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Study on the Narrative Variations in the English Translation of Yu Hua’s China in Ten Words
Full text linkYu Hua’s non-fiction, China in Ten Words, was translated into English by American sinologist Allan Hepburn Barr and released by Random House in 2011. The translation stirred considerable discussion among English-speaking audiences. Utilizing a parallel Chinese-English corpus, this study employs a narrative stylistics framework to conduct a comparative analysis of the original and translated texts, examining narrative variations and their effects. The research highlights significant alterations in narrative time, frequency, perspective, and distance in the translation. Most changes—particularly in time, frequency, and perspective—tended to diminish the narrative’s impact, thereby detracting from the literary quality of the work. However, adjustments in narrative distance positively affected the narrative, subtly enhancing the translated text compared to the original
On the International Communication of Jingdezhen City Brand by Means of Publicity Films in the All-media Era
Full text linkThe present all-media era provides new opportunities for the international communication of Jingdezhen city brand. As an important measure to introduce the history and development of Jingdezhen, city publicity films play an effective role in enhancing the soft power and international communication capacity of Jingdezhen. This paper makes a case study of the latest publicity film This Is Jingdezhen, China, discussing its successful narrative strategies from four aspects, namely, accurate establishment of city brand, ceramic culture as the city brand core, wonderful audio-visual entertainment and proper selection of opinion leaders. What is more, limitations in audience orientation and subtitles standardization are pointed out in terms of the publicity film so as to provide references for producing better city publicity films, thus enhancing ceramic culture international communication capacity and building the city brand of world porcelain capital.
The Crisis and Reconstruction in Rabbit Redux
Full text linkIn Rabbit Redux, Updike offers numerous depictions of the counterculture movement, encompassing various aspects such as social values, family, marriage, race, and self-identity. Scholars both at home and abroad have carried out extensive analyses on this and achieved considerable outcomes. Nevertheless, their research is predominantly centered on the negative influences the counterculture movement exerted on the society at that time, lacking in-depth exploration of the protagonist's responses to the counterculture movement and the reconstruction of the self. This paper endeavors to conduct a study on this issue
Les Sources de Conflit dans les Couples Franco-Chinois
Full text linkCet article explore les principales sources de conflit dans les couples franco-chinois et analyse les stratégies d’adaptation mises en œuvre par les partenaires. En s’appuyant sur des entretiens avec 54 participants, l’étude révèle que les différences culturelles dans la communication, les rôles de genre, les valeurs familiales et les attentes financières sont les principales sources de tensions. Cependant, les résultats montrent également que les couples peuvent développer des stratégies efficaces pour surmonter ces difficultés et construire des relations durables
A Study on English Translation of Culture-Loaded Words in The Republic of Wine From the Perspective of Postcolonial Translation Theory
Full text linkNumerous scholars assert that Mo Yan’s Nobel Prize in Literature is a testament to the exceptional artistic quality of his works, as well as the pivotal role of translation in their dissemination. Despite the extensive attention and analysis that the Republic of Wine has garnered within the literary domain, there is a notable dearth of research dedicated specifically to its English translation. This paper, therefore, employs the theoretical framework of postcolonial translation theory to examine the English rendition of the Republic of Wine, with a particular focus on the translation strategies employed for culture-specific terminology. The investigation reveals that the adoption of postcolonial translation theory not only enhances the target language audience’s understanding of Chinese cultural nuances but also fosters the exchange and integration of diverse cultural perspectives. Consequently, this approach contributes to the broader international recognition and appreciation of Chinese literature
The Reform of Global TVET: Challenges and Possibilities
Full text linkGlobal vocational education is facing new historical opportunities and challenges. Global and regional organizations such as UNESCO, the World Economic Forum, the World Economic Cooperation Organization, the European Commission are releasing reports to analyze the existing problems of vocational education and build international cooperation and exchange platforms. And international organizations and governments are constantly searching for a new pattern for the development of vocational education. This paper summarizes the challenges of vocational education in terms of sustainable development, global national and regional qualifications frameworks, digital transformation and optimization of vocational education ecosystems. And the paper also puts forward corresponding countermeasures and recommendations by combing pertinent reports and literature
Teachers’ Salary Administration in Nigeria Schools: Determinants, Fundamentals and Methods
Full text linkSalary plays a vital role in the success of any organization be it public or private. Salary is very important to employees simply because it constitutes the main part of their cash flow either directly or indirectly, and serves as a major source of motivation in the world of work. It is therefore become expedient to examine relationship between salary determinants and teachers’ mobility among private primary schools in Osun State. This paper made use of primary and secondary data. Data collected were analyzed using frequency counts, and percentages for the descriptive aspect of quantitative while correlation was used for inferential aspect. The paper found that the key determinants in administering teachers’ salary are based on the students’ school fees, number of subjects taught and location of teachers. It concluded that there is significant relationship between salary administration and teachers’ mobility in private primary schools, Osun State
Unlocking Potential: Exploring the Impact of Free Voluntary Reading on Moroccan High School Students
Full text linkThis study examines the impact of Free Voluntary Reading (FVR), or reading for pleasure, on 15 high school students in a rural area in Morocco. The paper explores how FVR impacts Moroccan high school students’ attitudes, motivation, perceptions, and habits toward their English language development and language literacy. After a six-month involvement in reading a series of short stories, the 15 participants were interviewed following a semi-structured protocol. The Interview questions were divided into three categories: learners’ attitudes and motivation, learners’ perceptions of their language development, and reading habits and literacy development. The participants’ responses were transcribed, coded, and the findings were presented into seven themes, revealing the positive impact of FVR on students. These themes are Motivation and Engagement, Confidence and Self-esteem, Choice and Learner Autonomy, Reading Habits and New Experiences, English Language Development, Interest in Reading, and Reading Culture. The paper concludes with pedagogical implications and recommendations for further research
Mentorship in Translation Education for the Electric Power Field: Bridging the Gap Between Individual Skills and Project Management
Full text linkThe evaluation and assessment of student interpreters have long been an issue for interpreting programs. The balance between student practice throughput, the time and human cost of assessment, and the quality of feedback is notoriously difficult to achieve. Here we demonstrate a way to rapidly assess student Chinese-to-English interpreting performance using automatic speech recognition and grammar correction software. The assessment results are compared with human graders against a set of criteria for grammar, fidelity, register, and enunciation. The results show that the semiautomatic assessment process is less time-consuming, and can give adequate feedback for enunciation, grammar, and register. Student volunteers were able to maintain engagement over three months with minimal intervention from the instructor, however, interest began to drop over the long term
Pragmatic Exploration of Cross-Cultural Encounters in Chimamanda Adichie’s Americanah
Full text linkThis study examines the realities of the immigrant experience, specifically focusing on Chimamanda Adichie’s novel Americanah as a lens through which to explore the contextual dimensions of race, identity, and immigration in contemporary America. The purpose of this research is to unravel how the cultural context shapes the portrayal of cross-cultural encounters and informs the characters’ experiences in the novel. Employing a qualitative approach, the study examines key excerpts from Americanah to unveil how cultural context helps in conveying the different challenges and triumphs faced by African immigrants in the United States. The findings of this research illuminate the complex dynamics of race relations, identity formation, and the emotional challenges of migration as portrayed in the novel. The framework of contextualism provides a good understanding of how these themes are deeply intertwined with the broader societal and historical context of America. The study concludes that the novel serves as a poignant narrative that emphasizes the importance of contextual understanding in comprehending the immigrant experience, presenting a powerful message about the realities of cross-cultural encounters in the United States