The Vietnam War - as Told to Movie Audiences - 'Coming Home,' 'Good Morning Vietnam' and 'Born on the 4th of July'
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This 7 page report discusses three Vietnam War movies in the context of their symbology and the ways in which they represent the attitudes of Americans directly involved in the war and those presenting their cinemagraphic viewpoints of a war that did not have the simplistic good guy against bad guy scenario. By the late 1980s, both television and movie producers had become willing to consider Vietnam as a useful and marketable topic. Ironically, and more than probably - accidentally, America's artistic involvement in Vietnam has mimicked its military presence there. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWnammov.rtf
Paper Title: The Vietnam War - as Told to Movie Audiences - 'Coming Home,' 'Good Morning Vietnam' and 'Born on the 4th of July'

My Personal Relationship To Music
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A 3 pages essay that expresses the writer's personal feelings about music. The writer argues that music is a highly complex, abstract language that bypasses the brain and affects the central nervous system directly causing a change in mood. The essay goes on to discuss this emotional component of music and its implications. No sources cited.
Filename: 90music.rtf
Paper Title: My Personal Relationship To Music

Music Education; the Kodaly and Suzuki Methods
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This 12 page paper provides an overview of both the Kodaly and Suzuki methods of musical instruction, outlines the history of both methods, the structure of the systems and their intended use. This paper also considers what they are best used for, and focuses primarily on the use of these methods for instruction in piano. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: MHMusic.wps
Paper Title: Music Education; the Kodaly and Suzuki Methods

Mozart's Minuet for String Quartet in D Major
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A 4 page opinion paper on a particular minuet. The writer details the structure of the piece, its quality, the composer's apparent intentions, and the emotional response of the listener. No bibliography is included.
Filename: Minuetd.wps
Paper Title: Mozart's Minuet for String Quartet in D Major

Reactions to Mozart's Minuet for Piano
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A 4 page opinion paper on a particular minuet. The writer details the structure of the piece, its quality, the composer's apparent intentions, and the emotional response of the listener. No bibliography is included.
Filename: Minuet.wps
Paper Title: Reactions to Mozart's Minuet for Piano

Smetana's 'Sarka,' Mozart's Piano Concert #22, & Schumann's Symphony #3
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5 pages in length. The three composers, seemingly so different, shared a number of characteristics. The three pieces of music are examined (briefly), as is the life of the individual composers. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: 3Compose.rtf
Paper Title: Smetana's 'Sarka,' Mozart's Piano Concert #22, & Schumann's Symphony #3

'The Real Malcolm X': TV Presentation
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A 5 page paper which analyzes the presentation of the movie 'The Real Malcolm X,' which was a CBS television program designed to investigate who Malcolm X was, what he stood for, and what he represented to many citizens of the country, if not the world. The paper examines how the movie presented Malcolm X, how they portrayed the Nation of Islam, and how the movie generally addressed all the issues that were of importance to Malcolm X and his followers. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAmalxcbs.wps
Paper Title: 'The Real Malcolm X': TV Presentation

J.S. Bach's 'A Mighty Fortress Is Our God' / Musical Analysis
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A 5 page research paper and analysis of this famous hymn -- based on an earlier version by Martin Luther. The writer demonstrates how the Lutheran congregational chorale music influenced Bach's work and, specifically, how this hymn can be seen as a representation of Bach Baroque style. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Mightyfo.wps
Paper Title: J.S. Bach's 'A Mighty Fortress Is Our God' / Musical Analysis

Mankind/A Medieval Play
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A 5 page analysis of the medieval morality play, 'Mankind.' The writer focuses on the scene in which Mischief holds 'court' as representative of the features of the play. The writer argues that this play is most significant, not for its content, but rather because it indicates the beginnings of professionalism in English drama. No additional sources listed.
Filename: 90mnkind.rtf
Paper Title: Mankind/A Medieval Play

Film Analysis / 'Homicide'
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A 6 page analytical discussion of the film 'Homicide' in which writer and director David Mamet explores the emotional struggle of a detective who, in addition to fighting crime, must confront the reality of his own 'Jewishness.' Several examples of Mamet's use of symbolism are presented as well. Bibliography lists 2 supporting sources.
Filename: Homicide.wps
Paper Title: Film Analysis / 'Homicide'

Problems of Motivation in Mamet’s “Oleanna”
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A 6 page examination of this play by David Mamet, looking specifically at the motivation and characterization of Carol and John. The paper shows how Carol’s character can most productively be read by seeing her as a victim of childhood abuse, and without this information, the audience is as clueless about her behavior as John is. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Mamol.wps
Paper Title: Problems of Motivation in Mamet’s “Oleanna”

'The Trial' / The Movie
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A 5 page study of Orson Welles' film based on Kafka's famous novel. Special attention is given to the relationship between sexuality, impotence, and power. No bibliography.
Filename: Trialmo.wps
Paper Title: 'The Trial' / The Movie

Francis Ford Coppola's 'Apocalypse Now'
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5 pages in length, this essay examines the influence of Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness', Friedrich Nietzsche's 'The Birth of Tragedy', and Sir James Frazer's 'The Golden Bough' on Francis Ford Coppola's film 'Apocalypse Now'. Outlined are the many parallels between 'Heart of Darkness' and 'Apocalypse Now'. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: LCApocNw.doc
Paper Title: Francis Ford Coppola's 'Apocalypse Now'

Heart of Darkness & Apocalypse Now / Comparison and Contrast
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In 7 pages, the author discusses compares and contrasts 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad, and 'Apocalypse Now,' a movie loosely based on the novel. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PChdan.doc
Paper Title: Heart of Darkness & Apocalypse Now / Comparison and Contrast

“Heart of Darkness” and Apocalyse Now – Partnerships in Hell
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This 9 page report discusses Joseph Conrad’s 1902 novel “The Heart of Darkness” and the 1979 Francis Ford Coppola movie “Apocalypse Now.” Despite the similarities of Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness” and the movie “Apocalypse Now,” they are clearly very different stories that each deals with madness in the context of the timeframe in which it is presented. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWhdan.rtf
Paper Title: “Heart of Darkness” and Apocalyse Now – Partnerships in Hell

J.S. Bach/Suite #3 in D Major
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A 5 page research paper that analyzes Johann Sebastian Bach's Suite no. 3 in D major. The writer leads the reader through the sections of the Suite explaining how the instruments are utilized and describing where Bach modulates the music from one key to a contrasting key. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: 90suite3.rtf
Paper Title: J.S. Bach/Suite #3 in D Major

Ann Patterson / Jazz Musician
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A 5 page paper about Ann Patterson and her role in the world of jazz. The writer explores the strides she has made for other women in jazz, including those women in her band, Maiden Voyage. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Annpatt.wps
Paper Title: Ann Patterson / Jazz Musician

History of Modern Music After 1920;
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This 5 page paper is an informative journey though music from 1920 until the modern day. There is a brief coverage of all the decades since the 1920's with examples of the contemporary styles of the day, including music by Stravinsky, Jazz, Modern, Blues, Rock and Roll, RAP and Punk. The bibliography cited 4 sources
Filename: TEmodmus.wps
Paper Title: History of Modern Music After 1920;

How Billie Holiday Influenced Jazz
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In 6 pages, the writer discusses Billie Holiday and her influence on jazz. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Paper Title: How Billie Holiday Influenced Jazz

Jazz Plugs In / The Use Of Electronic Music In Jazz
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A 5 page research paper which looks at how electronics have affected jazz. The writer begins with the fusion movement of the 60s and 70s which combined electronics with jazz and rock and then gives a brief overview of the effect which software packages are having both for the professional and the amateur musician. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Jazzplug.wps
Paper Title: Jazz Plugs In / The Use Of Electronic Music In Jazz

Ladies in Jazz
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An 8 page research paper that looks at the history of women performers in jazz. The general public assumes that jazz is male territory. Even though the names of some of the women who were influential in jazz history are well known, it's as if somehow they don't count-they were flukes-exceptions. Nevertheless, women have been intrinsically involved in jazz since its beginnings. They may not have gotten the bookings, sometimes their arrangements became famous while they did not, but they have been there every step of the way-whether the men liked it or not. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Jazzwomn.wps
Paper Title: Ladies in Jazz

The Development of Jazz
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An 8 page research paper that examines the origins of this particularly American form of music. The writer discusses how jazz originated from African-American traditions, blending the rhythms of Africa with the harmonic and melodic elements of European music. The focus of this paper is on the nineteenth century origins of jazz and those precursors of jazz--ragtime and the blues. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Devjazz.wps
Paper Title: The Development of Jazz

The Influence Of Jazz
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Jazz can be seen as the principle harbinger of the transition from rural to urban living in the United States, encompassing all races and ethnic backgrounds. This 9 page paper examines the connection between the inauguration of jazz music and the cultural foundations of an integrated America. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KTjazzus.wps
Paper Title: The Influence Of Jazz

'Star Wars' & the Concept of the ‘Hero's Journey' Analyzed
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This 8 page research paper examines the 1977 film Star Wars in terms of the literary application of the so-called ‘hero's journey.' Specifically discussed are the origins of the hero's journey, originally defined by Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey, and further explored in Joseph Campbell's The Hero With a Thousand Faces, and determines how George Lucas employed this theme through the character of Luke Skywalker in Star Wars. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Starhero.wps
Paper Title: 'Star Wars' & the Concept of the ‘Hero's Journey' Analyzed

The Meaning of 'Psy Fi'
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This 5 page report discusses the fundamentals of science fiction or “Psy Fi.” Using examples from H.G. Wells, Franz Werfel, and Richard Matheson, the writer shows how certain ingedients are fundamental in the development or history of the psy fi genre. All psy-fi classics have evolved around characters who find themselves in a situation where they have one foot in the future and one in the past. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWpsyfi.rtf
Paper Title: The Meaning of 'Psy Fi'

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