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Posters
posters
How Academic Pressure is Declining the Mental Health of South Korean Students
How Academic Pressure is Declining the Mental Health of South Korean Students
Presenter(s): Lilyanne Boyland
Showcase Advisor: John Person
Abstract: My thesis argues that the mental health rate of students in South Korea is declining due to high amounts of academic pressure from parents and educators. This is due to the strict and well-defined views of education from South Korea's education system, which has put immense anxiety on students, as they are aware of how highly valued academic performance is in the country. My thesis discusses where these opinions derive from, what the South Korean government thinks of the country's education system, and what possible solutions could be made better to enhance students' mental health and overall well-being.
Japanese Onomatopoeia
Japanese Onomatopoeia
Presenter(s): Reyyan Caliskan
Showcase Advisor: Michiyo Wojnovich
Abstract: Studying one of the most complex languages in our current day, Japanese has numerous amounts of onomatopoeia. Studying the history, verbal usage in today's society and even examples in many popular media like anime, manga and literature.
Slideshows
slideshows
The cultural framework of names in East Asia and the West
The cultural framework of names in East Asia and the West
Presenter(s): Ada Chen
Showcase Advisor: Michiyo Wojnovich
Abstract: How did Japanese people choose the name they have? In the past only those with royal backgrounds had names and those of common background did not had the luxury of having names. Most people were farmers and did not know how to read so with time and increased literacy rate in Meiji era how did people started to choose names and how is that similar to the western development and their choosing of the names?
Evolution of Japanese Phonetics from Old Japanese to the Present
Evolution of Japanese Phonetics from Old Japanese to the Present
Presenter(s): Keaton Cossey
Showcase Advisor: John Person
Abstract: In my presentation, I will talk about how the Japanese sound system evolved into how it is today. I start by outlining the current, modern, phonetics of Japanese as a base, followed by a quick overview of “what is linguistics?”, due to my research approaching the subject from that frame. Following this, I get into the different eras of Japanese language, showing key features that affect how the language likely sounded at the time, as well as features that would evolve over time, with some of these features being seen in modern Japanese, and some dialects. By understanding the changes in the language, some features that may sound odd or out of place today in the current phonetics make more sense.
Framework Of Science Fiction Anime, 1970-1989: Aesthetic and Narrative Transformations, Commercialism and the Fan-creator Nexus
Framework Of Science Fiction Anime, 1970-1989: Aesthetic and Narrative Transformations, Commercialism and the Fan-creator Nexus
Presenter(s): Casey Gordon
Showcase Advisor: John Person
Abstract: The primary focus of the presentation is to address and explicate a transitional period of science fiction genre anime–chiefly those belonging to the robot AKA mecha subgenre–which occurred in Japan from approximately 1970 and reached peak aesthetic a narrative "maturity" by 1989. The presentation seeks to display that the significance of this transition, which occurred on an aesthetic, narrative, commercial and community level, how it is relevant both for an analysis of the historical aesthetic and narrative trends of science fiction anime and for understanding scaffolding for the fan-creator relationship (i.e. pipeline) today, itself built up by savvy and disruptive marketing forces.
From Talisman to National Icon: The Cultural Evolution and Commercialized Success of the Maneki-Neko (Lucky Cat)
From Talisman to National Icon: The Cultural Evolution and Commercialized Success of the Maneki-Neko (Lucky Cat)
Presenter(s): Violet Levin
Showcase Advisor: John Person
Abstract: The popular Japanese national icon “maneki-neko,” also known as the “Lucky Cat” or “Beckoning Cat,” has been internationally celebrated as an influential symbol of good luck and monetary prosperity found in various art, media, and other collectibles within the context of the commercialization industry. Following its emergence as a local talisman in the early 17th Century Edo Period of Japan until its evolution into its current status as a global phenomenon, this presentation, modeled after the EAS Capstone Research Paper of the same name, will analyze the historical and cultural significance of the Japanese Lucky Cat’s iconic image and beckoning motion in an attempt to examine the power of folklore and local legends in transforming an ordinary object into both a physical and symbolic representation of good luck and monetary prosperity used in businesses, restaurants, and even everyday households around the world to this day.
Shinto in the Life of Japan
Shinto in the Life of Japan
Presenter(s): Zachary Golden-Johnson
Showcase Advisor: Michiyo Wojnovich
Abstract: The presentation will be on Shintoism as it correlates to life in Japan. I will discuss matter of Shintoism as it relates to the emperor and how it gives him legitimacy. I will then Go on to discuss matters of Shintoism in day to day life. Such matters will involve the use of shrines in day to day life, rituals at the shrines and the meaning behind structure with Hindenburg symbolism. The presentation will go over some basic Shinto Kami and provide stories relating to them. The presentation will end summarizing Shintoism that was presented in the oral presentation with recommendations of shrines to visit in Japan.
A Visual History of Visual Kei
A Visual History of Visual Kei
Presenter(s): Dylan Drucker
Showcase Advisor: Michiyo Wojnovich
Abstract: A history of the Japanese music and fashion subculture of Visual Kei. Presented in both English and Japanese, this poster serves as an introduction and history of the alternative music scene in Japan from 1970-Present and the intersectionality of the subculture with LGBTQ expression in Japan, as well as pop culture shifts and counterculture. Presented for extra credit in Intermediate Japanese II.