The Acceptance, Challenges and Prospects of Distant Reading Theory in China
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Distant reading theory, research methods, acceptance, challenges; prospects.Abstract
Distant reading theory is a research method involving the analysis of large corpora of texts utilizing information technology. Proposed by Franco Moretti in 2000 and introduced to the Chinese academic sphere through Shi Yi's 2010 translation of Conjectures on World Literature, the theory has subsequently stimulated extensive scholarly discussion within China. Current academic engagement primarily focuses on evaluating distant reading theory and its application within specific fields. Notwithstanding some challenges, distant reading remains an effective and innovative methodology with broad application prospects, particularly in interdisciplinary research domains.
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