The article examines a variety of local cultures in their relationship with modern Christianity as a global institution.The review summarizes three case studies conducted by the author in Israel and Canada over the pa...The article examines a variety of local cultures in their relationship with modern Christianity as a global institution.The review summarizes three case studies conducted by the author in Israel and Canada over the past decade.These studies,reviewed in the article through various lenses and considered as three different sociocultural narratives,tell the reader how music,consciously or unconsciously,determines the contours of the cultural and religious identity of the groups whose members are natives or resettled residents of the Holy Land,Old and New Worlds,China and Australia.An updated analysis of ethnographic data points to local cultures as the true indicators of global change.展开更多
In order to promote research of the Consciousness of the Chinese National Community(CCNC),it is essential to unravel the historical logic and practical foundation of the concept of Chinese National Community(CNC).This...In order to promote research of the Consciousness of the Chinese National Community(CCNC),it is essential to unravel the historical logic and practical foundation of the concept of Chinese National Community(CNC).This necessitates a thorough analysis and contemplation of its connotation and denotation.The CCNC gradually emerged during the continuous development of the CNC.It connotes that all members of the CNC can consciously recognize the objective existence of the CNC and they cognitively,psychologically,and behaviorally have a sense of identity with and belonging to the CNC.From the perspective of the denotation of CCNC,its structural basis lies within the plurality and unity in the configuration of the Chinese Nation.The consciousness of national identity serves as its political expression,the Chinese cultural identity as its spiritual foundation and the consciousness of a community with shared future as its inherent attribute.展开更多
Purpose:This article provides an overview of how childhood curriculum in the United Arab Emirates(UAE)is designed to serve cultural values.Design/Approach/Methods:The framework of kindergarten curriculum adopts the un...Purpose:This article provides an overview of how childhood curriculum in the United Arab Emirates(UAE)is designed to serve cultural values.Design/Approach/Methods:The framework of kindergarten curriculum adopts the uniqueness of children laying the foundation for their cultural identity.This paper provides a description of how this is achieved through a case study of the kindergarten curriculum in the UAE.Findings:The core elements of Emirati culture are delivered in the early childhood education(ECE)curriculum,which is influenced by global practices.Islamic studies is a key component in the Emirati kindergarten curriculum,which is designed to help children practice principles of religion,with the main Islamic values of gratitude and charity as aspects that are deeply embedded.Similarly,through social studies,children learn about Emirati heritage and culture.In addition to exposure to world communities,the learning experience engages children in authentic stories that relate to their personal lives,families,and community to build national awareness.Originality/Value:This paper sheds light on ECE in the UAE.Although the topic is of interest to UAE policymakers and educators and the global audience interested in UAE education,there is no study to the researcher's best knowledge that has examined the influence of the UAE culture on ECEcurriculum.展开更多
文摘The article examines a variety of local cultures in their relationship with modern Christianity as a global institution.The review summarizes three case studies conducted by the author in Israel and Canada over the past decade.These studies,reviewed in the article through various lenses and considered as three different sociocultural narratives,tell the reader how music,consciously or unconsciously,determines the contours of the cultural and religious identity of the groups whose members are natives or resettled residents of the Holy Land,Old and New Worlds,China and Australia.An updated analysis of ethnographic data points to local cultures as the true indicators of global change.
文摘In order to promote research of the Consciousness of the Chinese National Community(CCNC),it is essential to unravel the historical logic and practical foundation of the concept of Chinese National Community(CNC).This necessitates a thorough analysis and contemplation of its connotation and denotation.The CCNC gradually emerged during the continuous development of the CNC.It connotes that all members of the CNC can consciously recognize the objective existence of the CNC and they cognitively,psychologically,and behaviorally have a sense of identity with and belonging to the CNC.From the perspective of the denotation of CCNC,its structural basis lies within the plurality and unity in the configuration of the Chinese Nation.The consciousness of national identity serves as its political expression,the Chinese cultural identity as its spiritual foundation and the consciousness of a community with shared future as its inherent attribute.
基金The author received no financial support for the research,authorship,and/or publication of this article.
文摘Purpose:This article provides an overview of how childhood curriculum in the United Arab Emirates(UAE)is designed to serve cultural values.Design/Approach/Methods:The framework of kindergarten curriculum adopts the uniqueness of children laying the foundation for their cultural identity.This paper provides a description of how this is achieved through a case study of the kindergarten curriculum in the UAE.Findings:The core elements of Emirati culture are delivered in the early childhood education(ECE)curriculum,which is influenced by global practices.Islamic studies is a key component in the Emirati kindergarten curriculum,which is designed to help children practice principles of religion,with the main Islamic values of gratitude and charity as aspects that are deeply embedded.Similarly,through social studies,children learn about Emirati heritage and culture.In addition to exposure to world communities,the learning experience engages children in authentic stories that relate to their personal lives,families,and community to build national awareness.Originality/Value:This paper sheds light on ECE in the UAE.Although the topic is of interest to UAE policymakers and educators and the global audience interested in UAE education,there is no study to the researcher's best knowledge that has examined the influence of the UAE culture on ECEcurriculum.
