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A Traditional Approach Towards Identification and Evaluation of the Components of Verbal and Nonverbal Communications in the Tea Houses of Tabriz
Gholamreza Azari,
Mehran Samadi,
Esmaeil Jafari
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
Pages:
130-137
Received:
24 April 2017
Accepted:
8 May 2017
Published:
21 June 2017
Abstract: Communication is one of the main activities of human beings through which they can convey their needs and messages to each other and also understand what others need or want and do. Of course, this is not fulfilled merely through verbal and written activities; but behavioral activities including both verbal and nonverbal elements (vocals), speech tones, and sounds play essential roles. Hence, the main objective of this study is to identify and then evaluate the components of verbal and nonverbal communications in the tea houses (traditional cafés) of Tabriz, a city in northwestern Iran. To achieve this aim, the data collection was conducted through interview and observation. The population of the study included all the tea houses and their customers scattered in Tabriz. Then cluster sampling method was used and all the tea houses were divided into 3 main groups of overcrowded, medium and low-crowded. Accordingly, 4 tea houses were selected from each of these groups and the samples were chosen randomly. Furthermore, this study emphasizes Habermas’s theory of the Public Sphere and Albert Mehrabian’s verbal and nonverbal communications. The findings suggest that there is no significant difference between verbal and nonverbal communications in the tea houses of Tabriz, though nonverbal communications enjoy relative independence and also act as supplementary to verbal communications. Meanwhile, the results indicate that the functions of tea houses have changed and their role has faded.
Abstract: Communication is one of the main activities of human beings through which they can convey their needs and messages to each other and also understand what others need or want and do. Of course, this is not fulfilled merely through verbal and written activities; but behavioral activities including both verbal and nonverbal elements (vocals), speech t...
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Research on the Equalization of Public Cultural Services in Rural Areas of China: Current Situation, Problems and Countermeasures
Shaogang Liao,
Danlei Yan,
Ping Zhao
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
Pages:
138-144
Received:
30 March 2017
Accepted:
9 May 2017
Published:
13 July 2017
Abstract: Rural public cultural service is an important part of the construction of China's public cultural service system. With the continuous growth of China's economy, China's rural public cultural service system has made great achievements. However, the survey found that there are still some problems in China, such as the low input of public cultural services in rural areas, the shortage of total supply, the imbalance between supply and demand between the government and farmers, and weak hardware facilities. Therefore, to strengthen the construction of basic public cultural services in rural areas and promote the equalization of public cultural services in rural areas has become an urgent requirement for building a harmonious society in China.
Abstract: Rural public cultural service is an important part of the construction of China's public cultural service system. With the continuous growth of China's economy, China's rural public cultural service system has made great achievements. However, the survey found that there are still some problems in China, such as the low input of public cultural ser...
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Studies on Supported Employment for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
Pages:
145-149
Received:
19 July 2017
Published:
19 July 2017
Abstract: This article, based on the case management model from Nanjing BOAI Center, analyzes the achievements of supported employment (SE) and the difficulties, including lack of funds, shortage of job coaches, a few positions for people with intellectual disabilities, etc. In this paper, the purpose or purported significance of the study is clearly stated. The author introduces the research background clearly and some related works are cited. The methods section provides sufficient information. In addition, the references of this paper are the latest. But some suggestions should be paid attention to: improving employment policies for people with intellectual disabilities, strengthening the training of the job coaches, and creating more work opportunities.
Abstract: This article, based on the case management model from Nanjing BOAI Center, analyzes the achievements of supported employment (SE) and the difficulties, including lack of funds, shortage of job coaches, a few positions for people with intellectual disabilities, etc. In this paper, the purpose or purported significance of the study is clearly stated....
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The Research Ken of Public Culture Governance: Connotation, Function and Focus
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
Pages:
150-154
Received:
13 August 2017
Published:
14 August 2017
Abstract: Public culture governance is an important part of the national governance system. It is an important means to lead ideology, regulate cultural production and guide people's life. It plays a vital role in political governance, residents' life and cultural industry. The research in this field should focus on the institutional practice of the government, the cultural life of the residents and the daily operation of the cultural service organizations to clarify the interaction mechanism of the multi-participant subject in the field of public culture governance and provide guidance for the practice of public culture service.
Abstract: Public culture governance is an important part of the national governance system. It is an important means to lead ideology, regulate cultural production and guide people's life. It plays a vital role in political governance, residents' life and cultural industry. The research in this field should focus on the institutional practice of the governme...
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Differences in the Meaning Between Handan County Dialect Vocabulary and Mandarin Vocabulary
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
Pages:
155-157
Received:
13 August 2017
Published:
17 August 2017
Abstract: In terms of meaning, through the comparison of the words with the same form in Handan dialect vocabulary and mandarin, it is found that the difference is mainly manifested in the three aspects----lexical meaning, grammatical meaning and colorful meaning. Some words are with the same form, Handan County dialect words and mandarin words contain exactly the same or not exactly the same meaning, which embodies the Handan dialect vocabulary special expression. In the aspect of grammatical meaning, there are some differences in the concurrence and collocation of words between Handan dialect and mandarin, which enriches the vocabulary system of Handan dialect. In the aspect of color meaning, this article reflects the way people understand the things and the local customs and culture in Handan County from the difference of appraise, style and image.
Abstract: In terms of meaning, through the comparison of the words with the same form in Handan dialect vocabulary and mandarin, it is found that the difference is mainly manifested in the three aspects----lexical meaning, grammatical meaning and colorful meaning. Some words are with the same form, Handan County dialect words and mandarin words contain exact...
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