken for one another by any careful reader. They come from different generations as well, and yet Cheever's suburbia, holds the promise of a new form of the American dream, but, is treated by the author as the thing that destroys it. Updike's suburbia is treated more as a simple fact of modern life, although his characters find it difficult living up to the expectations of suburban life. An examination of several stories by each writer can show some of the ways each approaches their subject matter, their stylistic concerns, and their differences as writers."
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John Dewey and John Locke On Experience, 1999.
Compares their views on nature and the meaning of human experience. Discusses ideas, perception, knowledge, scientific inquiry and mind-body relationship.
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"Differing notions of experience divide philosophers John Dewey and John Locke. The views of both have meaning in terms of such human endeavors as scientific inquiry and relate to scientific meaning.
Locke's view of experience sees the world as preexisting and the mind as learning from experience. Locke believes that the mind at birth is a tabula rasa, a blank slate, and it is only through experience that knowledge is gained. Any knowledge possessed by the individual would be knowledge gained through experience. In the beginning, however, the individual has no experience. In the Garden of Eden, when Eve has experience of reaching for the extended red apple, it is a new one, the outcome of which will teach her a lesson she could not have gained otherwise. She has been told not to perform this action, and yet ..."
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