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A 3 page essay that looks at Gonzalo de Berceo's thirteenth century masterpiece Milagros de Nuestra Senora (Miracles of Our Lady), which consists of a series of narratives that relate many of the miracles performed by the Virgin Mary. In this work, Mary is essentially the protagonist who battles against the forces of evil, Satan devils, in order to aid humanity in the goal of reaching salvation. In so doing, the Virgin is pictured as humanity's greatest and most powerful advocate in the war between the forces of Heaven and Hell. Human beings are the fallible souls in the middle, who would undoubtedly fail to achieve Paradise if not for the intercession of the Virgin. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page essay that discusses individualism in De Troyes' The Knight of the Lion and in the twelfth century in general. The process of cultural evolution that eventually resulted in a societal emphasis on the rights, concerns and needs of the individual did not occur spontaneously, but rather began to emerge during the Middle Ages. In the twelfth century, Western society evolved a "new level of self-awareness," which manifested itself as greater "concern for the inner life" than was expressed in previous medieval eras (Kramer 18). At this time, a new sense of individualism can be seen in the literature of the period, such as the romances of Chretien de Troyes and his tale of The Knight of the Lion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper presenting a fictional and theoretical TV symposium on women, hosted by Barbara Walters; with guests: St. Augustine, Dante, Chaucer, Marie de France, Marguerite de Navarre and Cervantes. These famous people of the past interact and give their thoughts on women in a theoretical fashion.

Dance, and the need to dance is as old as civilization; as old as the drumbeat. Classical ballet is the oldest of the dance traditions for theater and can be traced at least to 1489 in Tortona, Italy, or more familiarly and probably more accurately, to Catherine de Medicis's Ballet Comique de la Reine in 1581. Modern dance has it's beginnings in Isadora Duncan's London recitals in 1897. This 12 page paper explores the idea that throughout history dance has played an integral part in theater. Not only is it included, on occasion, in major dramatic productions but has developed into the primary form of expression in three styles of dramatic presentation: modern dance, Broadway musicals and ballet. Each of these styles has an honored place in the history of American theater and continues to have major impact within the entertainment and performing arts industry. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

5 pages in length. Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz has been called history's first feminist, a title that she would likely appreciate and take considerable pride in if she were alive in today's world. The woman who entered a convent as a means by which to further her quest for self-education found out that society was not too accepting of women who went against the grain of conformity; in fact, not only was she condemned for her struggles as a woman who sought out more than the social limitations availed to her, but she also had to face ridicule because of her sexual orientation. The female Mexican cultural symbol second only to the Virgin of Guadalupe, was, in fact, of the lesbian persuasion. The writer discusses how de la Cruz was determined to overcome the obstacles that stood in the way of her waiting education. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 18 page research paper that analyses the work of historian Jerry M Williams on the writing of Pedro de Peralta Barneuvo (1665-1743), a prolific Peruvian writer from the pre-enlightenment period. Williams argues that the traditional stance towards Peralta's writing does not accord it the significance that it deserves, and cites the political satire in "Dialogo de los muertos: la causa academica" to support this view. The writer agrees with his basic premise, but argues that the follow up volume that Williams compiled on Peralta's work shows that Peralta's conservative philosophy remained consistent in all of his public work. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This paper considers the defense waged by Hernando de Medina and Gaspar de Peralta defending the murder of their respective wives by arguing that they needed to recover their lost or stolen honor. This paper argues the central factors that determine the correlation between gender roles and the history of the male identification in Latin America, and then applies this to an understanding of heteronormativity and homosexuality as they are shaped by individuals perspectives. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

6 pages in length. The writer assumes the identity of Spanish artist Francisco de Goya in answering accusation of his blatant disregard for the dominant orthodoxies of Church and State. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines how honor and dishonor was determined in Medieval women, as considered in de Pizan's "The Book of the City of Ladies," "The Writings of Christine de Pizan," and Chaucer's "The Franklin's Tale" and "The Nun's Priest's Tale." Specifically considered are marriage; widowhood; effects of education, offspring, politics and religion; convents and widow's havens; well-known women of honor or dishonor,; and the impact of nobility or peasantry in shaping these concepts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

6 pages in length. Because Internet technology (IT) managers must understand all phases of the business, it behooves a company to fill top management vacancies by promoting IT managers from within the corporate structure. Given the fact that such top-level systems analysts must possess specific skills in order to earn such a promotion, not all individuals who currently hold IT management positions are fully qualified for a top-level position. Indeed, this particular component is what differentiates a capable candidate and one who merely stands within the company's management structure. Bibliography lists 4 sources. TLCITman.wps

This 7-page paper is an overview of the Mexican cement company Cemex S.A. de C.V. Taken from a case study regarding strategic decisions the company needed to make to operate globally, the paper outlines how Cemex managed to extracate itself from its 1998 problems. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 20 page research paper/analysis of early nineteenth century writer Madame Germaine de Stael's 1813 text De l'Allemagne (On Germany), which is a comprehensive overview of Germany history, climate and natural character. Not only does Stael discuss these factors, in and of themselves, but she also illustrates how these factors affect German literature, philosophy, religious and moral attitudes. This examination of this text demonstrates that it constitutes a vast compendium of not only cultural observations, but also philosophical maxims, literary precepts, as well as political admonitions. The writer also discusses a political subtext that runs through the work in which Stael criticize Napoleonic expansion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses the architectural features of the church of St. Etienne of Caen and Notre Dame de Paris. The writer discusses how St. Etienne is a good example of Norman architecture of the Romanesque period, which proceeded the Gothic period, which is exemplified by Notre Dame. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines two distinct topics. First, it considers how the 1999 film, “The Matrix” can be viewed as an example of the power structure described by French philosopher Michel Foucault and then compares and contrast radical twentieth-century feminists Emma Goldman and Simone de Beauvoir. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

7 pages in length. Had Bertrande de Rols learned to read and lived long enough to have had the opportunity to partake of Francois Poullain de la Barre's "Three Cartesian Feminist Treatises," thereby giving her the chance to debate with him the status of men and women in early modern French society, one might readily surmise how gleefully overwhelmed and supportive she would have been with his argument. Responding with resounding defense, Bertrande – as depicted in Natalie Zemon Davis' "The Return of Martin Guerre" – would have likely helped him champion his cause, since she was quite a defiant, strong willed woman in an era when such attributes were not readily accepted in the female gender. Even though her situation in sixteenth-century France may have reflected a bit more gender equality in certain familial ways – "…the testaments in the area around Artigat rarely benefit one child but instead provide dowries for the daughters…(If there are only daughters, the property is divided equally among them)" (Zemon Davis PG) – Bertrande would have experienced for herself the extent to which such inequity was ripe for challenge in relationship to the world that Poullain experienced a century later. No additional sources cited.

A 10 page paper which compares and contrast these representatives of the classical Spanish novel structure known as picaresque. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page essay that analyzes the reciprocity of relationships in Chretien de Troyes' twelfth century epic poem Yvain, the Knight of the Lion. The writer argues that the message that these relationships transmit to the reader is that that give and take is necessary to the maintenance of society in general. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page art appreciation paper analyzes the art of Georges De La Tour's Magdalen of the Smoking Flame for overt sexist messages. Quotes from Mary Wellstoncrafts, Vindication of Women, as well as quotes from John Stuart Mill's, Subjection of Women, are used to support the idea of sexist messages throghout the ages. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper utilizes the text of Chretien de Troyes' Yvain, the knight of the lion. The overall theme of the story is exampled from the juxtaposition of reciprocal relationships throughout the text. Specific examples are quoted and cited from the text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page research paper that examines Miquel de Cervantes' classic Don Quixote. The writer argues that the Don is quite insane throughout the narrative because his actions are delusional and do not support his stated values. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the use and application of magic and otherworldly elements in the story of King Arthur. Evidence and examples are given from the accounts of Arthur written by Chreitien de Troyes and Sir Thomas Mallory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the he portrayal given of conquerors Hernan Cortes and Christopher Columbus in both Bernal Diaz’s “The Conquest of New Spain” and A Brief Account of the Devastation of the Indies by Bartolome de las Casas. The writer considers what both accounts to indicate what the impression of the men is given, directly or indirectly and the similarities and differences between these two men and their attitudes. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses two works of Jean de la Fontaine: The Oak and the Reed and The Dog and the Wolf. Both are analyzed for symbol, personification, imagery, metaphor and theme. Examples and applications are given from the text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

20 pages. What type of impact has the technology of the Internet had on the travel industry? This paper will examine this question and more, focusing on two major German travel agencies, the market leaders Expedia.de and TUI. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 5 page paper examining Miranda’s fascination with independence and freedom of spirit. Francisco de Miranda (1750-1816) is remembered as being one of Venezuela’s greatest patriots, serving a leadership role in initiating Venezuela’s independence from Spain in 1811 but not living to see the fact fully accomplished. Though he died in a Spanish dungeon, he envisioned for Venezuela an economy and approach to everyday life similar to that which he had found in the United States and in Europe. Bibliography lists 5 sources.