Elementary and Middle School Social Studies: An Interdisciplinary, Multicultural Approach

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Distinguished Teaching Professor Pamela Farris joins with leading experts, highly qualified in each area of elementary and middle school social studies, to continue a tradition of excellence that has been established in multiple editions. The Fifth Edition offers pre- and in-service teachers an accessible blend of theory and practice, with the NCSS Standards acting as the foundation for its interdisciplinary and multicultural focus.

Full of practical yet creative ideas to stimulate students' interest, this authoritative text is a valuable resource for helping learners to become good decision makers, use previously gained knowledge as a scaffold for further learning, develop a positive self-concept, gain an appreciation for the aesthetics of a subject, and become productive citizens. Outstanding features include: 1) developmentally appropriate NCSS Standards-Linked Lesson Plans are included within the chapters; 2) "In the Classroom" boxes enrich many of the concepts and offer teaching ideas; 3) examples of student work appear throughout the text; 4) up-to-date, annotated reading lists identify age-appropriate books for diverse learners; 5) Web sites and WebQuests are listed throughout the text and at the end of each chapter; 6) strategies for teaching students with special needs provide guidance for inclusive education; and 7) field-tested classroom activities serve as examples of how to offer students enjoyable and challenging learning experiences.

Becoming Interdisciplinary: An Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies

Becoming Interdisciplinary: An Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies

PERMISSIVE CULTURE IN EUROPEAN SOCIETY IN 1980’S ERA AS REFLECTED IN ROSA LIKSOM’S ONE NIGHT STAND: A SOCIOCULTURAL ANALYSIS

Esti Widiyawati

ABSTRACT

The title of this thesis is Permissive Culture in European Society in 1980’s Era as Reflected in Rosa Liksom’s One Night Stand: A Sociocultural Analysis. The writer is motivated to choose Rosa Liksom’s One Night Stand as her topic in this thesis because of the following:first, cultural change that happen in European Society might influence changes in all aspects of lives, especially it can influence Indonesian culture.These influences can be bad influences. Second, Rosa Liksom’s One Night Stand is a novel that gives new insight on literary study, since it is considered as punk literature, it is quiet different with other novel that talks about romance or tragedy written by English author. The third, there are some moral values of the novel that can be taken. The objective of this research are to describe the kinds of permissive culture, to describe the reasons of permissive culture, and to find the moral values that can be taken from Rosa Liksom’s One Night Stand.

In this research, the writer performs descriptive qualitative research. The subject of the research is the novel One Night Stand which consists of forty three short stories written by Rosa Liksom. The object of the research is focused on permissive culture in 1980’s as describe in the novel. This research is grouped into a library research. The primary source is the novel entitles One Night Stand, while the secondary sources are any books in relation to the study. The data of the research are gathered through observation and documentation The writer also takes the data from the internet. Finally, they are analyzed by using the socio-cultural approach proposed by Faruk (1994).

The result of the research shows that the permissive culture in European society in 1980’s era such as free sex, cohabitation, lesbian and homosexual, juvenile delinquency, drinking habit, woman smoking, drug and narcotics habit caused by environmental influences, the lack of the family rules, freedom in all aspects of life and biological factor. The moral values that can be found in One Night Stand are permissive culture is a form of human morality degradation and it should not be transferred nor being developed by other countries. Family plays an important role in controlling their children to be far from any kinds of permissiveness. Parents must pay more attention to their children and concern in all their children’s balance life. Sex education is important to be taught by young people so that they can avoid it and far from the bad effects of free sex. Government should give freedom to the citizens in a right place, and give freedom by considering moral values, religion rules, and norm that should be obeyed by all citizens.

- THE IMPACT OF CAPITAL PUNISHMENT IN THE LIFE OF THE MAIN CHARACTER AS REFLECTED IN JOHN GRISHAM’S THE CHAMBER: A PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS

By
Didik Santoso
03004081

ABSTRACT

The research is entitled The Impact of Capital Punishment in the Life of the Main Character as Reflected in John Grisham’s The Chamber: A Psychological Analysis. The aims of the research are (1) to describe the characterization of the main character in John Grisham’s The Chamber. (2) to describe the impact of capital punishment in the life of the main character. (3) to draw some moral values from the novel.

The subject of the research is a novel entitled The Chamber which is written by John Grisham and the object of the research is the impact of capital punishment in the life of the main character as reflected in the novel. The writer employs library research done by reading many bibliographies critically and comprehensively. After the data are collected, they are analyzed by using Sigmund Freud and Skinner’s theory of psychology as the main approach to search the impact of capital punishment in the novel.

Some of the important research findings can be stated as follows. Sam’s characterizations are described as racist, murderer, sarcastic, patriarchy, terrorist, committing revenge, intelligent, hopeless, love, and confession his mistakes. The impact of capital punishment toward the main character can be divided into two, good and bad impact. The good impacts are, realizing his wrong act, changing his view toward black and Jews, unitizing between grandfather and grandson, preferring to read books, and being a religious man. While the bad impacts are, hating the agent of punishment (the state and the governor), committing suicide, and became sarcastic person. The moral values in the novel are also divided into two; good moral values, which include optimistic and asking forgiveness; and bad moral values which include hopeless, extravagant, and cunning (bribe).

AN ANALYSISOF CHARACTER AND CHARACTERIZATION IN J.R.R TOLKIEN’S THE LORD OF THE RING: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING A STRUCTURAL APPROACH

ABSTRACT

This research is entitled An Analysis of Character and Characterization in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring A Structural Approach. The writer is motivated to choose the novel because a few reasons; first, in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring has relations to the folklore and myth. Second, in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring is famous literary work and has been made into film version. Third, in the novel J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring was published with various languages. The aims of the research are; (1) to describe character and characterization the Fellowship of the Ring in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring, and (2) to describe comparison between character and characterization the Fellowship of the Ring in .R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring.

To analyze the character and characterization, the researcher employs the structural approach. The subject of this research is J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring. To fulfill the needed data and information, the researcher employs library research done by reading many bibliographies, critically and comprehensively. After the data are collected, they are analyzed by using the structural approach as the main approach to research the character and characterization the Fellowship of the Ring in the novel.

Base on the discussion it can be concluded that; (1) the character and characterization every member in the Fellowship of the Ring are Frodo Baggins, has three characters, emotional, wise, and smart, Gandalf the Grey he has characterization as a Wizard with the wise characterization for goodness, Sam Gamgee have two dominant characterization, which are smart characterization and loyal Aragorn (Strider) has wise characterization, Merry has two dominant characterization they are smart and loyalty, Pippin has two dominant characterization they are loyalty and curiosity, Legolas has dominant character responsive character in act, Gimli has dominant character which is bravery character, and Boromir has two dominant characters that are conceited and bravery, (2) the comparison between character and characterization the Fellowship of the Ring, the writer has one character as a perfect character that is Gandalf the Grey that was wisdom. Frodo has good characterization development because Frodo have to learn growing the best personality development.

SOCIAL CONDITION IN EARLY 20Th CENTURY AMERICAN AS REFLECTED IN LAVYRLE SPENSER’S THAT CAMDEN SUMMER

By
Eka Oktaria Rini
NIM 03026032

Abstract

The title of this research is Social Condition in Early 20th Century as Reflected Lavyrle Spenser’s That Camden Summer. Social issues are matters directly or indirectly after many or all of society and are considered to be problems, controversial related moral values or both. The aim of this research is to analyze the social condition in America in early 20th century and comparing it with the real condition of American society in early 20th century by using mimetic approach.

In this research, the writer uses mimetic concept to analyze the novel. To collect the data, the writer searches many libraries, does critical reading of the novel and reads several related books. Besides using library research, the writer also take the data from internet. Then the data are collected, and are analyzed by using descriptive, qualitative techniques to give a clear explanation of the objectives of study.

Based on the research, the writer obtains some significant findings. The novel That Camden Summer brings some values to be understood, the social condition is very complicated, and the discrimination problem especially about women happen from long time ago. In this time the woman discrimination always happens in American society although feminist has existed. In this time education for women began to be important. The girls not only learn from her mother but they get formal education similar to the boys. Society is a grouping of individuals which is characterized by common interests and may have distinctive culture and institutions. And the development of technology is very fast as the effect of industrial revolution. Car and telephone is the symbol of modern American lifestyle in early 20th century. Women fashion in this time is influenced by the advent of the automobile. American people read the newspaper has to get information and entertainment. American people get entertainment by watching theater, going to piano concerts and going to picnic. American party is social gathering for celebration and recreation. Many American families only gather all at once around the dinner table.

Race in France: Interdiciplinary Perspectives on the Politics of Difference (Hardcover)

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* Hardcover: 266 pages
* Publisher: Berghahn Books (June 2004)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 157181857X
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Queer Studies: An Interdiciplinary Reader (Paperback)

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Queer Studies: An Interdisciplinary Reader is a collection of essays that over the past two decades have helped to establish sexuality as one of the most vital and important areas of study in both the humanities and social sciences.


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* Includes an introductory essay by the editors that provides a context for this pivotal scholarship and promotes dialogue across disciplines.
* Discusses key issues in the field, including sexual politics, cultural construction of sexuality, transnationalism, race, community, sexual citizenship and the nation-state.
* Functions as a primary text for introductory as well as advanced courses, as a general introduction to the field, and as a scholarly resource.

White Counsellors-Black Clients: Theory, Research and Practice (Interdiciplinary Research Series in Ethnic, Gender and Class Relations) (Hardcover)

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* Hardcover: 312 pages
* Publisher: Ashgate Publishing (February 1999)
* Language: English
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- THE PORTRAIT OF THE ELITE WOMAN AS REFLECTED IN ARTHUR GOLDEN’S MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA: AN ISLAMIC LITERARY CRITICISM

By
Suci Budi Utami
03004035

ABSTRACT

The title of this research is The Portrait of The Elite Woman as Reflected in Arthur Goldeen’s Memoirs of a Geisha: An Islamic Literary Criticism. The writer is motivated to choose the novel Memoirs of a Geisha as her topic in this S-1 thesis because of the following reasons; firstly, Memoirs of a Geisha is the best of Arthur Golden’s work is very important to be discussed. Secondly, Memoirs of a Geisha has many interesting topics. Thirdly, Arthur Golden presents the main character of Sayuri, the exotic world of Geisha that is particular interesting for the writer; the description of the Geisha; and geisha’s life in Japan. The objectives of the research are (1) the described the geisha as a multitalented woman in the problem she has. (2) The description of the portrait of the elite woman in the novel Memoirs of a Geisha that is seen through an Islamic Literary Criticism.

In this research, the writer uses the Islamic literary criticism by Subhan (2003: 91). The subject of the research is the novel entitled Memoirs of a Geisha written by Arthur Golden and the object of the research is focused on the portrait of the elite woman observed by Islamic study.

To get the data and information, the writer employs a library research. The data collecting method is used in this research. The data analyzing method is descriptive analysis, which its technique is started with some quotations and statements that are described by some explanations. The result of this thesis can be described as follows: (1) Sayuri's characterization in Arthur Golden’s Memoirs of a Geisha is a multitalented woman. (2) The love affair viewed is forbidden in Islamic literary criticism. (3) Based the elite woman in Memoirs of a Geisha observed by Islamic literary criticism. It was arranged on the Holy Koran and Prtophet’s Tradition.

- THE INFLUENCES OF DANCE TOWARD AMERICAN TEENAGERS AS REFLECTED IN THE FILM “TAKE THE LEAD”

By:
Emaliana
03026098

ABSTRACT

The research entitled The Influences of Dance toward American Teenagers as Reflected in the Film Take the Lead aimed at two objectives to be achieved. Firstly, to know the influences of dance toward American teenagers. Dance was a new thing for American teenagers which change their life styles. Here, the writer defines dance as the major effect which gives good and bad effects for their life, such as respect, self confidence, creativity, teamwork, trust, responsibility, sportsmanship, arrogant, and struggle. Secondly, this research also focuses on the influences of Pierre as main character who has good characteristics like wise man, motivator man and politeness who changes the lifestyles of American teenagers to be better.

This research is conducted through descriptive qualitative research method which is supported by library research. The data of this research are obtained through main data and supporting data. The main data is taken from the film “Take the Lead”, while supporting data is taken from some source like books, journals, articles, encyclopedia and internets collected to the research. In doing the research, the interdisciplinary approach of American study is employed from various disciplines, such as socio-cultural, historical, and social psychological disciplines.

The result of this study shows that dance gives big influences toward American teenagers which especially affect the change of their lifestyles. The views that dance done just for fun or sport are changed. Through dance there are some points to be gained those are better than their previous lifestyles like free sex, consuming drugs, drink alcohol, clubbing, etc. The research also reveals that Pierre as main character has good influences to the change of lifestyles of American teenagers.

- THE MOTIVATION OF HANK HOOTEN ON KILLING THE JURORS IN GRISHAM’S THE LAST JUROR: A PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDY

By
Yuslam Mariana M
02026131

ABSTRACT

This graduating paper discusses a novel entitled The Last Juror. The objective of writing this graduating paper is derived from the writer’s curiosity to find out the Motivation of Hank Hooten in killing the jurors. In this novel, Hank Hooten is characterized as a man who was suffering from mental disorder, Schizophrenia. The disease, formerly, was actually “sleeping” in his body, but something made it awoke. There are two objectives related to the topic of this graduating paper: (1) to find out Hank Hooten’s character and characterization in the novel, (2) to find out Hank Hooten’s motivation in killing the jurors

In order to achieve the objectives, a psychological approach is used because this graduating paper analyzes one’s motivation in doing certain action and how a disease and love can be a strong motivation in doing crime. A library study method is also applied in this study. There are two sources used: primary and secondary sources. The Last Jurors, the novel, is the primary source in this study. The secondary sources are obtained from books on literature and psychology.

Based on the analysis, the writer concludes that Hank Hooten is suffering from schizophrenia, a mental disorder that made him hallucinating. His main motivation in killing is based on his psychological needs, safety needs, and also belonging and love needs. In order to satisfy his needs, he had to kill the jurors who refused to send the murderer in the gas chamber, to kill the murderer to make his imaginary family live in comfort and safety, and also to threaten people around him so that nobody would harm him or his imaginary family. His crime was also based on his seek of revenge. He wanted to take revenge to people who had taken his beloved woman. He became obsessed with the revenge because Rhoda Kasselaw, the victim of the murderer, was very precious to him. Finally when he had finished and achieved his goals, kill the juror, the murderer, and take revenge, he left the last bullet for himself. He was satisfied with what he had done.

- THE AUTHOR’S WORLD VIEW “IN THE MAYOR OF CASTERBRIDGE” A GENETIC STRUCTURALISM APPROACH

By
Devi Vivianingrum
NIM 03026070

ABSTRAK

Novel yang digunakan dalam analisis ini adalah The Mayor Of Casterbridge. Analisis ini memberikan fokus terhadap cara pandang pengarangnya. Tujuan utama dalam penulisan ini adalah tentang bagaimana cara pandang pengarang yang di refleksikan dalam novel The Mayor Of Casterbridge berdasarkan teori Genetic Structuralism. Penulisan ini di dasarkan pada analisis struktur elemen yang ada pada novel dan menggambarkan pandangan pengarang di dalam cerita novel yang didasarkan pada teori Genetic Sructuralism.

Penulisan ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. Sumber data dalam penulisan ini adalah novel The Mayor Of Casterbridge karya Thomas Hardy. Data primer adalah novel The Mayor Of Casterbridge itu sendiri dan data sekunder berasal dari sumber lain yang berhubungan dengan analisis data seperti buku tentang teori literature dan tentang teori Genetic structuralism. Tehnik pengumpulan data dengan dokumentasi. Metode analisis data menggunakan deskriptif analisis.

Hasil dari penulisan ini menyatakan bahwa ada hubungan yang erat di antara novel dan kondisi sosial yang terjadi di Inggris. Dalam novel The Mayor Of Casterbridge, Thomas Hardy menggambarkan bagaimana dampak revolusi industri membawa keadaan yang menegangkan diantara tradisi dan perubahan pada awal abad sembilan belas di Inggris dimana terjadi dampak yang tidak menguntungkan atas terjadinya revolusi industri.

- THE EFFORT OF KING LOUIS XIV TO HIDE HIS CRUELTY AS REFLECTED IN ALEXANDRE DUMAS’S THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK: A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY

By:

Praja Mulyantoro
03004198

ABSTRACT

The title of the thesis is “ The Effort of King Louis XIV to Hide His Cruelty as Reflected in Alexandre Dumas’s The Man in The Iron Mask: A Sociological Study”. The research discusses the cruelty of King Louis XIV that happen as long as he was in throne as reflected in the novel The Man in The Iron Mask.

The method of the study is based on the library research in which the data are taken from the books, magazine, newspaper and internet. The data are classified into main and supporting data. The main data are taken from the novel itself and the supporting data are taken from the sources which are related with and support the subject matter of the study. After the data are gathered they will be analyzed by the theory of character and characterization by Subhan (2003), and the theory of cruelty by Freud (1924). The sociological study is used as the main basis of the analysis by Atar Semi (1990).

After having analyzed the novel, the characterization of King Louis XIV the main character, described as cruel, arrogant, callousness, egoist, jealous but lover. Meanwhile the source of the cruelty is coming from his identical twin brother, Philippe, Raoul, and the four musketeers, Athos, Porthos, Aramis and his captain d’Artagnan. Philippe had a simple crime as the twins of his brother, the king. The king is jealous with Raoul who was La Valliere lover. Athos was the father of Raoul. He wants to take revenge to the king. Porthos helps his friends. Aramis as the general Jesuits and the leader of the rebel organization is plotting a conspiracy against the king and replace him with Philippe. D’Artagnan, the captain of the musketeers and loyal to the king, ordered to take arrest and killed all of his friends. The king became very cruel. Finally, he found the effort to hide his cruelty.

- THE STRUGGLE OF THE MAIN CHARACTER IN GETTING BACK THE OTORI CLAN AS REFLECTED IN LIAN HEARN ’S BRILLIANCE OF THE MOON : A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY

By:
Siti Mutmainah
03004242

ABSTRACT

This thesis entitled “The Struggle of the Main Character in Getting Back the Otori Clan as Reflected in Lian Hearn’s Brilliance of the Moon: A Sociological Study” is intended 1) to describe the clan in Japanese society of the novel Brilliance of the Moon 2) to describe the novel Brilliance of the Moon 3) to describe some moral values can be taken in the novel Brilliance of the Moon.

The type of this research is a library research. The researcher uses the primary data and secondary data. The primary data is the novel Brilliance of the Moon by Lian Hearn. With the primary data, the researcher reads and observes the novel Brilliance of the Moon carefully and critically. The secondary data of the research are from other source such as some critical books from the library and also data from internet are used to help the researcher to interpret the novel Brilliance of the Moon. The data analysis technique used in this research is descriptive qualitative method under the sociological approach developed by Wallek and Warren.

The research findings are show as follow: the first, clan in Japanese society in novel Brilliance of the Moon is 1) Ceremony, 2) Giri, 3) Religion, 4) Samurai. Second, the efforts of the main character such as 1) Receiving the prophetic words of a holy woman, 2) the traits of main character, 3) Following the conflict. Third, the moral values that can be drawn from the novel Brilliance of the Moon is divided into two parts namely good moral values and bad moral values. The good moral value includes respectful, tactful, kindness, not arrogant, helpful. Whereas the bad moral value includes revenge, unbelief in God, murder.

- MORALITY AND THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE’S THE SCARLET LETTER

MORALITY AND THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE’S THE SCARLET LETTER

By
Muhammad Imam Prayogo
03004250

ABSTRACT

The Scarlet Letter was one of the great works that ever written by Nathaniel Hawthorne on 1950. It is a classic novel which read by many readers in the world. To analyze this Novel, the writer uses descriptive qualitative which takes the title of this research entitled “Morality and the Role of Religion in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter”. The reason of taking this title is the writer finds the existence of various deeds that have become a part of each Character’s moral, whereas moral itself is inseparable conduct and faith of religion.

Through those reason the writer means to do research toward the Scarlet letter. And the used method is descriptive qualitative method. Moreover, observation and documentation is another the method. In addition to this research, the writer also discusses character and characterization as information about each character in the Scarlet letter. The information tells about characteristic of each character.

The Result of the research are stated as follow: (1).The moral itself inseparable from religion (2) Religion doctrines has great role in controlling the moral (3) moral is the conduct that covers good behavior and bad behavior (4) puritan people always use religion as their way of live. (5) Religion influences the government and social system for puritan community.

- THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE FEMINIST STUDY TOWARD BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA

THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE FEMINIST STUDY TOWARD BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA FOCUSED ON MINA MURRAY AND LUCY WESTENRA AS THE VICTIMS OF DRACULA’S PAST PRIVATE DISAPPOINTMENT


By
Rulis Ainun Jariyah
06304022

ABSTRACT

This thesis deals with Bram Stoker’s Dracula. This novel tells about Dracula’s past private disappointment that causes the death of Lucy Westenra and Minna Murray as two of Count Dracula’s all victims. The strong reasons for Dracula killing many victims and including Lucy Westenra and Minna Murray are relating to Count Dracula’ Transylvania history. Transylvania history is Count Dracula’s past life disappointment.

The character of the novel Dracula is divided into three; Dracula’s victims, the hunter, and Count Dracula. Dracula’s victims are many, but its focus are just Lucy Westenra and Minna Murray. The hunter is a band of men who lead by Prof. Van Helsing together with Dr. Seward, Arthur Holmwood, and Morris chase and kill Count Dracula. Count Dracula is a boyar or nobleman of Transylvania called the master of the darkness who protect and defend his life by killing and sucking the living blood of human being. The end of the story of the novel Dracula, Lucy Westenra becomes a vampire. she is killed by cutting her head and driving a wooden stake on her heart. Meanwhile, Minna Murray is not dead however she has been infected by Count Dracula’s blood. Minna Murray helps and guides the hunter to go to Count Dracula’s castle. Minna Murray joins with the hunter to hunt and kill Count Dracula. Finally, the end of hunting, Jonathan Harker shrieks his great knife and shears through the throat, whilst at the same moment Mr. Morris’s bowie knife plunges into the heart. Count Dracula becomes dead forever. The objectives of this thesis are to know as follows; (1) the character of the novel Dracula, and (2) Lucy and Minna as Dracula’s victims in the perspective of the feminism theory and the theory of psychology

Type of the study is a library research that contents the novel Dracula as the primary data and all theory books that are taken from library as the secondary data. All sources are gathered from the library. The method which is used is the descriptive qualitative method. The method of collecting data is used the data cards. To analyze this thesis, the writer use theory of Sapiro (1986), theory of Allport (1948), theory of Subhan (2003), and the other supporting theories.

The results of the research are stated as follows: In the perspective of feminism theory, especially the radical feminism, the radicalists argue that Count Dracula has done a sexual violence. Count Dracula has forced Lucy Westenra and Minna Murray to serve Count Dracula’s interest. Count Dracula has terrorized, raped, and killed all victims. Count Dracula can be considered as the pure criminal who never apologize at the end of his life. In the theory of psychology, Count Dracula has undergone a psychological problem or internal problem of his disappointment of past life. Because of Count Dracula’s past life relating to Transylvania history, Count Dracula has an inferiority feeling. Count Dracula’s compensation of the past life relating Transylvania history, he declares to revenge his wife’s death by killing and sucking the living blood of human being.

- RICHARD NOVAK’S LONELINESS AS REFLECTED IN A.M HOMES’S THIS BOOK WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE: A SOCIO PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH

By

Kusuma Arumawati
NIM. 03026058


ABSRACT

In this study, the writer discusses a novel entitled This Book Will Save Your Life written by A.M Homes. It makes her gain the best read novel of the year award 2007. The novel describes Richard Novak, the main character who feels lonely. The purpose of the research is to describe the causes of Richard Novak’s loneliness and to describes how Richard Novak overcomes his loneliness.

The writer uses a socio psychological approach to analyze the main character. The method of the study is descriptive qualitative method to analyze the novel. The main data is taken from the novel written by A.M Homes This Book Will Save Your Life while the supporting data is taken from books, articles, internets which related to the research.

The result of the research are stated as follows: firstly, the causes of Richard Novak’s loneliness are workaholic, money oriented, individualism, divorce, loss of social contact, and retired. Secondly, the ways to overcoming loneliness are seeing a psychological internist, going to silent meditation, and developing relationships.

- WOMEN STEREOTYPING IN AMERICA AS REFLECTED IN MISS CONGENIALITY FILM

By:
Anisah
01026108

ABSTRACK

In this graduating paper the writer choose Miss Congeniality as object of the study. The graduating paper is aimed to describe women stereotyping in America as reflected in Miss Congeniality film.

To analyze this topic, the writer uses America studies as the interdisciplinary approach. Interdisciplinary approach is study which uses more than one approach to research a culture. This study applies pop culture, feminist approach, stereotype theory, and sociological approach. Pop culture states that a film a part of popular culture, in this case, film is something liked by the society in general. Besides that, the writer also uses film theory as literary work. It states that film is a part of literary work. Feminist approach that is used to describes values of femininity. Stereotype approach is used by the writer to find out and to describe women stereotype. The last is sociological approach used to understand the social condition of society in order to understand the problem in the film.

The result of the analysis can be concluded that women stereotype is a standardized conception or image of specific group of people or objects. In the Miss Congeniality film image of women in social condition in America shows that the ideal beauty for women that make women seen as sexual object for men. Women as sexual object is including of women stereotype. Another women stereotyping is women is a weak, less smart and not independent.

- THE PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE PROTAGONIST CHARACTER “MARY STUART” IN DANIELLE STEEL’S THE RANCH

by
Imam Nasrulloh Syam
99126009

ABSTRACT

The researcher is motivated to choose The Ranch by Danielle Steel’s psychologically, as the topic of this research because of some reason. Firstly, in Danielle Steel The Ranch the writer has found that the main character Mary Stuart is easy going has easy to build social intercourse and interest to another people. Furthermore, it will interest to know about it. Secondly, this literary not only full of aesthetic quality but also moral teaching and good friendship. Therefore, the writer deals this research by analyzing the main character Mary Stuart in Danielle steel’s The Ranch psychologically and the factors influencing the character and characterization of Mary Stuart. This research uses psychological approach as a tool to interpret psychological aspect of the novel.

The researcher divides the source of data into two namely: primary data and secondary data. Primary data is the novel of Danielle Steel’s The Ranch; and secondary data is all of the data which helpful research. Moreover, the researcher uses library research method to gather all the data. After all the data are collected, in this analysis the writer applies Jung’s psychoanalysis theory. The researcher s uses two approach, namely the objective approach as an approach in describing the character and characterization of Mary Stuart and psychologically the factor that influence the personality of Mary Stuart in The Ranch by Danielle Steel.

The result of researcher can be described as follows: 1. The character of Mary Stuart physically is beautiful and fashionable. Psychologically, she is perfectionist, active, strong women, faithful, socialable, empathic, loving, friendly, honest and open minded. 2. Based on Jung’s psychoanalysis she has positive attitude toward society, easy to build social intercourse, easy to adaptation or socialize, open minded. Mary Stuart is extrovert women because she has a positive attitude. 3. The factors that influence Mary Stuart are exogenous factors. The exogenous problems are her environment of residence located in really healthy, comfortable, and luxurious things, in New York, USA). The persons around her that are Bill who makes her perfect and strong women, Tanya who always gives support and make Mary Stuart open her mind to her surrounding, Zoe who gives Mary Stuart suggestion to have social spirit.