Kulturstudier

This book advances social scientific interest in a field long dominated by the humanities: stories, and storytelling. Stories are a whole lot more than entertainment; oral narratives, novels, films and immersive video games all form part of the sociocultural discourses which we are enmeshed in, and use to co-construct our beliefs about the world around us. Young children use them to learn about the world beyond their immediate sensory experience and, even in an era of interactive electronic media, the bedtime story remains a cherished part of most children¿s daily routine. Storytelling is thus the first abstract formal learning method we encounter as human beings. It is also probably transcultural; perhaps even an immanent part of the human condition. Narratives are, at heart, sequences of events and presuppose and reinforce particular cause-and-effect relationships. Inevitably, they also construct unconscious biases, prejudices, and discriminatory attitudes. Storying (a term we usein this book to encompass stories, storytellers and storytelling) is complex, and this book seeks to make sense of it.

This book presents pedagogical strategies for today¿s diverse Israel Studies classrooms. It offers Israel-specific innovations for online teaching, tested methods for organizing global virtual exchanges that uplift marginalized voices in Israel, including Palestinian voices, and an intellectual and political overview of the field. Informed by the author¿s experiences in the classroom and principles shared with her by fellow instructors, the book provides a guide to developing an Israel Studies syllabus or integrating Israel Studies units into an existing curriculum

This volume brings together research on the forms, genres, media and histories of refugee migration. Chapters come from a range of disciplines and interdisciplinary approaches, including literature, film studies, performance studies and postcolonial studies. The goal is to bring together chapters that use the perspectives of the arts and humanities to study representations of refugee migration. The chapters of the anthology are organized around specific forms and genres: life-writing and memoir, the graphic novel, theater and music, film and documentary, coming-of-age stories, street literature, and the literary novel. Chapter(s) ¿Chapter 1.¿ is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

16 CUBANERE, DRØMME OG OPSKRIFTEN PÅ DERES LIVRET For mange er et rynket ansigt af en gammel kvinde med en cigar i munden synonymt med Cuba. Eller de gamle amerikanske biler foran pastelfarvede bygninger. Vi kender alle de billeder, blandet med et billede af Che, men er dette virkelig Cuba i dag? ”A taste of Cuba: Faces, dreams and recipes” er en fotobog med portrætter af 16 cubanere, der giver et anderledes billede af Cuba; et land som fik internet i 2010, men stadig er et land, der er helt sit eget.KVINDELIG EVENTYRER I VOKSEN ALDER Birgitte Røddik er en dansk portrætfotograf som bor og arbejder i København, men som 56-årig besluttede sig for at følge ungdomsdrømmen om at krydse et ocean. Det lykkedes hende at finde en sejlbåd og besætning som ville være med på rejsen, og hun gennemførte sit eventyr ved at sejle på tværs af Atlanterhavet til Cuba.Under Birgitte Røddiks ophold på Cuba har hun med sit Hasselblad kamera ved hånden og rygsæk på ryggen undersøgt den cubanske kultur, deres selvforståelse, drømme og cubansk gastronomi. Coffeetable-bogen indeholder interviews og portrætfotos af 16 inspirerende cubanere, samt opskrifter på lokale retter og drinks.

Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about being a fan of Taylor Swift.With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about getting a reputation, being a fan forevermore, and getting into trouble, trouble, trouble in 1989.  Play alone, in a group, or with anyone you just traded a bracelet with. Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER.

This book presents a unique framework for the inclusion of ecomedia in the English language classroom to help learners cultivate global citizenship. Foregrounding learner agency in a world at risk, the author proposes a framework that hinges on human rights and critical eco-cosmopolitanism to help learners position themselves in discourses on climate change and act for transformation. The book discusses eco-documentaries as multimodal, factional texts against the background of cutting-edge research, refuting a definition based on the binary of fiction and non-fiction. Translating the insights gained from this discussion to the language education context, learners are conceptualised as active designers of meaning making when engaged with eco-documentaries. Based on this discussion, the book puts forth an innovative, multiliteracies-informed concept which is embedded in a sustainability-oriented pedagogy of hope, which encourages learners to learn and practice languages of hope and advocacy. The book will be of interest to scholars in the fields of ecopedagogy, sustainability education, global citizenship education and cultural learning, film pedagogy and language education, as well as language educators.

This book examines the development of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) in China through the angle of Chinese Theatre, xiqu. It focuses on the political and socio-economic transition period at the turn of the 21st century, as China evolves from ¿Made in Chinä to ¿Created in Chinä, highlighting associated class reconstruction and cultural production and consumption. There are many forms of Chinese Theatre, the most popular one throughout Chinese history to date is the sing-song drama, collectively refers to as xiqu, which currently has over 300 regional styles across China. In 2014, President Xi Jinping¿s Beijing Talk on Arts and Literature, which serves as Chinäs latest Chinese Communist Party (CCP) ideological direction and cultural policy, stressed that ¿the future of Chinese cultural and creative industries is to be anchored on traditional art forms, such as xiqu¿. Such Chinese cultural and creative industry distinction will be addressed in this book.

This book presents a study of the history of ancient Chinese books, not only highlighting specific aspects of the ontology of book history, such as printing and publishing, but also analyzing the internal and external causes of the development of book undertakings from a macro-perspective. Placing the development of and changes in the history of books in the context of social development, it investigates its interaction with politics, economy, society, education, and religion, especially with the big culture, and constructs a book-centered history of ancient Chinese culture.

Get ready for an amazing adventure with "With Love, Greece"! Are you interested in Greece and thinking about moving there or just moved there? Then this book is perfect for you. It's like having a cool friend who knows everything about Greek culture and traditions. You'll learn so much. Let "With Love, Greece" be your awesome guide to discovering all the awesome things about this incredible country.The "With Love, Greece: An Informative Guide to Greek Culture" will delve into Greek society, language, and customs, uncovering the rich tapestry of this ancient land. Immerse yourself in the Greek language, from its roots to everyday usage. Explore the family unit, a fundamental aspect of Greek society. Experience Greek hospitality and dining culture, and savor the flavors of Greek cuisine. Navigate Greece's public transportation system, from bustling cities to picturesque islands. Learn about Greece's sports activities and discover the driving culture. Marvel at Greece's stunning landscapes and diverse climate. Uncover the secrets behind Greek names and the dynamics of family relationships. Embrace Greek celebrations, from birthdays to weddings, and participate in the joy of Greek dance. Celebrate Greece's public holidays, from Ochi Day to Easter. Let "With Love, Greece" transport you to the heart of this captivating country, offering valuable insights into its culture, traditions, and timeless allure."With Love, Greece. An Informative Guide to Greek Culture" is a must-read for anyone seeking to delve into the heart and soul of Greece. Whether you are a traveler, language enthusiast, or culture aficionado, this book will transport you to the beautiful land of Greece, providing valuable insights and a profound appreciation for its rich heritage and timeless traditions.

An examination of the increasingly public nature of crime and confession—from live-streamed offenses to Prince Andrew’s Newsnight interview—by a noted writer & lecturer in criminology. Over the past few decades, there has been a remarkable rise in the number of people who speak publicly about their experience of crime. These personal accounts used to be confined to private or professional settings—the police station, the courtroom, a helpline or in a counselor’s office—but today bookshops heave with autobiographies by prisoners, criminals, police, and lawyers; streaming platforms like Netflix and YouTube host hours of interviews with serial killers, death row residents, vigilantes, and gang members; true-crime podcasts like Criminal often feature episodes focusing entirely on one person’s narrative; and some offenders even live-stream their crimes. In this fascinating new book, British criminologist Jennifer Fleetwood compellingly examines seven high-profile “crimes” which are known to us via a public, first-person account to try to make sense of the social, political, and cultural consequences that this confessional impulse has on our lives. From Howard Marks’s autobiography Mr. Nice to Shamima Begum’s 2019 Times interview; from the documentary The Real Mo Farah to Prince Andrew’s disastrous Newsnight interview; from Chanel Miller’s victim impact statement to episodes of Criminal and Myra Hindley’s prison letters, Fleetwood invites us to think differently about the abundance of personal stories about crime that circulate in public life.

In his personal narratives from and about Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), Inuuteq Storch (b. 1989) uses the cultural, social, and historical potentials of photography. This book is published in conjunction with Storch’s exhibition in the Danish Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia, and presents his to date most significant series of works with contributions by curator Louise Wolthers, art historian Heather Igloliorte, and Storch himself.About the artist and authorsInuuteq Storch was born and raised in Sisimiut, Kalaallit Nunaat, where he also lives and works. He graduated from Fatamorgana, Copenhagen (2011) and the International Center of Photography, New York (2016). He has previously held solo exhibitions in Aarhus, Reykjavik, Nuuk, Tasiilaq, Raasepori, Umeå, and Copenhagen, as well as publishing several photo books.Louise Wolthers is Head of Research and Curator at the Hasselblad Foundation in Gothenburg and is the curator of Inuuteq Storch’s exhibition at the Danish Pavilion.Heather Igloliorte is a curator and professor in the Department of Visual Arts at the University of Victoria in Canada.

This book sheds light on young New Zealander¿s social realities and lived experiences of their digital and sexual lives through an understanding of how they think about and engage with porn. Drawing on qualitative empirical data from interviews with 106 young New Zealanders, each chapter examines young people¿s creation of informal norms through an investigation of the broader issues associated with their engagement with porn, namely consent, gender, pleasure and ¿empowerment.¿ Following this, the book gives voice to young New Zealander¿s perceptions of the value of the sexuality education they receive. Finally, this text argues toward a co-constructed intersectional sexuality education.

"A guide to the horror movie genre for people too afraid to watch horror movies, including plot summaries and key scene descriptions for twenty-five influential films, as well as analysis of each film's role in the genre and in pop culture"--

Møder mellem forskellige mennesker, mellem forskellige ideer, og mellem mennesker og ikke-menneskelige arter og materier er en del af livet i en global verden. Sådanne kulturmøder skaber både muligheder og udfordringer, som vi skal kunne forstå og håndtere. En forudsætning herfor er evnen til at sætte sig ud over common sense-forståelser af kultur og kulturelle forskelle og i stedet tilgå kulturmøder med et analytisk blik.Denne bog bidrager med perspektiver på og værktøjer til at analysere kulturmøder gennem undersøgelsen af forskelles betydning i og som konsekvens af møder. Bogen introducerer en række centrale analytiske perspektiver på kulturmøder, der tematisk arbejder med mobilitet, migration, minoritets-majoritetsrelationer, kolonialitet og dekolonialitet, det mere-end-menneskelige samt køn, krop og seksualitet. Gennem præsentationen af eksemplariske analyser demonstreres, hvordan de analytiske værktøjer og trin bliver til og bringes i anvendelse.Bogen henvender sig til studerende ved lange og mellemlange uddannelser, der beskæftiger sig med globale og lokale aspekter af kulturmøder og mangfoldighed.

"What was believable in one era is no longer acceptable in another. What one culture finds utterly incredible elsewhere becomes an article of faith. This disjuncture forms the basis of Peter Harrison's masterful, expansive intervention in intellectual history, as he challenges misconceptions about modernity in relation to supernaturalism and belief"--

"A rollicking, deeply reported story about how the early reality TV business metastasized into an industry that now dominates entertainment in the United States. Starting in 1948, Nussbaum pulls back the curtain on the cultural meat grinder that created a generation-defining form of entertainment, examining shows from The Real World to Survivor to The Apprentice. Through extensive interviews, Nussbaum follows the reality TV industry from its inception with shows like Candid Camera to its '90s heyday and '00s aftermath. The book dives into some of the industry's most remarkable stories--for instance, the one where a serial killer on the run once appeared on The Dating Game"--

This book brings together from four years of study on Nigerian contemporary art's internationalization. The monograph integrates voices of African (Nigerian) artists and art market players into the growing discourse on the emerging art markets in the global South. It explores the logic of competition and dynamics of power relations in the global markets, focusing on the internationalization of contemporary art forms from peripheral regions. The book confirms that the internationalization of contemporary art form from Nigeria is limited due to systematic marginalization in the artistic field, which in this case based on postcolonialism, and debilitating socio-economic factors such as outmoded art education, unstructured support system and weak mechanism for local validation, and an inefficient political framework for art governance.It will therefore be useful to students and researchers in the sociology of art, art market studies, art history and culture polity. 

This book provides an interdisciplinary examination of Peruvian cuisine¿s shift from a culinary to a political object and the making of Peru as a food nation on the global stage. It focuses on the contexts, processes and protagonists that have endowed the country¿s cuisine with new meaning, new coherence and prominence, and with the ability to communicate what was important for Peruvians after decades of political violence and economic decline. This work unfolds central processes of the culinary project ranging from the emergence of gastronomy, to the refiguring of indigenous people as producers, to the use of cultural identity as an authenticating force. From the Plate to Gastro-Politics offers a critical reading of what has been called a ¿gastronomic revolution¿, highlighting the ways in which claims to national unity and social reconciliation smooth over ongoing inequalities.This book will be of interest to scholars and students of food studies, cultural anthropology, heritage studies and Latin American studies.

From its quiet inception in 1988, to a hailstorm of statewide and national controversy over thirty years later, this book follows the development of public discourse regarding a clergy sexual abuse scandal in a small Catholic Diocese in Central Pennsylvania. Weaving together the evolving local and national narratives, it offers a striking account of how stakeholder rhetoric has influenced public perception of the Catholic abuse crisis in America, and driven public actions. While the book enriches our local knowledge of the tragic--and ongoing--cultural trauma triggered by the revelation of clergy perpetrated abuse in a small Catholic Diocese, it also makes a critical theoretical contribution to our understanding of the role of rhetoric in publicizing private pain, and galvanizing collectives to take it on as their own. The process of cultural trauma, Niebauer contends, unfolds through rhetorical forms that provide individuals with a constraining and enabling set of rhetorical choices. Highlighting the recurrent rhetorical forms of narration, kategoria, apologia, and topoi, The Diocese's Darkest Chapter brings a new vocabulary and explanatory force to the study of cultural trauma, and the Catholic abuse crisis in America.

This book focuses on the literacy beliefs and practices of parents and children from Asian and Latinx heritage backgrounds. In the US, children from Asian and Latinx immigrant backgrounds represent the largest population of dual language learners in schools. While existing research has paid significant attention to the roles of parenting and the home literacy environment on children's literacy development, relatively little attention has been allocated to immigrant families. Chapters aim to meet the need in the field to understand the roles of culture and immigrant experiences on children's literacy learning and development, including immigrant families' home environments and parents' involvement in literacy-related activities in both English and the parents' native language. As Hispanic/Latinx and Asian American populations grow in the US, this book answers an urgent call for school systems and child and family professionals to be aware of issues in this area and how to address them in culturally responsive ways.

This book is an original and innovative study of how Gothic nostalgia and toxic memoryare used to underpin and promote the ongoing culture wars and populist politics incontemporary popular culture. The essays collected here cover topics from the spectral tothe ecological, deep fakes to toxic ableism, Mary Poppins to John Wick to revealhow the use of an imaginary past to shape the present, creates truly Gothic times that wecan never escape. These ¿hungry ghosts¿ from the past find resonance with the Gothicwhich speaks equally of a past that often not only haunts the present but will not let itescape its grasp. This collection will look at the confluence between various kinds of toxicnostalgia and popular culture to suggest the ways in which contemporary populism hasresurrected ideological monsters from the grave to gorge on the present and any possibilityof change that the future might represent.

Contemporary screen industries such as film and television have become primary sites for visualizing borders, migration, maps, and travel as processes of separation and dislocation, but also connection. Migration, Dislocation and Movement on Screen pulls case studies in film and television industries from throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia to interrogate the nature of movement via moving images. By combining theoretical, interdisciplinary engagements with empirical research, this volume offers a new way to look at screen media's representations of our contemporary world's transnational and cosmopolitan imaginaries.

Anthropologists working in Italy are at the forefront of scholarship on several topics including migration, far-right populism, organised crime and heritage. This book heralds an exciting new frontier by bringing together some of the leading ethnographers of Italy and placing together their contributions into the broader realm of anthropological history, culture and new perspectives in Europe.

"From his 66-year farm, food, and family experience, Joel Salatin explains why thousands of Americans are selling their urban homes, cashing out retirement funds, and heading to the country. ... For food security, health, and satisfaction, homesteads offer a haven of hope and help when much seems hopeless and helpless. While fear motivates people to change, only faith sustains. This book offers multiple reasons for modern homestead living. Some are: Secure, stable, safe food. Healthy, happy children. Superior immune function. Community and connections. Meaningful work. Creation stewardship immersion"--