This thesis examines representations of “strangeness” in The Tempest and their historical roots in medieval travel writing and early colonial exploration. By analyzing how Shakespeare constructs fear and fascination toward unfamiliar places and peoples, the research argues that strangeness is not inherent, but psychologically and culturally produced.

This oral history project explores how Nigerian secondary schools shape political identity, civic engagement, and national belonging across generations. Through interviews and documentary storytelling, the research reveals that schools function as microcosms of the nation, forming students’ relationships to society, politics, and migration in ways that continue long after graduation.

This research explores why former human traffickers in Indonesia stopped offending. Through interviews with ten ex-traffickers, the study found that marriage and parenthood often triggered moral transformation by creating empathy and shame. The findings suggest trafficking prevention should focus not only on punishment, but also on strengthening families and social bonds.

This oral history research explores silence as a meaningful form of communication rather than an absence of speech. Through documentary interviews with family members, the project examines how silence can express fear, shame, power, and agency, challenging dominant assumptions about listening and revealing how discomfort often prevents deeper understanding and connection.

This research examines how interactive media platforms have reshaped Dungeons & Dragons. Increased digital engagement boosts player knowledge while encouraging flexible gameplay. Most importantly, online platforms reduce barriers for marginalized players, fostering greater inclusion. The game’s resurgence reflects not just popularity, but a cultural shift toward accessibility and community.

This research examines how Southern and African American Vernacular English accents are portrayed in children’s television. Analyzing 100 shows, it finds severe underrepresentation and reliance on harmful stereotypes. These depictions reinforce bias and influence how children understand intelligence, race, class, and identity.

This research explores how community enables experimental literature in Hong Kong, particularly among minority writers. Rather than representing entire groups, individual texts function like stars in a constellation. Supportive literary communities foster creativity, agency, and experimentation, reshaping how contemporary art and authorship are understood.