Journal of Children's Literature Studies

Tales of the Elementary School Books, Let's Read Persian (With a Focus on Law Abiding) T. Ishani* Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies ... Read More

Research Paper

Power Discourse and its Process in School Institution Case Study: Majid Stories by Hoshang Moradi Kermani

Negin Binazir

Volume 9, Issue 1 , September 2018, Pages 21-48

https://doi.org/10.22099/jcls.2017.4041

Abstract

Power Discourse and its Process in School Institution Case Study: Majid Stories by Hoshang Moradi Kermani N. Binazir* Guilan University Abstract Power should not be reduced to ... Read More Power Discourse and its Process in School Institution Case Study: Majid Stories by Hoshang Moradi Kermani N. Binazir* Guilan University Abstract Power should not be reduced to one structure or single institution or merely its final forms i.e. state authority and law. Power is a process which flows in and influences all relations and the most subtle social interaction mechanisms. Power creates pleasure with the help of discourse and with lingual-epistemological formations creates thought systems and truth executing subjectification. Power discourse articulates its statements into the body of society forming a kind of monitoring hierarchy. In this process power is hidden completely but imposes upon the subjects the visibility principle and being watched. This paper using Michel Foucault's views on modern power and power discourse analyzes the process and the role of disciplinary power in school institution, which is a suitable place for applying disciplinary technology. Analyzing Majid Stories by Hoshang Moradi Kermani, it is argued how power discourse with its specific lingual strategies and by sorting statements and repetition and fixating them in a hierarchical structure (school principal, assistant principal, teacher, and Bibi, Majid’s grandma) articulates its statements and places math course and its semantically related issues in the center of disciplinary power discourse and not only pushes aside literature--Majid’s favorite course-- but also using the force of discourse makes Bibi and Majid to retreat. Disciplinary technology with visibility principle makes it possible to implement disciplinary punishment (abuse, punishment, and exam) in order to educate tame bodies; it also classifies students into weak, smart, bright, and stupid (hierarchical look). Of course authority of power discourse does not necessarily mean the absolute subjugation and submission of the subjects. Majid resists the pressure of discourse with different techniques and power discourse welcomes these resistances and refusals. Keywords: . * Assistant Prof of Persian Language and Literature, neginbinazir@yahoo.com

Research Paper

Layer Semiotics of Young Adult’s Fiction Covers (Novel Series of Today’s Young Adults)

Atefeh Jamali; Tahereh Sheikhi

Volume 9, Issue 1 , September 2018, Pages 49-72

https://doi.org/10.22099/jcls.2017.4068

Abstract

Layer Semiotics of Young Adult’s Fiction Covers (Novel Series of Today’s Young Adults) T. Sheykhi** A. ... Read More

Research Paper

A Study of Critical Reading Strategies in Iranian Picture Books

Mahnaz Joukari; Atiyeh Firouzmand

Volume 9, Issue 1 , September 2018, Pages 73-90

https://doi.org/10.22099/jcls.2017.3993

Abstract

A Study of Critical Reading Strategies in Iranian Picture Books M. Jowkari* A. Firouzmand**Shiraz University AbstractPower inequality ... Read More

Research Paper

Publication of Translated Children’s Literature: The Current State, Challenges and Selection Factors

Noushin Arab Torbati; masoud khoshsalighe; Mahdokht Pourkhalegi Chatroudi

Volume 9, Issue 1 , September 2018, Pages 91-112

https://doi.org/10.22099/jcls.2017.4061

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Publication of Translated Children’s Literature: The Current State, Challenges and Selection Factors N. Arab-Torbati* M. ... Read More Publication of Translated Children’s Literature: The Current State, Challenges and Selection Factors N. Arab-Torbati* M. Khoshsaligheh** M. Pourkhaleghi Chatroodi*** Ferdowsi University of Mashhad Abstract This descriptive study used data from observations, interviews and questionnaires to explore the present state of the publication of translated children’s literature into Persian in Iran with focus on the challenges and the influential factors on translation and publication of this literature. Based on a triangulated method, a purposive selection of professional Iranian translators and prominent publishing agents were interviewed. Also, over 120 parents and their children at primary school were asked to complete two originally-designed questionnaires. Grounded theory procedures were used and the data was analyzed qualitatively. The findings reveal some reasons for the present greater tendency towards publishing translated children’s literature compared to original work in Persian, including Iran’s not being party to international copyright agreements and as such low cost of translated literature due to the omission of illustration and authorship fees, availability of numerous low-charging translators, the vast diversity in international market, the limited number of world-level Iranian authors in competition with the large number of internationally-recognized writers of children’s literature, as well as the easy access of Iranian translators to internationally-recognized foreign children’s literature. Some of the criteria for the selection and translation of the foreign children’s literature refers to the needs analysis, translators’ recall of childhood memories, producing work of great value. Some of the challenges in this filed concern varieties of retranslations, unavailability of certain necessities, and commissioning issues. The developed model presents the influential factors and agents in the publication of translated children’s literature in Iran. Key words: . * MA in English Language Translation, nooshin72us@yahoo.com ** Associate Prof in Translation Studies khoshsaligheh@um.ac.ir *** Prof in Persian Language and Literature dandelion@um.ac.ir

Research Paper

Critical Discourse Analysis of Challenges of Kayhan Bacheha (KB, a Magazine for Children) With Social and Political Phenomenon of the Islamic Revolution

Somaye Atarodi

Volume 9, Issue 1 , September 2018, Pages 113-134

https://doi.org/10.22099/jcls.2017.4069

Abstract

Critical Discourse Analysis of Challenges of Kayhan Bacheha (KB, a Magazine for Children) With Social and Political Phenomenon of the Islamic Revolution S. Atarodi* Ferdowsi ... Read More

Research Paper

Women Narrated by Men: A Study of Representation of Women and Girls in Adolescents Novels Written by Male Authors

Maryam Kohansal

Volume 9, Issue 1 , September 2018, Pages 135-164

https://doi.org/10.22099/jcls.2017.4109

Abstract

Women Narrated by Men: A Study of Representation of Women and Girls in Adolescents Novels Written by Male Authors M. Kohansal* Islamic Azad University of Iran, Shiraz ... Read More

Research Paper

A Study of Individuation Process in Ahmadreza Ahmadi's Story, "The White Pigeon beside the Mirror"

Farnaz Maleki Sarvestani; Saeid Hesampour

Volume 9, Issue 1 , September 2018, Pages 165-184

https://doi.org/10.22099/jcls.2017.4040

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A Study of Individuation Process in Ahmadreza Ahmadi's Story, "The White Pigeon beside the Mirror" F. Maleki Sarvestani* ... Read More

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Volume & Issue: Volume 9, Issue 1 - Serial Number 17, September 2018

Tales of the Elementary School Books, Let's Read Persian (With a Focus on Law Abiding

Abstract

Power Discourse and its Process in School Institution Case Study: Majid Stories by Hoshang Moradi Kermani

Abstract

Layer Semiotics of Young Adult’s Fiction Covers (Novel Series of Today’s Young Adults)

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A Study of Critical Reading Strategies in Iranian Picture Books

Abstract

Publication of Translated Children’s Literature: The Current State, Challenges and Selection Factors

Abstract

Critical Discourse Analysis of Challenges of Kayhan Bacheha (KB, a Magazine for Children) With Social and Political Phenomenon of the Islamic Revolution

Abstract

Women Narrated by Men: A Study of Representation of Women and Girls in Adolescents Novels Written by Male Authors

Abstract

A Study of Individuation Process in Ahmadreza Ahmadi's Story, "The White Pigeon beside the Mirror"

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