Moscaliuc, Mihaela, 1972-

Abstract In this emotional and heart-wrenching novel, a family rediscovers its roots and each other in the midst of a global pandemic. Set in April 2020, A Mother’s Love traces the story of New Jersey schoolteacher Jeanette Remington, who experiences the limitations and frustrations of remote instruction. When she contracts COVID, Jeanette finds herself in an isolated hospital ward, where she engages in the fight of her life. Meanwhile, her husband and grown...

Abstract This manuscript explores topics in horror, gender and femininity, sexuality, psychological disorders, parasomnias, phobias and my biracial identity as well as a struggle with darker aspects of society. These pieces explore multiple psychological disorders such as parasomnias (specifically insomnia and sleep paralysis) and medical treatment, anxiety, and depression. Some pieces included also explore current issues with technology, specifically the exploration of the darknet and online...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of theses written by students enrolled in the Monmouth University graduate English program. The holdings are primarily bound print documents that were submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Master of Arts or Master of Fine Arts degrees. Students become eligible to pursue the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree if they have obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.)...

Abstract The emergence of Large Language Models and applications like OpenAI's ChatGPT has ushered in a new conversation regarding the use of artificial intelligence, specifically in the composition classroom. Some may view ChatGPT and its various models as a way to make work quick and more efficient; however, the way ChatGPT presents its writing has profound implications for how we view the writing process, namely preventing users and writers from engaging with information and their own writing...

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The intention of this manuscript is to explore through poetry the challenges and blessings of growing up in a strict Irish Catholic household from the late Eisenhower years through the Nixon years and everything in between.

Keywords: family, Irish Catholic, religion, politics, body, sin, shame, ekphrasis, childhood, adolescence, poetic forms.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of theses written by students enrolled in the Monmouth University graduate English program. The holdings are primarily bound print documents that were submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Master of Arts or Master of Fine Arts degrees. Students become eligible to pursue the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree if they have obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.)...

Abstract The poetry manuscript is divided into four sections that each center around physical locations, music, love and interiority respectively. Most of the poetry is written in free verse, but some pieces are written in forms or as ekphrastic works related to music and visual art. This collection draws inspiration from Natasha Trethewey, Adam Zagajewski, and Meena Alexander among others.Keywords: Poetry, free verse, haibune [sic], New Jersey,...

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Ella and her son, Nico, try selling a fake pocket watch to buy heroin for the young boy’s dope-sick father, Johnny, who has returned unexpectedly. Meanwhile, his father, Cheech, recounts the early days of Johnny’s addiction, leading up to the moment that incites Johnny’s months-long absence from the family.

Keywords: addiction, intergenerational trauma, substance abuse, child neglect and endangerment.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of theses written by students enrolled in the Monmouth University graduate English program. The holdings are primarily bound print documents that were submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Master of Arts or Master of Fine Arts degrees. Students become eligible to pursue the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree if they have obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.)...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of theses written by students enrolled in the Monmouth University graduate English program. The holdings are primarily bound print documents that were submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Master of Arts or Master of Fine Arts degrees. Students become eligible to pursue the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree if they have obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.)...