NU Scholarly Work (Open Access)

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    Reducing Student Prejudice in Diversity-Infused Core Psychology Classes
    (2010) Hussey, Heather
    The current quasi-experimental study compared two sections of a course, one that included diversity content and one that did not. The authors obtained pretest and posttest data on students’ attitudes toward a number of different minority groups and on their levels of course content knowledge. The authors also examined two questions: first, whether exposure to diversity would reduce prejudice, and second, whether inclusion of diversity content would reduce the amount of core course content learned by students. At posttest, significant differences were found in terms of positive attitude change; infusing diversity into course content did not affect content knowledge
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    Let’s Work Together: Developing a Shared Instructional Identity
    (2023) Ivins, Tammy; Crowe, Stephanie
    The development of a shared instructional identity at our library involved a collaborative effort among research and instructional team leaders, instruction librarians, and teaching faculty. We took advantage of a time of change and growth at our institution to systematically reimagine our expectations and practices, solidifying a multipronged approach to information literacy instruction that involved experimentation and risk-taking, partnerships across campus, and buy-in from instruction librarians and teaching faculty alike.
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    Vampire Literature: Perpetuating and Challenging Stereotypes
    (2024-05-01) Bedford, Laurie
    Vampire literature, like any form of literature, can both perpetuate and challenge stereotypes related to marginalized communities. How literature is interpreted can depend upon the specific text, the author's intentions, and the context in which the story is told. The perpetuation of stereotypes can also contribute to institutionalized discrimination and cultural traditions that further marginalize certain groups (Hilton and von Hippel). While the intent of vampire literature may not be to reinforce stereotypes, there are instances where certain works have contributed to such perpetuation. Therefore, it is important to decontextualize content in order to facilitate discourse that uncovers diverse interpretations.
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    A Phenomenological Perspective on Shakespeare's Dark Lady Sonnets
    (2024-05-01) Bedford, Laurie
    Shakespeare's Sonnets 127 to 152, also referred to as the “Dark Lady Sonnets,” explores a complex love interest characterized by descriptions of obsession, lust, and infidelity between the speaker and the Dark Lady. Applying a phenomenological perspective to the “Dark Lady Sonnets” can serve to interpret the intersectionality between the experiences of the characters, the author, and the audience. However, the ambiguity surrounding the Dark Lady allows for an even broader range of interpretations based on the perceived identity of the character. Therefore, a phenomenological analysis of Shakespeare’s “Dark Lady Sonnets,” differentiated by the potential identities of the characters, will provide insight into the intricate and varied interpretation of the sonnets.