Cultural Nationalism Research Articles (Page 1)

Nation building both before and after the creation of the independent Irish State influenced the foundation and evolution of the National University of Ireland, which was positioned as crucial to the achievement of Catholic and nationalist objectives early in the twentieth century. This study illustrates the frequently significant tensions between Catholic and cultural nationalist narratives early in the lifetime of the university and the extent to which competing narratives around language, religion, and autonomous academic governance influenced the subsequent evolution of the NUI. University leaders adopted pragmatic, incremental responses to political and popular pressure for Gaelicisation under the Irish Free State, acting to safeguard institutional autonomy and the interests of the university while adapting to political and official demands. This unsentimental, pragmatic institutional response to Gaelicisation ultimately provoked significant conflict with cultural nationalist organisations, not least because the academic elite within the NUI successfully resisted the more transformative demands of the cultural nationalist movement.

The Advantage of Usage of Visibility in German Language Lessons Summary It is known to every one that while speaking about the foreign language teaching one must not only pay attention to the language structures, but also to other points. Learning foreign language, one should master the culture of the other nation. The culture and language are interrelelated with each other. That is to say they cannot exist without each other. Generally, foreign language teaching plays great role and as bridge among different cultures. According to these ideas at the root of the notion stands national comprehension. That is why the foreign language lessons stand as a means of teaching of the models of the comparison and intercultural communication before our eyes. Keywords: Teaching methods, independent work, visual aids, text, culture

Abstract The Illyrian Movement, a 19th-century Croatian nationalist initiative, aimed to establish the Štokavian dialect as the foundation of the Croatian literary language, promoting cultural unity while resisting German and Hungarian influences. This study explores multilingual writing practices in Ilirske narodne novine [Illyrian National Newspaper], focusing on the use of German and Latin to clarify newly introduced Croatian terms. These elements, termed translational explanatory equivalents (TEEs), reveal the Movement’s pragmatic engagement with foreign languages despite its ideological commitment to linguistic purity. While members viewed foreign language use as unpatriotic, TEEs demonstrate a nuanced strategy: foreign languages were employed to bridge comprehension gaps and promote the national language. The study highlights the paradox of animosity toward foreign languages alongside their practical use, illustrating the complex interplay between cultural nationalism, functional multilingualism, and language planning in 19th-century Croatia. By analyzing these practices, the article contributes to broader discussions on the politics of scripts and writing in multilingual and multilectal contexts, as well as power struggles surrounding language standardization processes. Ultimately, it illuminates an underexplored dimension of multilingual writing, revealing a contradiction between the Illyrian Movement’s purist ideology and its actual language practices.

Idiomatic expressions with phytocomponents, formed based on a nation's culture, history, and everyday life, occupy a distinctive place in the phraseological system of any language. The article examines scholars' perspectives on the naming and classification of phraseological units in Kazakh, Russian, and English, as well as analyzes the translation of phytocomponent idioms from English. It is well known that conveying figurative fixed expressions with implicit meanings is one of the complex challenges in translation studies. This is since phytonyms included in idioms may carry symbolic meaning in one language while not being used in the same way in another. Such features require the use of various translation strategies such as literal translation or adaptation. For the purposes of this study, a set of idioms with phytonymic components was selected from authoritative lexicographic sources (Oxford Dictionary of Idioms, English–Russian Phraseological Dictionary by A.V. Kunin, Russian–English Dictionary of Idioms by S. Lubensky, English–Kazakh Dictionary of Idioms by U. Kenesbaeva, and the Phraseological Dictionary of Kazakh Language by I. Kenesbaev). The selection was guided by the following criteria: the presence of a phytonymic component as a core element of the idiom, frequency of occurrence in major English lexicographic sources, availability of recorded Russian and/or Kazakh equivalents, cultural or semantic significance for cross-linguistic comparison. During the research, translations of English phytocomponent idioms into Russian and Kazakh were compared, contrastive analyses were made, their translational equivalence was analyzed, and specific recommendations were provided. The importance of considering lexical, semantic, and cultural equivalence in the translation of phraseological units containing phytonyms was emphasized. The results of the research provide insights into the cultural connections and differences between languages.

ABSTRACT This article examines how, in the late nineteenth century, articles in The Din Bandhu (Friend of the Poor), a Marathi bimonthly, articulated a unique vision of nationalism from a caste-subaltern perspective. The newspaper dared to imagine a literate lower-caste peasant and laboring community, and mobilized an anti-caste discourse to directly challenge the ongoing cultural nationalist constructions of a unified Hindu identity. Amid rising Hindu-Muslim tensions, the newspaper asserted that caste conflict was the central contradiction of the subcontinent. It argued that while Brahmans and lower-caste communities remained divided by caste hierarchies, lower-caste and Muslim communities shared religious practices, social spaces, and a common experience of marginalization by dominant caste Hindus. This article shows how an anti-caste perspective inspired by the Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth-seeking Society) enabled the newspaper’s editors, and writers to foreground solidarities between lower-caste and Muslim communities, and envision an inclusive national community.

ABSTRACT Often, liberal democratic states appeal to the importance of shared values for social cohesion. This article considers the significance of shared values for such cohesion. More specifically, it scrutinizes the causal mechanisms that may be involved, the available empirical evidence, and differentiates between different sets of values and their impact. The national identity argument, according to which a shared commitment to the cultural nation promotes social cohesion is critically scrutinized, and it is argued that it is rather liberal and multicultural values that tend to underpin trust and solidarity.

Social inclusion, defined as a suite of socially related issues and concerns encompassing access, equity, and social justice, transpires in culturally distinct ways. Through a deeply grounded investigation of the dynamics of inclusion in museums in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), I draw upon Christina Kreps’ concept of culturally appropriate museology, probing the possibilities inherent in her approach. I demonstrate that museum practitioners in the PRC are finding culturally appropriate and politically prudent solutions to complex and interlinked concerns around inclusion, especially in relation to young people. Drawing from the Chinese Communist Party’s campaigns of cultural nationalism and the alleviation of poverty, I show how practitioners employ strategies that seek to foster belonging and build cultural capital. Analysing examples of culturally appropriate inclusive practice that challenges the severe stigma of disability in China, I examine the ways that museums remove barriers to access while also providing equity of experience and pursuing social justice for disabled people. By surfacing the unique and situated ways in which inclusive work takes place in China, this study both illuminates and complicates our understanding of inclusion and its possibilities in diverse settings. It also shows how Kreps’ concept of culturally appropriate museology can be extended, enriched, and reframed to evidence its relevance in elucidating a wide range of museological practices and cultural settings.

ABSTRACT The rediscovery and construction of cultural identities is the resultant manifestation of postcolonial realities, which are explored in African cultural productions, including literature and films. Existing studies on Nollywood films have examined different socioeconomic, political and cultural themes. However, the issue of identity construct and nationalistic commitment which constitutes much of such cultural expressions has not received adequate scholarly attention. This article examines the representations of cultural identities and nationalistic consciousness in Afemefuna, a Nigerian film directed by Kayode Kasum. The film was purposively selected, transcribed and subjected to qualitative literary analysis, paying a critical attention to characters’ conducts, dialogues, costumes and the events featured in it. The study adopts Postcolonial Theory, especially Homi Bhabha’s Hybridity and Third Space Theory, to account for the exploration of cultural nationalism and identity construction in the film. Afamefuna chiefly celebrates the apprenticeship tradition of the Igbo entrepreneurial system, and raises question of identity formation within that hybrid postcolonial space. The analysis reveals that hybridity and cultural identities are portrayed through the use of indigenous features like proverbs, idioms, cultural archetypes and cultural preferences. The projection of these indigenous ideas depicts cultural nationalistic consciousness, which underscores the ongoing de-colonial commitment in the African continent.

This article compares expressions of Indonesian cultural nationalism through two figures from distinct creative mediums: Pramoedya Ananta Toer in literature and I Nyoman Ngendon in the visual arts. Pramoedya, through his novel This Earth of Mankind and his steadfast resolve in voicing social injustice, and Ngendon, through paintings that parallel his role as a guerrilla fighter, both reflect the spirit of social realism amid colonial repression. Their creative practices function as acts of resistance, awakening national consciousness and articulating collective values rooted in the zeitgeist of their time. Drawing on Paul Ricoeur’s hermeneutics, this analysis examines the relationship between narrative, biographical experience, and symbolic representation embedded in their works. The study adopts a framework grounded in the physics concept of distance of closest approach, emphasizing a nuanced reading of the proximity between artwork, social history, and the creative dynamics of both figures. Nationalism and the spirit of nationhood are thus not understood as abstract ideas alone, but as lived, internalized, and embodied experiences manifested through artistic forms within distinct social spheres.

ABSTRACT This research investigates the intricate relationship between government promotion and the market success of two Chinese entertainment products – the video game ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ and the animated film ‘Nezha 2’ – and examines how their commercial achievements have been leveraged to repair China’s national image, which was damaged in the eyes of its own populace during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through analysis of official media coverage, policy support mechanisms, and online discourse, this study reveals both explicit and implicit government promotional strategies that contributed to these products’ market success. The research demonstrates how commercial achievements were systematically transformed into expressions of national pride, effectively compensating for image damage caused by controversial pandemic measures including excessive quarantines, internet censorship, and the ‘White Paper’ protests. Furthermore, the study traces the evolution from healthy national pride to populist nationalism, manifested in collective attacks against those questioning these cultural products. By examining government intent in fostering this transformation, the research considers whether authorities deliberately cultivated a unified evaluative standard that politicizes cultural consumption. This investigation contributes to understanding how entertainment products serve as vehicles for internal national image reconstruction following a crisis of governmental trust and explores the political implications of cultural nationalism in contemporary China.

The rite of passage into adulthood is one of the most important rites of passage for the Mosuo people. The rite of passage into adulthood ceremony is held in the Spring Festival at the age of thirteen to declare that they have a complete life and have become adults with responsibilities from now on. Changing clothes is the core of the ceremony, in which the Daba and the Daba Scriptures play an important role in the ceremony. The rite of passage into adulthood has the unique functions of strengthening self-knowledge, family education, and transmission of Mosuo culture. The exploration of the origin, process, cultural significance and cultural connotation of rite of passage into adulthood can deeply reflect the value of Mosuo culture with harmony as the main connotation, which is of great significance to the inheritance and promotion of the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation.

ABSTRACT The landscape of cross-border restitution claims is shifting from state-centric approaches towards a greater focus on the rights and concerns of non-state actors, highlighting the critical importance of the human rights dimension in cultural objects that manifest the identity of a specific community. Human rights discourses encompass the right of participation and self-determination, as well as cultural heritage rights framed by cultural heritage instruments. These discourses play a key role in bridging the gaps within the current international legal framework, thereby promoting fair and just solutions to preserve and protect cultural objects. Despite ongoing debates around cultural internationalism versus cultural nationalism, the identification of rightful holders, conflicts of rights, alternative dispute resolution, and human rights courts may serve as effective forums to reinforce the impact of human rights in claims about the restitution of cultural objects. These forums can strengthen the enforcement of human rights principles in restitution claims, fostering solutions that respect the cultural and historical significance of disputed objects.

Customary law is part of the culture of the Indonesian nation that lived in society long before the existence of modern law. Customary law is a norm that is embodied in the behavior of society. Speaking of customary law in the aspect of culture, customary law was born or grew from the habits of society that interact with each other, which reflects the basic values of Indonesian culture. Customary law plays an important role in maintaining local culture, especially in the function of maintaining and preserving cultural heritage. In this paper, customary law will be studied in the aspect of culture which includes three main points, namely; culture in society, the culture of several tribes in Indonesia, and customary cases in cultural phenomena. The method used in compiling this paper is based on literature studies by reviewing several standardized scientific reading sources in order to enrich insight into the correlation of customary law with aspects of culture. In this paper, it can be seen that culture in society is a way of life that is passed down from generation to generation, and is an inseparable part of people's lives. The culture of several tribes in Indonesia symbolizes the diversity of cultures that are an integral part of the order of life of Indonesian people. As well as Customary Cases in Cultural Phenomena are interpreted as an action that leads to a form of violation of customary norms that gives rise to dynamics of social behavior in the wheel of community life, including the Gowok Tradition of the Javanese Tribe, the Kawin Tangkap Tradition in Poso, and Religious Conflict in Sumba.

The rapid pace of globalization has resulted in a decline in the younger generation's concern for the values of nationalism and the preservation of local wisdom. In addition, the lack of active involvement of the younger generation in character education efforts and the preservation of traditional culture widens the gap between expectations and reality in the formation of national identity. This study aims to analyze and evaluate the role of the younger generation in strengthening nationalism-based character education while preserving local wisdom as a strategy for forming the nation's cultural identity. This research uses qualitative research with a case study design. The research subjects consisted of 40 youths as the main informants. Data collection methods included interviews, observations, and documentation, with instruments in the form of interview sheets, observation sheets, and documentation sheets. Data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the active participation of the younger generation in character-based education and local culture preservation is able to strengthen their love for the country, preserve traditional arts such as kuda lumping, wayang, and ketoprak, and foster their responsibility as successors to the nation's culture. Thus, it can be concluded that the younger generation plays a strategic role in internalizing the value of nationalism and preserving local wisdom so that it remains alive in the midst of modernization. The implication of this research is the need to develop character education programs based on local cultural.

Nigeria's musical tradition encompasses a spectrum of genres ranging from pure traditional / folk music to the fusion of indigenous sounds with global textures. The thrust of this study is an investigation into the innovative and progressive engagement by Umu Obiligbo, in re-positioning traditional music in Nigeria contemporary space. Premised on ethnomusicological ideology which focuses on studying people’s social and cultural traditions, the work anchors on the theory of cultural nationalism that hinges on musicians’ strive to preserve nation’s cultural heritage. Being a qualitative research discourse, it employs both descriptive and content analyses approaches in its data discussion. Primary and secondary sources of information were utilized by way of interviews and literatures. It was discovered that the foundation of Nigeria’s music in contemporary time has continued to change through such factors or forces as, use of song texts, musical instruments, rhythmic configuration and dance styles, thereby acting as a bridge between the past and the present. Also, through exploration of the role of music in traditional society and its sustenance in contemporary time, expositions are made on how it serves as a powerful means of socio-cultural preservation, and identity marker. Most importantly, the impact of technology on music industry, the advent of digital platforms and globalization on Nigeria's music traditions, have facilitated cross-cultural exchanges, influencing the way Nigerian artistes produce, distribute, and consume music. It was therefore recommended that in as much as Nigerian musicians are trying to breast up or yield to the yearnings of contemporary demands, they should not entirely lose focus of the need for cultural revitalization and sustainability.

The development and cultivation of a nation's culture are key objectives of education. This study aims to explore the influence of managerial competencies and school culture among educators in selected primary schools in Singapore. Effective managerial competencies play a vital role in curriculum development, instruction, and the teaching and learning process, which are critical to achieving educational goals. The study utilizes a descriptive correlational research design, employing two standardized instruments to assess managerial competencies and school culture. Data will be analyzed using mean, frequency distributions, and Pearson correlation. The primary instrument used is the Managerial and School Culture Assessment Questionnaire. Findings reveal that the respondents consistently demonstrate exemplary performance in managerial competencies across all indicators. Similarly, school culture assessments indicate a consistently high level of performance among educators. These results highlight the significant relationship between managerial competencies and a positive school culture in enhancing educational outcomes. The study recommends exploring innovative management skills beyond the current competencies reviewed to further support the continuous development of managerial expertise and school culture in primary education.

ABSTRACT In The Origins of Totalitarianism, Arendt describes Herder as “an outspoken friend of the Jews,” and ascribes to him the transformative view that the Jews could be incorporated into civil society pending their assimilation, which they could achieve through self-education. An examination of Herder’s works, reveals, however, that while he praises the ancient Hebrew nation and the Old Testament and their role in world history, he contends that the ancient Hebrews should be distinguished from the Jews living in Europe whom he associates with social decay. In this article I argue that Arendt reconciles Herder’s contradictory views on the Jews and their role in his philosophy of history as part of her claim that the assimilation of minorities is a constitutive principle in the modern concept of civil rights, and of placing European Jewry at the center of this dynamic. Her selective interpretation of Herder’s views on Judaism, I contend, was instrumental to her conceptualization of the “Jew as Pariah”: a figure that embodied the precarious and partial nature of Jewish integration. Arendt’s insistence on equality as the foundation of the political sphere invalidates Herder’s proposal for the civil integration of Jews, since his account rests on a preference for cultural nationalism: his view that each nation should ultimately be composed of a distinct people.

Introduction. Nations and nationalism remain among the fundamental factors of political reality. The relevance of the study is due to the need to analyze the stability of national identity in the context of cultural and linguistic diversity. The aim of the article is to identify how cultural nationalism is integrated into the concept of the Swiss nation.Materials and Methods. Using discourse analysis and the chronological method, the article examines public sentiment in Swiss society and the actions of political actors who broadcast the discourse of cultural nationalism. The analyzed sources include official documents, media materials, and programs of political parties.Results. Swiss cultural nationalism is represented by the concepts of "Spiritual Defense of the Nation" and "Excessive Foreignization". The first justifies the uniqueness and originality of Swiss culture, the second reflects the fear of the penetration of foreign elements. Both concepts are relevant and are used in the agenda of the Swiss People's Party.Discussion and Conclusion. The study complements the understanding of the policy of nation-building in plural societies. The materials of the article can be used for further study of the nation-formation and nationalist movements.

Madura Island has many uniqueness, not only in terms of its famous beach tourism but also in terms of its culture. One of them is the muang sangkal dance which is the culture of Sumenep Regency. However, the muang sangkal dance is less popular among 9-12 year olds than other traditional dances. To solve this problem, an interactive illustration book "Dancing with Muang Sangkal" was designed which contains several main characters in it to introduce muang sangkal dance to children 9-12 years old. This research uses a qualitative method through observation, interviews, and FGD (Focus Group Discussion). Through this design, it is hoped that the target audience will be proud and know the existing nation's culture better.

This article examines the portrayal of Ukrainian classical spiritual prophets (Taras Shevchenko, Ivan Franko, Lesya Ukrainka) and the interpretation of their works in the publications of Polish authors featured in the “Polish-Ukrainian Bulletin”. The study focuses on this Polish journal, which systematically published not only a significant number of translations from Ukrainian literature and studies on the history and culture of both nations but also in-depth scholarly research and literary and artistic criticism. Its goal was to familiarize Polish society with Ukrainian literary and cultural life, as well as the heroic history of Ukrainian statehood. The “Polish-Ukrainian Bulletin” represented the first significant attempt to introduce Polish society to the rich and previously unknown aspects of Ukrainian culture, literature, and art, to foster dialogue between the two Slavic cultures, and to promote mutual understanding and rapprochement between Poles and Ukrainians. The author highlights the important role played by the “Polish-Ukrainian Bulletin” in shaping Polish-Ukrainian relations during the interwar period of the twentieth century.