The Greatest Showman, a 2017 film directed by Michael Gracey, focuses on the first circus in history, its founder, and its members under the background of The Great Depression. Therefore, this paper primarily examines the dialogue and lyrics in the film, and how these elements help to portray the out-group characters and describe what they have gone through. The data source of this research is The Greatest Showman (2017), which includes scripts, dialogues, and lyrics from the film soundtrack. Based on the content of the film, the authors carefully read the script credits and the soundtrack, subsequently selecting data relevant to the research topic and consulting secondary sources (research articles and audience reviews). By recording and analyzing relevant data, this paper relates them to the mechanisms of social identity theory. The paper finds that the film uses monologues, dialogues and title tracks to reflect the positions and emotions of out-group individuals, all of whom are discriminated against because of who they are, all of whom have good character traits, and all of whom dare to change the status quo, build shelters for themselves and ultimately take pride in their uniqueness and accept their out-group identity.

The Wu dialect is widely spoken in Wu-speaking regions of China, which covers a considerable number of English learners. However, the phonetic system of the Wu dialect differs significantly from that of English, which greatly affects the English learning process of Wu-speaking learners, thus attracting numerous researchers to conduct related studies. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of research on the influence of Wu dialect on English phonological learning over the past two decades and presents a selection of twenty-seven papers to explore the theoretical framework, the research methodology, and the specific impacts encountered by English language learners who speak Wu dialect. Among them, the theoretical discussion centered on language transfer theory, Flege’s Speech Learning Model and Best’s Perceptual Assimilation Model; the research methodology consisted of qualitative analysis and empirical study; and the focus was placed on positive and negative transfer effects, i.e., the challenges posed by the absence or presence of phonological differences in the Wu dialect to the learners of English. The findings reveal significant segmental and suprasegmental influences in English pronunciation acquisition, with segmental challenges including differentiation of consonants and incomplete articulation of vowels, and suprasegmental challenges including stress placement, intonation patterns, and phonological rhythm. In addition, the discussion highlights the need for more empirical studies to supplement qualitative analyses, the consideration of regional variations within Wu dialect, and the exploration of teaching strategies informed by research findings. Therefore, the paper advocates for future research focusing on regional differences, deeper exploration of suprasegmental influences, integration of research into teaching practices, and diversified research methods.

Nine years of compulsory education, a concept introduced by the Chinese government in 1986, provides complimentary education by the state from primary school (Grade 1-6) through junior high school (Grade 7-9) across the entire society. This paper reevaluates the widely accepted view that China’s nine-year compulsory education policy is universally beneficial. It aims to shed light on the challenges and limitations of the policy, particularly in rural areas, and seeks to move beyond the uncritical acceptance of this educational system. Employing a comprehensive methodological approach, the analysis integrates an extensive review of both domestic and international literature, media reports, and a rigorous evaluation of data reliability. Through comparative and refined analytical techniques, the paper presents trustworthy findings. The results indicate that the policy does not uniformly serve all families, especially in rural contexts where the costs—including material, living, and opportunity costs—often surpass the benefits. These expenses can deepen economic hardships for some households, although, at a broader level, the policy significantly boosts educational quality and societal awareness, providing a strong foundation for China's future growth. The conclusion suggests that despite its successes in enhancing literacy rates and access to education, the policy requires targeted adjustments to effectively address the persistent economic and gender disparities in rural communities.

Venting Feelings with 500 Words in Going from Capital to County Fengxian is a renowned poem by the Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu. Highly esteemed through the ages, it holds a significant place in the history of Chinese literature. This poem employs a unique narrative style and a rich array of expressive techniques, showcasing the poet’s profound and sincere emotions. It creates a melancholic poetic atmosphere, with a fluctuating plot that profoundly impacts the reader. It epitomizes the essence of "somber and forceful" style, conveying deep and complex ideological connotations, making it a treasure of classical Chinese poetry. This paper analyzes the artistic features of the poem from the perspectives of narrative characteristics, poetic style, and the integration of emotion and ambition.

The Global Financial Crisis resulted in significant economic problems that subsequently led to a public health crisis worldwide. For example, the unemployed suffered from more severe physical and mental health problems than the employed due to the loss of employer-sponsored health insurances. The crisis further exacerbated racial health inequalities that subsequently worsened maternal and child health outcomes, which negatively affected health status of the future generations. This paper provides a comprehensive discussion of the influence that this crisis has had on physical and mental health, health inequalities, and the intergenerational health impact. To respond to the health implications, the government implemented the Affordable Care Act and the Continuation of Health Coverage (CORBA). In the future, policymakers need to increase social safety net programs, especially government health insurance, for vulnerable populations so that another global financial crisis will likely not have such a negative and profound impact on public health outcomes. The motivation of this paper is to emphasize that higher-quality and more comprehensive unemployment health insurance that covers a broader and more diverse set of populations should become available for the unemployed during economic downturns. This article concludes that policymakers need to design health policies in a way that prevents future financial crises from depriving low-income and unemployed people of their right to health care. Policies must become proactive in advocating for health equity and creating opportunities for people to access medical services in a timelier manner, especially during times of financial downturns.

Albert Camus, the founder of "Absurdist Philosophy," portrays the absurdity and alienation of individuals in a strange world in his works. He opposes the ideology of submission, celebrates the spirit of resistance in adversity, and explores the true meaning of life. Shi Tiesheng, a renowned contemporary Chinese writer, questions the meaning of existence in the face of illness and hardship, reaching remarkable heights through imagination and speculation. Although there is ample research on both writers individually, there is a lack of comparative studies in literature and philosophy. This paper integrates relevant theories and recent research findings to conduct an in-depth study of the works and philosophical outlooks of Camus and Shi Tiesheng regarding existential dilemmas, religious choices, and collective resistance consciousness, exploring their explorations in resistance consciousness and existential challenges. Additionally, this paper explores the perspectives of Camus and Shi Tiesheng on the collective fate of humanity, discussing the insights brought about by people's reflections on modes of existence due to the global pandemic in 2019. This study broadens the research scope, deepening the understanding of these two writers, particularly regarding their existential resistance consciousness, which is inspiring for individuals to find meaning in adversity.

Face culture, as one of the important special symbols in the society, plays an indispensable role in building interpersonal connections. In order to view the future cross-cultural communication from a clearer perspective, this paper studies and compares the cases of "Internet face culture represented by social media" and "traditional face culture represented by dining table culture", and concludes that both of them have been further strengthened on the basis of the original culture, rather than changed due to the impact of the Internet. other words, face culture will not disappear with the change of media or lifestyle, on the contrary, it will continue to evolve a new model and exist in interpersonal relationships for a long time. However, no matter what form of face culture, whether it has a positive impact on interpersonal communication or not, it shows strong adaptability, that is, each region will evolve its own face culture suitable for the region according to its cultural differences, and then show the diversity of face culture with the help of media.

This research particularly sheds light on the online space of social media and focuses on the unofficial public accounts of Guangdong Peizheng College initiated and run by students. By looking at the account performance like the students' engagement, media posts, and social networks, this research examines the commonalities and differences between these accounts. It aims at interpreting the online performance by thematic analysis, to understand the how students construct the third space by self-owned public accounts and engagement and expressions on social media, implying the prominent themes from the everyday online experience of college students. It can examine the virtual engagement of students in the form of third places and spaces in addition to the students physical campus life, and common and university-led virtual community. 60 posts of three related student-run accounts would be chosen to be the targets in thematic analysis. The outcomes of the research are expected to be beneficial to understanding college students, educational to the universities and social media research.

There are various traditional elements in clothing, including patterns, colors, patterns and so on. They not only have unique production techniques, but also contain cultural ideas and connotations of different places, from which you can also glimpse the local development and history. In modern design, traditional elements are often used in a variety of clothing to inherit local culture and create a strong sense of belonging. Therefore, clothing that combines traditional elements is deeply loved by people. The inheritance and innovation of traditional craft in modern clothing has a certain challenge. In order to protect and develop traditional crafts, in the process of inheritance and innovation, it is necessary to cultivate the interest and enthusiasm of the young generation, explore new marketing methods and apply new technologies, so that traditional crafts can be truly integrated into modern clothing. This paper will focus on the inheritance role of traditional elements in modern clothing and its innovative application in order to adapt to modern development.

This article explores the transformative influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on contemporary art, focusing on the integration of AI in creative processes, the reception of AI-generated art, and the ethical considerations it raises. As AI technologies become more sophisticated, they redefine artistic creation, collaboration, and interaction, expanding the traditional boundaries of art. By employing AI, artists access new tools for enhancing creativity, automating production, and engaging audiences through interactive installations. However, this integration also brings challenges, particularly concerning the authenticity and ethical implications of AI-generated art. The article discusses AI's role in augmenting creativity, its impact on art production, the dynamic ways it engages audiences, and the ethical dilemmas it presents, such as data privacy and intellectual property rights. The discussion aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how AI is reshaping the art world, influencing artistic communities, and prompting a reevaluation of art in the digital age.