scholarly journals Analysis of the visual language of lotus patterns in the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern dynasties

2021 ◽  
pp. 16-32
Author(s):  
Jinbo Wan
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Visual Language ◽  
Artistic Style ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Common ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
Southern And Northern Dynasties ◽  
Wei And Jin Dynasties ◽  
Development And Evolution

Lotus is one of the traditional Chinese patterns that runs deep in the history of China. During the rule of Wei and Jin dynasties, as well as Northern and Southern dynasties (222 – 589 AD), Buddhism teaching has become widespread in China. Buddhism affected the traditional Chinese lotus patterns in terms of the used artistic means and methods of expression. Analysis is conducted on manifestation and evolution of the artistic form of the lotus pattern in Chinese culture, as well as the changes in its artistic means of expression and graphics based on the information described in the scientific literature dedicated to artefacts. The conclusion is made that the development and evolution of decorative patterns is often a result of interaction of different cultures and forms of art, rather than continuation of one or another single line. The author summarizes the common artistic form of lotus patterns of this period, as well as the basis of the visual language of lotus patterns and its development. The artistic style of this period under review remains in a relatively stable transitional stage from the perspective of formal expression.

SCIENCE TOURISM. ABOUT THE ORIGINS AND SCOPE OF THE PHENOMENA

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 167-188
Author(s):  
Gerard Kosmala ◽  
Dagmara Chylińska
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Functional Approach ◽  
High Tech ◽  
High Tech Industry ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Common Definition ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Common ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
Method Analysis

Purpose. Critical analysis of the “science tourism” concept described in Polish and foreign scientific literature on tourism, a overview and description of its phenomenon and to point out the place of science tourism within the general typology of tourism. Method. Analysis of scientific works and likewise information and data from institutions offering science tourism tourist attractions. Synthesis and systematization of final findings/results. Findings. Science tourism (knowledge and science tourism) means travels to get to know, to experience and practise as well as and encounter its results. In contrast to the prevalent economical approach, the proposed definition represents a functional approach and negates consideration of professional and business travels as tourism. Origins of science tourism reach the 19th century world exhibitions. Nowadays, knowledge and science tourism are used for the popularization of knowledge and scientific inventions and not only in the high-tech industry. They provide the opportunity to get to know the history of science, significant researchers and investigators and also places where “science” is created and inventions take place. Research and conclusion limitations. In our opinion, science tourism (knowledge and science tourism) significantly differs from the common definition/understanding of this term in the analysed scientific literature. Practical implications. Understanding and organizing issues related to science tourism in discussion about the ambiguous and questionable phenomenon. An introduction to further quantitative and qualitative analysis. Originality. The paper is an attempt to order knowledge of science tourism in foreign and Polish scientific literature, to propose other definitions anchored in the functional approach, which eliminates most doubts appearing within the economical and statistical approaches. Type of paper. Theoretical, critical, review.

scholarly journals The influence of Buddhism upon the Chinese traditional lotus pattern

2021 ◽  
pp. 89-105
Author(s):  
Jinbo Wan
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Traditional Culture ◽  
Great Plain ◽  
Symbolic Meaning ◽  
Chinese Society ◽  
Chinese Traditional Culture ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Wei And Jin Dynasties

Lotus pattern is one of the traditional Chinese ornaments that dates back to the ancient times. During the rule of Wei and Jin dynasties, as well as Northern and Southern dynasties (222 – 589 AD), Buddhism has largely prevailed across the territory of the Great Plain of China. The forms, methods of expression, and meanings of the Chinese traditional ornaments that used the lotus pattern have changed under the influence of Buddhism. This article analyzes the peculiarities of synthesis of the Buddhist lotus ornament with the Chinese traditional culture, as well as the degree of impact of Buddhism upon the form, means of expression, and symbolic meaning of lotus patterns in the Chinese society. Having studied the scientific literature and research on the topic, the author analyzes he peculiarities of evolution of lotus pattern in China after the spread of Buddhism.  The key stages of the development of lotus ornament in Buddhist decoration are examined. The conclusion is made that Buddhism played a crucial role in transformation of characteristics and means of expression of the lotus ornament, as well as extensively complemented and changed the symbolic meaning of lotus in Chinese culture and people’s perception. Buddhism not only enriched the exterior and shape of the Chinese louts ornament, but made a significant contribution to its inscape.

scholarly journals Una aproximación a la literatura española para alumnos chinos

Triangle ◽  
2012 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Manel Leor Pastor
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Students ◽  
Spanish Literature ◽  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Chinese Students ◽  
Western Culture ◽  
Culture Of Learning ◽  
Teaching Unit ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Common ◽  
Communicative Approach

Considering the growing interest and approach in China to the courses of E/LE, the current study analyses the existing materials in market for teaching the History of Spanish Literature to foreign students and it also reects on Chinese culture of learning and on the knowledge that has Chinese students have about Western culture. From the data collected, the paper tries to provide some guidelines to develop a methodology structured by task-based communicative approach, respecting the instructions of the Plan Curricular del Instituto Cervantes and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages for conducting a course on the History of Spanish Literature adressed to Chinese students. Finally, the study proposes a teaching unit that establishes synergies between the two methods of teaching, the Western communicative approach and Chinese culture of learning, with the aim of meeting the specic needs of students who are adressed to, and with the aspiration of oering a methodology that helps students to understand better the new culture they are facing.

The Extravagant Zhuangzi

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haun Saussy
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Chinese Translation ◽  
Philosophical Text ◽  
Radical Skepticism ◽  
Historical Texts ◽  
The Core ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Common

The Chinese philosophical text Zhuangzi is said to be the work of one Zhuang Zhou (4th century BCE), about whom little is known. Critical work on the text of the Zhuangzi usually attributes the “inner” or core chapters to Zhuang Zhou and the rest to his “school.” The historical texts, however, give little reason to believe that the “inner chapters” are the earliest. If the supposed author is merely a name affixed to a stance of radical skepticism, applied to the common ideas of the time by a series of rhetorical masters, the text becomes an accretion of arguments privileging not the first to take shape, but the last. Analogously, this text’s role in the history of Chinese translation as the “sponsor” of works from abroad that acquire Chinese form by echoing the Zhuangzi reverses the usual assumptions about the inside and outside, the core and periphery, of Chinese culture.

Psychiatric Comorbidity in Fibromyalgia

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Arroita ◽  
A. Barreiro ◽  
K. Ugarte ◽  
N. Losada ◽  
P. Rico ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Affective Disorders ◽  
Direct Relationship ◽  
Psychiatric Comorbidity ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Panic Disorders ◽  
Before And After ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Common

Introduction:Fibromyalgia is an entity that affects approximately 2% of the population, mainly women.According to many studies, approximately half of women with fibromyalgia have a history of traumatic events during childhood or adulthood.Affective disorders before and after fibromyalgia diagnosis are particularly frequent.Materials and methods:Comprehensive review of the scientific literature (Medline, Psychoinfo, Medex) on psychiatric comorbidity in women diagnosed with fibromyalgia published over the last three years.Results:40-60% of women diagnosed with fibromyalgia report sexual abuse during childhood or adulthood; A higher percentage of women (over 70%) report other kinds of physical or emotional trauma.Fibromyalgia has been linked to mood disorders in 50-70% of patients. More precisely, it appears in combination with major depression in 20% of cases. To a lesser but still noteworthy extent, women with fibromyalgia are also diagnosed with dysthymia, anxiety disorders, phobias or panic disorders.Conclusion:Despite the common characteristics of these patients there is no such thing as a “fibromyalgic personality”.As for comorbidity, mood disorders are highly prevalent, more specifically depression, even though no direct relationship has been established between them. Fibromyalgia symptoms are more acute in patients with comorbid psychiatric disorders.

RUSSIAN FOLK SONG "OVER THE SILVER RIVER" AND ITS FATE IN CHINA

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-167
Author(s):  
Zhang Yue ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Folk Songs ◽  
Folk Song ◽  
Russian Culture ◽  
Russian Music ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Chinese Music ◽  
History Of ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
Very High

The article deals with the history of the Russian poet F. N. Glinka's poem "Veiled Traces", which was the basis for the famous folk song "Over the Silver River". The article reveals the content of the text and shows different variants of its "plot". This refers to several Russian collections containing the song "Over the Silver River", including "Ural Folk Songs" by L. Christiansen and "Folk Songs of Krasnoyarsk Region" by K. Skobtsov. Folklore collectors considered this song as an example of Russian lyrical song genre. The author analyzes the arrangement of this song included in A. Chernyavsky's piano book and notes the expressive features of the performance of the song by the famous singer I. M. Skobtsov. The original and adapted versions are compared in terms of style and expressive techniques in the context of Chinese traditions, in order to identify specific and common properties within two different cultures. The roles of the folklore collector Wang Lobin, who recorded the song "Over the Silver River" using elements of Chinese music, and the composer Li Yinghar, who arranged Russian melody adopted in Chinese culture, are highlighted. Musical samples are also presented. Russian music in China is a special "cross-border" phenomenon, and the interest in Russian culture and Russian musical folklore in China is very high. Russian folk songs are loved in China and are very popular.

A 200-Year History of the Study of Childhood Language Disorders of Unknown Origin: Changes in Terminology

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurence B. Leonard
Keyword(s):  
Language Impairment ◽  
Specific Language Impairment ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Language Disorder ◽  
Language Disorders ◽  
Unknown Origin ◽  
Developmental Language Disorder ◽  
The Past ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Many

Purpose The current “specific language impairment” and “developmental language disorder” discussion might lead to important changes in how we refer to children with language disorders of unknown origin. The field has seen other changes in terminology. This article reviews many of these changes. Method A literature review of previous clinical labels was conducted, and possible reasons for the changes in labels were identified. Results References to children with significant yet unexplained deficits in language ability have been part of the scientific literature since, at least, the early 1800s. Terms have changed from those with a neurological emphasis to those that do not imply a cause for the language disorder. Diagnostic criteria have become more explicit but have become, at certain points, too narrow to represent the wider range of children with language disorders of unknown origin. Conclusions The field was not well served by the many changes in terminology that have transpired in the past. A new label at this point must be accompanied by strong efforts to recruit its adoption by clinical speech-language pathologists and the general public.

Toward a Speech Sciences Community

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-20
Author(s):  
Donald Finan ◽  
Stephen M. Tasko
Keyword(s):  
Science Research ◽  
Knowledge Generation ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Mandated Curriculum ◽  
Professional Discipline ◽  
Common Area ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Common ◽  
Speech Science

The history of speech-language pathology as a profession encompasses a tradition of knowledge generation. In recent years, the quantity of speech science research and the presence of speech scientists within the domain of the American Speech-Hearing-Language Association (ASHA) has diminished, even as ASHA membership and the size of the ASHA Convention have grown dramatically. The professional discipline of speech science has become increasingly fragmented, yet speech science coursework is an integral part of the mandated curriculum. Establishing an active, vibrant community structure will serve to aid researchers, educators, and clinicians as they work in the common area of speech science.

Contextualising ‘Sin’ in Chinese Culture: A Historian's Perspective

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danny Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Actual Practice ◽  
Religious Traditions ◽  
Christian Teaching ◽  
Practice Perspective ◽  
History Of

Is the Christian teaching on sin a ‘stumbling block’ to Chinese accepting Christianity? This paper critiques the notion that Chinese have difficulty comprehending ‘sin’ because of the culture's long-standing belief in the humanistic potential for self-perfection without any reference to the divine. This view of Chinese culture has been too narrow and does not account for the fact that Chinese religious traditions have always had at their disposal a wide variety of resources to comprehend the Christian concept of sin. Incorporating a history-of-practice perspective can contribute to a more productive balance between the representation of Chinese culture and its actual practice and avoid the current tendency to posit Western theology against a narrowly constructed and idealised version of Chinese culture that is severed from both historical and present-day realities.

Charles de Gaulle and European Community

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (10-3) ◽  
pp. 70-81
Author(s):  
David Ramiro Troitino ◽  
Tanel Kerikmae ◽  
Olga Shumilo
Keyword(s):  
World War Ii ◽  
European Community ◽  
World War ◽  
Charles De Gaulle ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Common ◽  
Post War ◽  
De Gaulle

This article highlights the role of Charles de Gaulle in the history of united post-war Europe, his approaches to the internal and foreign French policies, also vetoing the membership of the United Kingdom in the European Community. The authors describe the emergence of De Gaulle as a politician, his uneasy relationship with Roosevelt and Churchill during World War II, also the roots of developing a “nationalistic” approach to regional policy after the end of the war. The article also considers the emergence of the Common Agricultural Policy (hereinafter - CAP), one of Charles de Gaulle’s biggest achievements in foreign policy, and the reasons for the Fouchet Plan defeat.

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