Cultural Sphere Research Articles

Integration of Music and Literature in the Education System: Inter-Subject Relations

In the modern system of secondary general education, there is a demand for improving interdisciplinary connections between cultural spheres in the learning process, and this need is especially noticeable in the study of literature – a subject in which it is difficult to separate educational material from the historical and cultural context. In the current realities, modern teachers are extremely interested in the issue of additional forms of education. One of them is musical audio recordings – placed in the public domain, they are easy to find and use in the classroom, which makes the learning process more rich and interesting. Even if the found material does not sufficiently correspond to the goals set by the school curriculum, there is always the possibility of adapting it through the use of modern technologies. This article aims to theoretically substantiate the principle of interdisciplinary interactions between music and literature within the educational process. The tasks include: analysis of the connections existing between literature and music; suggesting ways to use music while studying literature at school. At the same time, the authors of the article proceed from the fact that music (musical accompaniment to works of literature) is another special form of artistic text (along with literary reading, pictorial illustrations for works, stage and cinematic interpretations of literary works). With each new form, a new interpretation of any work arises. New content appears, so a work of art cannot be judged only by its special forms (reading a work cannot be replaced, for example, by listening to its musical interpretation).

Value-based frameworks and peace education in faith-neutral, faith-based and faith-inspired schools in Islamabad: a comparative analysis

ABSTRACT This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of diverse moral and value-based frameworks within the context of peace education. The selected schools represent three distinct ideological orientations: secular and faith-neutral (Roots Millennium School System/RMS), faith-inspired (International Islamic University School-IIUI School System), and faith-based Deobandi Madrassa (Jamia’ Faridiyya Islamabad). Employing a comparative case study approach, the research endeavors to address several key research questions: What religious or moral-ethical philosophies underlie the distinct moral frameworks of each school system? How have these schools developed formal and informal strategies to translate these philosophies into practical implementation? To what extent are these frameworks influenced by specific religious worldviews and responsive to challenges in political, economic, or cultural spheres? What dimensions of peace education are encompassed within these values-based frameworks? The findings of the study reveal that all three types of schools possess the potential to foster peace education. However, each school employs a unique approach based on its underlying ethical framework. This study underscores the importance of considering the ethical frameworks of educational institutions when devising peace education programs and policies. Furthermore, it emphasizes the significance of cultivating an inclusive and diverse learning environment that nurtures respect for varying moral frameworks and cultivates critical thinking concerning ethical dilemmas.

Britons in blue: A contextual analysis of corporeal painting in Great Britain, from the Iron Age to the early Middle Ages

Ancient sources frequently mention body painting as a practice in Great Britain. This custom, which is mentioned in continuity from the days of Julius Caesar to the Anglo-Saxon era, has not yet been confirmed by archaeological and iconographic evidence, but there are enough indicators to promote continued research. Textual and archaeological analysis shows there may have been an evolution in the practice between the Iron Age and the Early Middle Ages, when new religious and cultural spheres would have led to eventual extinction. Although presented by Caesar as a military practice, corporeal painting may have extended to other spheres of ancient societies, including aesthetic purposes and religious rites.

Mozart by A. S. Pushkin and Prince Myshkin by F. M. Dostoevsky: Problem of Double Encoding

The problem of double encoding of the characters’ images is considered: Mozart (“Mozart and Salieri” by A. S. Pushkin) and Prince Myshkin (“The Idiot” by F. M. Dostoevsky). The novelty of the research lies in the authors’ attempt to move from an empirical level of understanding the problem to a theoretical one. The methodological basis of the study becomes a semiotic approach to the analysis of literary texts. It is noted that it is the principles of semiotics that make it possible to put the accumulated baggage of empirical knowledge at the basis of a concept that points to the reasons for the double encoding of the characters’ images. The purpose of the article is to explain why Mozart and Prince Myshkin realize the image of the ideal person not in the sphere of functioning of the sacred code of culture, but in the sphere of profane culture, where each sacred image corresponds to a symbol related to sacred reality and transforming it. The comparison of the characters of Mozart and Prince Myshkin is based on the commonality of sacred motifs, supplemented by autobiographical, literary, and mythopoetic material. It is argued that these additions indicate the interaction in the consciousness of the writers in creating these images of the sacred, or biblical, code of culture with the profane. It is concluded that Mozart and Prince Myshkin are images created on the basis of double encoding and implying double interpretation.

Sources of left-wing attitudes towards the activism of local groups

Some leftist intellectuals distance themselves from local activism and accuse it of neglecting political goals and being insensitive to cultural problems. Their critique of activism is based on patterns drawn from modernization discourse and often reveals classism toward the poorer strata of society. The deprecation of local activism is linked to the shift in traditional leftist discourse and its refocusing on cultural problems. Furthermore, it is associated with the political development of the metropolitan middle class. The radicalization of demands in the cultural sphere to politically win over the middle class means that, from the perspective of local communities, leftist discourse loses its credibility as a force capable of systemic change and poverty reduction. In addition, a leftist critique of local activism often repeats the value-laden models that were used during the systemic transformation of the 1990s and served at the time as an ideological justification for exploitation and middle-class supremacy. All this makes the leftist critique of local activism a de facto class critique, conducted in the interests of the middle class.

Asymmetric conflation: QAnon and the political cooptation of religion

Abstract QAnon is beginning to gain attention in scholarly circles, but these sources often disagree about how to categorize the movement. This amounts to the meta-dispute between those who view QAnon primarily as a religious “cult,” and those who grant it greater credibility as a political populist movement. Using quantitative and qualitative methods we test the proposition that QAnon could be a mix of both. Results from both analyses suggest that QAnon is best understood primarily as a political populist movement, but one that utilizes religious rhetoric. The findings thus highlight the asymmetric nature of the conflation of religion and politics in the contemporary American civil sphere.

Gebrauch der Anredeformen im Deutschen als Fremdsprache an der Hochschule in Rumänien

The correct use of nominal and pronominal forms of address is a condition for wellfunctioning communication. Regardless of whether the communicators use a foreign language or a second language, the forms of address are very difficult to learn and are hardly ever dealt with in class. The article deals with Romanian students at the University of Bucharest who transfer the system of Romanian (as a mother tongue) to German (as a foreign language), even though the patterns of formality and informality in the form of address vary greatly between the German and Romanian cultural spheres.

Dismantling the Sentimental in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp

Abstract: In this essay, I analyze Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Dred to show how Stowe’s confrontation with Protestant religious institutions in the 1850s led her to deconstruct the sentimental techniques she had previously relied on in Uncle Tom’s Cabin . Scrutinizing Presbyterian leaders’ response to slavery both at a public camp meeting and at a private gathering of Northern and Southern ministers, Stowe assigns the main responsibility for slavery to Protestant ministers fearful of losing cultural power amid the intense denominational competition of the nineteenth century. In particular, she shows how the clergy justified silence on the issue of slavery by assigning slavery to a secular, civil sphere and narrowly defining the Christian church’s realm as purely spiritual, even as those same clergy advanced a nationalist political agenda.

Historical heritage–MultiCriteria Decision Method (H-MCDM) to prioritize intervention strategies for the adaptive reuse of valuable architectural assets

Identifying the most suitable strategy for the adaptive reuse of historic architectural heritage is a complex challenge. This is because each rehabilitation project of an abandoned historic building must not only ensure the simultaneous pursuit of social, cultural and financial goals, but also the transmission of tangible and intangible values to future generations.In this context, the use of multi-criteria approaches helps to synthesise stakeholders' preferences based on multiple and conflicting criteria, with the aim of promoting sustainable solutions for the restoration and valorisation of valuable architectural assets. To this end, we characterise the Historical heritage - MultiCriteria Decision Method (H-MCDM), an analysis and evaluation tool aimed at identifying the best adaptive reuse of historic buildings considering the principles of architectural conservation and both economic and socio-cultural values. It is a model based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), which employs 7 evaluation indicators, chosen after a critical and interpretative analysis of both the sustainability principles promoted by the United Nations and UNESCO, and the ICOMOS quality principles.The H-MCDM is structured on the following five logical-operational steps: (i) identification of strategies for adaptive reuse of the historic building; (ii) construction of the matrices of the pairwise comparisons of the criteria and estimation of the vector of the weights of the criteria; (iii) construction of the matrices of the pairwise comparisons of the alternatives against each evaluation criterion and estimation of the local scores of the alternatives; (iv) consistency checks of the decision matrices; (v) calculation of the total priority and ranking of the HBU strategies for historic assets.The application to a case study demonstrates that, due to its adaptability and versatility, the H-MCDM can be a valid and consistent decision support in public resource allocation processes for the rehabilitation of architectural heritage.•The H-MCDM is a flexible and practical tool to evaluate the best strategy for adaptive reuse of historical heritage.•The H-MCDM is an AHP-based model which employs 7 indicators relating to the social, cultural and economic spheres.•The evaluation indicators are chosen in accordance with 2030 SDGs and European Quality Principles.

Schizophrenic Identity and Other Gender Issues in Finnish Folklore Studies

This article gives an overview of two early female folklorists and one folklore collector from the mid nineteenth to the mid twentieth century. The aim is to reveal the symbolic violence and rejection the three female scholars underwent through the use of the term trivialization. I have chosen Charlotta Europaeus, Helmi Helminen and Elsa Enäjärvi as examples because of their early appearance in the field. These cases illustrate to what extent gender, together with presumptions of the gender roles and scientific norms of the era, affected their scholarly work. Charlotta Europaeus, Helmi Helminen and Elsa Enäjärvi were fascinated by women’s life, female genres and intimate spheres of culture, but in order to succeed they needed male supporters and adaptation of male-dominated methods. Above all, the collecting and scientific work of the early female scholars concretely elucidates the female as dismissed and further, how the suppression of female gender and folklore is embedded in documentation and textualization practices.

Deterritorialisation of Korean TV dramas in “Netflix Originals”: “We are living in the Squid Game world”

Squid Game’s phenomenal success calls attention to the local specificity of Netflix’s global expansion as it commissions original K-dramas. This practice has rich implications, both positive and negative, for Netflix’s production and distribution of Korean content. K-dramas classified as Netflix Originals have been riding its international market power to a wide range of transnational audiences, enabling national television creators to reimagine cultural spheres for both production and distribution that transgress the uneven circuit of transnational media. At the same time, the deterritorialisation of Netflix’s K-dramas raises concerns about its deep interpenetration of the Korean TV industry.

Teacher success in context of modern principles of Russian higher education

The problems of new media in the mass communication system are becoming more and more urgent today due to the fact that the established discourse about the media and the familiar language of their description no longer cope with their functions. The emergence of new media is a consequence of widespread digitalization. The significance of the research in the raised issues lies in the fact that the characteristics of new media are considered in detail, terms that were not previously correlated with the theory of communication are given. It is emphasized that today the philosophical and cultural foundations of the phenomenon of new media are insufficiently reflected, although they are of great interest from the point of view of the key turning points of modern society. The article presents a literary review, an interpretation of the basic concepts is given, the theoretical and methodological base is clarified, the most striking characteristics of new media are highlighted and analyzed. Seven basic characteristics of new media are considered, which not only give an idea of the specifics of the subject under study, but also represent its significant differences from the general concept of «media» in the culture of mass communications. Taking into account the attempt to deepen the understanding of the subject of the study, it is summarized that new media constantly and daily limit and redefine the identity and common features of digital communities, as well as user relationships within them, which in turn changes social and cultural interactions. The author emphasizes that if researchers use the term new media only as well-established and intuitive, without seeing the need to describe its characteristics, then there is a danger of reducing the research search to a superficial perception of changes in the culture of mass communications, while missing important empirical information. The results obtained contribute to the development of the theory of culture of mass communication and have scientific and practical significance for the ideological, educational and cultural spheres of society.

Biographical dictionary of the clergy of the Stanislaviv (Ivano-Frankivsk) Eparchy - Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (1885–2020): methodology and research methods. Biograms for the letter "A", part 2

The purpose of the article is to continue the development of the methodology and research methods of the project of the biographical dictionary of the clergy of the Stanislaviv (Ivano-Frankivsk) Diocese - Metropolis of the UGCC (1885–2020), as well as the publication of the direct results of this research - biographical references (biograms) of some representatives of the clergy under the letter "A" . Research methodology: the biographical method is outlined as the main process of implementing this project, the main parameters of biogram formation are determined. The scientific novelty is that, based on the analysis of the latest research by domestic historians, the need to continue the scientific project of the biographical dictionary of the clergy of the Stanislaviv Diocese / Ivano-Frankivsk Metropolis of the UGCC (1885–2020) in the context of biographical and prosopographical research to expand knowledge about the place and role of the clergy is justified. in the national movement and social life of Ukrainians of this region, the source and historiographical research base was analyzed, the specifics of the formation of the list and publication of biographies of the clergy were clarified, the publication of the second part of the series of biographies (biographical notes) of representatives of the clergy of the Stanislaviv Diocese under the letter "A" was carried out. This publication includes biographies of such persons as Abrahamovych Andrii (Adam Zakharoii-Simkha) Yosyfovych (1885–1959), Abrahamovych Lonhina (Olha Rebeka) Yosyfivna (1886–1952), Abrahamovskyi Myroslav Mykhailovych (1908–1981), Abrysovskyi Lev (1880–1918?), Adam Ivan (1880–1936), Azarkevych Stefaniia (r. n. nevid.–r. sm. nevid.), Aksentii Antin Ivanovych (1878–1907), Aleksandrovych Anna (r. n. nevid.–r. sm. nevid.), Aleksandrovych Valeriian Vasylii (1875–r. sm. nevid.), Aleksandrovych Ivan (1835–1927), Aleksevych Yevhenii (1845–1897), Aleksevych Iliarii (1820–1895), Aleksevych Iliarii (1852–1915), Alymurka / Antymovych Stefan (1872–1932), Alyskevych Yulian Yosafat (1889–1984), Ambroziak Ivan (1884–1945?), Ananevych Omelian Yosafat Hryhoriiovych (1888–1964), Anastaziievskyi Mykola (1858–1918), Anhelovych Mykhailo (1817–1890), Andriievskyi Yosafat Yosyf (1900–1931?). Conclusions: Based on a significant source base, this project is primarily designed to create detailed biographies of the priests of this church unit, to fit them into the broader context of historical processes. At the end of the article, a reconstruction of several biographies of Greek-Catholic priests (with the letter "A") is presented, testifying to their active activity not only in the church and religious, but also in the political, public, economic and cultural spheres of the life of the Ukrainian people.

CONCEPTUAL TRANSFORMATIONS OF ETHNODESIGN IN UKRAINE, WITH REGARD TO THE PROCESSES OF GLOBALIZATION AND THE INTRODUCTION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

In the work, it is determined that the processes of globalization, characteristic of modern society, require an understanding of the problems of national revival, a reflection of the manifestation of the features of national culture in modern ethnodesign. Therefore, the study of its phenomenon in the system of ethno-cultural values as an important component of culture is relevant, because namely design affects the formation of the mentality of both an individual and the people in general. The role of ethnodesign as an element of culture in the context of globalization and multicultural transformations, in particular against the background of glocalization processes, is studied. It is shown that design today acts as a kind of intermediary, reproducing the peculiarities of the functioning of objects, things in the sphere of culture, performs sociocultural functions, increasing the value characteristics of the environment with its works. Conceptual provisions for the development of Ukrainian ethnodesign as a creative modernization of traditional artistic forms, creation of a cultural image and a national brand as a tool of soft power in the conditions of globalization are suggested.

Pemahaman Desain Produk dengan Pendekatan Sejarah Desain dan Peran Desain

History says that design is actually rooted in artistic activities that have grown towards one sphere of culture in its essence to another: the means of everyday human life. When historical descriptions state that the primitive people make cangulals as a tool that is a transformation of the extension of the hand: often questions about design, art or technology. Design is challenged to have to engage in a variety of cultural weather. As with technology, design is required to immediately formulate the situation in line with the development of other cultural sectors. The construction of the Bauhus in Germany, with the prophecy of Walter Gropius, is considered a milestone in the development of modern design history. The basic philosophy of the Bauhaus departs from the idea that the methods of industrial production of the 19th century have led to the disregard of the relationship between the process of design and handicraft or the ability of the hand, the unity between the creator and the product is broken. In fact, the influence, the Bauhaus principles that later evolved into an International style, were not the product of experiments produced by the instructors (Meister) and his students, but the methodology of visual arts education and the design methodology that he taught. The fundamental role of a designer will never change, but what will change is his commercial situation. Technology, research, and manufacturing techniques of different products drive manufacturers to produce similar items. Keywords: History; Product Design; Design Role

TECHNOLOGICAL APPROACH TO THE ORGANIZATION AND CONDUCT OF PHYSICAL AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES OF THE FUTURE SPECIALIST IN PHYSICAL CULTURE

The article defines the advantages of physical culture and sports activities for the future physical culture specialist. A classification scheme of forms of classes in various spheres of physical culture and sports practice is proposed. Approaches to the

ПОСТМОДЕРНІЗМ – ОСНОВНІ ІДЕЇ ТА ЇХ СУСПІЛЬНО-ПОЛІТИЧНІ ІМПЛІКАЦІЇ

The purpose of the article is to show the causal relationship between the philosophical ideas of postmodernism, as well as its cultural expression and the socio-political situation of the modern West, which the author of the article describes as a civilizational decline. The article examines the context of the emergence of postmodernism as the dominant worldview today in the Western world, as well as its main philosophical ideas, such as deconstruction, transgression, anti-logocentrism, loss of trust in metanarratives, skepticism in relation to the concept of truth, moral relativism, and others. The author of the article examines the evolution of postmodernism, which has taken place over the past half century, passing from academia, through various spheres of culture to political activism and the lives of ordinary people. The article places special emphasis on the consequences of postmodern ideas in the social and political life of the West. In this context, the phenomenon of post-truth politics, the sexual revolution, the political polarization of societies, social engineering and, in general, the crisis of Euro-Atlantic civilization are analyzed. Postmodernism is seen as the decadence of European culture. In the conclusion, the context of the war and state-building in Ukraine and the connection of their prospects with the spiritual and civilizational condition of the West appears.

新한류 속 언어차용과 문화교류

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the changing aspects of language and cultural contact, focusing on the case of Chinese translation of fandom terminology in the new Korean Wave. Following the craze of the new Korean Wave, new cases of language contact and translation are emerging, focusing on fandom terminology and expressions. Fragmentary Korean expressions, which used to be nothing more than a temporary trend among young people, have now been used for years. Furthermore, it is becoming established as a unique expression showing derivative expressions and formalized translation patterns. This paper first analyzed the translation cases of Chinese, which had a strong influence on the formation of the Chinese character cultural sphere, and as a result, several meaningful characteristics were derived. Based on this, it is worth noting that the formation of global fandom and the new language contact pattern centered on fandom terms have broken down Asian cultural boundaries and acted as an important medium for globalization.

Informal social group and Lok Sangharsh Samiti (LSS): informal collaboration of Dalits for resistance and ‘land rights’

ABSTRACT Dalits, as ex-untouchable caste groups, are at the bottom of India’s hierarchical social structure and are on the margin in the social, educational, cultural, political, and economic spheres of society. Land is one of the vital resources which does not merely determine one’s socio-economic condition but also regulates social position in society. The historical marginalization and exclusion of Dalits denied them land ownership, which affects their socio-economic well-being. Therefore, the denial of Dalits from access to land ownership is not merely visible in their measurable socio-economic condition but also in their social position in society. However, over the period, the social and political mobilization of Dalits has emerged as a tool against structural discrimination and social exclusion, which contributed to their social and economic well-being. Therefore, drawing upon the experience of Lok Sangharsh Samiti (LSS) – an informal social group of Dalit community which was formed in 2002 for land rights in the District of West Champaran, Bihar, the article argues that collective struggle, informal collaboration, and social mobilization of Dalits contributed enormously to their land rights; and thus, Dalits are making a claim for social justice.

Dancing and Rapping the Good Life: Sharing Aspirations and Values in Vietnamese Hip-Hop

Rap and hip-hop's diverse dance styles have been practiced in Vietnam since the 1990s, shortly after the country's integration into the world economy. What started out as a sphere of popular culture dominated by men was soon appropriated by female artists. The female rapper Suboi, Vietnam's “Queen of Rap,” is internationally renowned, and more and more young women are engaging in dancing on the streets. This article investigates the aspirations of female hip-hop practitioners in Vietnam's major cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. What does leading the good life mean to them, and how do they navigate the ambiguous moral landscape coproduced by authoritarianism and liberalism? Drawing on Aihwa Ong's (2008) concept of self-fashioning and AbdouMaliq Simone's (2019) practices of crafting, harvesting, and detachment, this article examines how young women use hip-hop as a creative device to achieve personal freedom and make a career for themselves. Carving out spaces for themselves in the male-dominated rap industry and dance community, they negotiate existing gender norms in both the music genre and Vietnam's urban society.