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Exploration of Practical Strategies for Teaching Chinese Culture in College English Classrooms Under the Background of Telling China’s Stories Well
Full text linkChinese stories are carriers of Chinese culture and national spirit, and college students are the main force in telling Chinese stories well. How to integrate Chinese culture into the classroom, tell Chinese stories well in English, and spread Chinese culture has become a major issue in English teaching in universities. This study analyzes the current situation and existing problems of telling China’s stories well in college English classrooms, and proposes a blended learning strategy that deeply integrates Chinese culture with English teaching
A Study on the Adaptive Transformation of Cultural Translation in a Multimodal Ecological Environment: Taking the Haihunhou State in Nanchang as an Example
Full text linkTaking the culture of the Han Dynasty Haihunhou State in Nanchang as a case study, this paper explores the adaptive transformation of cultural translation in a multimodal ecological environment. Drawing on the “adaptation-selection” theory of eco-translatology and the semiotic system integration model of multimodal discourse analysis, this study proposes a three-dimensional transformation framework that integrates linguistic, cultural, and communicative dimensions. This framework aims to tackle the challenges associated with cultural decoding and reconstruction in cross-modal dissemination of cultural heritage. By analyzing translation cases of unearthed cultural relics from the Haihunhou State, this paper suggests strategies such as terminology standardization for multimodal texts, visual representation and semantic reconstruction of historical and cultural symbols, and interactive translation design via augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies. The research reveals that cultural cognitive differences, characteristics of technical media, and audience needs are core factors influencing adaptive transformation, which require optimization through interdisciplinary collaboration, development of intelligent translation tools, and cultivation of composite talents. This study provides both theoretical and practical approaches for the international communication of cultural heritage, emphasizing the importance of balancing the excavation of local cultural genes and internationalized narrative reconstruction in the multimodal ecosystem to enhance the global acceptance and communicative power of Chinese culture
Edgar Snow and the Construction of the International Image of the CPC During the Yan’an Period: Special Investigation Based on Edgar Snow’s Archives
Full text linkAs the first foreign journalist to interview the revolutionary base in northern Shaanxi, Edgar Snow conducted an in-depth interview with Mao Zedong and other leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Taking this opportunity, the CPC, represented by Mao Zedong, gradually conveyed the party’s revolutionary principles and policies to the outside world by expressing revolutionary words to foreign journalists, and initially established the image of the CPC as a revolutionary party.At the same time, Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai and other leaders of the CPC deeply explained the party’s democratic political concept around what democracy is, why democracy should be implemented, and how to achieve democracy, which further promoted the spread of the CPC’s democratic discourse. With Edgar Snow’s publication of a series of newspaper articles overseas and the wide distribution of Red Star Over China, the CPC’s idea of unity and resistance and the concept of democratic politics have been widely spread in the international community, which has strongly promoted the construction of the international image of the CPC
The Ambiguous "Ball"--The Multiple Narrative Functions and Meanings of the "Ball" in Through the Arc of the Rain Forest
Full text linkThis study examines Through the Arc of the Rain Forest, a novella by Japanese-American author Karen Tei Yamashita, using corpus linguistic methods to explore the multifaceted functions and meanings of the “ball” in the novel through qualitative interpretation and quantitative analysis. The findings indicate that the “ball”, as a central motif, pervades the entire text with increasingly profound functions and symbolic significance. It functions not only as an external marker of Kazumasa Ishimaru’s social identity but also as an extension of his psychological self and a testament to the development of his moral self. This multidimensional narrative role establishes the “ball” as a crucial link connecting personal growth with societal reflection. By analyzing this core motif with corpus methods, the study provides new insights into understanding the novel’s narrative structure and thematic depth, thereby enhancing the interpretation of Yamashita’s work and offering empirical support for methodological diversity in literary analysis
Insurgence, Banditry and Secessionist Movements in Nigeria: A Complex Web of Threats
Full text linkNigeria, as Africa’s most populous nation, faces a multitude of interconnected security challenges, including insurgency, banditry, and secessionist movements. These issues pose major threats to national security, stability, and development. This research explores and analyze the complex interplay of these forces, highlighting their diverse motivations, regional variations, devastating impacts and exacerbate each other, creating a complex security web. Insurgency, spearheaded by groups like Boko Haram in the northeast, often employs violence and terror to achieve ideological goals like establishing an Islamic caliphate. Banditry, particularly prevalent in the northwest, involves armed gangs engaging in cattle rustling, kidnapping, and extortion, fueled by poverty, unemployment, weak law enforcement, porous borders, weak governance, and proliferation of small arms. Secessionist movements, like those advocating for an independent Biafra in the southeast, stem from historical and political grievances, perceived marginalization, lack of trust in government and aspirations for self-determination. The study made use of largely secondary materials which included textbooks, journals, newspapers and internet. The study adopted the failed state and Human Need theory as the model of analysis. The methodology of the study is qualitative research design of descriptive survey. The inability of leaders to provide good democratic governance therefore was responsible for these menaces in the country. These menace will continue to impede the political, social and economic activities of the country. It is on this note that this research submits that until good democratic governance is put in place with security agencies well remunerated and trained with modern technological ammunitions, internal security cannot be guaranteed
On Diasporic Identity in Abdulrazak Gurnah’s Works
Full text linkAbdulrazak Gurnah, the 2021 Nobel Prize Laureate in Literature, is a major contributor in diasporic literature, shaped by his own experiences of displacement. One of the core themes in his works is diasporic identity, a dynamic and evolving process influenced by factors such as time, space, and culture. This paper explores the representation of diasporic identity in Gurnah’s works, examining key issues including cultural conflict, identity negotiation, and psychological displacement within the broader context of globalization. In addition, this paper reviews and categorizes existing research on Gurnah’s thematic concerns, including memory and identity, cultural hybridity, otherness and marginalization, and gendered experiences of diaspora. By critically assessing the current scholarship, this paper aims to identify its limitations and propose future directions, emphasizing cross-cultural, global, and interdisciplinary approaches to deepen our understanding of diasporic narratives in Gurnah’s works
Cloud Imagery in Baudelaire: From Toxicity to Ecological Imagination
Full text linkThis ecocritical analysis of Baudelaire’s The Spleen of Paris examines cloud imagery through three lenses: its symbolic meaning in the urban environment, its role in conveying toxic discourses, and its representation of an idealized natural state. Clouds, as natural symbols, reflect the tension between nature and the industrialized city, evoke complex emotions, and reveal the erosion of human-nature connections. Moreover, they symbolize pollution, social alienation, and the yearning for a harmonious natural world. This analysis enriches our understanding of Baudelaire’s ecological philosophy and offers new perspectives for ecocritical research.
Étude sur les caractéristiques de deux traductions françaises de Biancheng basée sur un corpus parallèle
Full text linkBiancheng, un roman qui a valu à Shen Congwen deux nominations pour le Prix Nobel de littérature, a été traduit en plus de 40 langues et inclus dans des manuels universitaires dans une dizaine de pays, tels que les États-Unis, le Japon, le Royaume-Uni, etc. C’est un trésor de la littérature moderne chinoise qui a une influence indiscutable dans le monde.Cette recherche s’inscrit dans le domaine de la traductologie par corpus, avec pour objectif d’explorer des voies efficaces de la diffusion internationale de la littérature chinoise. Nous avonss étudié le style des traducteurs des deux traductions françaises de Biancheng : celle de Li Meiying et Wu Ming et celle d’Isabelle Rabut. À cette fin, le logiciel de corpus CUC_Paraconc a été utilisé pour établir un corpus parallèle bilingue chinois-français, tandis que le logiciel d’analyse textuelle WordSmith 9.0 a permis d’effectuer une exploration approfondie centrée sur le style linguistique. D’une part, nous avons analysé de manière systématique, tant qualitative que quantitative, le style des traducteurs. Nous avons également sélectionné des phrases représentatives du texte original pour analyser les approches de traduction des termes chargés de culture.À travers l’analyse qualitative et quantitative des données du corpus, cette recherche met en lumière les caractéristiques significatives du style des traducteurs des deux traductions françaises de Biancheng, notamment en termes de choix de lexique, de structures syntaxiques et de cohérence textuelle. Elle révèle également les stratégies adoptées pour traduire les termes chargés de culture, telles que la traduction littérale, la traduction libre, les annotations et les substitutions. Ces découvertes offrent des exemples pratiques et des stratégies pour la promotion internationale de la littérature chinoise, contribuant ainsi à son développement à l’échelle mondiale et à l’approfondissement des échanges et de l’intégration culturelle entre la Chine et d’autres pays.
Symbolism as an Aesthetic Communicative Tool: An Appraisal of the Mace and Crest of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)
Full text linkThis study primarily explores the aesthetic and literary values of symbols with particular emphasis on the symbol used in the Mace and crest of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). The study looks at the underlying principles, ideals, and ideologies that dictated the choice of the akoben as the University’s official symbol. The study established, through the lens of the Psychoanalysis theory propounded by Sigmund Freud that the interpretation of images used as symbols is idiosyncratic; in that it depends on individual exposure, and experience accumulated over a period of time, cultural, and what each group understands and establishes as the meaning of the images. Consequently, these symbols are used by each group to represent their ideals, ideas and founding principles. In the case of the mace and crest of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), it has been established that the akoben symbol employed in the mace and crest comes from the adinkra symbols and shows the belief of the founding fathers in the potential of the young people the University was established to groom, hence psyching them up to understand that life itself is war, hence an admission to the University which is meant to prepare them for life, is a call to prepare for war. A call to fight for their future, their dreams and aspirations, and by extension, a call to prepare to fight for the national interest, to resist oppressors’ rule, and join in the collective fight for the best interest of all and sundry. The study recommends that a lot more of other symbols used by other universities, state institutions, traditional set ups and families have not been studied and documented, hence the new generation of young people are often left at sea regarding what the founding principles that underlie these symbols are and what they represent
Cartographic Demonization in Marlowe’s Tamburlaine the Great through the Lenses of Religious and Colonial Cartography
Full text linkPrevious studies mostly have not paid attention to the complex connection between cartographic demonization and colonialism in Marlowe’s Tamburlaine the Great. Therefore, we aim through this study to fill this gap by looking at how Marlowe’s use of cartographic demonization reflects both colonial and religious notions. The paper examines how Marlowe generates racial, moral, and imperial frontiers by means of geographical metaphors and cartographic imagery utilizing literary mapping and postcolonial theory. The results reveal Marlowe’s portrayal of Tamburlaine’s conquests as a case study of cartographic demonization in which Marlowe utilizes maps and religious symbols to declare Western superiority while concurrently denouncing the East. It also illustrates how ideas of identity, and power are shaped by ideological tools based on geographical depictions. Overall, it offers novel insights into how mapping methods were used to reinforce narratives of colonial and religious supremacy therefore enhancing awareness of how cartographic demonization operates in early modern literary works.