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Deleuze’S Concept Of Islands And Archipelagic Ontology, Alex Taek-Gwang Lee Apr 2025

Deleuze’S Concept Of Islands And Archipelagic Ontology, Alex Taek-Gwang Lee

Kritika Kultura

This article explores the philosophical significance of islands through the lens of Gilles Deleuze’s geophilosophy, reframing their role in shaping planetary perspectives. Deleuze’s essay “Desert Islands” transcends geographical interpretations, positioning islands as metaphysical entities that embody the tension between separation and renewal. This duality, characterized by a longing for isolation and the utopian desire for reinvention, informs his broader philosophical framework. Islands, for Deleuze, serve as spaces of resistance and innovation, challenging dominant political and social structures. Deleuze’s distinction between continental and oceanic islands operates as a metaphor for contrasting modes of thought and governance, tying his conceptualization of geography …


Transcultural Identity In Tan Twan Eng’S The Garden Of Evening Mists, Zhen Wang, Kean Yew Lee, Kee Chye Ho Apr 2025

Transcultural Identity In Tan Twan Eng’S The Garden Of Evening Mists, Zhen Wang, Kean Yew Lee, Kee Chye Ho

Kritika Kultura

The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng narrates the progression from apprenticeship of a Malaysian Chinese woman, Teoh Yun Ling, to her romantic relationship with a Japanese gardener, Nakamura Aritomo, expanding the space for identity writing in Malaysian English literature that reflects the interactions among diverse cultures. This article discusses Yun Ling’s adaptation of Japanese culture at the acculturation stage, her rediscovery of Chinese culture at the deculturation stage, and her transcultural practice of different cultures at the neoculturation stage, in light of transculturation theory. It argues that Yun Ling’s ongoing negotiation, while involving a collision between the …


Challenging The Status Quo: Disability In Australian Children’S Picture Books, Karen Glasby, Tracey Chamlin, Martin Kerby, Margaret Baguley, Alison Bedford, Eseta Tualaulelei, Emerson Zerafa-Payne Apr 2025

Challenging The Status Quo: Disability In Australian Children’S Picture Books, Karen Glasby, Tracey Chamlin, Martin Kerby, Margaret Baguley, Alison Bedford, Eseta Tualaulelei, Emerson Zerafa-Payne

Kritika Kultura

This article will analyze a range of Australian picture books that both explore the topic of disability and serve as educational tools for exploring diversity issues. The books were identified in a survey administered by the State Library of New South Wales (NSW) public library service, which identified 62 books that deal with diversity. Thirteen of the 62 books were assessed as having characters with a disability—including autism, mental illness, dementia, spina bifida, neurodiversity, physical disability, deafness, and implied but unidentified disabilities. This article will analyze the approach adopted in each of the picture books using Rudine Sims Bishop’s three …


Front Matter, Kritika Kultura Apr 2025

Front Matter, Kritika Kultura

Kritika Kultura

No abstract provided.


Editor’S Introduction, Vincenz Serrano Apr 2025

Editor’S Introduction, Vincenz Serrano

Kritika Kultura

No abstract provided.


Rereading Nick Joaquin As A Devil’S Advocate “La Naval De Manila” (1943) In Context, Luisa L. Gomez Jan 2025

Rereading Nick Joaquin As A Devil’S Advocate “La Naval De Manila” (1943) In Context, Luisa L. Gomez

Perspectives in the Arts and Humanities Asia

Nick Joaquin characterized himself as a “devil’s advocate” for taking contrarian positions in Philippine cultural history. His early essay “ La Naval de Manila” is taken as an example of such. A re-examination of the essay within its original context of the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines, however, reveals that Joaquin’s early historical imagination must be understood less as an act of rebellion and more as a product of negotiation. It navigates multiple audiences and overlapping empires—the Spanish past it venerates, the American period whose language it uses, and the Japanese present that enabled its publication. Its power lies not …


Some Notes On The (Post) Modern Philippine Historical Novel In English, Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo Jan 2025

Some Notes On The (Post) Modern Philippine Historical Novel In English, Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo

Perspectives in the Arts and Humanities Asia

Compared to the Philippine short story in English, the Philippine novel in English was slow to develop. Some critics attributed this to the pressure to write only “big novels,” i.e., historical novels, following in the footsteps of Jose Rizal. Bienvenido Lumbera opined that Filipino writers in English could not produce this kind of narrative because of their alienation from that part of the national experience that antedated the literary use of English. The exceptions to this were F. Sionil Jose and Linda Ty-Casper, who, in the 1960s, were already producing multiple historical novels in the realist style. By the 1980s …


Post-Lecture Forum With Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo, Mara Coson, Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo Jan 2025

Post-Lecture Forum With Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo, Mara Coson, Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo

Perspectives in the Arts and Humanities Asia

No abstract provided.


Rereading Nick Joaquin As A Devil’S Advocate “La Naval De Manila” (1943) In Context, Luisa L. Gomez Jan 2025

Rereading Nick Joaquin As A Devil’S Advocate “La Naval De Manila” (1943) In Context, Luisa L. Gomez

Perspectives in the Arts and Humanities Asia

Nick Joaquin characterized himself as a “devil’s advocate” for taking contrarian positions in Philippine cultural history. His early essay “ La Naval de Manila” is taken as an example of such. A re-examination of the essay within its original context of the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines, however, reveals that Joaquin’s early historical imagination must be understood less as an act of rebellion and more as a product of negotiation. It navigates multiple audiences and overlapping empires—the Spanish past it venerates, the American period whose language it uses, and the Japanese present that enabled its publication. Its power lies not …


Some Notes On The (Post) Modern Philippine Historical Novel In English, Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo Jan 2025

Some Notes On The (Post) Modern Philippine Historical Novel In English, Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo

Perspectives in the Arts and Humanities Asia

Compared to the Philippine short story in English, the Philippine novel in English was slow to develop. Some critics attributed this to the pressure to write only “big novels,” i.e., historical novels, following in the footsteps of Jose Rizal. Bienvenido Lumbera opined that Filipino writers in English could not produce this kind of narrative because of their alienation from that part of the national experience that antedated the literary use of English. The exceptions to this were F. Sionil Jose and Linda Ty-Casper, who, in the 1960s, were already producing multiple historical novels in the realist style. By the 1980s …


Post-Lecture Forum With Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo, Mara Coson, Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo Jan 2025

Post-Lecture Forum With Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo, Mara Coson, Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo

Perspectives in the Arts and Humanities Asia

No abstract provided.


Pope Francis On Forced Migration: A Pastoral Of Mercy And Its Relevance In The Indonesian Context, Alexander Hendra Dwi Asmara, Martinus Dam Febrianto Jan 2025

Pope Francis On Forced Migration: A Pastoral Of Mercy And Its Relevance In The Indonesian Context, Alexander Hendra Dwi Asmara, Martinus Dam Febrianto

Asia Pacific Mission Studies

Dealing with refugees, was the late Pope Francis’ legacy, during his pontificate, both as the leader of the Catholic Church and a global figure. This article reviews Francis’ pastoral approach of mercy, especially in his concern and advocacy for migrants and refugees, as expressed through his gestures, statements, thoughts, proposals, and policies. Along with issues of global inequality and ecological damage, Francis believed that forced migration can only be addressed through joint efforts based on recognizing human dignity, solidarity, the need for participation, as well as connectivity and inclusivity that encompasses the entire human family. This article then highlights the …


In The News!: “Teatro Filipino,” “Artista Filipina,” “Piano Filipino”: Semantic Birthings Of A Nascent Identity In Music, Ma. Patricia Brillantes Silvestre Jan 2025

In The News!: “Teatro Filipino,” “Artista Filipina,” “Piano Filipino”: Semantic Birthings Of A Nascent Identity In Music, Ma. Patricia Brillantes Silvestre

Perspectives in the Arts and Humanities Asia

The final decade of the nineteenth century saw the emergence of a visible, palpable self-consciousness with the expansion of the formerly denigrating nomenclature ‘Filipino’ (from its original criollo designation) to encompass the mestizo and indio. This resulted from a uniquely potent brew of socio-political and economic factors that boiled over in this period to trigger the first stirrings of nationalism. The newspaper as, in the words of Roland Barthes, “social space” h ad chronicled t he shift in the term’s usage, as explored in the journalism on music—from a mere geographic denotation of the colonized native from las islas Filipinas …


Felix Wilfred: A Globally Esteemed Theologian From Asia, Jojo M. Fung Sj Jan 2025

Felix Wilfred: A Globally Esteemed Theologian From Asia, Jojo M. Fung Sj

Asia Pacific Mission Studies

No abstract provided.


Michal’S Legacy: Bridging Biblical Narratives With Advocacy For Women, Rodel D. Magin Jan 2025

Michal’S Legacy: Bridging Biblical Narratives With Advocacy For Women, Rodel D. Magin

Landas

This article explores biblical narratives, focusing specifically on Michal’s story from the books of Samuel (1 Sam 14:19, 18:20-28, 19:11-17, 25:44, 2 Sam 3:12- 16, and 6:16-23), the daughter of King Saul who became David's wife, to shed light on women’s challenges. Through narrative analysis and feminist interpretation, it highlights the relevance of Michal’s story in addressing contemporary societal issues. By drawing on insights from these narratives, the study advocates for societal transformation and gender equality, emphasizing the urgent need for action to alleviate the struggles women face. As the Church upholds the dignity of every individual, regardless of their …


Graffiti, Neoliberalismo, At Tunggalian Para Sa Espasyo Sa Lungsod Quezon, Harvey James G. Castillo Jan 2025

Graffiti, Neoliberalismo, At Tunggalian Para Sa Espasyo Sa Lungsod Quezon, Harvey James G. Castillo

Filipino Faculty Publications

Magmula nang umigting ang neoliberalismo bilang ekonomikong kaayusan noong dekada 1970, daan-daang bansa na ang maaapektuhan nito at libo-libong espasyo ang mahuhubog ng masidhing neoliberal na lohika. Tatawagin ng mga paham bilang neoliberal na urbanismo—ang ganitong diwa ng pagsasaayos sa mga lungsod, na nasa anyo ng pribatisasyon at hentripikasyon ng mga espasyo, ay magdudulot ng pag-unlad at lubos-at-labis na yaman para sa iilan, at kaaba-abang karalitaan at guho para sa nakararami. Sa ganitong konteksto ng neoliberal na urbanismo, isinusulong ng artikulo na ang mga graffiti ay umiiral bilang tekstong panlipunan na instrumental sa agawan ng espasyo sa pagitan ng estado-merkado …


Introduction To The Kritike Special Issue On Philosophy Of The City, Remmon E. Barbaza Jan 2025

Introduction To The Kritike Special Issue On Philosophy Of The City, Remmon E. Barbaza

Philosophy Department Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Re-Claiming Innovation: Advancing Critical Perspectives In Educational Research, Seán H., Rowena Anthea A. Azada-Palacios, A. Bryan Jan 2025

Re-Claiming Innovation: Advancing Critical Perspectives In Educational Research, Seán H., Rowena Anthea A. Azada-Palacios, A. Bryan

Philosophy Department Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Hallyu And The Traditional Cultural Genes Of Korea, Ki-Duk Kim, Sang-Joon Bae Dec 2024

Hallyu And The Traditional Cultural Genes Of Korea, Ki-Duk Kim, Sang-Joon Bae

Kritika Kultura

Since the year 2000, South Korea has been the propagator of the Hallyu (Korean Wave) that has spread across the world, demonstrating the country’s cultural potential. The subject of Hallyu can be approached from several perspectives, first by identifying its origins, current status, and trends by genre; by looking at its effects and the measures that can sustain the Hallyu phenomenon; and also by examining Hallyu trends by country. This paper analyzes Korea’s traditional cultural genes that affected the creation and spread of Hallyu from a humanistic point of view. The three factors for this analysis are: i) community and …


The New Korean Wave In The Middle East And Its Role In The Strategic Approach To Medical Tourism In Korea, Suwan Kim Dec 2024

The New Korean Wave In The Middle East And Its Role In The Strategic Approach To Medical Tourism In Korea, Suwan Kim

Kritika Kultura

The “Korean Wave” (known as Hallyu in Korean) describes the phenomenon whereby aspects of Korean culture have become popular globally. By conducting a cross-cultural analysis, this study identifies the status and shifts of Hallyu in the Middle East, and analyzes the factors that have helped it spread successfully. This paper also seeks a strategic approach for evaluating the role of the new Korean Wave in the Middle East. The number of Middle Eastern patients and families visiting Korea for medical tourism has risen rapidly in the past few years. Medical tourism from the Middle East is expected to grow, improving …


Islam And Local Culture: The Peril Of State Violence And Hallyu Fandom In Indonesia (With Reference To Palestine), Ingyu Oh Dec 2024

Islam And Local Culture: The Peril Of State Violence And Hallyu Fandom In Indonesia (With Reference To Palestine), Ingyu Oh

Kritika Kultura

The invasion of Hallyu (or the Korean Wave) subculture in Indonesia created a new pattern of gendered cultural consumption in the largest Islam country in the world. The most ardent Hallyu supporters in Indonesia are women who are organizing massive urban fan gatherings, K-pop concerts, and group tours to Seoul. With a long and devastating record of state violence on Marxists, Chinese, and women in general, current public tolerance to Hallyu by the Indonesian government seems flimsy as female Hallyu fandom is threatening the mainstream Islamic value of feminine subservience. Although the strength of the local culture vis-à-vis Islam in …


Roots And Routes: Hip-Hop From South Korea, Ute Fendler Dec 2024

Roots And Routes: Hip-Hop From South Korea, Ute Fendler

Kritika Kultura

With the growing success of hip-hop in South Korea, the discussions about the authenticity of this genre increase and create cleavages between the mainstream and the underground rappers. The paper intends to analyze three examples of the contemporary music scene that are representative of different positions. Taking Simon Frith’s work on popular music as a means to construct identity, the paper suggests questioning the concept of authenticity (“roots”) and proposes instead conceiving hip-hop in South Korea as a movement at the crossroads (“routes”) of various influences and practices.


Amber Liu, K-Pop Tomboy: Reshaping Femininity In Mainstream K-Pop, Paola Laforgia, Keith Howard Dec 2024

Amber Liu, K-Pop Tomboy: Reshaping Femininity In Mainstream K-Pop, Paola Laforgia, Keith Howard

Kritika Kultura

South Korean mainstream pop music, known simply as K-Pop, has become such a huge phenomenon in recent years that it is playing a decisive role in reshaping Korean culture and identity. Indeed, the K-Pop phenomenon is much more than just something musical, intertwining a complexity of sound, performance, ethnicity and gender. A contextual analysis needs therefore to take all these elements into consideration. This paper aims to show how K-Pop plays a crucial role in promoting ideologies, and defining gender roles. It does so by analyzing the music and image of the Taiwanese-American originating singer Amber Liu. Liu goes against …


Webtoon As A New Korean Wave In The Process Of Glocalization, Wonho Jang, Jung Eun Song Dec 2024

Webtoon As A New Korean Wave In The Process Of Glocalization, Wonho Jang, Jung Eun Song

Kritika Kultura

With the development of Web 2.0, the online publication of Korean cartoons has increased substantially. The webtoon is a new genre of publishing Korean comics (manhwa) online, and is considered a unique case in the global cartoon market. The increase of Internet users and digital cultural consumption has established conditions for fostering the platform for webtoons and their production. In addition, the popularity of Korean dramas and K-pop has cultivated the spread of webtoons in the countries receiving dramas and K-pop. This study discusses the characteristics of Korean webtoons and their development using the concept of “glocal culture.” The glocalization …


From Localization To Glocalization: Contriving Korean Pop Culture To Meet Glocal Demands, Ingyu Oh Dec 2024

From Localization To Glocalization: Contriving Korean Pop Culture To Meet Glocal Demands, Ingyu Oh

Kritika Kultura

Hallyu (the Korean Wave) has been around the world since the late 1990s. Over the period of twenty years, Hallyu has evolved from a regional entertainment pop to a global cultural content. The evolution of Hallyu, like any other evolutions, has involved a long process of localization and globalization. Both K-pop and K-dramas, the two major pillars of the Hallyu revolution, are foreign imports. K-pop has mostly been influenced by European and American dance music since the early 1990s, whereas K-dramas have been heavily influenced by Japanese trendy TV dramas in the past, particularly during the 1980s. However, the localization …


Interrogating Indonesian New Order’S Narrative Of Gestapu: The Leftist Nobles And The Indonesian Communist Party In Umar Kayam’S Stories, Paulus Sarwoto Dec 2024

Interrogating Indonesian New Order’S Narrative Of Gestapu: The Leftist Nobles And The Indonesian Communist Party In Umar Kayam’S Stories, Paulus Sarwoto

Kritika Kultura

Although the atrocity around the 1965 coup—better known as Gestapu, Gestok or G 30 S PKI in Indonesia—has been continually on the international humanitarian spotlight, its literary representation in Indonesia has been minimal. The strong hold of the New Order regime and their residue in the current political system must have something to do with this. Among a few vernacular writers coping with the aftermath of the tragedy but is less discussed as such is Umar Kayam. The four texts analysed in this article, “Bawuk,” “Musim Gugur Kembali ke Connecticut,” Para Priyayi and Jalan Menikung: Para Priyayi 2, interrogate the …


Recipes For Revision: Digesting American Empire In The Philippines Via Filipina Literature In Spanish, Adam Lifshey Dec 2024

Recipes For Revision: Digesting American Empire In The Philippines Via Filipina Literature In Spanish, Adam Lifshey

Kritika Kultura

This essay investigates the intersections of American empire and American feminism via literature by Filipinas in Spanish. Texts written in Manila by hispanophone Filipinas who were also American subjects and American nationals present a defamiliarizing phenomenon that casts anew standard historical-literary accounts of the 20th century United States. The literary output of Maria Paz Zamora, for instance, reveals an America that emerges on shores not commonly taken to be American at all and yet are more indicative, arguably, of the modern United States than any other. Paz Zamora was the first Asian woman to produce a short story collection in …


Front Matter, Kritika Kultura Dec 2024

Front Matter, Kritika Kultura

Kritika Kultura

No abstract provided.


Editor's Introduction, Vincenz Serrano Dec 2024

Editor's Introduction, Vincenz Serrano

Kritika Kultura

No abstract provided.


Translation Of Poetry By István Kemény, Gábor Mezei, István Kemény Dec 2024

Translation Of Poetry By István Kemény, Gábor Mezei, István Kemény

Kritika Kultura

No abstract provided.