Foreign Culture Research Articles

INFLUENCE OF SILK ROAD CULTURE ON MODERN DESIGN: ARTISTIC FEATURES OF CHINESE BROCADE PATTERNS

Goal: this study aims to analyze the influence of Silk Road culture on the style of brocade patterns in the Tang and Ming Dynasties of China, as well as to consider the practices of using brocade motifs of ancient dynasties in modern design. Methodology: based on the research of scientific literature, this article compares and analyses the stylistic characteristics of brocade patterns: connected beads, curly grass, treasure and cloud; the analysis makes it possible to trace the process of formation and evolution of brocade patterns in the Tang Dynasty. The methods of figurative and stylistic, formal analysis, methods of systematisation, and processing of results are also involved. Results. The study pointed out that the opening of the Silk Road promoted cultural exchanges between East and West, and the prosperity of politics, economy, and culture in the Tang Dynasty promoted the diversity and development of patterns. The above-mentioned motives, through integration with foreign cultures, formed symmetrical beauty, curvilinear beauty, and symbolic characteristics of Tang Dynasty patterns. In the example of the creativity of the modern Chinese designer Chen Liwen, the transformation of the motif «Tiger Sniffs the Rose» and the image of the Chinese tiger of the Ming Dynasty period in the development of modern design products is shown. Scientific novelty. This article reveals the historical evolution of the popular brocade patterns in the Tang and Ming Dynasties of China, summarizes his unique artistic style, and provides inspiration for contemporary clothing innovation design. Practical significance. The significance of this study lies in providing historical data for the integration of ethnic cultures and demonstrating the overall characteristics and evolution process of the Tang and Ming Dynasties patterns.

Caring for Sekaten Traditions, Caring for Indonesia: Preserving Local Cultural Values in the Midst of Foreign Cultural Exposure

Sekaten tradition is an ancestral cultural heritage that has lasted since the days of the Islamic Mataram Kingdom. This tradition holds a philosophical meaning about the relationship of man with the Creator through the Sekaten tradition. In addition, the Sekaten procession also reflects the spirit of mutual cooperation that is closely inherent in Javanese society. Unfortunately, in today's modern era, the enthusiasm of the younger generation towards Sekaten is fading. This may threaten the preservation of this tradition in the future. Efforts to revitalize Sekaten need to be done by exploring the philosophical values and local wisdom contained in it. This excavation is important so that the meaning of this tradition remains relevant for the millennial generation. In addition, it is necessary to socialize and assist young people to love and preserve Sekaten as a local cultural identity that should be maintained. The participation of all components of society is necessary in order to maintain the existence of Sekaten in the midst of modernization, so that ancestral values are maintained and timeless by the changing times.

Implementasi Nilai-Nilai Pancasila dalam Lingkungan Sekolah

Education is an important instituation in educating the nation’s generation. However, education in Indonesia is still not advanced, there are many factors that cause education to not progress. Namely the lack of application of the values in Pancasila which is the gulding ideology in Indonesia. These values are still not applied to students who will ultimately become members of society who blend in various fields of life. Pancasila values are increasingly being eroded by the number of foreign cultures that are not properly filtered. Until now, Pancasila has only been memorized but not implemented properly and corrctly. So, as educators in educational institutions, ou must apply Pancasila values to students to advance education in IndonesiaKeywords: Implementation, Pancasila, Education

KOMUNITAS WIBU SITUBONDO SEKAI: Sebuah Identitas Kebudayaan Yang Terbentuk Dalam Masyarakat Modern

Situbondo Sekai Community gathers individuals who have a sense of interest in Japanese culture and anime, or wibu for short. Interests and hobbies are one of the main reasons this community was formed. A very foreign culture is increasingly turning into a reality that eventually blends into society. Similarly, the Situbondo Sekai community takes cultural values from Japan, which they then use as the main foundation in building solidarity. Basically, a wibu's identity is based on his or her actions that are directly accepted by the outside community and subjective assessments from other individuals. So that in the end it will form a new knowledge that has been objectivized and agreed upon. Wibu are just like any other human being, what makes their label different from others is the community they choose. The community can represent their role in the context of interactions between fellow individuals.

THE IMPORTANCE OF DEVELOPING FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS’ SPEECH BEHAVIORS

Proficiency in speech behaviour methods is a crucial component of a foreign language teacher's professional competence. Lack of awareness of speech behaviour norms frequently results in communication problems in both personal and professional contexts. One of the most important aspects of teaching a foreign language is acquiring speech techniques since English speakers differ significantly in their speech behaviour. Since a foreign language teacher must conduct speech activities in two languages, according to the norms of the speech behaviour culture developed in these linguistic cultures is a requirement for his professional activity. The instructor has to act as a consultant in cross-cultural dialogue, or intercultural settings. In addition to providing guidance on intercultural communication, the instructor has to model appropriate speech patterns in both the student's native tongue and the target language. However, evidences indicate that foreign language instructors now struggle to include these norms into classroom practice sessions because they are not familiar with the speech behaviour standards of a foreign culture.

Bela Negara Sebagai Implementasi Nilai Pancasila Bagi Generasi Muda

Awareness of state defence means being willing to serve the country and make sacrifices to defend it. In addition, there are several factors that cause students' awareness of state defence to decline, such as the entry of foreign cultures and the rapidly growing role of globalisation. The purpose of this study is to analyse the awareness of students in the millennial generation era in loving the country, awareness of the nation and state, belief in the supremacy of Pancasila, willing to sacrifice to defend the nation and state. This research method uses qualitative assessment with literature review. The author uses data from various sources including books, journals, and online media. The results showed that the awareness of millennial era students about state defence is increasing, because students are the young generation who can change the nation's best progress for the development of the next generation because there are still many students who are not too concerned with state defence. Therefore, it is very important for students in the millennial generation era to be smarter in choosing information and using social media. Students in the millennial generation era are expected to have the ability to change the order of the newly formed state, believe in Pancasila as the state ideology, and apply the values of Pancasila and state defence in everyday life.

House of Nan Onam Tribe Kuantan Taluk State Kuantan Singingi Regency (2003-2014)

This article is entitled "House of Godang, Nan Onam Tribe, Kenegerian Taluk Kuantan, Kuantan Singingi Regency (2003-2014)". The purpose of this research is to find out the history of the godang house of the Nan Onam tribe in Kenegerian Taluk Kuantan, to find out the function of the godang house of the Nan Onam tribe for the people of Kenegerian Taluk Kuantan, and what efforts can be made to maintain traditional activities at the godang house of the Nan Onam tribe in Kenegerian Taluk Kuantan. This research uses a historical approach with data collection techniques through interviews, observations and documents. This research was carried out in Keegrian Taluk Kuantan, Kuantan Singingi Regency, Riau. The data collection process starts from the heuristic stage as the process of finding or collecting historical sources, the second stage, namely verification, is the process of finding the truth from existing historical sources, the third stage, interpretation, namely the activity of interpreting the facts and data that have been obtained, then the final stage, namely historiography. is a way of writing, presenting, or reporting the results of historical research that has been carried out. The results of this research show that the Nan Onam tribe godang house was established in 2003 which was directly authorized by the Regent of Kuantan Singingi Regency, namely Mr. Asrul Ja'far, during the halal bi halal event. In general, the function of building this godang house is to make it easier for children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces to gather in one place to meet each other. The way to maintain the traditions of the Nan Onam tribe's godang house is to provide guidance to children and grandchildren regarding the customs, hold competitions every year, take part in every traditional activity carried out in the Nan Onam tribe's godang house, and not be influenced by foreign cultures due to technological improvements towards modern.

Transformasi Pakaian Tradisional di Universitas Jember: Pengaruh Budaya Luar Terhadap Pakaian Tradisional

This research explores changes in fashion styles among Jember University students in the digital era, which are influenced by social media, digital platforms and international cultural migration. Traditional clothing styles have undergone significant changes due to the influence of foreign cultures in design and materials. Students, as active users of social media and the internet, are the main targets of this change, often exposed to the latest fashion trends and campus events that demand a fashionable appearance. Interviews with two FISIP students at the University of Jember revealed that social media greatly influences the way they dress, reflecting Jean Baudrillard's theory about consumer society. According to Baudrillard, consumption not only fulfills basic needs but also functions as a symbol of identity and social status. Jember University students follow fashion trends to express themselves and demonstrate social affiliation, despite facing challenges such as financial management and disrupted academic priorities. This research uses a case study-based qualitative approach, with semi-structured interviews and field observations to obtain in-depth data. Thematic analysis was carried out to identify main themes such as economic conditions, the influence of fashion trends, and the role of social media. This research shows that changes in student fashion styles are not only a fashion phenomenon, but also reflect broader social and cultural dynamics in the digital era. Baudrillard's theory provides a foundation for understanding how symbolic consumption and the influence of social media influence college students' clothing style choices, as well as their impact on their cultural and socio-economic identities.

Efektivitas Peraturan Daerah Kota Jambi Nomor 2 Tahun 2014 dalam Pemberantasan Pelacuran dan Perbuatan Asusila di Wilayah Kota Jambi

The occurrence of criminal acts of prostitution and immoral acts in the city of Jambi is currently widespread. This can also be proven by the existence of cases of prostitution at OYO accommodation located in the city of Jambi. Even though there is Jambi City Regional Regulation Number 2 of 2014 on the Eradication of Prostitution and Immoral Acts, in reality there is still prostitution in the city of Jambi even though the local area has been closed. The aim of this research is to understand and analyze the factors that influence people to commit prostitution and immoral acts in Jambi City, obstacles in implementing the effectiveness of Jambi City Regional Regulation Number 2 of 2014 in Eradicating Prostitution and Immoral Acts in the Jambi City area and efforts to overcome obstacles in reducing the number of prostitution and immoral acts in the Jambi city area. The research method is an empirical juridical research type with a legal sociology approach and uses data sources, namely primary legal materials and secondary legal materials. The sampling technique was purposeful sampling and data collection techniques were carried out using interviews and document studies and data analysis was carried out using qualitative analysis. The results of his research are that the factors that influence people to commit prostitution and immoral acts in Jambi City are economic and lifestyle factors, a profitable prostitution business, teenagers having broken home family backgrounds and joining the wrong social groups, the existence of hotels and nightclubs or club. The obstacle in carrying out the effectiveness of Jambi City Regional Regulation Number 2 of 2014 in Eradicating Prostitution and Immoral Acts in the Jambi city area is that criminal sanctions are categorized as light and not as a coercive tool to ensnare perpetrators of prostitution, there is no special authority for the police to carry out criminal sanctions in the Regional Regulation. , there was a leak of information during the raid, the condition of the Youth and Women's Social Home in Talang Bakung was still worrying as it could become a rehabilitation place for prostitutes, there was resistance from the community around the prostitution localization to close the prostitution localization, there was foreign culture coming in such as promiscuity. An effort to overcome obstacles in reducing the number of prostitution and immoral acts in the Jambi city area is that the Jambi City Government closes down the localization of prostitution in the city of Jambi, then carries out socialization of Regional Regulation Number 2 of 2014 to the people of Jambi city, the Jambi city government and the Jambi City Civil Service Police Unit. coordinating with the TNI and Polri in carrying out raids as well as the role of the community or parents in supervising their children when using cellphones.

基于文化自信的高级英语课程思政策略探究

As an important place to cultivate cultural confidence, colleges and universities should guide students to cultivate cultural consciousness and firm cultural confidence on the basis of foreign language and culture acquisition. In the course of advanced English, the concept of “building morality and cultivating human beings” is integrated into every teaching link by introducing Chinese culture organically in four aspects: vocabulary, background, text content and theme. While cultivating English majors’ cross-cultural communication ability and critical thinking ability, colleges and universities should also enhance their national cultural confidence, thus strengthening their socialist belief and patriotic enthusiasm, making them high-quality foreign language talents with national feelings.

OSG’s Healing Cottage Design with a Cozy Retro Vintage Style

In this era of modernization, many changes have been made to humanlifestyles.The effects of modernization have had many changing impacts, one ofwhich is the dominance of the use of foreign culture in the architectural andinterior fields, both in houses, cottages, hotels and other accomm odation. Thisresearch discusses the design of cottage interior designs related to foreign culturalissues that dominate in the era of modernization. By applying OSG's healincottageconcept with a cozy retro vintage style which aims to create a comfortable andcalming room atmosphere, this design uses the concept of a combination of Osingculture because it has a variety of aesthetics and cultures that are rarely found aswell as classic concepts such as retro vintage which supports an antique andelegant impression with a few gold accents applied in various corners of the room.This design uses materials that are soft and easy to care for. The aim of thisresearch is to maintain one's own cultural traditions, but not eliminate theelements of modernization and introduce Indonesian culture to citizens both athome and abroad.

Study on the Impact of the Construction of the Sichuan-Tibet Railway on the Food Culture of the Areas Along the Route

The construction of the Sichuan-Tibet railway has greatly improved the transportation convenience along the railroad and effectively promoted the rapid development of the regional economy. The Sichuan-Tibet railway is not only an important transportation infrastructure, but also will have an impact on the culture of the areas along the route. This study collects a large amount of data on Tibetan dietary habits and changes in dietary preferences through field investigation and literature collation and analyzes the dietary production methods, ingredient choices, and dietary occasions in Tibetan dietary culture through the data, and finds that Tibetan dietary customs, dietary types, dietary productions, and dietary environments differ greatly from those of the major ethnic groups of Han Chinese. With the opening of the Sichuan Tibet railway and the development of the tourism industry, local residents will face the invasion of foreign cultures. Targeted strategies have been proposed to avoid cultural conflicts and promote diversified regional cultural development.

Разработка аудиовизуального курса русского языка как иностранного с национальным культурным компонентом в рамках новой образовательной стратегии Китая

The research aims to present the experience of developing an audiovisual set of textbooks with a national-cultural component “Two Worlds – Two Souls” for Chinese university students in the “Russian Language” training program. The paper discusses the basic requirements for Russian language textbooks in China, the structure and content of the author’s set. The research is novel in that it is the first to propose a model of a set of Russian language textbooks for Chinese students focused on the development of two competencies (auditory and intercultural) and including texts about Russia and China (culture, history, traditions, people) in equal proportions. As a result, it was proved that at the present stage of development of Chinese education, materials based on the principle of a dialogue between native and foreign cultures are necessary, compiled taking into account a gradual increase in difficulty, including texts on traditional and modern topics and contributing to the development of many competencies.

Pembelajaran Bahasa Mandarin Dari Sudut Pandang Sosial Budaya

Language cannot be separated from socio-cultural influences because language use is the reality of communication that occurs in social interactions. This article uses the systematic literature review method which in this method uses in-depth review studies and uses references from articles, books and research journals. The purpose of this study is to find out about Chinese language learning from a socio-cultural point of view. Language and culture viewed in balance are significant in foreign language teaching. Successful communication between two communicators from different cultures does not depend on mastery of linguistic aspects, including grammar and sociopragmatic structures, but also on the ability to capture, understand and empathize with the culture of the communication partner. This shows that there is harmony between foreign language and culture and one's own language and culture.

“I suspect I know a thing or two about Italy”: Byron’s travel guide to (sex in) Italy

ABSTRACT Following his self-imposed exile from Britain in 1816, Byron travelled across Europe and eventually settled in Italy. From here he wrote hundreds of frank, witty, and vibrantly detailed letters. Covering everything from politics to prostitutes, Byron's animated accounts make for riotous reading, and their appreciation of foreign cultures and customs sets them apart from the majority of contemporary travel writing (tarnished by a patina of discontented yearning for Britain and British things). The first half of this article considers Byron's deft reconstruction and subversion of contemporary travel writing conventions in his Italian letters. Cloaking the worldly cosmopolite's mockery of the parochial British reader behind a veneer of generic conformity, Byron plays into travel literature's masculinist orientation by presenting himself in the established guise of the affluent aristocratic tourist encountering the tantalising-yet-dangerous feminised foreign. Accepted into the houses and hearts of a number of Italian women, Byron gained an unusual level of insight into the private intimacies of those he wittily dubs “the continental incontinent”. The second part of this article focuses on Byron's knowledge of Italian sociosexual culture, and acknowledges the unique insights and ethnographic detail embedded within his performative tales of libidinous Italian femininity - designed to titillate and educate in equal measure.

The presentation of self via everyday vlogging: Analyzing everyday vlogs of Korean expatriates

Drawing on research about constructing identities through self-presentation (De Fina & Georgakopoulou, 2012) and Bamberg’s (2011a, b) sameness and difference, I demonstrate how Korean expatriates employ vlogging strategies to construct and present everyday self, especially vis-à-vis viewers. To do so, I analyze 27 daily vlogs of Korean expatriates living in Hong Kong, New York, and Tokyo. The vloggers present the mundanity of everyday life, using chronological organization, quick scene transitions, micro-details, and “historical present” (Wolfson, 1979). These vlogging strategies, I argue, create alignment with viewers, signaling that “my daily life is just like yours.” Simultaneously, the vloggers make everyday vlogs engaging and entertaining through offering explanatory notes and not providing translation of what is being spoken, especially when they present foreign city lives, cultures, and languages they experience by virtue of living abroad, to signal “my daily life is different from yours.” Everyday vlogging of Korean expatriates, as a type of “lifestreaming” (Marwick 2013), involves meaning making and identity construction processes through which Korean expatriates skillfully exert and express agency in (ab)normalizing their expatriate self and life, in connection to others, and thus achieve self-legitimacy and -empowerment.

A Fictional Depiction of the Peculiarities of the African Female Gender Experiences in the Diaspora

The issue of Africans in the Diaspora stretches historically to the time when Africa began having contact with the outside world, particularly the Arabs, Chinese, Turks, and others. Beginning with the 16th to the 18th C, the contacts heightened during the Trans- Atlantic Slave Trade. Thereafter, Africans have found themselves in the Diaspora for many reasons. This has elicited a myriad of reactions to their experiences in the Diaspora. Therefore, the study sought to investigate the fictional depiction of African immigrant experiences in the Diaspora. It was guided by two objectives namely: to establish the fictional depiction of the peculiarities of the African female experiences in the Diaspora, and to investigate the narrative styles adopted to convey these experiences. The focus was on four novels: Americanah (2013), Minaret (2005), We Need New Names (2013), and The Seasons of Thomas Tebo (1986). The study was library-based research. Its significance is in the fact that it gives a snapshot of the two sides of migration- positive and negative. The results revealed that the African female gender faces indescribable discrimination, undergoes the pain of assimilation into the foreign culture, has to work two jobs in order to sustain life in the Diaspora, is always haunted by the fear of aging and having nothing to show for it, plus several other challenges. The diasporic spaces also catalyse character changes in these migrants. As a result, they adopt confusing mannerisms, fail to wish away homesickness, become two-faced hypocrites, are subdued, submissive and in extreme cases – go through a mental breakdown. It was discovered that migrant fiction is narrated through humour, flashback, irony, detailed description, suspense and other stylistic techniques. The study concluded that migration is now a contemporary and central theme in much of African fiction, especially by a new generation of African writers

Features of Spain's Foreign Cultural Policy

Features of Spain's Foreign Cultural Policy

ON THE ISSUE OF INTERCULTURAL ADAPTATION OF FOREIGN STUDENTS COMING TO CHINA UNDER THE “ONE BELT, ONE ROAD” INITIATIVE

In recent years, the number of foreign students from Belt and Road countries has increased further. The cultural adaptation problems caused by living in a foreign culture will have an impact on their psychology. Therefore, for international students in China, cross-cultural adaptation is the first challenge they have to face after studying and living in China. This article takes the intercultural adaptation of Chinese international students as a starting point, analyzes the dilemmas and problems they face, and proposes strategies to improve the intercultural adaptation ability of international students from the perspective of strengthening cultural contacts, promoting exchanges between Chinese and international students, and also increasing psychological adaptability.

The Role of the Nation's Generation in Maintaining the Pancasila Ideology Amid the Onslaught of the Entry of Foreign Cultures into Indonesia

The Role of the Nation's Generation in Maintaining the Pancasila Ideology Amid the Onslaught of the Entry of Foreign Cultures into Indonesia