Low-carbon living represents both a new lifestyle and an environmental responsibility vital for sustainable development,positioning it as a central theme in environmental public service advertisements(PSAs).This resea...Low-carbon living represents both a new lifestyle and an environmental responsibility vital for sustainable development,positioning it as a central theme in environmental public service advertisements(PSAs).This research employs a multimodal discourse analysis approach to examining eight public service posters advocating low-carbon living from Xinhua News Agency,primarily utilizing the visual grammar framework established by Kress and Van Leeuwen.The study explores these posters through three key perspectives:representational meaning,interactive meaning,and compositional meaning.By analyzing the interplay between visual and linguistic modalities,this research contributes to the overall understanding of public service posters and supports the promotion of China’s low-carbon development initiatives.展开更多
Given the diversity of geographical and cultural backgrounds,it is difficult to find precise counterparts of many food-related vocabularies in the unique dietary culture of the Hexi Corridor in the target language,mak...Given the diversity of geographical and cultural backgrounds,it is difficult to find precise counterparts of many food-related vocabularies in the unique dietary culture of the Hexi Corridor in the target language,making it challenging to fully convey the essence of its local dietary culture in translation.To achieve the purpose of translation,the theory of multimodal discourse analysis provides an ideal translation approach through the language mode,image mode,sound mode,and the synergistic effect of multimodalities,which can accurately address the deficiencies in the translation of dietary culture.Through this research,it is not only possible to highlight the unique charm of the dietary culture of the Hexi Corridor but also to build a bridge for its international dissemination,promoting cross-border cultural exchanges and mutual understanding.展开更多
As a new research field,multimodal discourse analysis is facing a lot of challenges.On the one hand,the status of multimodality in traditional linguistics is questioned.Many linguists argue that nonlinguistic signs su...As a new research field,multimodal discourse analysis is facing a lot of challenges.On the one hand,the status of multimodality in traditional linguistics is questioned.Many linguists argue that nonlinguistic signs such as gestures and visual images are out of the scope of linguistics.On the other hand,the theories and methods of multimodal discourse analysis are still at an early stage of development and have many limitations.Moreover,many researchers have misunderstandings of the field.In view of these,this article provides a brief explanation of the basic questions of multimodal discourse analysis,including why we analyze multimodal discourse,whether linguistic theories are applicable to nonlinguistic signs such as visual images and gesture,what is the scope of multimodal research,what are the main theories and methods,and what are the limitations and misunderstandings.It further points out that researchers need to have the awareness of making their research interdisciplinary,empirical,and application-oriented.It argues that multimodal research should be based on theoretical and methodological innovation,and should aim at solving real communication problems in the multimedia age.The accurate understanding of these questions is crucial for developing multimodal discourse analysis into a new discipline with strong theoretical and methodological support.展开更多
Significant differences in tobacco-control initiatives and achievements between Australia and China have been witnessed in the world,despite the fact that thecountries share the Asia-pacific region and have intimate r...Significant differences in tobacco-control initiatives and achievements between Australia and China have been witnessed in the world,despite the fact that thecountries share the Asia-pacific region and have intimate relationships.The smoking rate in Australia has been on a downward trend since the 1980s and therefore Australia has been portrayed as a“dark market”by global tobacco industry companies.However in China,cigarette smoking is the chief killer that causes deadly health risks to both direct users of tobacco and people exposed to second-hand smoke.Non-communicable diseases due to this have caused great burden to the national medical resources.As a vital intervention tool of mass media campaign,public health advertisements on tobacco-control have played an important role in influencing the cognition and behavior of recipients.This study aims to compare the strategies adopted by the advertisements in Australia and China through corpus-driven multimodal discourse analysis to conduct quantitative analysis and qualitative case study.The results of comparative analysis indicate different pathways of tobacco-control advertisements constructions in the two countries that Australian tobacco-control advertisements achieved better in terms of health communication intervention to encourage cessation among smokers and reduce smoking initiation among potential smokers at the population level.To be compared,Chinese tobacco-control advertisements placed a heavier emphasis on the health hazards caused by second-hand smoking to protect people from the attributable morbidity and mortality.From the perspective of content theme,this study argues that Chinese tobacco-control advertisements should shift the focus to the health damage of smoking to smokers which is more targeted and fundamental.From the perspective of multimodal presentations of the video advertisements,a more prominent demonstration of the health damage is recommended.Moreover,this study argues that cultural-oriented strategies should be developed in the tobacco-control advertisements if considering the cigarette sharing and gifting social phenomenon in the Chinese society.展开更多
Based on 15 kinds of domestic CSSCI journals published about multimodal discourse analysis(MDA)in English teaching,this research discussed the current research status of multimodal discourse analysis in English teachi...Based on 15 kinds of domestic CSSCI journals published about multimodal discourse analysis(MDA)in English teaching,this research discussed the current research status of multimodal discourse analysis in English teaching in China from the aspects of the number and distribution of research results,research topics,research methods,and development trends,and further discussed the reasons for this situation.It pointed out that there are three main problems in the research of multimodal discourse in China:The research framework needs further testing.The multimodal resources are relatively insufficient.The subjects of the research are not balanced.At the same time,this paper summarized the future development trend and provided new points of view for future multimodal English teaching.展开更多
According to multimodal discourse analysis(MDA),different kinds of semiotic modes work together to conduct meaning.Previous studies on MDA only involve case analysis.Nowadays,scholars tend to establish multimodal corp...According to multimodal discourse analysis(MDA),different kinds of semiotic modes work together to conduct meaning.Previous studies on MDA only involve case analysis.Nowadays,scholars tend to establish multimodal corpora to provide a more fuller and comprehensive study on multimodal discourses.In this paper,the author will look at some grand thesis about multimodal corpora and summarize the development of multimodal corpora.展开更多
Because of the high speed of the development of technology,the traditional way to transmit information through language is gradually replaced by the newly appeared multimodal way of analyzing.This paper takes one cosm...Because of the high speed of the development of technology,the traditional way to transmit information through language is gradually replaced by the newly appeared multimodal way of analyzing.This paper takes one cosmetic advertisement of STEERO-REAR as an example,aiming to analyze those adopted modalities in the poster.After analyzing,it is found that the elements,like color and position of the participants,contribute to the meaning construction in an organic way.The meaning and purpose of the producer are realized through the construction of representational meaning,interactive meaning and compositional meaning.展开更多
The multimodal discourse has been playing a significant role in modern society since its springing-up from the 1990s.Based on the theoretical framework of Visual Grammar(VG)put forward by Kress&van Leeuwen(1996),t...The multimodal discourse has been playing a significant role in modern society since its springing-up from the 1990s.Based on the theoretical framework of Visual Grammar(VG)put forward by Kress&van Leeuwen(1996),this study,from the per⁃spective of multimodal discourse analysis,aims at exploring the meaning construction in the emblem of 2019 Beijing International Horticultural Exposition.It is found that an emblem can be interpreted with other modes such as visual image,color and pattern de⁃sign apart from verbal language,which will not only work to participate in the overall meaning construction with mutual interaction,but also analyze how sociocultural background,local customs and humanity spirit are reflected through these forms.展开更多
With the development of science and technology,especially the development of digital technology,mankind has entered the age of multimedia,and the mode of human life and communication have undergone profound changes.As...With the development of science and technology,especially the development of digital technology,mankind has entered the age of multimedia,and the mode of human life and communication have undergone profound changes.As a single communicative mode,language has been gradually replaced by complex communicative mode composed of language,image and sound.Multimodal discourse analysis provides a new perspective for discourse analysis composed of a variety of symbols,which can help readers understand how symbols such as images and music work together and form meanings.Firm analysis is often analyzed from the perspective of psychology,aesthetics and other macro aspects,but seldom from the perspective of linguistics.The paper analyzes how the theory of multimodal discourse analysis affects the translation of film by discussing the interaction between film translation and multimodal modes in the film Pride and Prejudice.展开更多
It is based on multimodal discourse theory,with the help of a questionnaire survey,to study the multimodal choice of online courses and its dominant factors under the condition of virtual technology.It puts forward ta...It is based on multimodal discourse theory,with the help of a questionnaire survey,to study the multimodal choice of online courses and its dominant factors under the condition of virtual technology.It puts forward targeted implementation suggestions for online teaching and providings references for the rapid deployment and implementation of online teaching in domestic colleges and universities.展开更多
Posters have been one of the main research subjects in the Systemic-Functional Linguistics. Nowadays, posters are full of various types of semiotic modes with their wide applications of multimodality. This phenomenon ...Posters have been one of the main research subjects in the Systemic-Functional Linguistics. Nowadays, posters are full of various types of semiotic modes with their wide applications of multimodality. This phenomenon is reflected in real estate posters as well, therefore, this thesis hopes to explore their essence of using multimodality and discussing meaning construction of the real estate posters.展开更多
This article examines the in-text images from literature textbooks of Nigerian primary schools and how these are succinctly used to positively enhance the learning process of pupils at that level.The data for the stud...This article examines the in-text images from literature textbooks of Nigerian primary schools and how these are succinctly used to positively enhance the learning process of pupils at that level.The data for the study comprises seventy-eight(78)in-text images from 5 literature books for pupils from grade 3–5.The data was analyzed using van Leeuwen’s Visual Grammar and a discussion of how various visual elements may impact on their understanding of the messages and key themes in the texts with a focus on the representative metafunction level of analysis.The findings of the study show that in-text images deployed in the literature texts effectively complement the written texts,and has valuable pedagogical implications,including providing more interactive and personalized learning experiences.Also,the finding show that visual elements help pupils to cultivate good attributes in relation to taking responsibility,cultural diversity,ethics,decision making,friend-ship and so on.The study concludes that incorporating visual elements in the liter-ature textbooks for primary schools can create a more impactful learning engagement for the target audience.展开更多
With the rapid advancement of computational technologies and the in-depth exploration of multimodal discourse analysis theory,the intersection of these fields has become a frontier area in both technology and linguist...With the rapid advancement of computational technologies and the in-depth exploration of multimodal discourse analysis theory,the intersection of these fields has become a frontier area in both technology and linguistics research.This article examines the application of computational models in multimodal discourse analysis and analyzes how innovations in multimodal discourse analysis theory drive advancements in computational models.Through empirical studies and theoretical discussions,the paper reveals the interaction mechanisms between computational models and multimodal discourse analysis in practice and highlights their theoretical complementarity,providing new perspectives and methodologies for future research.The findings show that effective computational models enhance the accuracy and depth of multimodal analysis,while theoretical innovations in multimodal discourse analysis propel computational models toward greater efficiency and adaptability.展开更多
In recent years,more and more directors of culture and tourism have taken part in the promotion of local cultural tourism by cross-dressing,talent shows,and pushing their limits on self-media platforms.This study inve...In recent years,more and more directors of culture and tourism have taken part in the promotion of local cultural tourism by cross-dressing,talent shows,and pushing their limits on self-media platforms.This study investigates short videos of Lingnan culture promoted by directors general and deputy directors general of the Culture,Radio,Television,Tourism,and Sports Bureau of counties and cities in Guangdong Province on social media by the method of multimodal critical discourse analysis.The analysis of 33 videos shows that Lingnan culture is a domineering and confident culture,historical culture,graceful and elegant culture,and vibrant and active culture.Domineering and confident culture is embedded in the utterances and behaviors of the directors general or deputy directors general in the video.Historical culture is realized through the conversation with historical figures through time travel.Graceful and elegant culture is constructed in the depiction of sceneries and the depiction of characters’manners.Vibrant and active culture is represented in the depiction of the characters’actional process and analytical process.展开更多
In the era of the new media,the construction of multimodal climate economy discourse has become an effective tool to address climate change,a crucial issue of human society,which is vital to the present and future of ...In the era of the new media,the construction of multimodal climate economy discourse has become an effective tool to address climate change,a crucial issue of human society,which is vital to the present and future of human society and thus has been gaining widespread global attention.This study uses visual grammar as the theoretical framework to examine the multimodal discourse of the 2021 National Low Carbon Day publicity film.By using the analysis tools ELAN and Nvivo12,it claims that this promotional film constructs interpersonal,ideational,and textual meaning by utilizing various visual symbolic resources,such as color,perspective,and character manifestation.This study also discovers that the criteria for using cool and warm colors in this promotional film diverge from the earlier conclusions of the new visual grammar.As a result,it is suggested that color analysis should be conducted in conjunction with the actual corpus in the theoretical framework of the new visual grammar.展开更多
In order to explore the gaps between decoders' interpretations and encoders' designing intentions with respect to the same multimodal discourses, thirty linguistic and thirty art graphic participants were chos...In order to explore the gaps between decoders' interpretations and encoders' designing intentions with respect to the same multimodal discourses, thirty linguistic and thirty art graphic participants were chosen as decoders and encoders, respectively.The participants were required to interpret the same research data in terms of the best and the worst major colors, as well as the best and the worst synergetic patterns formed by major modes.It was found that the complete unanimity in terms of both color and spatial arrangements among the interpretations between participants only reached 43.3%.The unanimity in the interpretations from the perspective of color alone reached 46.7%.Moreover, the interpretations from the perspective of spatial arrangements present high unanimity, with a rate up to 70%.It is concluded that there are both differences and similarities between the interpretations made by encoders and decoders.The possible reasons underlying both differences and similarities are probed in the present study as well.展开更多
Drawing on the insights from multimodal critical discourse analysis,this study mainly focuses on two super-gerontic celebrities by selecting 60 videos to elucidate how their images are represented through linguistic(e...Drawing on the insights from multimodal critical discourse analysis,this study mainly focuses on two super-gerontic celebrities by selecting 60 videos to elucidate how their images are represented through linguistic(e.g.,captions,and hashtags)and other semiotic resources(e.g.,accessories,semiotic tools,and etc.).The findings suggest that images of the old celebrities are characterized as being attractive,wise,stylish,healthy and young,indicating that they are breaking up the stereotypical images of old people who are unattractive,dependent and senile.The phenomenon of old influencers making themselves visible on the social media suggests that they are moving towards successful aging with the backdrop of aging society in China.This present study suggests that multimodal construction of old celebrities can inform relevant practice to combat ageism in the media and helps to empower the old people in the media discourse.In doing so,the pedagogical implication of present study lies in its education about how we view aging in the aging society.展开更多
This paper starts from other scholars＇ studies of multimodality and multimodal discourse and discusses PPT--PowerPoint, as a pragmatic and effective means in teaching English to non-English major students. By using m...This paper starts from other scholars＇ studies of multimodality and multimodal discourse and discusses PPT--PowerPoint, as a pragmatic and effective means in teaching English to non-English major students. By using multiple modalities of language, pictures, sound; and videos together with the facilities of slide-projector and computer, the multimodal background provides top teaching auxiliary for teachers employing PPT to achieve most desirable effects in real class. This paper discusses the feasibility and effectiveness of PPT as teaching materials and PPT-based class construction in order to show examples to other English teachers how to conduct English teaching and promote students to take more interests in English learning. The writer gets to the conclusion that PPT, as a multimodal measure in teaching, can help the students to learn English more effectively and teachers to achieve better quality in lectures.展开更多
基金the Guangzhou University Postgraduate Training Program for Innovation“Ecological discourse analysis of news reports on marine life conservation in China Daily(2020-2024)from the perspective of attitudinal resources”(Code:JCCX2024-041).
文摘Low-carbon living represents both a new lifestyle and an environmental responsibility vital for sustainable development,positioning it as a central theme in environmental public service advertisements(PSAs).This research employs a multimodal discourse analysis approach to examining eight public service posters advocating low-carbon living from Xinhua News Agency,primarily utilizing the visual grammar framework established by Kress and Van Leeuwen.The study explores these posters through three key perspectives:representational meaning,interactive meaning,and compositional meaning.By analyzing the interplay between visual and linguistic modalities,this research contributes to the overall understanding of public service posters and supports the promotion of China’s low-carbon development initiatives.
基金Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Technology College in 2024“A Study on the English Translation of Characteristic Cuisines of the Hexi Corridor from the Perspective of Multimodal Discourse Analysis”(2024QNSK019)。
文摘Given the diversity of geographical and cultural backgrounds,it is difficult to find precise counterparts of many food-related vocabularies in the unique dietary culture of the Hexi Corridor in the target language,making it challenging to fully convey the essence of its local dietary culture in translation.To achieve the purpose of translation,the theory of multimodal discourse analysis provides an ideal translation approach through the language mode,image mode,sound mode,and the synergistic effect of multimodalities,which can accurately address the deficiencies in the translation of dietary culture.Through this research,it is not only possible to highlight the unique charm of the dietary culture of the Hexi Corridor but also to build a bridge for its international dissemination,promoting cross-border cultural exchanges and mutual understanding.
文摘As a new research field,multimodal discourse analysis is facing a lot of challenges.On the one hand,the status of multimodality in traditional linguistics is questioned.Many linguists argue that nonlinguistic signs such as gestures and visual images are out of the scope of linguistics.On the other hand,the theories and methods of multimodal discourse analysis are still at an early stage of development and have many limitations.Moreover,many researchers have misunderstandings of the field.In view of these,this article provides a brief explanation of the basic questions of multimodal discourse analysis,including why we analyze multimodal discourse,whether linguistic theories are applicable to nonlinguistic signs such as visual images and gesture,what is the scope of multimodal research,what are the main theories and methods,and what are the limitations and misunderstandings.It further points out that researchers need to have the awareness of making their research interdisciplinary,empirical,and application-oriented.It argues that multimodal research should be based on theoretical and methodological innovation,and should aim at solving real communication problems in the multimedia age.The accurate understanding of these questions is crucial for developing multimodal discourse analysis into a new discipline with strong theoretical and methodological support.
文摘Significant differences in tobacco-control initiatives and achievements between Australia and China have been witnessed in the world,despite the fact that thecountries share the Asia-pacific region and have intimate relationships.The smoking rate in Australia has been on a downward trend since the 1980s and therefore Australia has been portrayed as a“dark market”by global tobacco industry companies.However in China,cigarette smoking is the chief killer that causes deadly health risks to both direct users of tobacco and people exposed to second-hand smoke.Non-communicable diseases due to this have caused great burden to the national medical resources.As a vital intervention tool of mass media campaign,public health advertisements on tobacco-control have played an important role in influencing the cognition and behavior of recipients.This study aims to compare the strategies adopted by the advertisements in Australia and China through corpus-driven multimodal discourse analysis to conduct quantitative analysis and qualitative case study.The results of comparative analysis indicate different pathways of tobacco-control advertisements constructions in the two countries that Australian tobacco-control advertisements achieved better in terms of health communication intervention to encourage cessation among smokers and reduce smoking initiation among potential smokers at the population level.To be compared,Chinese tobacco-control advertisements placed a heavier emphasis on the health hazards caused by second-hand smoking to protect people from the attributable morbidity and mortality.From the perspective of content theme,this study argues that Chinese tobacco-control advertisements should shift the focus to the health damage of smoking to smokers which is more targeted and fundamental.From the perspective of multimodal presentations of the video advertisements,a more prominent demonstration of the health damage is recommended.Moreover,this study argues that cultural-oriented strategies should be developed in the tobacco-control advertisements if considering the cigarette sharing and gifting social phenomenon in the Chinese society.
文摘Based on 15 kinds of domestic CSSCI journals published about multimodal discourse analysis(MDA)in English teaching,this research discussed the current research status of multimodal discourse analysis in English teaching in China from the aspects of the number and distribution of research results,research topics,research methods,and development trends,and further discussed the reasons for this situation.It pointed out that there are three main problems in the research of multimodal discourse in China:The research framework needs further testing.The multimodal resources are relatively insufficient.The subjects of the research are not balanced.At the same time,this paper summarized the future development trend and provided new points of view for future multimodal English teaching.
文摘According to multimodal discourse analysis(MDA),different kinds of semiotic modes work together to conduct meaning.Previous studies on MDA only involve case analysis.Nowadays,scholars tend to establish multimodal corpora to provide a more fuller and comprehensive study on multimodal discourses.In this paper,the author will look at some grand thesis about multimodal corpora and summarize the development of multimodal corpora.
文摘Because of the high speed of the development of technology,the traditional way to transmit information through language is gradually replaced by the newly appeared multimodal way of analyzing.This paper takes one cosmetic advertisement of STEERO-REAR as an example,aiming to analyze those adopted modalities in the poster.After analyzing,it is found that the elements,like color and position of the participants,contribute to the meaning construction in an organic way.The meaning and purpose of the producer are realized through the construction of representational meaning,interactive meaning and compositional meaning.
文摘The multimodal discourse has been playing a significant role in modern society since its springing-up from the 1990s.Based on the theoretical framework of Visual Grammar(VG)put forward by Kress&van Leeuwen(1996),this study,from the per⁃spective of multimodal discourse analysis,aims at exploring the meaning construction in the emblem of 2019 Beijing International Horticultural Exposition.It is found that an emblem can be interpreted with other modes such as visual image,color and pattern de⁃sign apart from verbal language,which will not only work to participate in the overall meaning construction with mutual interaction,but also analyze how sociocultural background,local customs and humanity spirit are reflected through these forms.
文摘With the development of science and technology,especially the development of digital technology,mankind has entered the age of multimedia,and the mode of human life and communication have undergone profound changes.As a single communicative mode,language has been gradually replaced by complex communicative mode composed of language,image and sound.Multimodal discourse analysis provides a new perspective for discourse analysis composed of a variety of symbols,which can help readers understand how symbols such as images and music work together and form meanings.Firm analysis is often analyzed from the perspective of psychology,aesthetics and other macro aspects,but seldom from the perspective of linguistics.The paper analyzes how the theory of multimodal discourse analysis affects the translation of film by discussing the interaction between film translation and multimodal modes in the film Pride and Prejudice.
文摘It is based on multimodal discourse theory,with the help of a questionnaire survey,to study the multimodal choice of online courses and its dominant factors under the condition of virtual technology.It puts forward targeted implementation suggestions for online teaching and providings references for the rapid deployment and implementation of online teaching in domestic colleges and universities.
文摘Posters have been one of the main research subjects in the Systemic-Functional Linguistics. Nowadays, posters are full of various types of semiotic modes with their wide applications of multimodality. This phenomenon is reflected in real estate posters as well, therefore, this thesis hopes to explore their essence of using multimodality and discussing meaning construction of the real estate posters.
文摘This article examines the in-text images from literature textbooks of Nigerian primary schools and how these are succinctly used to positively enhance the learning process of pupils at that level.The data for the study comprises seventy-eight(78)in-text images from 5 literature books for pupils from grade 3–5.The data was analyzed using van Leeuwen’s Visual Grammar and a discussion of how various visual elements may impact on their understanding of the messages and key themes in the texts with a focus on the representative metafunction level of analysis.The findings of the study show that in-text images deployed in the literature texts effectively complement the written texts,and has valuable pedagogical implications,including providing more interactive and personalized learning experiences.Also,the finding show that visual elements help pupils to cultivate good attributes in relation to taking responsibility,cultural diversity,ethics,decision making,friend-ship and so on.The study concludes that incorporating visual elements in the liter-ature textbooks for primary schools can create a more impactful learning engagement for the target audience.
文摘With the rapid advancement of computational technologies and the in-depth exploration of multimodal discourse analysis theory,the intersection of these fields has become a frontier area in both technology and linguistics research.This article examines the application of computational models in multimodal discourse analysis and analyzes how innovations in multimodal discourse analysis theory drive advancements in computational models.Through empirical studies and theoretical discussions,the paper reveals the interaction mechanisms between computational models and multimodal discourse analysis in practice and highlights their theoretical complementarity,providing new perspectives and methodologies for future research.The findings show that effective computational models enhance the accuracy and depth of multimodal analysis,while theoretical innovations in multimodal discourse analysis propel computational models toward greater efficiency and adaptability.
基金Guangzhou Municipality’s Philosophy and Social Sciences Development“14th Five-Year Plan”2021 Annual Young Scholars Research Project(2021GZQN15)。
文摘In recent years,more and more directors of culture and tourism have taken part in the promotion of local cultural tourism by cross-dressing,talent shows,and pushing their limits on self-media platforms.This study investigates short videos of Lingnan culture promoted by directors general and deputy directors general of the Culture,Radio,Television,Tourism,and Sports Bureau of counties and cities in Guangdong Province on social media by the method of multimodal critical discourse analysis.The analysis of 33 videos shows that Lingnan culture is a domineering and confident culture,historical culture,graceful and elegant culture,and vibrant and active culture.Domineering and confident culture is embedded in the utterances and behaviors of the directors general or deputy directors general in the video.Historical culture is realized through the conversation with historical figures through time travel.Graceful and elegant culture is constructed in the depiction of sceneries and the depiction of characters’manners.Vibrant and active culture is represented in the depiction of the characters’actional process and analytical process.
基金Funding information:Funded by the 11th“China Foreign Language Education Fund”Project(“中国外语教育基金”项目)“Research on the international communication ability of college students to tell China’s stories in foreign languages in the era of digital intelligence”(数智时代大学生用外语讲好中国故事的国际传播能力研究)(ZGWYJYJJ11Z006)。
文摘In the era of the new media,the construction of multimodal climate economy discourse has become an effective tool to address climate change,a crucial issue of human society,which is vital to the present and future of human society and thus has been gaining widespread global attention.This study uses visual grammar as the theoretical framework to examine the multimodal discourse of the 2021 National Low Carbon Day publicity film.By using the analysis tools ELAN and Nvivo12,it claims that this promotional film constructs interpersonal,ideational,and textual meaning by utilizing various visual symbolic resources,such as color,perspective,and character manifestation.This study also discovers that the criteria for using cool and warm colors in this promotional film diverge from the earlier conclusions of the new visual grammar.As a result,it is suggested that color analysis should be conducted in conjunction with the actual corpus in the theoretical framework of the new visual grammar.
文摘In order to explore the gaps between decoders' interpretations and encoders' designing intentions with respect to the same multimodal discourses, thirty linguistic and thirty art graphic participants were chosen as decoders and encoders, respectively.The participants were required to interpret the same research data in terms of the best and the worst major colors, as well as the best and the worst synergetic patterns formed by major modes.It was found that the complete unanimity in terms of both color and spatial arrangements among the interpretations between participants only reached 43.3%.The unanimity in the interpretations from the perspective of color alone reached 46.7%.Moreover, the interpretations from the perspective of spatial arrangements present high unanimity, with a rate up to 70%.It is concluded that there are both differences and similarities between the interpretations made by encoders and decoders.The possible reasons underlying both differences and similarities are probed in the present study as well.
文摘Drawing on the insights from multimodal critical discourse analysis,this study mainly focuses on two super-gerontic celebrities by selecting 60 videos to elucidate how their images are represented through linguistic(e.g.,captions,and hashtags)and other semiotic resources(e.g.,accessories,semiotic tools,and etc.).The findings suggest that images of the old celebrities are characterized as being attractive,wise,stylish,healthy and young,indicating that they are breaking up the stereotypical images of old people who are unattractive,dependent and senile.The phenomenon of old influencers making themselves visible on the social media suggests that they are moving towards successful aging with the backdrop of aging society in China.This present study suggests that multimodal construction of old celebrities can inform relevant practice to combat ageism in the media and helps to empower the old people in the media discourse.In doing so,the pedagogical implication of present study lies in its education about how we view aging in the aging society.
文摘This paper starts from other scholars＇ studies of multimodality and multimodal discourse and discusses PPT--PowerPoint, as a pragmatic and effective means in teaching English to non-English major students. By using multiple modalities of language, pictures, sound; and videos together with the facilities of slide-projector and computer, the multimodal background provides top teaching auxiliary for teachers employing PPT to achieve most desirable effects in real class. This paper discusses the feasibility and effectiveness of PPT as teaching materials and PPT-based class construction in order to show examples to other English teachers how to conduct English teaching and promote students to take more interests in English learning. The writer gets to the conclusion that PPT, as a multimodal measure in teaching, can help the students to learn English more effectively and teachers to achieve better quality in lectures.
