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Spiritual Values, Evangelical Literature, and Environmentalism: A Reading of Pope Francis’ Laudato Si
Full text linkThe connection between humans and the ecology is integrally interconnected and interdependent. The invitation to change our mindset and actions towards the environment, known as ecological conversion, should be emphasized, given the environmental conditions in the present times. Such ideas are reinforced with evangelical texts that can transform humankind for a better tomorrow. This paper explores various aspects of an encyclical named Laudato Si written by Pope Francis. Further, this paper delves into the intricate relationship between spiritual tapestry and environmental concerns by analysing the evangelical text. Laudato Si provides deep insights into humans\u27 challenges as they negotiate their societal and spiritual roles. Pope Francis gives a comprehensive representation of the problems encountered by the world in contemporary times and also puts forward modernism, and also puts forward Christian values and spiritualism as a solution. This research aims to contribute to a better understanding of the changing dynamics of the world, the planet, and the presence of Godliness to cater to environmental challenges
Khusrau Parviz And Shirin: A Play in Ten Scenes by Mirza Sibtain Beg
Full text linkKhusrau Parviz And Shirin: A Play in Ten Scenes by Mirza Sibtain Beg, New Delhi: Authors Press, ISBN: 9789360957346, 2023, Price: 295/
Authentic Materials for Intercultural Communication: Develop Speaking Materials That Encourage Learners to Engage in Authentic Cross-Cultural Communication Effectively in Diverse Global Contexts
Full text linkThis study examines the role that genuine materials have in supporting language learners\u27 successful cross-cultural communication in a variety of international circumstances. Speaking materials that accurately capture the complexity of cross-cultural communication are desperately needed, as the importance of intercultural competency and the interconnection of cultures rise. Utilising theoretical frameworks from language education and intercultural communication, this study suggests a genuine materials-based instructional method to support students\u27 meaningful cross-cultural encounters. The first part of the study looks at the theoretical foundations of authenticity in language learning materials, emphasising the role that cultural authenticity plays in encouraging sincere comprehension and enjoyment of various linguistic and cultural activities. The possibilities and difficulties of creating real speaking materials for cross-cultural communication are then covered, along with concerns about task design, language competence levels, and cultural representation. The article also offers a range of methods and approaches for producing and applying real resources in language learning environments to improve students\u27 international communicative proficiency. Real-world communication activities, the incorporation of multimedia resources, collaborative learning opportunities, and the promotion of critical reflection on cultural views are some of these tactics. This study shows how genuine resources help learners develop their empathy, communication skills, and cross-cultural awareness through a review of empirical studies and pedagogical examples. It emphasises the part language instructors play in facilitating cross-cultural learning opportunities and promotes a learner-cantered methodology that gives students the tools they need to actively interact with various cultural viewpoints.
This research adds to the current conversation on language pedagogy by supporting the use of real materials in intercultural communication instruction. It attempts to motivate language teachers to embrace authenticity as a fundamental idea in fostering significant cross-cultural interactions in language classrooms by offering useful insights and pedagogical suggestions. The purpose of this research is to examine how real resources for cross-cultural communication are created and used in language learning environments. It will include a summary of theoretical frameworks, instructional strategies, and real-world examples to help language teachers design speaking resources that inspire students to interact with cultural diversity in a genuine way
Barack Obama: Negotiating Blackness, Race, and Colour in a White America
Full text linkThe research paper analyses Barack Obama’s relationship with race, blackness, and hybridity masked within his writings and speeches. The paper delves through Obama\u27s perception of racism, blackness, his received identity and perceived identity, his efforts to position himself within the lineage of black leaders, and his message to the African American society to hope for change. Buried underneath the eloquent verbosity is the message of hope to alleviate people from poverty that racism has brought upon black souls. Racism has tormented the lives of many black souls through its various ugly manifestations and rendered many homeless and unemployed. Obama being an outsider unknown to many within political circles in Washington DC was able to make a dent in the imaginations of people around the world. His election as the president of the United States signaled to the world that the American dream is still possible. This paper analyzes Obama\u27s non-conformity with a typical black man lacking agency and his efforts to break the stereotypes that define a black man. This paper examines how a black man whose lived experience is denied tried to assert himself and change the course of history by making himself known to the world through his engrossing memoirs and political speeches
Advocacy for Environmental Justice and Indigenous Rights in Jacinta Kerketta’s Poetry
Full text linkJacinta Kerketta was originally a Hindi poet from the Oraon community residing in the heart of Jharkhand. As an activist and courageous journalist, she chronicles the plight of the dispossessed Adivasi people. With honest portrayals of stark truths, Jacinta has earned recognition in literary circles for her unique style of depicting the hardships faced by the Adivasi community. She fiercely advocates for the existential fears and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples experiencing oppression, deprivation, injustice, othering, and unimaginable misery due to unsustainable development, ruthless industrialization, uncontrolled urbanization, and unprecedented environmental degradation threatening their lands and livelihoods. Her poetry expresses their ongoing struggles and trauma alongside the chaos within Saranda Forest. In collections such as ‘Angor’, ‘Jadon Ki Jameen (Land of the Roots)’ and ‘Ishwar aur Bazaar’, she vigorously speaks out against the looting and destruction of the natural resources and means of sustenance relied upon by the Adivasi community. This research aims to highlight how Jacinta seeks environmental justice for Adivasi people through her verse. It also advocates for protecting their inherent rights regarding jal-jangal-jameen. Furthermore, it explores how her poetry exposes the constant exploitation of the ecologically sensitive Saranda Forest and the authorities’ indifference to addressing these important issues
The Gallery by Manju Kapur
Full text linkThe Gallery by Manju Kapur, Vintage Books, ISBN: 978-0143463153, 2023, Pages: 336
Hope and Spirituality of an AF in Kazuo Ishiguro’s Klara and the Sun
Full text linkIt has long been believed that emotions are a distinctive feature of humans. In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly ingrained, it’s intriguing to consider a time when AI may feel emotions similar to those of human beings. AI systems’ evolution and incorporation of emotional quotient will result in AI that, when a new skill is mastered or a task is completed effectively, it might also feel happy or satisfied. This AI may experience feelings of sadness or disappointment, which, in theory, might motivate it to look for more effective solutions or to convey the severity of the problem more clearly. AI will probably have a stream of consciousness, the same as humans. Klara and the Sun (2021) by Kazuo Ishiguro is set in a future where artificial intelligence and human life meet. Human-like robots, known as “Artificial Friends” (AFs), are created to serve as companions for children. Klara, the central character, is an AF with a unique perspective on the world. The novel explores complex questions about what it means to be human and AI with emotional quotient. This research article attempts to analyze the novel’s underlying themes of hope and spirituality, particularly Klara’s belief in the sun, from the philosophical perspective of a humanoid
Communicative Strategies by Medieval Mystics: The Cases of Mechthild of Magdeburg, Angela of Foligno, and Margery Kempe
Full text linkThe literary discourse has always served as a medium to explore the various venues for human communication. Most of the people do not face any significant problems with communication in their ordinary, daily lives, but many human conflicts are, after all, the result of miscommunication. Those problems are commonly discussed in fictional narratives, which thus emerge as critically important media for theoretical reflections on human communication, depending on the specific contexts. Most difficult proves to be the communication with the divine, the Godhead, spirits, or other non-material entities. To explore this issue, this paper turns to the genuinely challenging literary discourse, mysticism, generally dominated by female voices from the late Middle Ages and, in some cases, the early modern age. Examining late medieval women’s narratives about their visions and revelations, we are empowered to recognize not only female modes of communication but also women’s special abilities to reach out to the other dimension or respond to Godhead’s calls to engage with Him/It/Her
