An analysis from the pragmatic perspective is conducted on the selected dialogues of the American comedy film Kung Fu Panda.It is done on the basis of the Cooperative Principle,a theory formulated by American linguist...An analysis from the pragmatic perspective is conducted on the selected dialogues of the American comedy film Kung Fu Panda.It is done on the basis of the Cooperative Principle,a theory formulated by American linguist H.P Grice to show how the humorous effect is created due to the non-observance of a certain maxim of the Cooperative Principle.The pragmatic delving into humor aims to help the audience have a better understanding and appreciation of the nature of humor in this movie.展开更多
With the tide of globalization, different cultures are clashing, interacting, and merging more frequently. Transculturation expresses an effective way to introduce various cultures to the outside. By analyzing the int...With the tide of globalization, different cultures are clashing, interacting, and merging more frequently. Transculturation expresses an effective way to introduce various cultures to the outside. By analyzing the interaction of cultural globalization and cultural localization in the movie Kung Fu Panda （2008）, the paper illustrates the transculturating process of two cultures. Furthermore, the paper also points out that transculturation, differing from cultural assimilation and cultural imperialism, can enhance the equal communications of different cultures and improve the cultural comprehension, which is important in intercultural communication展开更多
Chinese movies have helped me to understand China and its people; they reflect their hopes, their fears, their traditions, their views of their own world,… but they are also valuable in themselves and provide a compl...Chinese movies have helped me to understand China and its people; they reflect their hopes, their fears, their traditions, their views of their own world,… but they are also valuable in themselves and provide a complete different view of the world to foreign eyes.展开更多
This thesis aims at the study of the American elements in oriental story Kung Fu Panda which was made by DreamWorks of Hollywood. Firstly, the thesis shows what the basic classic American characteristics are and the d...This thesis aims at the study of the American elements in oriental story Kung Fu Panda which was made by DreamWorks of Hollywood. Firstly, the thesis shows what the basic classic American characteristics are and the definition of American Dream, as well as some basic study on Hollywood＇s operation of movies. Then, it analyzes the above traits in Kung Fu Panda, the embodiment of American elements in Kung Fu Panda and the recipe for Hollywood＇s manufacturing success. At last, based on the analyses which have been pointed out, this thesis tries to arrive at the conclusion that although with an oriental-story setting, Kung Fu Panda is still American-styled and at the same time, this thesis gives some suggestive strategies that can help Chinese movie industry step out of the awkward situation.展开更多
This paper introduces the film ＂Kung Fu Panda,＂ which contains the elements of Chinese culture and Western culture, respectively, from the philosophical thinking, animal image, folk life and expression of Chinglish ...This paper introduces the film ＂Kung Fu Panda,＂ which contains the elements of Chinese culture and Western culture, respectively, from the philosophical thinking, animal image, folk life and expression of Chinglish and etiquette introduced Chinese elements, from individualism, fatalism and character introduced western culture reflected in the movie.The success of the film in the world shows that the new trend of the integration of Chinese and Western culture in the context of globalization. At the end of the paper, it gives the inspiration of the film ＂Kung Fu Panda＂ to the Chinese culture communication.展开更多
I travelled to Dalian, a coastal city in northeast China’s Liaoning Province, on a quest for cultural exchange in 2008. Along the way, I thought I might as well give martial arts a try.
Made in China: American Dreams As our biweekly dream series continues from Beijing Review's No. 38 issue, we turn to Yannick Van Dam, a handsome French warrior-turned-producer entrepreneur in China. It's inter...Made in China: American Dreams As our biweekly dream series continues from Beijing Review's No. 38 issue, we turn to Yannick Van Dam, a handsome French warrior-turned-producer entrepreneur in China. It's interesting to note that while generally we have chosen people to interview for our series, Van Dam came to us through fate. After greeting an American Beijing Review staffer in McDonald's of all places, he blurted out that it was like he was achieving his American Dream in China. This was no mere coinci...展开更多
An interview with kung fu master Zhao Jilong,founder of Fun Kungfu对话'泛功夫'创始人、实战派武术家赵冀龙HOW IS YOUR STYLE OF KUNG FU DIFFERENT?First,it combines traditional and modern elements.This ensures it ...An interview with kung fu master Zhao Jilong,founder of Fun Kungfu对话'泛功夫'创始人、实战派武术家赵冀龙HOW IS YOUR STYLE OF KUNG FU DIFFERENT?First,it combines traditional and modern elements.This ensures it is based on sound science,but,at the same time,maintains the essence of the traditional elements.Second,it is an incredibly pared-down style;展开更多
文摘An analysis from the pragmatic perspective is conducted on the selected dialogues of the American comedy film Kung Fu Panda.It is done on the basis of the Cooperative Principle,a theory formulated by American linguist H.P Grice to show how the humorous effect is created due to the non-observance of a certain maxim of the Cooperative Principle.The pragmatic delving into humor aims to help the audience have a better understanding and appreciation of the nature of humor in this movie.
文摘With the tide of globalization, different cultures are clashing, interacting, and merging more frequently. Transculturation expresses an effective way to introduce various cultures to the outside. By analyzing the interaction of cultural globalization and cultural localization in the movie Kung Fu Panda （2008）, the paper illustrates the transculturating process of two cultures. Furthermore, the paper also points out that transculturation, differing from cultural assimilation and cultural imperialism, can enhance the equal communications of different cultures and improve the cultural comprehension, which is important in intercultural communication
文摘Chinese movies have helped me to understand China and its people; they reflect their hopes, their fears, their traditions, their views of their own world,… but they are also valuable in themselves and provide a complete different view of the world to foreign eyes.
文摘This thesis aims at the study of the American elements in oriental story Kung Fu Panda which was made by DreamWorks of Hollywood. Firstly, the thesis shows what the basic classic American characteristics are and the definition of American Dream, as well as some basic study on Hollywood＇s operation of movies. Then, it analyzes the above traits in Kung Fu Panda, the embodiment of American elements in Kung Fu Panda and the recipe for Hollywood＇s manufacturing success. At last, based on the analyses which have been pointed out, this thesis tries to arrive at the conclusion that although with an oriental-story setting, Kung Fu Panda is still American-styled and at the same time, this thesis gives some suggestive strategies that can help Chinese movie industry step out of the awkward situation.
文摘This paper introduces the film ＂Kung Fu Panda,＂ which contains the elements of Chinese culture and Western culture, respectively, from the philosophical thinking, animal image, folk life and expression of Chinglish and etiquette introduced Chinese elements, from individualism, fatalism and character introduced western culture reflected in the movie.The success of the film in the world shows that the new trend of the integration of Chinese and Western culture in the context of globalization. At the end of the paper, it gives the inspiration of the film ＂Kung Fu Panda＂ to the Chinese culture communication.
文摘I travelled to Dalian, a coastal city in northeast China’s Liaoning Province, on a quest for cultural exchange in 2008. Along the way, I thought I might as well give martial arts a try.
文摘Made in China: American Dreams As our biweekly dream series continues from Beijing Review's No. 38 issue, we turn to Yannick Van Dam, a handsome French warrior-turned-producer entrepreneur in China. It's interesting to note that while generally we have chosen people to interview for our series, Van Dam came to us through fate. After greeting an American Beijing Review staffer in McDonald's of all places, he blurted out that it was like he was achieving his American Dream in China. This was no mere coinci...
文摘An interview with kung fu master Zhao Jilong,founder of Fun Kungfu对话'泛功夫'创始人、实战派武术家赵冀龙HOW IS YOUR STYLE OF KUNG FU DIFFERENT?First,it combines traditional and modern elements.This ensures it is based on sound science,but,at the same time,maintains the essence of the traditional elements.Second,it is an incredibly pared-down style;
