V16N32024

Argument Patterns in Telugu Complex Predicates: Noun + Light Verb Combinations

language studies/Linguistics/V16N32024

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Satish Kumar Nadimpalli^1* & Sujani Tata²
¹Associate Professor, Dept. of English and Foreign Languages, Sagi Rama Krishnam Raju Engineering College (A), Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India. *Corresponding author.
²Associate Professor, Dept. of Basic Sciences, Sri Vasavi Engineering College (A), Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh, India.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.11g}
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Abstract

Dravidian languages, spoken mostly in the Southern part of India, abound in multi-verbal constructions, which are now called Complex Predicates (CPs). A CP is a multiword compound that acts as a single verb with a Light Verb (LV) as an integral part. LVs significantly determine the argument structure and the meaning of the entire CP construction. They contribute a wide range of semantic values in combination with the preverbal elements of the CPs (Hook 1991, 1993, Butt 1995). Regarding Noun (N) +LV CPs, all N+LV constructions are not CPs. Noun Incorporation (NI) structures are a similar and wide phenomenon present across language families. These NIs are also composed of the same N+V constituents. Baker (1988) assumes a set of defining characteristics for NIs, which falls short for languages like Telugu and Kannada that have rich morpho-syntactic features, allowing multi-word constructions. The present study proposes some more criteria for differentiating CPs from NIs. The composition of the argument structure is also determined by the combinatorial possibilities of the constituents in an N +LV CP. The present study will also examine whether the N+LV type can be subcategorized for clausal arguments in Dravidian Languages, with Telugu data serving as a case in point. Moreover, it finds out what clauses the N+LV CPs subcategorize for and how the LVs play a role in determining the transitive value and argument/thematic structure of the whole sentence. This study would eventually contribute to the universality of CPs in particular and to the Universal Grammar at large.

Keywords: Argument Composition, Complex Predicates, Light Verbs, preverbal noun, Telugu.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Ethical Consideration: Informed consent was obtained from all the participants of the study.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 20 August 2024. Revised: 28 November 2024. Accepted: 29 November 2024. First published: 30 November 2024.
Copyright: © 2024 by the author/s.
License: License Aesthetix Media Services, India. Distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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Citation: Nadimpalli, S. K. & Tata, S. (2024). Argument Patterns in Telugu Complex Predicates: Noun + Light Verb Combinations. Rupkatha Journal 16:3. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.11g

Modeling Time and Space by Artificial Intelligence in Olena Krasnoselska’s Novel SOLpik: Fiction or Future Reality?

Artificial Intelligence (AI)/V16N32024

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Oleksandra Nikolova¹ , Kateryna Vasylyna^2* , Viktoriya Pogrebnaya³
¹Dept of German Philology, Translation and World Literature, Zaporizhzhia National University, Ukraine.
²Dept of English Philology and Linguodidactics, Zaporizhzhia National University, Ukraine. *Corresponding author.
³Dept of Journalism, National University Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic, Ukraine.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.04}
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The article studies the specifics of time and space in Olena Krasnoselska’s novel SOLpik through the light of artistic representation of the possibilities of their AI (artificial intelligence) modeling. The article proves that in terms of modern advancements in science and technology, the methods of modeling time and space by AI depicted in the novel (their 3D printing with the help of artificial intelligence) seem to be theoretically justified and predictable. The authors of the present paper pay special attention to the analysis of the writer’s philosophical reflections on the essence of time and space, as well as the consequences of active human interaction with artificial intelligence. It is noted that the image of the future presented by Olena Krasnoselska, where artificial intelligence can get out of control and begin modeling the space-time continuum, creating virtual reality, seems quite believable in the context of scientific and technological achievements of the 21st century. This story reflects the ideas of modern science and the attitude towards its attainments. The article concludes that all of the above-mentioned facts give grounds for identifying the piece by the Ukrainian writer as a ‘prophecy novel’. Also, it outlines the perspectives of studies related to the analysis of the chronotope of ‘science-fictional AI’ in view of the achievements of modern scientific and technological progress.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence (AI), AI narratives, science-fictional AI, chronotope, hybrid genre.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Ethical Consideration: Informed consent was obtained from all the participants of the study.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 10 August 2024. Revised: 27 October 2024. Accepted: 27 October 2024. First published: 29 October 2024.
Copyright: © 2024 by the author/s.
License: License Aesthetix Media Services, India. Distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Published by: Aesthetix Media Services, India
Citation: Nikolova, O., Vasylyna, K. & Pogrebnaya, V. (2024). Modeling Time and Space by Artificial Intelligence in Olena Krasnoselska’s Novel SOLpik: Fiction or Future Reality? Rupkatha Journal 16:3. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.04

Cooking up Diversity: Culinary Narratives in Indian Children’s Literature

Children's Literature/V16N32024

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Nabeela Musthafa^1*, Preeti Navaneeth² & Rona Reesa Kurian³
¹ Research Scholar, National Institute of Technology, Calicut. *Corresponding author.
²Assistant Professor, National Institute of Technology, Calicut.
³Research Scholar, National Institute of Technology, Calicut.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.09g}
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Abstract

Indian culture was initially introduced into children’s literature predominantly through the use of mythology and folklore. These stories often had a didactic element attached to them, which at times compromised on the ‘fun’ or ‘entertainment’ aspect of stories. However, in recent times, certain publishing houses have ventured to mitigate this gap by coming up with stories that are more engaging and relatable to children and, at the same time, reflect Indian culture and values. Food, serving as a cultural symbol and representative of India’s vast and diverse landscape, acts as a mediational signifier in food-based children’s stories. This study examines how selected Indian children’s literature uses culinary narratives to depict regional culture and gender performativity, serving as a form of resistance against colonial influence and Western capitalist expansion through the medium of children’s literature. Drawing on Edward Said’s notion that resistance is not just a reaction to colonialism but an alternative way of perceiving human history, this paper analyses works such as Kozhukatta (2017), Thukpa for All (2018), Thatha’s Pumpkin (2020), Paati’s Rasam (2021), and My Grandmother Can’t Cook (2023). Through this analysis, the paper sheds light on the pivotal role of culinary narratives in promoting cultural diversity, fostering tolerance, and nurturing a sense of inclusivity among young readers.

Keywords: Indian Children’s literature, Culinary narratives, Culture, Diversity, Post-colonialism, Gender.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Ethical Consideration: Informed consent was obtained from all the participants of the study.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 31 August 2024. Revised: 26 October 2024. Accepted: 27 October 2024. First published: 29 October 2024.
Copyright: © 2024 by the author/s.
License: License Aesthetix Media Services, India. Distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Published by: Aesthetix Media Services, India
Citation: Musthafa, N., Navaneeth, P. & Kurian, R. R. (2024). Cooking up Diversity: Culinary Narratives in Indian Children’s Literature. Rupkatha Journal 16:3. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.09g

Textual Paradigm: Reading, Analyzing, and Positioning the Indian Banknotes Issued Post-Independence as Texts

Cultural Studies/V16N32024

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Cibi T R^1* & P. Nagaraj²
¹ Research Scholar, Department of English and Foreign Languages, Bharathiar University, Tamilnadu. *Corresponding author.
² Professor and Head, Department of English and Foreign Languages, Bharathiar University, Tamilnadu.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.08g}
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Abstract

Postmodern liberty has been a luxury to the creators to some extent. With regards to text and its functions, the viewpoint of considering everything as a text bloomed out of Derrida’s mind in his Of Grammatology (1967). Just as postmodern literature challenges linear narratives and fixed meanings, through the analysis of Indian banknotes as textual artifacts, the interrogation of the semiotic dimensions of banknotes, and how they function as sites of ideological contestation, memory-making, and cultural representation being a text is possible. The textual analysis is performed by applying the picture theory of W.J.T. Mitchell to deconstruct the elements embedded, which in turn access the knowledge of the text’s world and how it could be part of the same. The idea of considering Indian banknotes as texts is a result of the advancements that have been happening in the printing industry. Due to such kind of never-ending upgradation, the conventional ideas of authorship, textuality, and interpretation are challenged and given a new dimension by considering Indian banknotes as subject matter. Further, the present study delineates the culture and history of the Nation as represented in the select texts.

Keywords: Postmodernism, Text, Indian banknotes, Culture, History.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Ethical Consideration: Informed consent was obtained from all the participants of the study.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 31 August 2024. Revised: 25 October 2024. Accepted: 27 October 2024. First published: 28 October 2024.
Copyright: © 2024 by the author/s.
License: License Aesthetix Media Services, India. Distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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Citation: Cibi, T. R. & Nagaraj, P. (2024). Textual Paradigm: Reading, Analyzing, and Positioning the Indian Banknotes Issued Post-Independence as Texts. Rupkatha Journal 16:3. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.08g

Female Consciousness and Stereotypes in Chinese Female-Directed Cinema: Insights from the film Send Me to the Clouds

Film & Media Studies/Gender Studies/V16N32024

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Mao Wenyu¹ & Roslina Ismail^2*
¹ Ph.D. Faculty of Creative Arts, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
² Associate Prof, Faculty of Creative Arts, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. *Corresponding author.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.07g}
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This paper analyzes Chinese female director Teng Congcong’s film Send Me to the Clouds to reveal the relationship between female consciousness and ideologies of power in the context of the current Chinese era. We examine the narrative strategies, imagery symbols and power ideologies in the film through Foucault’s body theory and feminist film theory. Send Me to the Clouds takes the redemption of life as its narrative strategy and incorporates elements of humor and absurdity. The film changes the initiator of sexual pleasure to the female protagonist, and the male becomes a passive character who is a cheater, a coward which is an attempt to break the “stereotype” of female passivity in the traditional Chinese cultural settings, to create an important role for female consciousness and ideology of power in this life-saving film. However, it is important to critically examine the limitations and subjectivity of the film, especially whether it subverts the traditional mainstream ideology in its artistic expression of “female consciousness”. This study provides insights into Chinese feminist film narratives and further discusses the significance and role of Chinese female consciousness in the global feminist film discourse.

Keywords: Female Directors, Stereotypes, Female consciousness, Feminism.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Ethical Consideration: Informed consent was obtained from all the participants of the study.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 26 August 2024. Revised: 25 October 2024. Accepted: 27 October 2024. First published: 29 October 2024.
Copyright: © 2024 by the author/s.
License: License Aesthetix Media Services, India. Distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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Citation: Wenyu, M. & Ismail, R. (2024). Female Consciousness and Stereotypes in Chinese Female-Directed Cinema: Insights from the film Send Me to the Clouds. Rupkatha Journal 16:3. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.07g

Bridging the Technological Gap in English Language Teaching Classrooms of India with Comic Books

EFL Studies/V16N32024

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Jubi Das^1* & Debasish Mohapatra²
¹Research Scholar, Department of English, Tezpur University, Assam, India. *Corresponding author.
²Associate Professor, Head, Department of English, Tezpur University, Assam, India.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.05g}
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Abstract

With the turn of the century, as new forms of media emerged along with technological innovations, it transformed how students perceive information, making them mostly audio-visual learners. However, despite various educational benefits, there is a gap in the accessibility of these technological innovations across schools in India, depriving students of an engaging way of language learning. This study examines the potential of an easily available and appealing multimodal resource, the comic book, for English language learning. It delves into the potential of physical comic books as an innovative tool to bridge the gap between traditional approaches and technology-assisted approaches in schools of marginalized areas of India. As it is crucial to understand students’ interests and perspectives for the successful implementation of an innovative tool, this study was conducted among 369 students of private and government schools in Assam, India and observed a positive response. It also highlighted the potential for improvement in certain language skills using comic books under proper guidance.

Keywords: English Language Teaching, Government and private schools, Comic books.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Ethical Consideration: Informed consent was obtained from all the participants of the study.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 31 August 2024. Revised: 25 October 2024. Accepted: 27 October 2024. First published: 28 October 2024.
Copyright: © 2024 by the author/s.
License: License Aesthetix Media Services, India. Distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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Citation: Das, J. & Mohapatra, D. (2024). Bridging the Technological Gap in English Language Teaching Classrooms of India with Comic Books. Rupkatha Journal 16:3. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.05g

The Use of Technology in Developing HSC Level Students’ English Language Proficiency: A Perception Study

EFL Studies/V16N32024

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Marium Jamila¹, Md. Munibur Rahman^2* & Zahid Hasan^{3 ,}
^1,2,3Department of English, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.04g}
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Abstract

In today’s competitive world, the use of technology across diverse sectors is on the rise, and language learning is no exception. As higher secondary level (HSC) students badly need to be proficient in English to pursue higher education and build up their future careers, young learners profusely use various technologies as learning tools to make the process of language learning easy and affordable. So, this study investigated the varied impacts and implications of using technology on the development of the HSC level students’ English language proficiency in Bangladesh. To explore the students’ perceptions of technology usage in developing their English language proficiency, this research collected data from 235 learners from two districts in Bangladesh, employing a questionnaire consisting of both closed-ended and open-ended items. The findings revealed that most students use different technological tools for learning English. They have very positive perceptions of the utility and effectiveness of technologies in language learning, though difficulties like the high cost of tools, unavailability of free programs and software, over-reliance on technology tools, etc., were also reported. To overcome the obstacles associated with this issue, necessary support and measures were also suggested. The findings are expected to provide valuable insights into adopting policies and using technology to develop student’s English language proficiency.

Keywords: English Language Classrooms, HSC Level, Language Learning, Language Proficiency, Technology.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Ethical Consideration: Informed consent was obtained from all the participants of the study.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 27 August 2024. Revised: 25 October 2024. Accepted: 27 October 2024. First published: 28 October 2024.
Copyright: © 2024 by the author/s.
License: License Aesthetix Media Services, India. Distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Published by: Aesthetix Media Services, India
Citation: Jamila, M., Rahman, M.M. & Hasan, Z. (2024). The Use of Technology in Developing HSC Level Students’ English Language Proficiency: A Perception Study. Rupkatha Journal 16:3. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.04g

Human Creativity Vs. Artificial Intelligence: A Comparison of Horror Fiction Crafting from ‘Bookish Minds Club’ at Souk Ahras University and Claude AI

Aesthetic Studies/Artificial Intelligence (AI)/V16N32024

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Moufida Boumous
^{Senior Lecturer, Department of English, Souk Ahras University, Algeria.}

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.01}
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Abstract

The dynamic between human writers and artificial intelligence in crafting fiction, particularly in the horror genre, provides an intriguing context for examining the unique strengths and limitations of each. This research investigates the creative outputs of two groups: members of Souk Ahras University’s ‘Bookish Minds Club,’ who have discussed numerous horror books and have been introduced to various techniques and tropes of the genre, and those who employ Claude AI to aid in their writing process. Sixty club members were divided evenly, with each group receiving identical horror fiction prompts to craft their stories. These stories were subsequently evaluated based on originality, coherence, the effectiveness of horror elements, character development, and overall impact. The results highlighted a slight but notable superiority of human creativity over AI-assisted writing, particularly in terms of emotional depth and psychological complexity. The findings suggest that while Claude AI can provide structural support and enhance certain narrative elements, it often falls short in capturing the knotty emotional and psychological distinctions that human writers, especially those well-versed in genre techniques, naturally infuse in their work.

Keywords: human creativity, artificial intelligence, horror fiction, creative writing, Claude AI, comparative study.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Ethical Consideration: Informed consent was obtained from all the participants of the study.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 26 August 2024. Revised: 24 October 2024. Accepted: 25 October 2024. First published: 27 October 2024.
Copyright: © 2024 by the author/s.
License: License Aesthetix Media Services, India. Distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Published by: Aesthetix Media Services, India
Citation: Boumous, M. (2024). Human Creativity Vs. Artificial Intelligence: A Comparison of Horror Fiction Crafting from ‘Bookish Minds Club’ at Souk Ahras University and Claude AI. Rupkatha Journal 16:3. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.01

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