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Vassar Scholarship, the institutional repository formerly known as Digital Window, reflects the research and scholarly output of the Vassar College community.  It provides access to a variety of collections, including senior theses and projects across a wide range of disciplines.

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Can You Hear Us? A Content Analysis of Queer Representation in Audio Dramas

Publication Date
2021-January-01
Document Type
Senior Capstone Projects
Authors
Brown, Tatianna
Department or Program
Media Studies Program
Document Type
Senior Capstone Project
Abstract

In this thesis, I analyze queer representation in seven popular audio drama podcasts. By studying examples of implicit and explicit mentions of sexuality and gender identity, queerness as an integral plot point, and general discussions of sexuality, along with fan...

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Korean International Students (yuhaksaengs) in New York City: A phenomenological study on the US college experiences of Korean international students in relation to privilege, class, and race

Publication Date
2021-January-01
Document Type
Senior Capstone Projects
Authors
Ji Won Kim
Department or Program
Education Department
Document Type
Senior Capstone Project
Abstract

This study examines the college experiences of Korean international (KI) students who are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges located in New York City (NYC); it attempts to understand and humanize their personal experiences and struggles in the educational sphere before...

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Play as Emergence: Examining “Play” through Three Video Games

Publication Date
2023-April-26
Authors
Chen, Luojia
Department or Program
Media Studies Program
Document Type
Senior Capstone Project
Access Level
Open
Abstract

Play is a fundamental human activity that has been enjoyed by people of all ages and cultures throughout history. In this essay, I hope to explore how the concept of “play” is manifested in video games about the emergence and...

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