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The Image Restoration of the “Regional Image” in the English Translation of “The Sichuan Road”
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2023
Pages:
1-4
Received:
13 January 2023
Accepted:
2 February 2023
Published:
14 February 2023
Abstract: In the study of "image" of Chinese classical poetry, the generation of "regional image" is quite different from the traditional image. Regional image often has a strong local color. Compared with other poetic images, the regional image formed by a certain geographical space, it has a relatively fixed geographical location and writing group. The regional image is an aesthetic process from the objective "representation" to the objective combination of "image". Regional image is more obviously affected by the internal laws of regional objective literature. Bashu region is characterized by its dangerous terrain, long culture and inclusiveness, which has formed a typical "regional image of Bashu" in ancient Chinese poetry. It is a unique branch of Chinese culture with distinctive regional color and profound spiritual connotation. Since the Sui and Tang dynasties, there have been countless poems and works related to Bashu regional culture. Among these works, “The Sichuan Road”is most typical one. This paper adopts case analysis and comparison method, comparing the translation of regional images in Yang Xianyi's and Sun Dayu's English versions of “The Sichuan Road”, aims to explore the cultural connotation of the Bashu nationality and the correct restoration of the Bashu regional image. It is expected to provide a reference for the study of ethnic culture in Bashu region and provide a new perspective for the study of Tang poetry and other poetry works related to Bashu.
Abstract: In the study of "image" of Chinese classical poetry, the generation of "regional image" is quite different from the traditional image. Regional image often has a strong local color. Compared with other poetic images, the regional image formed by a certain geographical space, it has a relatively fixed geographical location and writing group. The reg...
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Alienation, Aggressiveness and Aphasia: A Lacanian Psychoanalysis of the Cowley Father and Son in Sherwood Anderson’s “Queer”
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2023
Pages:
5-9
Received:
19 January 2023
Accepted:
4 February 2023
Published:
14 February 2023
Abstract: Sherwood Anderson’s capture of the subtlety of inner worlds in his short story “Queer” collected in Winesburg, Ohio shows great insights into the complexity and paradoxes of human psychology, in terms of his deep exploration into issues including identity, neurosis and speech impairment, which demonstrate surprising coincidence with symptoms examined by Lacan. Elmer Cowley’s queer behaviors suggest that he has developed “self-punishment paranoia,” a mental disorder Lacan found and examined in his doctoral thesis. The term illustrates the paradoxical and alienating nature of the relationship between subjects and their identities. Elmer’s attacking of George Willard, the only newspaper reporter of Winesburg and the incarnation of the big Other, is equivalent to the attacking of himself, for George serves as Elmer’s ego-ideal through the mechanism of symbolic identification. Besides, the Cowley father and son also show a certain degree of aphasia. The seemingly nonsensical expression about laundry, which the Cowleys often utters unintendedly when they try to confront Winesburg residents, discloses the truth of the unconscious subject that they desire to be normal like other town folks. The Cowleys’ aphasia indicates their failure of being integrated into the Winesburg community. Anderson’s foresights of Lacanian psychoanalysis yet to be born in his time prove the prophet role a truly insightful writer can assume.
Abstract: Sherwood Anderson’s capture of the subtlety of inner worlds in his short story “Queer” collected in Winesburg, Ohio shows great insights into the complexity and paradoxes of human psychology, in terms of his deep exploration into issues including identity, neurosis and speech impairment, which demonstrate surprising coincidence with symptoms examin...
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Investigation of English Language Needs of Trainers of Garment and Apparel Fashion Technology
Gashaw Shewangizaw,
Alemu Hailu
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2023
Pages:
10-21
Received:
10 March 2022
Accepted:
2 April 2022
Published:
14 February 2023
Abstract: In Ethiopia, English is given as a course starting from elementary school to higher education. Besides, it is the medium of instruction starting from secondary education. Even after receiving more than ten years of formal English language education in school, the students still remain inadequate in their ability to use the language and to comprehend its use in interaction both in verbal and written mode. The graduates of Ethiopian Technical University who become trainers in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) Colleges are expected to prepare teaching learning materials, provide training, conduct researches in their field of study, present project works and so on. In addition to field area knowledge, these tasks demand English language ability in order to execute their jobs successfully. Thus, this study was conducted to analyze the English occupational needs of garment and apparel fashion technology trainers. The findings reveal that the important English language macro-skills in workplace setting are writing, speaking, listening, and reading in descending order. The trainers have more gaps on speaking, and writing skills than the other two skills. The sub-skills are also identified and prioritized in relation to the four macro language skills; therefore, the most important sub-skills from each of the four macro-skills presented here. The three most important speaking sub-skills are giving lectures, giving oral presentation, and participating in pair/group discussions. From the writing skills writing operation sheet, writing project proposals, and writing information sheet are the first three most important sub-skills. Based on the findings, it is recommended to design an English course considering the relative importance and difficulty of English macro-skills and sub-skills. In addition, it is necessary to consider the trainees’ learning preferences when designing an English course in order to improve trainers’ language ability which makes them more effective on their job.
Abstract: In Ethiopia, English is given as a course starting from elementary school to higher education. Besides, it is the medium of instruction starting from secondary education. Even after receiving more than ten years of formal English language education in school, the students still remain inadequate in their ability to use the language and to comprehen...
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