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Your comments are welcome!Please feel free to contact us with your personal stories or vivid pictures!Address:24 Baiwanzhuang St.,Xicheng Dist.,Beijing,100037 E-mail:chinatodaynews@aliyun.com I am a reporter with Morg...Your comments are welcome!Please feel free to contact us with your personal stories or vivid pictures!Address:24 Baiwanzhuang St.,Xicheng Dist.,Beijing,100037 E-mail:chinatodaynews@aliyun.com I am a reporter with Morgunblaðið(The Morning Paper),Iceland’s largest subscription newspaper.It was an honor of mine to write an article for China Today’s June issue.展开更多
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This paper examines how Francophone university learners of English make use of text organization strategies in their letters of complaint.Building on Connor et al(1995)Text Organization Model and Penelope Brown and Le...This paper examines how Francophone university learners of English make use of text organization strategies in their letters of complaint.Building on Connor et al(1995)Text Organization Model and Penelope Brown and Levinson(1987)Politeness theory,it was found out that these learners’scripts suffer from some text organization and politeness errors.These students face problems with their use of enclosures,buffers,addresses,complimentary close and signature.In fact,only 5(10%)of the letters had enclosures,none had buffer(00%)and 10(20%)had request for action.It was realized that though most of the letters had subjects,they were,however,wrongly placed above the salutation.As far as politeness strategy is concerned,most of the letters were void of polite language.This might be as a result of their linguistic background.We therefore suggest that to help solve the issue of linguistic interference and communicative competence,teachers teaching these students should employ the comparative and contrastive methods of language teaching highlighting the commonalities and dissimilarities between English and French grammar.展开更多
This paper discusses the ways in which classicists communicate and present themselves in the digital world by comparing selected“Western”and Chinese social media platforms and specific forms of digital communication...This paper discusses the ways in which classicists communicate and present themselves in the digital world by comparing selected“Western”and Chinese social media platforms and specific forms of digital communication.It argues that a Digital Republic of Letters is emerging,encompassing all the pros and cons of digitality alongside the very same participatory possibilities and limitations which the historical Republic of Letters offered.Therefore,it is natural to question whether this said Digital Republic of Letters will form a“Global Classics”community as it shows significant differences in the modes of how Greco-Roman Classics are assessed in different cultural frameworks.展开更多
This article takes the theory of power space as an starting point for an in-depth comparison of the clan hall in White Deer Plains and the scaffold in The Scarlet Letter.In White Deer Plains,The clan hall,as the core ...This article takes the theory of power space as an starting point for an in-depth comparison of the clan hall in White Deer Plains and the scaffold in The Scarlet Letter.In White Deer Plains,The clan hall,as the core place of family activities,has a spatial layout that implies a hierarchy of power,and the taboos it represents relate to various aspects such as marriage and bloodline,and maintains the order of the clan through a variety of disciplinary mechanisms.The scaffold in The Scarlet Letter is located in the town’s central square and is a symbol of Puritan social power and moral discipline,behind which Puritan taboos influence people’s behaviors and public punishments are used to achieve the discipline of the people.The research reveals the similarities and differences between the two in terms of sources of power,modes of operation and influence,and opens up new horizons for cross-cultural literary studies.展开更多
This essay mainly focuses on one of the main characters in the novel The Scarlet LetterHester Prynne. The author fully analyze the heroine from different angles.
Nathaniel Hawthorne'masterpiece The Scarlet Letter is notable for its symbolism. Symbolism plays a significant role both in developing the theme of this book and enhancing the artistic effects of his work greatly....Nathaniel Hawthorne'masterpiece The Scarlet Letter is notable for its symbolism. Symbolism plays a significant role both in developing the theme of this book and enhancing the artistic effects of his work greatly. Symbolism is a literary device which is adopted to portray another object or individual. In The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne often used a tangible object to represent an undefined idea, complex in scope and significance. This paper studies the symbol meanings of some important col?ors- red or scarlet, gray and green which are described in the novel to make the readers get a deeper and clearer understanding of the use of symbolism.展开更多
In this paper,it intends to analyze the transformation of Hester Prynne herself and the change of social attitudes to Hester Prynne,attempting to better understand the protagonist Hester Prynne.Meanwhile,in the transf...In this paper,it intends to analyze the transformation of Hester Prynne herself and the change of social attitudes to Hester Prynne,attempting to better understand the protagonist Hester Prynne.Meanwhile,in the transformation of Hester,it will analyze the torment that she suffered at that time and the internal torture that she bore.And this paper also will reveal the process how she changed from a shameful scared woman to a strong and brave woman.By analyzing such problems,it can specifically unfold Hester's glamour.展开更多
Based on the context theory within the framework of the metafunction,the paper analyses the English claim letters in terms of field,tenor and mode.The result of the paper shows the features of the claim letters which ...Based on the context theory within the framework of the metafunction,the paper analyses the English claim letters in terms of field,tenor and mode.The result of the paper shows the features of the claim letters which will help the English claim letter writing.展开更多
The Scarlet Letter makes the American writer Nathaniel Hawthorne known all around the world, while The White Snake is one of the most famous legends in China. This paper compares the two miserable heroines and reveals...The Scarlet Letter makes the American writer Nathaniel Hawthorne known all around the world, while The White Snake is one of the most famous legends in China. This paper compares the two miserable heroines and reveals all the religions serve to the ruling power.展开更多
As the masterpiece of Nathaniel Hawthorn's writing, The Scarlet Letter not only brings him fame forever, but also gives us more about people's life in Puritan society in 17th. Since this novel is so important ...As the masterpiece of Nathaniel Hawthorn's writing, The Scarlet Letter not only brings him fame forever, but also gives us more about people's life in Puritan society in 17th. Since this novel is so important and excellent, the thesis mainly focuses on probing into the theme of elements of tragedy in The Scarlet Letter. According to the whole story, the love tragedy is attributed to four factors: the Puritan beliefs of original sin, the attitude of public on love outside marriage, the personalities of the main characters, and the differences between dream and reality.展开更多
The Thorn Birds and Scarlet Letter both explore the theme of love and religion, and both show the skilful use of imagism and symbolism. This essay analyzes the common images of the two novels and compares their simila...The Thorn Birds and Scarlet Letter both explore the theme of love and religion, and both show the skilful use of imagism and symbolism. This essay analyzes the common images of the two novels and compares their similarities and differences.展开更多
The English business letter (EBL) is an important written text used for international business communication and it has its own features of text. This paper explores the textual function of EBL in terms of thematic st...The English business letter (EBL) is an important written text used for international business communication and it has its own features of text. This paper explores the textual function of EBL in terms of thematic structure and thematic progression and finds that EBL has its unique textual features.展开更多
The present study analyzes ten English refusal letters of two subcategories based on Swales' genre analysis model and finds that difference exists in the generic features of the two subcategorized types. Teachers ...The present study analyzes ten English refusal letters of two subcategories based on Swales' genre analysis model and finds that difference exists in the generic features of the two subcategorized types. Teachers should reveal the underlying rationale behind linguistic features of a specific genre so that students can not only identify genre but also apply it appropriately.展开更多
文摘Your comments are welcome!Please feel free to contact us with your personal stories or vivid pictures!Address:24 Baiwanzhuang St.,Xicheng Dist.,Beijing,100037 E-mail:chinatodaynews@aliyun.com.
文摘Your comments are welcome!Please feel free to contact us with your personal stories or vivid pictures!Address:24 Baiwanzhuang St.,Xicheng Dist.,Beijing,100037 E-mail:chinatodaynews@aliyun.com I am a reporter with Morgunblaðið(The Morning Paper),Iceland’s largest subscription newspaper.It was an honor of mine to write an article for China Today’s June issue.
文摘Your comments are welcome!Please feel free to contact us with your personal stories or vivid pictures!Address:24 Baiwanzhuang St.,Xicheng Dist.,Beijing,100037 E-mail:chinatodaynews@aliyun.com。
文摘Your comments are welcome!Please feel free to contact us with your personal stories or vivid pictures!Address:24 Baiwanzhuang St.,Xicheng Dist.,Beijing,100037 E-mail:chinatodaynews@aliyun.com.
文摘Your comments are welcome!Please feel free to contact us with your personal stories or vivid pictures!Address:24 Baiwanzhuang St.,Xicheng Dist.,Beijing,100037 E-mail:chinatodaynews@aliyun.com.
文摘This paper examines how Francophone university learners of English make use of text organization strategies in their letters of complaint.Building on Connor et al(1995)Text Organization Model and Penelope Brown and Levinson(1987)Politeness theory,it was found out that these learners’scripts suffer from some text organization and politeness errors.These students face problems with their use of enclosures,buffers,addresses,complimentary close and signature.In fact,only 5(10%)of the letters had enclosures,none had buffer(00%)and 10(20%)had request for action.It was realized that though most of the letters had subjects,they were,however,wrongly placed above the salutation.As far as politeness strategy is concerned,most of the letters were void of polite language.This might be as a result of their linguistic background.We therefore suggest that to help solve the issue of linguistic interference and communicative competence,teachers teaching these students should employ the comparative and contrastive methods of language teaching highlighting the commonalities and dissimilarities between English and French grammar.
文摘This paper discusses the ways in which classicists communicate and present themselves in the digital world by comparing selected“Western”and Chinese social media platforms and specific forms of digital communication.It argues that a Digital Republic of Letters is emerging,encompassing all the pros and cons of digitality alongside the very same participatory possibilities and limitations which the historical Republic of Letters offered.Therefore,it is natural to question whether this said Digital Republic of Letters will form a“Global Classics”community as it shows significant differences in the modes of how Greco-Roman Classics are assessed in different cultural frameworks.
文摘This article takes the theory of power space as an starting point for an in-depth comparison of the clan hall in White Deer Plains and the scaffold in The Scarlet Letter.In White Deer Plains,The clan hall,as the core place of family activities,has a spatial layout that implies a hierarchy of power,and the taboos it represents relate to various aspects such as marriage and bloodline,and maintains the order of the clan through a variety of disciplinary mechanisms.The scaffold in The Scarlet Letter is located in the town’s central square and is a symbol of Puritan social power and moral discipline,behind which Puritan taboos influence people’s behaviors and public punishments are used to achieve the discipline of the people.The research reveals the similarities and differences between the two in terms of sources of power,modes of operation and influence,and opens up new horizons for cross-cultural literary studies.
文摘This essay mainly focuses on one of the main characters in the novel The Scarlet LetterHester Prynne. The author fully analyze the heroine from different angles.
文摘Nathaniel Hawthorne'masterpiece The Scarlet Letter is notable for its symbolism. Symbolism plays a significant role both in developing the theme of this book and enhancing the artistic effects of his work greatly. Symbolism is a literary device which is adopted to portray another object or individual. In The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne often used a tangible object to represent an undefined idea, complex in scope and significance. This paper studies the symbol meanings of some important col?ors- red or scarlet, gray and green which are described in the novel to make the readers get a deeper and clearer understanding of the use of symbolism.
文摘In this paper,it intends to analyze the transformation of Hester Prynne herself and the change of social attitudes to Hester Prynne,attempting to better understand the protagonist Hester Prynne.Meanwhile,in the transformation of Hester,it will analyze the torment that she suffered at that time and the internal torture that she bore.And this paper also will reveal the process how she changed from a shameful scared woman to a strong and brave woman.By analyzing such problems,it can specifically unfold Hester's glamour.
文摘Based on the context theory within the framework of the metafunction,the paper analyses the English claim letters in terms of field,tenor and mode.The result of the paper shows the features of the claim letters which will help the English claim letter writing.
文摘The Scarlet Letter makes the American writer Nathaniel Hawthorne known all around the world, while The White Snake is one of the most famous legends in China. This paper compares the two miserable heroines and reveals all the religions serve to the ruling power.
文摘As the masterpiece of Nathaniel Hawthorn's writing, The Scarlet Letter not only brings him fame forever, but also gives us more about people's life in Puritan society in 17th. Since this novel is so important and excellent, the thesis mainly focuses on probing into the theme of elements of tragedy in The Scarlet Letter. According to the whole story, the love tragedy is attributed to four factors: the Puritan beliefs of original sin, the attitude of public on love outside marriage, the personalities of the main characters, and the differences between dream and reality.
文摘The Thorn Birds and Scarlet Letter both explore the theme of love and religion, and both show the skilful use of imagism and symbolism. This essay analyzes the common images of the two novels and compares their similarities and differences.
文摘The English business letter (EBL) is an important written text used for international business communication and it has its own features of text. This paper explores the textual function of EBL in terms of thematic structure and thematic progression and finds that EBL has its unique textual features.
文摘The present study analyzes ten English refusal letters of two subcategories based on Swales' genre analysis model and finds that difference exists in the generic features of the two subcategorized types. Teachers should reveal the underlying rationale behind linguistic features of a specific genre so that students can not only identify genre but also apply it appropriately.
