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Visual Fetishism, 2003.
A discussion of how the concept of the gaze illustrates the relationship between fetishism and visuality.
1,579 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper examines how the gaze and the fetishism are both strongly related to the viewer?s misrecognition of what he or she sees. It analyzes how fetishistic viewing gives a sexual value to a material object and makes the viewer experience sexual gratification through the gaze. It also evaluates howthe relation between sexuality and the object is arbitrary and how the viewer?s interpretation makes the object a stimulus for sexual arousal. It shows how all stereotypes are fetishes in the sense that they reveal a double play between the archaic affirmation of wholeness and similarity and how in racial terms stereotypes of the other, i.e. characteristics of the non-Western that are fabricated by the Western, are used to form a fetishized image of the other through the gaze.
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"Erotic representations of the Other, the black or the bronze skinned people, are acceptable while it is interpreted as irritation to demonstrate White people?s sexuality (Hyndman 2000, 9). Lutz and Collins show a remarkable example for this statement by saying that display of white breasts in National Geographic can become less irritating by darkening the skin tone (1993, 82). Despite its attractiveness, the sexuality of the Other is interpreted as a sign of immorality by the Western gaze (Mirzoeff 1999, 159). This lack of morality is understood as an opposition to Western domestic bourgeoisie values of nuclear family and justification and indication of their need to be ?civilized? by the West (Hyndman 2000, 9)."
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Commodity Fetishism, 2008.
A discussion of the significance and implications of commodity fetishism in terms of capitalism and democracy.
1,685 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper examines commodity fetishism, a central tenet in Marxist theory, as well as crucial cornerstone in globalization. The paper claims that despite this central importance to Marxist theory, commodity fetishism is too often overlooked or misinterpreted by social and economic theorists who employ (or criticize) Marxist theoretical approaches. As such, there has been a general lack of understanding regarding how commodity fetishism influences the development and manifestation of advanced, or late, capitalist societies. The paper aims to unveil the meaning and significance of commodity fetishism, particularly in order to reveal what this concept can tell us about human relations under capitalism, freedom, ideology, equality, and democratic ideals. In the end, the paper concludes that commodity fetishism only demands that all social relations be conducted through the marketplace and through the medium of commodity exchange, but has no interest in liberty or democracy beyond this point, a realization that should give pause to claims that capitalism is the harbinger of democracy.
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"In this way, commodity fetishism is more than just an ideological category that is a part of capitalism--instead, it is inseparably linked to capitalism, being a component without which capitalism cannot function (Wenning par. 11). Commodity fetishism dictates that social relations will be defined in terms of the values placed on commodities, making the commodities a crucial part of all social relations in a capitalist society. Commodity fetishism occurs because under capitalism the medium of exchange of the whole of individuals' material lives is the commodity. One trades his or her labor--a kind of commodity--for currency--another kind--which is then exchanged for other commodities no longer produced by the individual or even the community. In these instances, it is only commodities that shift hands as they are exchanged according to the value that is placed in them by, what Marx deems, a fetishizing impulse. The value of commodities is, to a large degree, utterly arbitrary. A tiny diamond is worth far more than a loaf of bread, even though the latter is much more valuable and necessary in a practical sense in the day-to-day life of an individual. Capitalism fetishizes commodities and imbues them with values completely out of proportion to their function or usefulness to individuals or communities."
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Family of the Visually Impaired, 2004.
An analysis of the impact of visual impairment on the family situation.
1,516 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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The incidence of visual impairment among young and old people alike is on the rise and is expected to increase in the future. This paper provides an overview of the problems that typically confront families when one or more of their family members has a visual impairment. The background of the problem is followed by a discussion of how visual impairments affect the individual child. The paper also examines how such conditions affect other family members. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Impact of Visual Impairment of Young Children and Adolescents on Other Family Members
Impact of Visual Impairment of Adults on Other Family Members
Conclusion
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"Physical impairments can assume a variety of forms, such as a loss of limbs or a paralysis due to accident or disease. When one family member becomes disabled in one fashion or another, it will naturally have profound consequences for other family members, but it is important to remember that every family is unique. Each family member will bring certain attributes (and perhaps liabilities as well), to the family unit mix that can help (or harm) other members, for example, and each family member will likely react to physical impairments in others in different ways. It just makes sense that a family member with a severe visual impairment will have a more pronounced effect on other members of the family."
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Visual Memory and Eye Movements, 2008.
A study of the correlation between visual short-term memory, eye movements, human behavior and comprehension.
1,360 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper examines the nature of temporal memory, visual perception, and attention shifts through eye movement prove intriguing subject matter. The paper looks into two particular experimental designs used to investigate these issues. The first investigates how eye movement and visual short-term memory are related to pedestrian traffic behavior. The second experimental design tests the correlation between television viewing and the ability to read stereograms. Both television viewing and comprehension of stereograms require a long period of looking at once spot and taking in visual information, though one involves absorption of moving information and the other involves absorption of still information. The paper explains that both designs observe eyeball movement and visual focus in terms of competency tasks and that one involves the real-life scenario of pedestrian behavior, while the other involves the ability to detect hidden geometric patterns using visual focus. The paper concludes that the first experiment is an important test to implement because pedestrian traffic fatalities prove to be a dominant and historical problem, while the second test is interesting because the ability to glimpse the hidden images in stereograms is still an unsolved mystery.
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Introduction
Experimental Design
Non-Experimental/Correlational Design
Conclusion
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"The problem is how to test the hypotheses in an ethical fashion. Restricting the potential eye movement and scope of vision of pedestrians as they walk through real-life traffic would be very ethically wrong. Instead, a simulation needs to be developed whereby the safety of subjects is not compromised. In this case, the simulation can come either via reconstruction of a traffic scenario (difficult to enact) or in terms of a computer simulation (which poses no safety risk). A number of computer games already exist in which traffic and pedestrian behavior are a major part of the game. An obvious example is Grand Theft Auto, though as this game is controversial (violence, bad language) it may not be appropriate. The game "City Life" would be better, as it is visually very realistic and easy to maneuver. Other Sims games may be also appropriate and are readily available. However, in order to eliminate the chance of video prowess of being an extraneous variable, the game should be very simple and easy for computer game "beginners" to maneuver. A pedestrian street version of city life, or a fairly "clean" part of Grand Theft Auto, may be appropriate. The scene selection is one whereby intersecting traffic is a consideration and the A to B point of pedestrian travel is a fairly straight, easy-to-monitor course."
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Visual Perception, 2004.
A discussion of the science and theory behind the phenomenon of visual perception.
1,461 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper examines how the concept of visual perception is complex in nature and how a number of different interpretations of the concept have been established throughout the field of psychology. Although the eyes view objects in a series of short, erratic movements, the brain processes these actions efficiently, so that actual visual experiences are smooth and steady. It looks at how, in order to evaluate perception effectively, two distinct schools of thought must be evaluated: modular and interactive; this paper assesses the circumstances surrounding these two experiences and the factors leading up to a conclusion of the most appropriate solution to the perception dilemma.
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Introduction
Review of Related Literature
Movement and Action in the World
Visual Recognition in Relation to Object Processing
Cognitive Psychology and Visual Perception
Conclusion
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"Research conducted by Humphreys, Price, and Riddoch in 1999 in the article entitled ?From objects to names: A cognitive neuroscience approach? indicates that the recognition of objects is largely based on a series of processing actions and that object naming is based on a combination of visual processing and recognition tasks. The research designates that ?objects from categories with similar members produce a spread of activation across the structural descriptions of perceptual neighbors, and this slows the time for object decision? (Humphreys, Price, & Riddoch, 1999, p. 120). A number of neuroscientific studies are discussed in this essay, and the primary conclusion that the authors portray is that retrieving an object?s name is dependent upon visual differentiation between categories, and may involve visual processing in earlier stages."
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Visuals in the Classroom, 2002.
This paper discusses the use of many types of visual aides which have become an integral part of classroom instruction.
780 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper explains visual materials that are commonly used in classrooms including display boards, filmstrips, models and mock-ups, overhead transparencies, photographs and drawings, slides, specimens and objects. The paper illustrates that, rather than flat surfaced maps, models, such as world globes, allow a student a better understanding of geography and offer a visual aid in placing one country or continent in relation to another. The author stresses that the computers and the Internet allows teachers and students access to written information and visual aids that otherwise would have taken hours in a library.
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"Filmstrips are strips of 35-millimeter film with a series of related still pictures or reading matter that are projected on a screen by a projector. Filmstrips allow teachers and students to make their own slides of whatever subject they are studying and to be as creative as they wish. Students may be given an assignment to photograph local trees or flowers, or perhaps their neighborhoods or families and share them as part of the lesson plan. It also provides students who are regarded as underachievers an outlet in which to express and excel."
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Direct X and Visual Basic 6.0, 2006.
An overview and description of how to use Direct X and Visual Basic 6.0 .
1,808 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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In this paper the author highlights the great advantages of using Visual Basic 6.0, he centers on its initial easy incorporation into Windows and/or Intranet client front-end applications.The paper then highlights the advantages of adding Direct X to the program to give even more use to Visual Basic. The paper concludes with the authors summation of why Visual Basic is the best program to use , in his opinion.
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"Before testing one's Visual Basic application, plan what you intend to test. Once one has set the testing criteria, use the Script Recorder to generate an initial script and work on this script in the Developer Studio Editor. When testing a Windows-based application, one simulates user input and verifies the results of those actions. With Visual Test, one can simulate keyboard and mouse events. One can simulate a keyboard action by using the TestBasic Play Command, which is similar to the Visual Basic SendKeys command."
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Visual Communication, 2007.
A comparative qualitative content analysis of two visual advertisement texts in a healthcare magazine.
4,559 words (approx. 18.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 118.95
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This paper presents a comparative qualitative content analysis of two visual texts, in the form of two advertisements for two products of male skincare, pertaining specifically to shaving. The paper bases its assessment on a motivated theoretical perspective. The paper then presents semi-structured interviews with other potential viewers of the texts to verify its findings.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Texts to be Analysed
The Source Publication
Theoretical Perspective
Cultural Perspective
Aesthetic Perspective
Findings of Qualitative Content Analysis
Qualitative Content Analysis
Assumptions
Qualitative Comparative Content Analysis
Function of the Two Texts
Intended Audience
Conceptual Assumptions
Visual Elements
Genre Conventions
Connotative and denotative meaning
Visual Codes
Verification of Findings
Questionnaire
Process of Interviewing
Questionnaire Findings
Conclusion
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"From the above comparative qualitative content analysis it could be seen that the visual texts in question were laden with meaning. Many of the findings were then verified by means of a semi-structured questionnaire interview involving two respondents for which the texts apply. The texts were found in the South African version of Men's Health magazine. The highly successful South African version of Men's Health has become a leader in the lifestyle and male magazine industries and seems set to build on their successes. These successes are built partially on the power of the visual content of the magazine and on the advertisements, as seen above, that interest viewers and bring in revenue. The findings indicate that a great amount of information is encoded into the visual aspects of such texts. A grasp on visual literacy would therefore seem invaluable in a world where advertising relies heavily on influence and persuasion based on visuals."
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Visually Impaired Patients and Change, 2005.
This is a proposal to help the visually impaired.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 7 sources, $ 115.95
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This is a proposal for a process change project (initially a pilot project) to better equip nurses to deal effectively with the visually impaired. The paper discusses the implications of being visually impaired and notes that this is a growing population with a grossly under reported incidence of visual impairment and often blindness due to aging and accompanying diseases that affect the elderly. Risk of accidents, such as hip fractures from falls, are suggested as part of the reason for the proposed pilot project. Lewin process change theory is highlighted.
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"According to the American Foundation for the Blind, approximately 10 million individuals are visually impaired. ("Statistics," 2005). The visually impaired create numerous challenges for nursing and other healthcare practitioners that most institutions are not prepared to deal with. While visual impairment can strike individuals of any age; an estimated 5 million individuals aged 65 or older not residing in nursing homes are visually impaired either directly as a result of the aging process or as a result of diseases, such as diabetes, which affect vision ("Statistics," 2005), with 1 million reported as severe impairment. 26% of all nursing home residents are visually impaired: 3% are blind, 6% as severely impaired and over 16% considered impaired ("Statistics," 2005). Older individuals are also at a higher risk of serious injury based on their visual impairment. As a result, this population is more likely to require medical attention.."
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Audio-Visual Congruency and Emotion, 2005.
An in-depth analysis of audio-visual congruency and emotion.
4,330 words (approx. 17.3 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 114.95
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This paper contends that the affective properties of music upon one?s emotive state appear as the source of much research throughout the realm of psychology, with theories regarding its effects and emotive properties being recruited and adapted, from non-musical literature. One important role which music plays within society is in cinematography, as congruence between auditory and visual stimuli is a fundamental component due to its ability in conveying emotionality. Throughout this paper the circumplex model was incorporated, as a measure of emotion and a template from which to obtain congruence between auditory and visual stimuli. The paper assesses the importance of such congruence, between auditory and visual stimuli and its resulting impact upon emotion.
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"Music is a key element of everyday life, its role within society is divergent. Variation in temporal structure allows for diverse utilisation, permitting music to pervade all cultures and play a significant role in the majority of social and religious rituals: birthdays, weddings and funerals, and so on. The affective properties of musical stimuli are the source of much research and theories regarding music?s effects and emotive properties have been recruited and adapted from non-musical literature (Ritossa and Rickard, 2004). With such an impact upon on society, the effects of music on behaviour deserve further exploration. The research reported here was such an exploration, with the primary focus concerning arousal, performance and the importance of the relationship between audio and visual stimuli."
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Support for Visually Impaired Children, 2005.
A look at the need to devise teaching and learning strategies which avoid any barriers to accessing knowledge and information for visually impaired children.
1,428 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses the impact of legislation on the shape of educational services for students with visual impairments. The writer points out four child development theories that are most frequently used to support the practice of early education. The paper also explores support systems for children and parents as well as environmental issues for visually impaired children.
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"Students who are blind or visually impaired have received educational services for many years. The first of these services were provided by men and women who, despite the prevailing attitudes and practices of their day, believed that children who were blind were capable of success in education and in life. These early pioneers and the countless others who have come after them have provided a rich, solid foundation for the education of visually impaired students. (Holbrook, Koenig, 2000). Nowadays, students who have very low vision and even those who are blind, usually attend regular classes, although they will require various types of support. This may include specialized lighting and equipment, and the assistance of a teacher's aid. Most school systems have procedures for providing materials in large print or Braille, and computers have hugely increased the access of blind students to a whole range of resources (Foreman, 2001)."
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How Visual Perception Occurs, 2004.
An explanatory piece outlining how visual perception occurs within a psychological framework.
1,513 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This essay outlines in a factual, explanatory tone, how 'visual perception' occurs within the body and brain. It is heavily based on scientific terminology as outlined within the psychology syllabus. Includes the function of rods and cones, the interpretation of stimuli, depth cues, Gestalt principles, psychological factors of perception, and a discussion on the fallibility of visual perception. Highly reliable examples are included.
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"Visual Sensation, which occurs so we can detect physical stimuli, begins with the reception of information. Light waves (electromagnetic energy) enter the eye and are focused on the retina. This electromagnetic energy is then transduced by rods and cones, (light sensitive cells), into electrochemical energy enabling it to be transmitted to the brain. The electrochemical energy is then transmitted along the neurons of the optic nerve to the Occipital Lobe (Visual Cortex of brain)."
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Inclusion for the Visually Impaired, 2007.
An in-depth discussion of the benefits and drawbacks of inclusion for blind and visually impaired students.
3,685 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 47 sources, MLA, $ 102.95
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The paper explores the educational dilemmas that arise with regard to blind and visually impaired students. The paper discusses the arguments in support for and against inclusion. The paper stresses that as inclusion becomes increasingly widespread, it is essential to study ways to make the experience more meaningful and successful for parents, teachers and children with special needs. The paper concludes that inclusion should be supported for visually impaired students who have the capacity to learn and grow in a normal school setting. Some of the sources used by the paper are included.
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Introduction
Educational Dilemmas
Disabled Alongside Not Disabled (Advantage)
Disabled Alongside Not Disabled (Disadvantage)
Disabled Alongside Disabled (Advantage)
Disabled Alongside Disabled (Disadvantage)
Recommendations
Conclusion
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"Full inclusion of young children with special needs has a variety of definitions. In some countries inclusion of these children into normal school is encouraged as a means to enhance early development. As declared in 1990 by the United Nations Convention in the Rights by the Child, all children including those with special needs has the right to be provided with basic education and enjoy full participation in their communities (Evans, 1998). In full inclusion it is assumed that children and families with diverse developmental needs, from diverse cultural-linguistic backgrounds and diverse social experiences, are accepted and accommodated with sensitivity and respect in high-quality early childhood programs (Early Childhood Resource Teacher Network of Ontario, 1997)."
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Eye Movements And Visual Attention, 2004.
A paper about eye movements and visual attention.
1,808 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper looks at eye movements and visual attention, discussing what is known about the topic and current research in the area.
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Educating the Blind and Visually Impaired, 2006.
An analysis of the methods available for educating the blind and visually impaired.
1,142 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This research paper discusses the unique issues associated with the education of blind and low vision students in Texas public schools. The author considers that educating blind people is a life-long process of compensating for the loss of arguably the most important of the human senses. The paper concludes that there are a vast number of skills, such as self-help and employment training that are also a part of the education of the visually impaired in Texas public schools.
Braille Readiness
Pre-Braille Skills
Tactual Symbols
Social Skills
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"When teaching a blind child who is expected to be in the regular classroom, it is best to start teaching the Braille alphabet when his classmates are learning printed letters. By doing this, the child has a better chance of grasping the connection between the letters and the raised dots. This is a difficult process and should be taught slowly. Mangold strongly suggests using the same tactics that regular teachers use in order to keep the child interested, such as games, music and physical play. "
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