Issue 3 (August)

This paper examines the existential themes in W.H. Auden's poetry, arguing that Auden's work bridges existential philosophy and literature by exploring human authenticity, absurdity, and freedom. Through an analysis of Auden's poetic techniques and themes, the paper demonstrates how his literary craftsmanship embodies existential questions, thus enriching the existential discourse. Furthermore, it highlights Auden's influence on the perception and development of existential thought within the cultural and intellectual spheres. Ultimately, the paper concludes that Auden’s integration of existential motifs into his poetry marks him as a key figure in linking existential philosophy with literary expression, significantly impacting the evolution of 20th-century existential thought.

The organic combination of student affairs management and education work in colleges and universities is an inevitable requirement for the development of college education in the new era, and an effective measure to ensure the quality of talent cultivation, which is conducive to comprehensively improving the effectiveness of education in colleges and universities. However, in actual work, some colleges and universities still have the phenomenon of separation between student affairs management and education work, which affects the realization of educational effectiveness. Based on this, this paper studies the integration path of student affairs management and education work in colleges and universities, analyzes the reasons for the current separation of student affairs management and education work, and proposes specific strategies for achieving the combination of student affairs management and education work in colleges and universities.

With the continuous progress of science and technology, new materials and new processes have brought new opportunities and challenges to the field of intelligent medical bed design. The emergence of each new material and new process will promote the reform and innovation of intelligent medical bed design, and with the continuous improvement of the design level of intelligent medical bed, it will be accompanied by the emergence of more new materials and new processes. In this context, through comprehensive analysis of existing literature and cases, this paper deeply understands the classification of new materials and new processes and their practical applications in the design of intelligent medical beds. These applications drive improved product performance, improved user experience, and sustainable design. Through the summary and induction of the research results, it will provide valuable references and suggestions for smart medical bed design practitioners, and promote the improvement of the level of smart medical bed design and the promotion of innovation.

This study explores the application of sound visualization design in the digitization of cultural heritage and examines audience perceptions and feedback. By integrating qualitative and quantitative research methods, including questionnaire surveys, interviews, and case studies, the research provides a comprehensive understanding of how sound visualization enhances cultural heritage experiences. The findings reveal that sound visualization significantly improves visitor engagement and educational outcomes by offering a multisensory experience. Despite challenges related to technical complexity and costs, the benefits of enriched information delivery and interactive exhibits outweigh these limitations. The study highlights potential technological advancements and future trends in cultural heritage digitization, emphasizing the growing importance of augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence in creating immersive and personalized visitor experiences. This research contributes to the field of digital heritage by demonstrating effective strategies for integrating sound visualization into cultural exhibits, providing practical insights for cultural institutions to enhance public engagement. The conclusions drawn from the study underscore the transformative potential of sound visualization in making cultural heritage more accessible, interactive, and educational, thereby fostering a deeper public appreciation and understanding of cultural artifacts.

In recent years, with the increasing emphasis on cultural confidence and the global spread of the English language, integrating traditional Chinese culture into primary English teaching has become an important educational initiative. This paper aims to explore the rationale, methods, and challenges of incorporating traditional Chinese culture into primary English classrooms, and to provide practical case studies for educators. Drawing on recent educational policies, research findings, and teaching practices, this study argues that such integration not only enriches language learning but also fosters students' cultural identity and cross-cultural communication skills.

The paper reviews the history of the joint teaching of wood structure architecture between the School of Architecture of Nanjing Tech University and the School of Forestry of The University of British Columbia, discusses the content and method of the joint teaching of the design of timber bridges between China and Canada in 2023 in which the author participated, and combines the case study in Canada and the analysis of the winning scheme of the Eighth National Senior Education Schools' Wooden Structure Design Competition, which preliminarily explored the spatial and morphological design of the timber bridges from the perspective of the modern timber structure design, providing new ideas for the reconstruction program of traditional wooden bridges. The results of the joint teaching show that through the field study of the advanced technology of modern wood structure, the international vision of the students has been greatly expanded, and the interdisciplinary research ability and innovative design ability have been obviously improved.

Ian McEwan’s transformative work, The Innocent, explores the delicate relationship between the individual and the broader historical and political dynamics of the Cold War by constructing a multi-dimensional narrative space. The novel employs spatial transformation to develop and intertwine two primary story threads, thereby highlighting the unique cultural connotations inherent in different geographical settings. Among these, the wilderness-like city of Berlin symbolizes the trauma of history, the labyrinthine underground tunnels represent the secrets and darkness of human nature, and Maria’s flat reflects personal desires and complex psychology.

The integration of cultural content in English language teaching (ELT) plays a crucial role in enhancing intercultural competence (IC) among TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) students and teachers. This study explores the impact of cultural content on IC in TESOL classrooms through a mixed methods approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative data from a diverse sample of TESOL educators and learners. Findings reveal that cultural content, particularly historical context, literature and arts, and traditional culture, is widely used and significantly enhances IC by improving understanding of cultural differences and effective cross-cultural communication. Preferred teaching methods include multimedia resources and project-based learning. Despite these positive impacts, challenges such as lack of resources, insufficient training, and cultural sensitivity issues were identified. Recommendations for practice include providing more resources, enhancing teacher training, incorporating a variety of cultural content, and using interactive teaching methods. The study's contributions highlight the importance of cultural content in preparing TESOL students for global communication and cultural diversity. Future research directions suggest longitudinal studies, comparative analyses, and the exploration of technology's role in integrating cultural content. This research underscores the need for ongoing development in TESOL education to foster intercultural competence.

With the rapid progress of Internet technology, the trend of "moral judgement" in cyberspace is becoming more and more significant, which has far-reaching and complicated effects on the protection of individual rights and interests, the maintenance of social peace and the guarantee of the impartiality of the judicial system. This article aims to analyse the phenomenon of online "moral judgment" from the unique perspective of ideological and political pedagogy, focusing on the ambiguity and internal conflict of online norms, the anonymity of the online environment and the effect of group behaviour it triggers, as well as the mapping of class conflict in cyberspace during the stage of social transformation. On this basis, the article further proposes a series of targeted response strategies and measures, aiming to provide a solid theoretical cornerstone and practical guidance for the harmonious construction of network ecology.

With the rapid development of the Internet and new media, "rice circle culture" has become rapidly popular and has a great impact on young people. In the process of development, there are information cocoon, group polarization, pan-entertainment and other phenomena, which lead to teenagers' one-sided cognition, extreme behavior, consumerism and other problems. This paper deeply analyzes the reasons for the negative impact of "rice circle culture" on the values of teenagers, and explores the countermeasures of the negative impact of "rice circle culture" on the values of teenagers from the perspectives of legal constraints, media norms, cultural innovation and education and nurturing, hoping to help teenagers establish correct values.

The integration of film and game is a new form of audio-visual art development. With the development of electronic technology and the arrival of the electronic age, this kind of film creation has been developed very rapidly, and has also attracted the attention of the academic community. In March 2021, the concept of "meta-universe" will be launched on the sandbox game platform Roblox. The combination of games and movies allows the audience and players to have a good experience. In this paper, the analysis of the presentation types of games in movies can extend the current productivity and influence of "film and game integration", the thinking and limitation analysis of "film and game integration" and other issues.

Contemporary technical college students generally exist excessive consumption, borrowing consumption phenomenon. How to develop the correct consumption view is an important problem to let students realize the difficulty of earned money; cultivate students' correct consumption view through home-school cooperation; create the correct consumption view atmosphere in the campus; teachers teach by words and deeds, set up the consumption model, and strengthen the concern for students with poor families.

As an ancient cultural element, Dunhuang murals have strong historical and cultural inheritance significance. This study explores the impact of cultural identity on consumers' purchase intention, which has certain theoretical significance and practical value.Based on the existing literature on ancient culture and cultural identity, this study proposes a new research framework based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to empirically test the relationship between ancient cultural symbols, cultural identity, emotional value and consumer purchase intention. relation. By analyzing the collected data through structural equation modeling (SEM), the study draws the following conclusions: First, ancient cultural symbols significantly enhance an individual’s sense of cultural identity and emotional value perception, thereby significantly affecting their purchase intention; second, ancient cultural symbols There is a direct or indirect positive correlation between cultural symbols and consumers' purchase intention through cultural identity and emotional value. Cultural identity also has a direct or indirect positive impact on consumers' purchase intention through emotional value; finally, ancient cultural symbols pass through The chain mediation effect of cultural identity and emotional value has a significant positive impact on purchase intention. In summary, ancient cultural symbols not only directly enhance cultural identity, emotional value and purchase intention, but also indirectly affect purchase intention through the intermediary effects of cultural identity and emotional value. The research results provide empirical basis for the use of traditional cultural symbols in product design and marketing strategies. In particular, they provide theoretical support for the marketing strategy of Dunhuang mural casual clothing, which helps to enhance consumers' cultural identity and purchase intention.

The sociocultural origins of musical schools have two main sources, corresponding to the musicological definitions of "major and minor schools"—the folk environment that produces major schools, and the professional environment that generates minor schools. The role of music education in the development of an individual's cultural potential is undeniable, which has led to the emergence of various music education systems worldwide. Belarusian music education adheres to the educational philosophy of the former Soviet educator D.B. Kabalevsky, asserting that music education is not just about training musicians, but first and foremost about nurturing individuals and shaping morals.

This article explores the critical role of photography in social movements, emphasizing its dual function as a tool for documentation and a powerful medium for influencing public perception. Through a historical overview, the article examines how iconic photographs from movements like the Civil Rights Movement and Anti-Apartheid Movement have become symbolic representations of their respective causes. In the digital age, the impact of photography has been amplified by social media, allowing images to rapidly reach and mobilize global audiences. Survey data reveals that a significant majority of individuals experience strong emotional reactions to social movement photography, which in turn increases their likelihood of participating in activism. The article also addresses the ethical challenges photographers face in accurately and responsibly documenting social movements. The conclusion highlights the ongoing importance of photography in driving social change and the need for ethical considerations in its practice.

Second Language learner emotions has been a hot research topic recently. In the realm of emotion regulation, both theoretical frameworks and empirical studies have yielded substantial findings. This study explores emotion regulation among English majors within the contexts of further education and employment. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven English majors, and their responses were transcribed and analyzed using Nvivo. The findings indicate that: (1) emotion regulation strategies differ between English majors in further education versus employment contexts; (2) their choice of emotion regulation strategies is influenced by internal factors such as beliefs and personality, as well as external factors like interpersonal relationships and environmental conditions. These results contribute to the understanding of emotion regulation in the contexts of further education and employment, offering practical guidance for English majors in managing their emotions.

This essay critically examines the Chinese parenting style which incited widespread debate. The discussion highlights the cultural roots of Chinese parenting, and analysis based on  children's rights perspectives outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Through a comprehensive review of parenting styles, including Baumrind's typology, the essay argues that while the Chinese parenting style yield academic success, it may disregard children's autonomy and rights. The paper advocates for a balanced approach that respects children's voices and promotes their holistic development, emphasizing the need for contemporary parenting practices to evolve in alignment with children's rights and modern educational philosophy. Ultimately, it calls for increased awareness and education regarding children's rights within Chinese society to foster healthier family dynamics and educational outcomes.

LICC is a professional model of listening to and evaluating lessons. It observes the classroom from four dimensions: student learning, teacher teaching, curriculum nature and classroom culture. Among them, teacher questioning is an observation point worth studying. Taking "area and area unit" open class as an example, based on the LICC paradigm of classroom observation and the observation scale of "teacher questioning", this paper makes a comprehensive and in-depth observation and analysis of teacher questioning in primary school mathematics classroom. Through observation records and data analysis, the author puts forward some suggestions on primary school mathematics teachers' questioning in order to improve the effectiveness of teachers' questioning.

This paper examines the relationship between distance learning methods and satisfaction and academic achievement among Chinese college students. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, education has been significantly impacted globally, prompting educational institutions to rapidly adopt technology to sustain teaching activities. In China, many universities have turned to online teaching models in response to the epidemic. This study aims to explore how distance learning methods affect student satisfaction and academic achievement. Quantitative data were collected and analyzed through questionnaires and standardized tests. The results showed a significant positive correlation between students' satisfaction with different distance learning methods and their academic achievement. The study also found that teacher performance, teacher-student interaction, curriculum evaluation and other factors are the main factors affecting student satisfaction. The findings provide insights for optimizing the distance education environment and improving student learning experience and satisfaction.

Over the past few years, China has seen a growing prevalence of mental disabilities, with the number of affected individuals increasing each year. These individuals often require extended periods of rehabilitation, which places considerable caregiving responsibilities on their families. Rooted in traditional Chinese culture, families typically assume the role of primary caregivers, driven by a sense of duty and the societal stigma surrounding disabilities. This stigma fosters a cultural norm of keeping family issues private, leading families to operate within a socially insulated space shaped by persons with disabilities and service providers. The prolonged caregiving responsibilities also highlight the need for support systems that extend to caregivers. However, existing support structures in China largely focus on individuals with mental disabilities, overlooking the rights and protections needed by their caregivers. This study employs social ecological system theory to explore the challenges faced by family caregivers. Additionally, it draws on Esping-Andersen's welfare regime framework to analyze the welfare protections available to caregivers of persons with mental disabilities in the UK, considering four key dimensions: rights support, economic assistance, time-related support, and service provision. The goal is to offer insights and recommendations for enhancing China’s welfare protection system for caregivers.

With the booming development of information technology, the application of artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence, AI) in various fields is gradually deepening, especially in the field of design potential is more prominent. This paper aims to systematically explore the innovative application of artificial intelligence in design, and analyze the subversive influence and transformative contribution to traditional design methods from the evolution of design thinking. This paper will define artificial intelligence and its core technologies, including machine learning (Machine Learning, ML), deep learning (Deep Learning, DL), and generative adversarial networks (Generative Adversarial Networks, GANs), to clarify how these technologies can provide support and improve efficiency in the design process. In the process of research, we focused on the specific application cases of AI in product design (Product Design), visual art (Visual Arts), and user experience design (User Experience Design, UX Design). For example, in the field of product design, by using algorithm-driven generative design (Generative Design) technology, designers can explore numerous design possibilities to create products that meet functional needs and aesthetic characteristics. Take Tesla (Tesla) as an example. By introducing artificial intelligence algorithm in the design of the electric vehicle, it not only improves the aerodynamic performance of the vehicle, but also optimizes the production process and effectively reduces the cost. The impact of AI on the visual art is equally significant. With the development of deep learning technology, artists and designers can create new works of art using AI programs. For example, images generated using GANs provoke new discussions in the field of art creation, not only enriching traditional art forms but also challenging the definition of art creation itself. We will analyze specific cases, such as "Algorithmic Art" (Algorithmic Art) artist Refik Anadol uses data visualization technology to transform dynamic data into visual experience, and then explore its potential impact on audience perception and art appreciation. In terms of user experience design, the application of AI is mainly reflected in the two aspects of personalized experience and user behavior prediction. With data mining (Data Mining) and behavior analysis (Behavioral Analysis) technologies, designers are able to more accurately understand the user needs and optimize the interface design and interaction processes accordingly. In this regard, we will provide empirical data support. Through the case demonstration of large online platforms such as Netflix and Amazon, how they use machine learning algorithms to analyze user preferences, realize personalized recommendation, and then improve user satisfaction and loyalty. In general, the application of artificial intelligence in the field of design not only promotes the change of design thinking, but also realizes the automation, intelligence and individuation of the design process, which will profoundly affect the working mode and creative concept of designers. However, the rapid development of artificial intelligence has also brought new challenges and ethical issues, such as the ownership of creative rights, algorithm bias and so on. In this context, this paper will finally summarize the opportunities and challenges of ARTIFICIAL intelligence in design, and call on relevant scholars and practitioners to pay more attention to the moral and social impact of these issues, so as to provide a more comprehensive perspective for future research and practice.

This paper aims to explore the civilizational changes and interactive relationships between China and France during the modernization process from the perspective of digital humanities, particularly focusing on the significant historical milestone of the 60th anniversary of Sino-French diplomatic relations. By systematically reviewing key events, cultural characteristics, and mutual influences in the modernization journeys of China and France, this study reveals the critical role that digital technology has played in this process. The findings indicate that digital humanities not only provide new research methods and tools for understanding the civilizational changes of both countries but also foster cross-cultural dialogue and understanding, thereby enhancing and reshaping cultural identity. The paper also anticipates the potential of digital humanities in promoting Sino-French cultural exchange and cooperation, offering specific recommendations such as enhancing digital resource sharing, promoting interdisciplinary research, and driving the integration and development of cultural industries. Overall, this study not only enriches the theoretical discussions on civilizational changes in the context of modernization but also provides new insights into Sino-French cultural exchange and cooperation in the era of globalization.

This article explores the concept of cultural landscape genes, analyzing their inheritance and innovation from a cross-cultural perspective within the context of globalization. It begins by defining cultural landscape genes as the core elements that constitute the uniqueness and continuity of specific cultural landscapes, analogous to genes in biology. The theoretical foundations are established through cultural geography and heritage conservation theories. The study compares Eastern and Western interpretations of cultural landscapes. Eastern perspectives emphasize harmony between humans and nature, as seen in traditional Chinese, while Western perspectives focus on human dominance over nature, evident in European formal gardens and urban planning. The impact of globalization is examined, highlighting challenges such as cultural homogenization and the preservation of cultural diversity. The article addresses the balance between inheritance and innovation, acknowledging challenges like over-commercialization and cultural alienation. To mitigate these issues, it proposes solutions such as formulating reasonable policies and regulations to protect cultural heritage, strengthening community participation to ensure local engagement and authenticity, and enhancing education and public awareness to foster appreciation and support for cultural landscapes. In conclusion, the article emphasizes that achieving a harmonious balance between inheritance and innovation is crucial for the sustainable development of cultural landscapes. By respecting and preserving core cultural values while embracing thoughtful innovation, societies can maintain cultural diversity, strengthen social cohesion, and enrich human civilization in an increasingly interconnected world.