Welcome

Ted M. Coopman, San Jose State University

CL 222

9:00 AM - 9:05 AM

The Uses and Gratifications of Yelp Users: Exploring the Communication Behaviors of eWOM and the Rhyme Behind its Reason

Bobby Menbari, San Jose State University

CL 222

9:10 AM - 9:20 AM

Out with the Old, in with the New…Media that is: Traditional Media Examined with the Usage of Mobile Applications

Marisa L. Smith, San Jose State University

CL 222

9:25 AM - 9:35 AM

Gender Swapping in World of Warcraft: A look into personal relationships and gender identity in the gaming environment

Jay Potter, San Jose State University

CL 222

9:40 AM - 9:50 AM

Break

San Jose State University

9:50 AM - 10:00 AM

The Evolution of Note Taking: A Study on Traditional Hard Copy Methods vs The Emerging Soft Copy Method

Jule Berkovatz, San Jose State University
Erica de Guzman, San Jose State University

CL 222

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM

Taking a First Glance at a Second Language Teacher in an English-Speaking Society: Impacts on Student Perception

Holly Nelson, San Jose State University

CL 222

10:15 AM - 10:25 AM

To Group Seat or Not to Group Seat, That is the Question: Comparing Traditional Seating Arrangements with Nontraditional

Marisa L. Smith, San Jose State University

CL 222

10:30 AM - 10:40 AM

A Call for Change: The Evolution of the Modern Documentary from Informative Media to Persuasive Platform

Valerie England, San Jose State University

CL 222

10:45 AM - 10:55 AM

Break

San Jose State University

10:55 AM - 11:00 AM

God: Sacred Terror's Exploitation of Religious Images in Film

Niki McMahon, San Jose State University

CL 222

11:00 AM - 11:10 AM

The Hollywood Genius: A Brilliance Now Within Our Reach

Molly Gelman, San Jose State University

CL 222

11:15 AM - 11:25 AM

Society and Superheroes

Matt Zweier, San Jose State University

CL 222

11:30 AM - 11:40 AM

Sitting to Participate

Timothy Smith, San Jose State University
Evan Taylor, San Jose State University

CL 222

11:45 AM - 11:55 AM

Closing Remarks

Ted M. Coopman, San Jose State University

CL 222

11:55 AM - 12:00 PM