My proof of concept has been coming along well. After purchasing Native Instruments East Asia sample library, I am able to incorporate a variety of Chinese instruments that I otherwise wouldn’t have access to. This is a great tool for me to come up with ideas and lay down parts within my DAW without having …
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The research article, “Perceived diversity norms, cultural identity styles and bicultural identity consolidation in two bicultural groups in Australia”, by Tseung-Wong, Dandy, and Lane presents a study that examines how perceived diversity norms—multiculturalism, assimilation, and polyculturalism—relate to identity styles and bicultural identity consolidation among bicultural Australians. The authors highlight two integrating strategies that help bicultural …
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The research article by Yi Zhou and Feng Yu titled, “Integration of traditional Chinese music: An Evaluation of the interactive influence between traditional music and aesthetic thought”, explores the impact and role of Chinese aesthetic thought within traditional Chinese music. The authors explore the three philosophies of Confucianism, Taoism, and Mohism highlighting their perspectives and …
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The thesis “A History of Non-Western Bowed Instruments A look into the Eastern History of the Modern-Day Violin” by Sarah A. Bogen discusses the history, construction, and playing techniques of various bowed instruments from Asia. In Chapter 1, Bogen explains the origins of the erhu, a traditional Chinese instrument I have been learning for my …
Meghan Phadke’s dissertation, “Being and Belonging in America: Second-Generation Asian American Teachers’ Stories of Negotiating Identity and Culture,” explores negotiations of identity and culture within second-generation immigrants through the lens of second-generation Asian American elementary school teachers. Within Chapter 2, Phadke offers a brief history of immigration highlighting The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, …
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In chapter two of Huang’s thesis, Theory and Practice in the Traditional Chinese Music: Observations and Analysis, titled “The Essential Elements of Tonal Theory in Traditional Chinese Music”, Huang underscores how language, philosophical perspective, and geographic features play a role in the development of traditional Chinese music. The relationship between language and music within Chinese …
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Reflecting on my research so far, I think that my progress is coming along nicely. I’ve found a lot of helpful resources related my project including research on cultural identity, Chinese traditional music, and Chinese Philosophy. On the topic of cultural identity, I’ve found a that the theory of cultural adaptation and biculturalism is particularly insightful in helping …
The book, Becoming Intercultural: An Integrative Theory of Communication and Cross-Cultural Adaptation, by Young Yun Kim, explores the Theory of Cross-Cultural Adaptation. Within the chapter, “Intercultural Transformation”, Kim discusses the concept of Intercultural Identity which she describes as “an acquired identity constructed after the early childhood enculturation process through the individual’s communicative interactions with a …
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The research article “Integration of Traditional Chinese Music: An Evaluation of the Interactive Influence Between Traditional Music and Aesthetic Thought” explores the integration of aesthetic and philosophical influences within traditional Chinese Music and its impact. The three aesthetic concepts the article explores are Confucianism, Taoism, and Mohism. Confucianism emphasizes moderation, goodness, and harmony over beauty, …
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Within my project, I aim to explore ideas of cultural identity as my project reflects my experiences with culture as a second-generation immigrant in America. The research article titled “Living at the Crossroads of Cultural Worlds: The Experience of Normative Conflicts by Second Generation Immigrant Youth”, by Giguère, Lalonde, and Lou, explores conflicts faced by …