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Shinto, Buddhism, and Japanese Culture Elements in The Movie Heisei Tanuki Gassen Pon Poko
Authors: Taniyama Hiroaki
Published: June 2023

This paper analyzes the Shinto, Buddhism, and Japanese cultural elements in the movie Heisei Tanuki Gassen Pon Poko (Heisei-era Raccoon Dog War Ponpoko), which is a movie produced by famous Studio Ghibli and released in 1994. The director of the movie chose the tanuki, which is a wild raccoon dog species, as the protagonist character to reflect the destruction of natural environments on the outskirts of Tokyo caused by human expansion. The director also included many Japanese Shinto, Buddhism, and cultural elements in this movie, making the movie both entertaining and reflecting. In this work, I will summarize the plot of the movie, explain the three endings in this movie, and conclude the directors message.
The Effect of English Teaching on the Acquisition of English Vowel System: The Case of Chinese Learners of English from Zhejiang Province in China
Authors: Ge Ge
Published: June 2023

As an important part of the phonological system, vowel pronunciation receives a lot of attention. Teaching and learning are important parts of a person's English vowel system. It is therefore necessary to examine the current state of students' vowel knowledge and skills and the current state of vowel teaching in order to better guide the teaching of English. This paper focuses on the impact of English language teaching on the English vowel system, using Zhejiang, China as an example. The research study included the collection of pronunciation data from respondents and a linguistic background survey in the form of a questionnaire. Based on the results, it specifically explored the vowel pronunciation of different subgroups (English majors and non-English majors, native speakers and respondents) and the pedagogical causes of the formation of pronunciation characteristics. It has been found that systematic phonics instruction does help students to pronounce vowels correctly, and that instruction does mitigate factors such as negative native language transfer, helping students to develop a vowel system that is closer to that of their native speakers.
Negative Transfer in Chinese College Students' English Reading
Authors: Lu Yajing
Published: June 2023

Contrary to what most Chinese higher education researchers believe, teaching practice shows that Chinese university students still have some difficulty in reading academic literature in English, and this is not caused by a lack of vocabulary. To investigate the impact that Chinese-based reading habits produce on Chinese university students understanding of the logic of English academic texts, 23 students were given a standardized English reading test covering ecology, zoology, economics, and cartography. Test results and post-test interviews reveal that most Chinese students were significantly better at understanding the meaning of single sentences than at sorting out the logic of the texts. When reading English literature, some students fail to correctly understand the role of logical adverbs and conjunctions, and even ignored logical words in the texts. As a result, the speed of reading English literature slows down and students fail to correctly understand the central content of the texts. This is caused by the different meanings and functions of different logical words in Chinese and English. The results of this study point out that there is a lack of training in the ability to sort out the logic of texts in Chinese higher English education and provide new teaching ideas for teachers who are struggling to improve students' ability to read English literature.
Popular Anti-heroes: Origin, Changes, and Influences
Authors: Wang Zhiqi
Published: June 2023

This paper examines the role of anti-hero works in recent years' film history and their influences on audiences. By incorporating evidence from academic articles in film reviewing and narrative analysis, this paper explores how film producers create novelty anti-hero images to satisfy audiences. This study demonstrates the change in the tastes of audiences by comparing the anti-hero film and television works and classic heroic ones. During the transition process, the differences and similarities between these two kinds of characters also demonstrate the consistent and changed representative ideas in reality. The background of these audiences from different cultures and languages is also considered as the variable factors of their aesthetic view and absorbed information since cultural differences and language barriers could twist the meaning during the information transmission.Through the analysis of relative academic articles, this study found the existence of different social factors, various propositions, and ideologies that cause these anti-hero images' creation and lead to the impact on audiences and their psychological changes. These varied impacts assert both negative and positive influences on them. Negative influence contains the pursuit and imitation of violent scenes and further change into morally- ambiguous ways of thinking, while positive influence includes stress relieving function and reflection of themselves or others.
The Exploration in Spoken Chinese Teaching Models of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language in the Post-Pandemic EraFrom the Perspective of Sociocultural Theory
Authors: Zhang Yifan
Published: June 2023

With its convenience and sharing, online Chinese teaching is gradually becoming the main method of international Chinese teaching in the context of the epidemic. However, at the same time, online Chinese teaching also has some drawbacks, such as poor interactivity, being gradually exam-oriented, and insufficient experience of teaching online. This paper uses the method of literature analysis to analyze the spoken Chinese teaching in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language under the perspective of sociocultural theory, and comes up with several pedagogical implications for teaching foreigners Chinese on the Internet. It can be concluded that sociocultural theory can guide the teaching of Chinese as a Foreign Language online and contributes to the development of its teaching mode. From the perspective of sociocultural theory, teachers should insist the principle of taking the student as the main role of class, help them taste specific culture through simulated situational teaching, and accumulate teaching experience, which can also be beneficial to online platform construction.
Breaking the Gap between Musicology and Music Performance An Analysis of the Study of Chinese Music Performance Practice
Authors: Ben Lide
Published: June 2023

In 2011, Cambridge University held an international academic conference-- performance studies network international conference, and proposed to establish the discipline of performance musicology in 2014, which made it possible to solve the old contradiction between musicology and music performance. This paper explains the possibility and inevitability of the common maturity of musicology and music performance, and seeks more breakthrough points to break the barrier. Through literature analysis, this paper constructs the core value of the practicality of music performance research from the perspective of interdisciplinary integration. This paper finds that the development of the two academic fields of music performance research and musicology is a mutual achievement and common growth. With the help of musicology, music performance research will make performance more speculative and logical, and musicology will have more practical value with the entry of music performance.
The Research on the Changing Image of Suits in Chinese Films after China's Reform and Opening Up
Authors: Hong Puyao , Jin Yue , Lu Sirui
Published: June 2023

Suits have undergone tremendous changes, from their introduction into the Chinese market to their current popularity. Changes can be shown in various aspects, such as suit sales, market profits, frequency of appearance of suits in Chinese films, etc. This study will study the changing meanings of suits in Chinese films. Through this particular aspect, people can have a different understanding of Chinese history and obvious the growth of the Chinese economy. The study will study the suits in particular Chinese films after Chinas reform and opening up. This research believes that suits can stand for different meanings in different eras. The suits from the middle of the 1980s stand for capitalism and entrepreneurship. Characters in movies with a nationalistic and global themewhich often include portrayals of historical figures and everyday people in societywere what the 90s suits were describing. Following the 2000s, new prosperity was ushered in by Chinese cinema and social openness due to policy opening up and social and cultural development. The shifting function of suits in the movie can also be interpreted as the personification of power for individuals, which is also connected to the explosive growth of China's economy.
The Research on the Presentation of Ostalgie in Post-Berlin Wall German Film: Case Study of Goodbye, Lenin!
Authors: Zhao Chenyang
Published: June 2023

This paper mainly focus on the presentation of Ostalgie in the film Goodbye, Lenin!. Goodbye, Lenin! is a German tragicomedy directed by Wolfgang Becker, and is popular for its strong historical imprint of German reunification. The representational identities and material nostalgia presented by the film will be analyse though observation of plot design, character setting and visual icons appeared in the film. The main findings of this essay indicates the semiotic portrait of characters of the film enables further evaluation towards the future rather than the past. The role that characteristic of the mother Christine and the space enthusiasm of protagonist Alex play in the film will be reevaluated. The aim of the research is to investigate the way how Goodbye, Lenin! engages with the audience and history as a compromise product of the western-led narrative framework and the celebration of East German identity. Further social impact of this film is also discussed though the positive side of promoting the justification of East-German identity and also the negative side of ignoring the undermined causes that lead to the depreciation of such identity after the German reunification.
The Research on the Representation of LGBTQ in Eastern and Western Films
Authors: Luo Qing
Published: June 2023

In recent years, increased public awareness and understanding of the LGBTQ community have led some film and television productions to venture into LGBTQ themes. However, there is still some under-representation in these films. These films often come from the independent sector of film, and there is a lack of such films in the major Hollywood studios. Stereotypes about this group still exist despite the lack of diversity and representation of this group in media. Through visual analysis, discourse analysis and other analysis methods, the author examines the representation of LGBTQ people in both Eastern and Western films and uses these three films: Farewell My Concubine, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, and Call Me By Your Name as examples. Through this study, the author found that the expressions of this group in Eastern and Western films and TV series differed greatly, with the expressions in Eastern countries being more subtle and the expressions in Western countries being more intuitive and diverse. This code was relaxed in the 1960s-1970s, which also signalled the dawn of the feminist and homosexual movements.
The 1949 Version of Little Women wears more Feminism Features than the 2019 One
Authors: Qiao Zixin
Published: June 2023

This paper will begin with a discussion of the historical context of the two film adaptations of Little Women and the novel of the same name, as well as their distinct intersections with various phases of feminism's development. Specifically, the Civil War and the suffrage movement supported as the history background for the novel penned by Louisa May. Then, the production history of Mervyn LeRoy's 1949 picture Little Women, which was produced in America soon after the end of World War II and the beginning of the first wave of feminism, will be discussed. Further, the background of the 2019 edition is the condition of the United States in the twenty-first century and the third wave of feminism with the Me Too Movement. Then, analyze at least five scenes from each film in terms of lens language, characters (particularly the two leading characters Amy and Jo in both films), etc to illustrate the thesis of this paper: the 1949 version of Little Women is more feminist than the 2019 adaptation. It is vital to emphasize that the defining characteristic of feminism is a woman's unwavering commitment to her own beliefs and decisions.
A Study on Raphael: One of the Three Masters of the Renaissance
Authors: Ji Chunuo
Published: June 2023

In the 14th century, the Renaissance first emerged in various city-states in Italy, and then expanded to Western European countries, reaching its peak in the 16th century. The influence of the Renaissance has been reflected in art, architecture, philosophy, literature, music, science and technology, politics, religion, and intellectual inquiry. Renaissance scholars took a humanist approach to their research and looked for realism and human emotion in art. As one of the three masters of the Renaissance, Raphael represents the pinnacle that Renaissance artists can achieve in the career of ideal beauty. Raphael was an unmistakable, unfettered, eloquent poet, painter, and extremely agile and superhuman. Raphael visualized the artistic ideals of Renaissance Neoplatonism as if they were easy to visualize. He embraced the artistic ideal of Neoplatonism, and with his refined painting skills, he brought the humanism of the Renaissance to the extreme. Although there are not many works left by Raphael, the talent displayed in his works has a far-reaching influence on future generations. This article will analyze Raphael's influence on the artistic creation style of the Renaissance and the artistic creation of later artists from the perspective of humanism and classicism by appreciating Raphael's six works.
Analysis of College English Reading Teaching from the Perspective of Cross-cultural Communication
Authors: Huang Zhichao
Published: June 2023

With the development of globalization and the surging demand for foreign language talents, it is particularly significant to foster intercultural communicative awareness and enhance intercultural communicative competence. Undoubtedly, English reading serves as a crucial part of English learning, and improving the ability of English reading is also one of the important ways to cultivate students' cross-cultural communicative competence. However, both linguistic and non-linguistic differences between Chinese and English create cross-cultural barriers to English reading. Therefore, this paper probes into the training strategies for college English reading ability from the perspective of cross-cultural communication, so as to better train college students' cross-cultural English reading ability and further improve the teaching level of college English reading. All in all, this paper has indicated that teachers should not only introduce some cultural context to learners, but also help build up their cross-cultural awareness in foreign language teaching. Only by combining these two steps mentioned above can the purpose of cross-cultural communication be exactly achieved.
Butusov's Unconventional Stage Interpretation of Chekhov's Plays -- Taking the Seagull as an Example
Authors: Wang Gechun
Published: June 2023

Director Butusov often uses subversive means to interpret Chekhov's plays, an unconventional interpretation that nevertheless expresses the very heart of Chekhov's plays. Using the theatrical production The Seagull as an example, the paper discusses aspects of Butusov's unconventional stage interpretation of Chekhov's plays: the violent stage temperament, subversive casting, and the director's alternative torture.
Analysis of Short Film from the Perspective of Filmmakers and Audiences
Authors: Jia Lu
Published: June 2023

With the rapid expansion of the Internet and media in the present era, an increasing number of individuals like to relax by viewing a movie in their leisure time. People prefer to watch short videos rather than long movies, thanks to the rapid increase of short videos and self-media. This study investigates the motivators that drive short filmmakers to create each short film, as well as the real reasons why directors choose to make short films. Exploring the stories behind short films is critical for the future of short films. As they move forward, filmmakers should discover the core of existence from the past, rather than filming for the sake of shooting. In addition to exploring filmmakers, this paper conducts some audience research while viewing short films in order to explore the impact of audience behavior on the development of the entire short film business.
Evolution of Flower Symbolism in Japan: An Amplified Significance in Japanese Civilization through Manipulations
Authors: Yuan Dian
Published: June 2023

Flowers are an important element of nature, especially in expressing a sense of fragility and impermanence. As peoples appreciation of the beauty of flowers rise, different forms of floral arranging appeared around the world. Japanese people have long-valued Ikebana, the traditional Japanese floral arranging art from aspects not merely observing its beauty. In this work, Ikebanas functions as media to express sentiments, to assist Zen Buddhism practice which helps practitioners to achieve inner peace, and to reveal gender-related problems throughout history are being explored and analyzed. Ikebana is widely related to many areas of Japan, and with its importance in Japanese history, popular culture, and religion, its symbolistic value can be extended further.
Spend to Drive: Meritocracy, Anomie, and the Culture Industry within Formula One
Authors: Cambrie Charlotte
Published: June 2023

This dissertation examines the motor racing sport of Formula One, the highest level of international racing for single-seater formula racing cars and whether the lack of meritocracy and the existence of anomie in Formula One is creating a culture industry where capitalism is permeating culture and replicating set formats which result in the standardization of culture. The project draws on analyses of secondary resources and accounts of drivers, team principals, and sports journalists, as well as an in-depth exploration of the ideas of meritocracy, anomie, and the culture industry through academic writings. This analyzes how F1 became a culture industry through the push of lack of meritocracy and the existence of anomie.
The Tacit Understanding Between the Ancient Religions of the West and the Ancient Cultures of China
Authors: Xue Yuxuan
Published: June 2023

This work discusses Maimonidess and Lao Tzus understanding of God/Tao. Maimonides is a leading figure in Jewish philosophy that takes a rather different analytical approach to the Torah from his predecessors. Instead of directly taking Torah and related religious books as guidance, Maimonides believes the right way to interpret Torah is to treat the stories in Torah as metaphors and use wisdom given by God to dig out the meaning behind the metaphor. Differently, Lao Tzu does not belong to any religion, while Lao Tzu found his only philosophy of how to live a better life by avoiding possible harm. After Lao Tzus analysis of the change of the matter and the observation of the relationships between matters Lao Tzu has written his famous work Tao Te Qing. In this book, he tries to teach people the philosophy of Tao to make them live better. By comparing Maimonides and Lao Tzu, I find that there are many similarities between Lao Tzu and Maimonidess understanding of the transcendent being despite their rather different backgrounds. This essay will focus on three areas: their theories on the creation of the creatures and the inexpressible feature of God/ Tao, and the emotionless nature of God/ Tao.
The Influence of Imported Exotic Gems and Ores on Tang Dynasty Society
Authors: Zhang Huanning
Published: June 2023

In this work, this essay discusses how the exotic gems from the Silk Road influenced the society in different ways In the Tang Dynasty. These effects can be positive or negative. Moreover, these effects may be direct or indirect. This article included the influence of exotic gems from social life, government departments and ideological events in the Tang Dynasty through three main sections. A large number of real historical records and poems are added as strong evidence. Of course, it also refers to the analytical materials of previous seniors, in order to learn from them and fill in Buddhist records to make my argument more convincing. Finally, draw the conclusion. The purpose of this article is to enable readers to judge the influence of exotic gems more clearly and comprehensively, not only through official historical materials, but also through Buddhist records.
Sogdian Traders Along the Silk Road: Causes for Their Commercial Success
Authors: Liu Chuning
Published: June 2023

The Sogdian traders were arguably the most important traders along the Silk Road from the 4th century to the 8th century. Their sphere of influence expands across Eurasia, and their trading partners include China and the Roman Empire. This paper will argue that there are some distinct reasons behind their success as merchants who built a massive political-economic system along the Silk Road. In this paper, the research will base on the famous Sogdian Ancient Letters, other archeological findings, and secondary literature by historians like Di Cosmo and De la Vaissire and investigate the causes of Sogdian merchants success in building a transcontinental commerce system. Furthermore, this paper will specifically explain how Sogdian merchants rose to prominence in cities such as Dunhuang and Turpan and gained commercial success in China, one of its greatest trading partners.
The Mirror World: Being as Nothingness
Authors: Ye Qixuan
Published: June 2023

The question of whether the perceived world is a mere illusion has been a key area of interest to both essentialism and existentialism. Plato, the essentialist, argues that there is an objective reality transcendent to that which we perceive. Lacan, similarly, proposed that there exists a totality of reality in the human psyche, open to neo-natal children who have not yet entered the external world through language. In this paper, I argue that Lacan had taken a different route to Plato via his portrayal of the Real, that is, the original state of the world before it is rendered inaccessible by the egos entrance into the perceived reality, or the Mirror World. Elusive of being formulated by the signs of the perceived reality, or the Imaginary-Symbolic order, it is but a nothingness without concrete being. What exists is what is accepted as a part of the linguistic and epistemological conventions of the external world, and the perceived reality a mere Mirror Reflection of the psychic and social symbols and is thus illusory. The Ego, likewise, is argued to be contingent and imaginary, born out of its misidentification with ones mirror image that one sees in the external world.
The Research on the Underlying Causes of Clunky Sneakers Revival
Authors: Li Jinyi
Published: June 2023

With the development of society and internet, more and more people from different age group tends to pursue fashion trend, and the publishing of clunky sneaker totally satisfies peoples demands and becoming one of the most popular, famous fashion item. For the fashion industry, this represents not only the aesthetic standards of the times, but also the immense influence of the internet, while insinuating the pros and cons of brand values and the many issues that extend from this. This paper takes Clunky Sneaker as the research object, and explores the development history of Clunky Sneaker and the reasons for its revival, including its aesthetic characteristics. Through the results of the research, its find that the reasons for the revival of Clunky Sneaker include its fashion and media promotion, and its aesthetic has unique characteristics and needs to continue to innovate. Also, the author have discovered the relationship between aesthetic standard of The Times and clunky sneaker, also the underlying value which havent been directly shown by the helm of the fashion industry. To be more objective, there are also some extended thoughts on the prevalence of fake goods and the psychology of flaunting wealth.
Analysis of Rebellion Spirit of Fashion Taking an Example of Ripped Jeans
Authors: Liu Xihong , Zhang Xuanling
Published: June 2023

With the development of fashion trends, ripped jeans have become more and more popular among the general public. However, the journey to becoming a popular consumer of ripped jeans is not an easy one, as it involves a number of ups and downs. Through the evolution of fashion, the use of ripped jeans as a symbol of punk culture has changed over time. It is evident from this study that ripped jeans have been used as a symbol of rebellion throughout history by working-class people, hippies, punk groups, and adolescents of today. Especially in punk culture, ripped jeans embody the spirit of disruption, aggression, and authenticity. Overall, ripped jeans have developed into an upward spiral, with more and more people embracing this style. Eventually, the public begins to recognize the special properties of ripped jeans, and finally accepts their uniqueness in pop culture. It is concluded that while rock and roll pants are considered to be an exclusive part of culture, the average person perceives them as clothing that enhances the appearance of glamour. Specifically, it is a symbol of fashion, a popular fashion item, which is contrary to its original meaning of revolt and rebellion. Due to this trend, ripped jeans have lost much of their rebellious appeal.
Consider How Horses Play a Role in Leading the Silk Road and the Development in Eurasian History Between Han to Song Dynasty
Authors: Zhong Ye
Published: June 2023

To find out how horses, to an extent, led to the formation and development of the Silk Road in Eurasian history during the Han to Song dynasty, how and when horses became pervasive will be discussed. Veterinary materials, xiangma, and methods of horse treatments would be compared between east and west to show the existence of early horse culturesuch comparison resulted in a common and established horse culture among Erusian countries during Song.
Misperception due to Culture Differences between China and US
Authors: Yu Haoyang
Published: June 2023

This paper argues that the historical and cultural factors of a country affect national cognition and are one of the major causes of misperception of other countries, which then increases the odds of conflicts between states. The argument is made by analyzing the misperception of the China threat theory, the Sino-US involvement in the Korean War, and Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
New Ideas on Overseas Transmission of Chinese Movies: A Case Study of the Wandering Earth
Authors: Huang Yun
Published: June 2023

With the enhancement of hard power, China now needs to promote international cultural communication, when movie makes up an important part of it. This article will try to provide new ideas for exporting Chinese culture in the new era by exploring reasons for the successful spread of the movie The Wandering Earth overseas. There are two main reasons for the success of The Wandering Earth abroad. Firstly, the movie sticks to Chinas original traditional values. Secondly, the movie correctly applies the empathy strategy. Two suggestions for Chinese cultural exports can therefore be drawn: the first is to establish cultural confidence and dare to export Chinas own fruit of thoughts in international cultural transmission; the second is to soften political tone through negotiated decoding and emphasize the role of secondary transmission.
The Relationship Between Zoroastrianism and Kingship in the Iranian Empire
Authors: Zeng Yangyin
Published: June 2023

This essay discusses the relationship between Zoroastrianism and kingship through the primary source of Shahnameh, the epic of the Persian Kings, written by Abolqasem Ferdowsi. Shahnameh is a crystal of Iranian culture, it is a complete religious doctrine following the guidance of Zoroastrianism, it teaches the practice of threefold paths to Asha with the idea of spreading goodness into the society. They include personal religion, social life, and individual morality. Furthermore, the study connects the religious concept of the threefold paths to Asha and khvarenah, a mysterious concept in Iran myth that symbolize the bless from heaven and God, to the actual examples of the engagement of kingship.[ Zhibin, H, Zhibin, X. (2019) The Trajectory of Zoroastrianism in Iran. Journal of World Religion and Culture, 6: 58-64.] The paper introduces and corresponds the example of Jamshid, a Shah in the mysterious age of the Iranian empire, to the practice of Zoroastrianism. Finally, the paper concludes that in the Sassanid dynasty of Iran empire, the king in the world was decided by the heaven.[ Boyce, M. (2000) Zoroastrians: Their Religious Beliefs and Practices. Routledge, London.] The heaven blesses and protects those who were destined to be the king in all aspects. This is the myth of the divine right of kingship propagated by the rulers to maintain their power and status. However, although the kingship is shrouded in mystery, humans on earth eventually decide the kindship.[ Kantorowicz, E. (2016) The Kings Two Bodies. Princeton University Press, Princeton.]
A Study on the Complexity and Application of Coinage along the Silk Road
Authors: Yi Fei
Published: June 2023

Occasionally, coin finds provide insight into daily life and business activities in markets and settlements, as well as some other purposes, including diplomacy, burial, tribute, etc. It is worth noting here that those coins minted from precious metals like gold and silver occupied the vast majority of purposes as described above. The history of the Silk Road began circa the 2nd century B.C. when the Han emperor Wudi of China expanded the territory into the Xinjiang region and inner Asian mountain corridor, considerably enhancing the interactions with the nomadic groups in Central Asia in aspects including commerce, military, and politics. Moreover, India, in another hand, also was part of this nexus and occupied a key position as far as the sea route was concerned, and its correlation with ports of the Roman Empire in the red sea region. In this paper, the role of currencies for local commerce and cross-regional trade will be examined by comparing the circulation of currencies and their application in different regions along the Silk Road.
Gen Zers Confrontation with the Post-Truth Era: A Birds Arent Real Perspective
Authors: Qiang Ke
Published: June 2023

In October of 2021, a group of young people in San Francisco held up placards in their hands, delivering a truth that seems to be a complete delusion. This article, through the search and review of related literature and based on the potential insights that the "Birds Arent Real" movement provided, will examine how the people of Gen Z are using their dynamic interactivity with new media to resist the centralization of media discourse and the post-truth phenomenon. The thesis concludes that, the Generation Z group has accelerated the decentralization of media discourse, sparking a ferment of anti-surveillance activism and offering potential directions for the future of digital media diversity and equality.
Sakamoto Ryoma How Imperial Loyalist Samurai decided to overthrow the Tokugawa Order
Authors: Lin Mobai
Published: June 2023

This essay is aimed to explore what influenced or contributed to Sakamotos (and others) decision to overthrow the Tokugawa Order. The essay is divided into two parts according to Ryomas life experience, first describing the influence of the Sonno Joi movement, then moving to discuss the impact of western ideology, following a chronological sequence.
Research on Factors Affecting Architectural Style - Shaanxi Provincial History Museum as an Example
Authors: Meng Yuxiang
Published: June 2023

As the process of globalization continues to intensify, many cultural elements are being integrated. The architectural design styles of more and more cities tend to be similar, and the original architectural design styles of each region are gradually disappearing or being replaced by homogenized buildings. Therefore, the question of how to restore the diversity of architectural styles in a region and create architectural styles reflecting local characteristics based on the actual city has become a common concern in today's architectural world. This paper uses literature analysis, comparison method, and case study method to analyze the influence of natural environment, social culture, economic technology, and ethnicity on architectural style. The Shaanxi Provincial History Museum is also used as a case study to analyze the historical factors reflected in the layout and interior details of the building.
A Historical Perspective on the Impact of the 19th Century Concession on Shanghai
Authors: Wen Yuxuan
Published: June 2023

Shanghai, as a metropolitan, developed rapidly from a little village to an economic center of China during 19 Century. How the accelerated growth of Shanghai was linked to the presence of the concession has become an important focus of scholarly research, and the process of its development could provide a reference for other cities. Besides, owing to the unique environment of China, the development of Shanghai also has certain distinctiveness. Concessions, enclaves given to foreign settlers with various privileges, played a unique role in the modernization of Shanghai. In this article, the author studies the political, economic, and cultural impacts of the concessions from a historical perspective, and the interactions within these political, economic, and cultural impacts are also discussed. The research found that Concessions provided a relatively loose political environment and facilitated the reform of the political system of China. In addition, the improvement of the municipal system promoted economic prosperity, which in turn made the cultural exchanges between the East and the West more frequent, forming a cultural environment of heterogeneous cultural integration and promoting the acceptance and promotion of new systems and economic forms.
The Influence of the Development of the Global Feminist Movement in the 21st Century on the Image Transformation of K-pop Female Idols
Authors: Shen Yuxuan
Published: June 2023

From the beginning of the 21st century to 2022, it is generally recognized that more and more entertainment agencies decided to introduce K-pop girl groups with strong and independent performing styles. With the search for Korean feminist movements, this review will concentrate on the image transformation of female idols from the first generation of K-pop to the third generation of K-pop through their performances and fan-related activities. Furthermore, pieces of evidence used mainly by this review are collected from previous research, Spotify and YouTube. By analyzing several samples, it can be concluded that there are association correlations and interactional relationships between the development of Korean feminism and the image transformation of K-pop female idols.
Buddhist Revitalization and Tai Xus Buddhist Modernist Movement in China
Authors: Lin Xiaoyu
Published: June 2023

China gradually got rid of the influence of feudalism at the beginning of the 20th Century and stepped on its long and winding path of modernization". During the same period, a Buddhist Revival in the 1920s aimed at reforming Chinese Buddhism to cope with modern society and the modern mind. One of the most important figures of Buddhist Revival is Master Tai Xu. He advocated Three Revolutions Towards Chinese Buddhism in 1913, two years after the Revolution of 1911, which signified the beginning of The Republican China. This paper will analyze why Tai Xus reform was defined as a Buddhist Modernist Movement by discussing the term "modernization in Religious History.
Moral Objectivism and Moral Utilitarianism
Authors: Shi Xuanze
Published: June 2023

Morality is the standard that can guide and restrict the behaviors of people, and it has played an important role during the past centuries. Two questions remain unsolved by philosophers. The first problem is the existence of objective morality and if there is such an objective morality, the other problem is the content of morality. It is important to discuss these problems because they can play a significant role in helping people understand and develop the right morality. For these two problems, the author aims to argue that moral objectivism and moral utilitarianism are true. For objectivism, the author will argue the problem of lacking such an objective morality. For utilitarianism, the author will explain its meaning, argue against several objections, and present its application in his personal life. This paper argues that moral objectivism and utilitarianism are true.
Analysis of the Flourish of RPS in China
Authors: Cong Rong
Published: June 2023

Recently, natural person slash(RPS) has become popular in China. RPS is female fans form homoerotic fantasies based on two real men. They are regarded as a kind of fujoshi who gain their pleasure through derivative works. It does not have a long history but has a significant social influence in todays China. The study aims to analyze the flourishing of RPS in China, mainly focusing on consumer society and the symbolic exchange theory and how they are connected with the flourishing of RPS fan culture. The study also analyzes the rebellion of the culture industry and the mainstream. The relationship between RPS fans and gender inequality is also explored in the study. The author suggests that the government pay attention to the RPS fans situation and help them gain more rights and live freer instead of escaping reality through RPS.
The Development of the Natural Sciences in the Context of the Reformation
Authors: Chen Jiayi
Published: June 2023

The Reformation, which is the symbol of humanist thought and early science, played an important role in the development of the Church. During the Reformation, the Church, which benefited from the development of natural science, also provided the basis and necessary conditions for the development of natural science. This paper examines the process of change in the natural sciences during this period on the basis of the Reformation of the 16th and 17th centuries, with the aim of demonstrating the particular features of the relationship between religion and science during this period. The Reformation transformed people's preconceptions of God and broke the blind faith in God that had been influenced by the traditional Latin Bible. After the 17th century, when it became increasingly clear that scientists were reducing their use of the supernatural to explain scientific developments, the natural sciences tried to avoid excessive association with theology.
A Comparative Study on Florence and Venice in Renaissance: Political Stability and Reasons for It
Authors: Chen Jiahui
Published: June 2023

During the Renaissance, Florence and Venice possessed relatively dominant positions among Italy city-states. Despite the popular opinion was that the political institutions of Venice were regarded as more effective and the results were not as pleasing as Florence's, the impression of the impeccable institutions of Venice still existed. Plus, the weakness of Florence was exposed after being defeated by France, and this was beneficial for the reputation of the institution of Venice Through this paper, historical documents and books will be utilized to analyze and prove these three statements are truly reasons for the stability of Venice from majorly 1400 to 1550, and chronology that does not be included in this range will not share a relatively huge gap with it. After discussion, this paper would conclude that during the Renaissance period, especially the early stage, Venice is more stable than Florence due that Venice achieved the success of constructing a myth of successful institutions, more influential diplomacy, and more advanced commercial measures.
When God Meets Changes: A Brief Analysis on the Origins of Deism
Authors: Feng Jiaqi
Published: June 2023

As the scientific revolution transformed the way people perceived the world, in the 17th century, Deism gradually emerged as an important component of Christian doctrines and had a profound influence on the rise and growth of the Enlightenment. It began as a system of strict intellectualism. Its aim was to remove superstition, miracles and mysteries from religion and to expose the latter to the light of reason. It adhered to the new principle that exclusively reasonable, trustworthy, and substantial evidence for the presence of a Supreme Being as the universes creator can only be found in empirical reason and observation of the natural world, which was a radical perspective for the time. This paper analyses the multiple origins of Deism from different perspectives, illustrating the circumstances under which Deism initially arose and the factors that led to its emergence from scratch. This paper finds that Deism emerged as a product of the confrontation between theology and science. Neither rejecting science, as traditional Catholic theology does nor erasing the existence of God, as atheism does, it sought to find a balance between the two from the very moment of its origin.
Analysis of Traditional Tourism Cultural Heritage --Taking Wuzhen as an Example
Authors: Yu Chengqi
Published: June 2023

In the current environment of collective commercialization of ancient town tourism, the authenticity of its performance culture needs to be further studied. This paper conducts a field survey of the Wuzhen Hongyuantai dyeing workshop, a cultural tourist attraction in Wuzhen, it shows that, for example, the core of the Wuzhen Blue Printed Fabric Workshop Hongyuantai, a cultural tourist attraction in Wuzhen, has been diluted into a commercial performance that attracts tourists. The authenticity of the culture behind it has been destroyed. With the further development of the region and the establishment of the brand, the idea of reshaping the authenticity has also been discussed again. This paper suggests orderly and reasonable organizations of traditional festival activities which can promote residents and tourists' understanding and integration of traditional culture, so as to inherit and protect this local authenticity as well as the real culture spirit behind.
A Visual Analysis of the Female Gaze in Korean Pop Culture
Authors: Yang Linyu
Published: June 2023

This paper uses image analysis to better investigate the images under the female gaze and uses current literature to show the importance, history, and influence of the female gaze. Through research and analysis, it is found that the male images under the female gaze in K-pop are very diverse and do not generate some stereotypes like the female images under the male gaze. The female images under the female gaze do not expose private parts and emphasize the body's curves but express the females power. Furthermore, due to the increasing number of female K-pop fans, the female gaze is becoming increasingly important in the Korean market, as part of the consumerism to attract women to buy goods. Female perspectives are highly inclusive and pay attention to self-expression, so society needs more female gaze to improve the diversity of social aesthetics and reduce gender bias.
Public Welfare Photography in China
Authors: Deng Langxuan , Hu Jiayi , Lai Heii , Xu Kexin
Published: June 2023

Public welfare photography, a combination of photography and public service, has gradually become popular in China. In an environment where photography is gradually popularized among Chinese, it is meant to play a more significant role not only in the field of public services but also in the way of communication. At present, it is of great significance to see the problems of the development of public service photography in China. Therefore, this paper looks into three aspects, namely, photography as a tool for charity shows, the excessive focus on disadvantaged person, and the aggressive side of public service photography. Current research and reports about public service photography are combined with image analysis in this paper. This research finds that public service photography is used as a tool to show off sometimes and has distorted the essence of public service photography. Photographers put the underprivileged under over-exposure to capture the publics unnecessary attention and even show aggression
The Awakening of Female Consciousness: Study on K-Pop Girl Groups Music Videos
Authors: Zhang Ruojia
Published: June 2023

Since the 21st century, the Korean Pop music industry (K-Pop) has begun to grow by leaps and bounds, forming a music industry that is representative of Korean culture. Over the course of more than twenty years, K-Pop groups have begun to make new attempts and challenges with their works, especially the girl groups that have received more attention in recent years. More and more people are paying attention to the deeper meaning they want to express behind their works. This study focuses on three music videos by the K-Pop girl groups, (G)I-DLE, ITZY, and Red Velvet. Based on John Fiske's semiotic theory, it conducts a visual analysis of their music videos to investigate how the music videos of K-Pop girl groups reflect the awakening of female consciousness. It was found that all three girl groups expressed their feminist ideas through their music videos, reflecting the further profound development of K-Pop works and the strengthening of female consciousness in Korean patriarchal society.
The Battle of Ichi no Tani Its Influences on the Genpei War and Japanese Culture
Authors: Hu Yuehan
Published: June 2023

In year 1184, the Battle of Ichi no Tani broke out between the two major samurai clans in late Heian Period, the Minamoto Clan and the Taira Clan. In this paper, the impact of this battle is examined from the aspects of its military significance in the Genpei War and its influences on the Japanese Culture. The author would argue that from these two aspects, the influence of the Battle of Ichi no Tani could be shown on its heavy blow to the Taira Clan, leading to their final defeat and the heroic figures like Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Taira no Atsumori who fought in it. Through studying this topic, a better understanding towards the military history of medieval Japan and the Japanese culture of sympathy towards the failed side can be developed.
The Concept of Infinity under German Idealism and Modern Set Theory
Authors: Tong Xin , Fu Siyuan , Huang Kaixuan
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this paper is to compare and analyse the concepts of infinity in German idealism and Modern set theory. The fisrt part of this paper analyses Kant and Hegels views on mathematical infinity, where Kant suggests a notion of potential infinity constructed by means of intuition, while Hegel that of actual infinity. The second part illustrates the characteristics of Cantorian transfinite sets and both the progress it has made and the limitations. Following the two main parts, not only a clear contrast between the notions of infinity under German idealism and Cantorian set theory can be made but their close link can also be shown. By analysing perspectives of Freges logicism, Hilberts formalism, Brouwers intuitionism, and Badious comments, it is clear German idealism has lost its mainstream position in understanding the mathematical concept of infinity. However, the concept of infinity in German idealism can be supplied as a powerful facilitator for philosophers and mathematicians to understand this concept in the realm of mathematics.