This paper conveys a cross-cultural understanding of the Chinese "Belt and Road Initiative"(BRI)using principles of western rhetoric as basis for inter- pretation.Thus,an American perspective is stressed.Mos...This paper conveys a cross-cultural understanding of the Chinese "Belt and Road Initiative"(BRI)using principles of western rhetoric as basis for inter- pretation.Thus,an American perspective is stressed.Most specifically,Kenneth Burke's Dramatistic Pentad is used for initial clarification along with the explana- tion of how further understanding can be realized via Fantasy Theme Analysis to better appreciate the expression of rhetorical vision.Recognition of how BRI can be understood differently,depending on the cultural context,is emphasized.This is couched in the contextual framing of mass media influences as explained by Marshall McLuhan.展开更多
Beijing’s oldest theater kicks off its drama season in November Zheng Yi Ci Theater-the oldest tradi- tional Peking Opera theater in Beijing-will launch its 2011 Drama Season on November 23 in order to celebrate th...Beijing’s oldest theater kicks off its drama season in November Zheng Yi Ci Theater-the oldest tradi- tional Peking Opera theater in Beijing-will launch its 2011 Drama Season on November 23 in order to celebrate the 100th show of Peking Opera Mei Lanfang Classics and the 300th anniversary of the theater.展开更多
文摘This paper conveys a cross-cultural understanding of the Chinese "Belt and Road Initiative"(BRI)using principles of western rhetoric as basis for inter- pretation.Thus,an American perspective is stressed.Most specifically,Kenneth Burke's Dramatistic Pentad is used for initial clarification along with the explana- tion of how further understanding can be realized via Fantasy Theme Analysis to better appreciate the expression of rhetorical vision.Recognition of how BRI can be understood differently,depending on the cultural context,is emphasized.This is couched in the contextual framing of mass media influences as explained by Marshall McLuhan.
文摘Beijing’s oldest theater kicks off its drama season in November Zheng Yi Ci Theater-the oldest tradi- tional Peking Opera theater in Beijing-will launch its 2011 Drama Season on November 23 in order to celebrate the 100th show of Peking Opera Mei Lanfang Classics and the 300th anniversary of the theater.
