Cultural symbols,a manifestation of cities’cultural resources,are not only signs that frame concepts but also forms that express meanings.Exploring the international communication of cities from the perspective of sy...Cultural symbols,a manifestation of cities’cultural resources,are not only signs that frame concepts but also forms that express meanings.Exploring the international communication of cities from the perspective of symbols,this paper analyzes in depth how cities create their cultural symbols in the dynamic process of international communication in an era of symbol-based digital media,and how they develop their narratives and explain meanings through the dissemination of symbols when telling their stories to international audiences,thus enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of their international communication efforts.展开更多
Aim：the aim of this methodological article is to reflect on and extend current understandings of the possibilities of narrative inquiry research giving voice to students, and to expand the power of story by sharing t...Aim：the aim of this methodological article is to reflect on and extend current understandings of the possibilities of narrative inquiry research giving voice to students, and to expand the power of story by sharing the philosophical, theoretical, and methodological considerations of narrative inquiry in an international education context.Background： there has been much discussion about the need in providing a ‘voice＇ to people across the society, who feel marginalised in many contexts, including international students. There is limited research about Chinese students studying in Australia. In particular, the learning experience of Chinese nursing students has not been fully explored nor understood.Discussion： to enhance teaching and learning in international education contexts, and to cater better to international students, it is important to understand their experiences and perspectives. There is no better way to achieve this level of understanding than to let students＇ voices be heard, to let them speak for and about themselves because reality exists within these students＇ perceptions.Conclusions： in the context of international education, narrative inquiry as a research methodology,when used with sensitivity and reflexivity, through the power of stories, offers a new dimension in the international education research.展开更多
Lennie Lighthouse is written by Paul Jennings, who is an English-born Australian childrenbook writer. His books mainly focus on short stories whichcould lead the reader into an unusual series of events that ended with...Lennie Lighthouse is written by Paul Jennings, who is an English-born Australian childrenbook writer. His books mainly focus on short stories whichcould lead the reader into an unusual series of events that ended with a twist. Now Paul Jennings has achieved a great success and has became a well-known children's book writer. In this paper, the stylistic features and the narrative structurein"Lennie Lighthouse"would be analyzed based on Labov's narrative model, especially the external evaluations and internal evaluationsin the story.Finally it intended to explore that how the children story could attract such a diverse group of readers and the structure of this legendary story would be deduced and writing stylewould be analyzed in this paper.展开更多
文摘Cultural symbols,a manifestation of cities’cultural resources,are not only signs that frame concepts but also forms that express meanings.Exploring the international communication of cities from the perspective of symbols,this paper analyzes in depth how cities create their cultural symbols in the dynamic process of international communication in an era of symbol-based digital media,and how they develop their narratives and explain meanings through the dissemination of symbols when telling their stories to international audiences,thus enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of their international communication efforts.
文摘Aim：the aim of this methodological article is to reflect on and extend current understandings of the possibilities of narrative inquiry research giving voice to students, and to expand the power of story by sharing the philosophical, theoretical, and methodological considerations of narrative inquiry in an international education context.Background： there has been much discussion about the need in providing a ‘voice＇ to people across the society, who feel marginalised in many contexts, including international students. There is limited research about Chinese students studying in Australia. In particular, the learning experience of Chinese nursing students has not been fully explored nor understood.Discussion： to enhance teaching and learning in international education contexts, and to cater better to international students, it is important to understand their experiences and perspectives. There is no better way to achieve this level of understanding than to let students＇ voices be heard, to let them speak for and about themselves because reality exists within these students＇ perceptions.Conclusions： in the context of international education, narrative inquiry as a research methodology,when used with sensitivity and reflexivity, through the power of stories, offers a new dimension in the international education research.
文摘Lennie Lighthouse is written by Paul Jennings, who is an English-born Australian childrenbook writer. His books mainly focus on short stories whichcould lead the reader into an unusual series of events that ended with a twist. Now Paul Jennings has achieved a great success and has became a well-known children's book writer. In this paper, the stylistic features and the narrative structurein"Lennie Lighthouse"would be analyzed based on Labov's narrative model, especially the external evaluations and internal evaluationsin the story.Finally it intended to explore that how the children story could attract such a diverse group of readers and the structure of this legendary story would be deduced and writing stylewould be analyzed in this paper.
