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Function of Language in Cultural Identity Consolidation and Image Formation of Japanese--Nature Relationship
Kéryová, Barbora ; Kanasugi, Petra (advisor) ; Labus, David (referee)
This bachelor thesis focuses on the theme of nature as used in Japanese political discourse. The goal of this paper is to highlight the use of language by Japanese political elite of the governing Liberal-democratic party with the purpose of creating a certain image of the relationship between Japanese people and nature. At the same time, it aims to clarify the role of the language in cultural identity formation process. The objective is to identify and describe the language means of realisation that have a potential to fulfil this role in the analysed texts. The paper analyses three particular texts using a methodology of critical discourse analysis. It especially draws upon methodology of Ruth Wodak, who created categories of strategies used by political elites for national identity (trans)formation. Key Words: language and power, cultural identity, national identity, pragmatics, Japanese, nature, political discourse, critical discourse analysis
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Postwar Repatriation from Manchukuo and Reintegration of Repatriants
Suttner, Jan ; Labus, David (advisor) ; Sýkora, Jan (referee)
The purpose of this bachelor's thesis is to analyse the repatriation of Japanese after the Pacific war and their reintegration into Japan's society. First part of the thesis is focused on the migration of Japanese during times of the Japanese empire (1868-1945) and the process of the repatriation of Japanese. Second part focuses on reintegration of repatriated Japanese, mainly on those social groups of repatriates, that faced great difficulties in their reintegration. Third part of the thesis focuses on the specific category of repatriates, called "abandoned Japanese, that for various reasons could return to Japan not immediately after Japan's unconditional surrender, but until twenty eighties. Key words: repatriation, reintegration, Manchukuo, hikiagesha, zanryū hōjin, zanryū koji
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Japan 's Foreign Policy at the Turn of 18th and 19th Century
Pravcová, Naďa ; Labus, David (advisor) ; Sýkora, Jan (referee)
The aim of this bachelor's thesis is to describe the specifics of Japanese foreign policy at the turn of the 18th and 19th century and to determine what led to the changes observed in this period. The first part of the thesis describes the international order in East Asia and Japan's place in it. Much of the first part of the thesis is devoted to the 17th century system of foreign relations. The second part of the thesis deals with the description of the changes in Japan's foreign policy at the turn of the 18th and 19th century. I conclude the thesis with a discussion of the factors that drove and influenced this change and with the exploration of how the intellectuals of that time framed the ideas of national seclusion.
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Tenzan jutsu: Revolution in Traditional Japanese Mathematics
Vitvar, Tomáš ; Labus, David (advisor) ; Sýkora, Jan (referee)
Proposed paper is a study of historical development of wasan, i.e., traditional Japanese mathematics. I chiefly focus on the origin of tenzan jutsu, a calcula- tion method, that by its inner logic and by usage of a symbolic notation greatly resembles Western algebra. As there is no satisfying evaluation of a level of similarity of those two traditions in an existing literature, I decided to closely examine tenzan jutsu using a theory of potentialities of language of mathemat- ics proposed by Ladislav Kvasz. Comparing my examination and analysis of Western algebra done by L. Kvasz, I came to a conclusion, that although the language of tenzan jutsu is in most aspects almost identical to the language of Western algebra, there is a major difference in a way those languages developed. While the development of the Western algebra was hindered by a cultural need to interpret exponents in a geometrical context and by a strong reluctance to accept negative terms as a part of equation, the development of Japanese math- ematics, which was free of such restrictions, was considerably more dynamic. Keywords tenzan jutsu, wasan, Tokugawa, Edo, Seki Takakazu, Seki Kowa, algebra, math- ematics, tengen jutsu, Ladislav Kvasz, language of mathematics
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Propaganda and the Role of Mass Media in Japan between 1941 and 1945
Raval, Gabriela ; Labus, David (advisor) ; Sýkora, Jan (referee)
(in English): This thesis focuses on researching the role and form of propaganda in Japan from 1941 to 1945. The focus is on the mass media used to spread propaganda. The goal is to provide a comprehensive view of Japanese wartime propaganda and how it was used to control and influence the population. The analysis of propaganda is conducted in the context of historical events and focuses on the influence of nationalism and pan-Asianism on the form of propaganda and its reflection in the media, both in Japan and on occupied territories.
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The evolution of the Japanese public's view on the territorial dispute over Tsushima in the 21st century
Tureková, Veronika ; Sýkora, Jan (advisor) ; Labus, David (referee)
This master thesis deals with the perception of territorial dispute concerning Tsushima and Korean claims to this Japanese island. The impact of these claims is quite noticeable in the perception of Japanese society, as it is one of the current disputes between Japan and the Republic of Korea, and even in the 21st century provokes significant reactions among the residents of both countries. Reactions to this topic can be seen on the online forum Yahoo! Japan, where since the beginning of the year 2000 has been a visible increase of posts regarding the issue of Tsushima. For this reason, the platform was chosen as the subject of a study on the independent understanding of territorial claims to Tsushima in the public sphere of Japan. Using the published posts of this Internet community, the thesis deals with the way in which the perceptions of Korean claims to Tsushima developed during the years 2000 to 2021. The analysis uses the principles of resolving territorial disputes according to the theory of B. T. Sumner, who states the decisive factors for the assessment of territorial disputes in front of International Court of Justice. The thesis compares these legal factors with the circumstances as perceived by the online community of Yahoo! Japan, and at the same time focuses on the public factors...
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Extreme Left in the Interwar Period in Japan: Causes of Societal Refusal
Hradecký, Marek ; Labus, David (advisor) ; Sýkora, Jan (referee)
The purpose of this bachelor's thesis is to analyse the development of the far left in inter-war period Japan and identify the causes of its' societal refusal. First part of the thesis is focused on chronological description of the development of far-left movement, especially that of the Japanese Communist Party. In the second part individual factors working outside and inside of the movement's development are described. In conclusions, these factors are evaluated based on their importance in the failure of the far-left movement. Key words: far left, communism, anarchism, socialism, state ideology, kokutai, Taisho democracy
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Family in Early Meiji Period: from Status to Ideology
Lavičková, Štěpánka ; Labus, David (advisor) ; Sýkora, Jan (referee)
The goal of this bachelor's thesis is to analyze the change in the Japanese family in the second half of the 19th century. The first part of the thesis focuses on the impact of industrialization and its social changes on the development of family life in Japan. It explains the attitudes of prominent Japanese intellectuals that shaped the images of a modern family and its role in society. The second part of the thesis focuses on a rising conservative attitude towards society and the idealization of a close relationship between the family and the state. In conclusion, the thesis evaluates the influence of state interests in forming the Japanese family at the turn of the century and further. Key words: family, Meiji, state ideology, family policy, ie seido, kazoku kokka
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The role of art and culture in the revitalisation of shrinking regions in Japan
de Grootová, Žofia ; Sýkora, Jan (advisor) ; Labus, David (referee)
This thesis is concerned with the question how art and culture can be used in the process of regional revitalization, and how this potential is being realized in Japan. The way that regional revitalization is currently understood in Japan promotes bottom-up approach, utilizing of local knowledge, and community participation. In the first part of the thesis, I analyze this regional development approach using the theories of neo-endogenous development. In the following chapters I analyze how arts and culture are used in various strategies of neo-endogenous development, namely in promotion of cultural tourism, place branding, and support of local participation, while applying the theoretical knowledge to examples in Japan. Since regional revitalization is not a straight-forward process, I also give attention to the many challenges of this approach. In the last chapter, I use a case study of a region in Niigata prefecture to illustrate one of the ways, in which arts and culture can play a vital role in revitalization of a region. Keywords: Japan, regional revitalization, regional development, shrinking regions, neo-endogenous regional development, art and culture
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Fukeshu and komuso monks
Suský, Zdeněk ; Labus, David (advisor) ; Sýkora, Jan (referee)
Sekta Fuke, o které pojednává tato práce, rozhodně nepatří k hlavním proudům japonského náboženského života. Vlastně bychom mohli říct, že je to proud ryze okrajový, o jehož existenci většina současných Japonců ani neví. Někdo by tedy mohl namítnout, zdali má vůbec cenu zabývat se takovýmto tématem. A právě v tom vidím smysl této práce, tedy přiblížit historii sekty Fuke širšímu okruhu lidí. Mám totiž za to, že tato sekta nebyla vždy proudem okrajovým a myslím, že i ona sehrála svou více či méně důležitou roli při formování japonské společnosti. Věřím, že tato práce přispěje alespoň trochu k tomu, aby si sekta Fuke našla své místo v japonských dějinách. Celá práce je rozdělena do dvou tematických okruhů. V úvodu prvního, nazvaného Studium sekty Fuke, se pokusím formulovat svůj přístup k této problematice a také upozornit na některá úskalí, která věnovat stavu dosavadního i mimo něj a také představím sektě Fuke pojednává. důležité dokumenty a její historie. V druhém bloku pokusím podat přehled vývoje po její zrušení v.roce 1871, historické dokumenty, které se jsou s ní spojena. Poté se budu zkoumání sekty Fuke v Japonsku základní literaturu, která o Samozřejmě neopomenu ani prameny potřebné ke studiu nazvaném Sekta Fuke se této sekty od jejího založení až přičemž se budu opírat o dochovaly. Nejdříve se budu...
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