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BEATRIZ GÓMEZ-PABLOS – THE PERCETION SOME CRAFTS IN THE SPANISCH PROVERBS

Abstract: The history of proverbs in the Iberian Peninsula is ancient. The first compilations date from the 15th century: the Seniloquium: proverbs that old people say, with almost 500 proverbs, and the Proverbs that old women say by the fire, attributed to Íñigo López de Mendoza, with more than 700. In subsequent centuries, interest in these proverbs grew, and the collections multiplied. Naturally, each compilation includes earlier proverbs, variations of existing ones, and new or previously unrecorded proverbs. This study carries out a semantic analysis of proverbs related to work and the values they convey, in order to reveal the popular wisdom attributed to them.

Keywords: Spanish proverbs, semantic analysis, phraseology, paremiology, crafts.

pp. 13 – 26

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EVA PALKOVIČOVÁ – LITERARY IMAGES FROM/OF THE ISLAND

Abstract: The study focuses on the analysis of the published travelogues of three prominent Slovak writers (Ivan Bukovčan, Milan Ferko, Klára Jarunková), which were created based on their stays in Cuba in 1962, 1969 and 1978. Their visits to the "island of freedom" fall into the period of the so-called Cold War, when travel literature was a specific source of information, especially about countries that only selected individuals or groups could visit. The works that were created based on their experiences and personal impressions also contributed to creating an image of the visited country, which changed depending on the time, personal or social context of the individual authors. Cultural and literary relations between Cuba and Slovakia (Czechoslovakia) had a specific character in the mentioned period, since this distant and exotic island suddenly became a so-called friendly and fraternal country after 1960. There were also intensive contacts between Cuban and Slovak writers and their organizations, which led the aforementioned authors to Cuba. When analyzing their works, the study emphasizes the question of the genre classification of the texts and the resulting specificities, the image of Cuba that they co-created or distorted in the Slovak cultural space, and the stereotypical, often ideologically conditioned images of Cuban life. The analysis also pays attention to the use of linguistic and artistic means by which the authors present the "foreign" and at the same time "our" relationship to it.

Keywords: Cuba, Slovakia, travelogue, stereotype, image, Bukovčan, Ferko, Jarunková.

pp. 27 – 39

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MARTIN RŮŽIČKA – FIXED EXPRESSIONS IN  CONTEMPORARY FRENCH CONTENTING THE YELLOW COLOR SEEN THROUGH A LINGUISTIC CORPUS

Abstract: This study examines fixed expressions containing the color yellow in contemporary French, based on data from the Araneum Francogallicum Maximum corpus. The objective of the paper is to assess the extent to which the historical and cultural symbolism of yellow (Pastoureau) is reflected in contemporary usage. An analysis of the sixty most frequent collocation candidates reveals that the examined color is predominantly employed in descriptive, referential and functional roles. Symbolic meanings occur only to a limited extent and are mainly found in idiomatic expressions, including those with a cultural motivation. A modern use of yellow in spatial orientation and ecological labelling marks a shift away from traditional symbolic interpretations. The study contributes to a better understanding of the use of yellow across various contexts and highlights both the possibilities and limits of applying historical-cultural frameworks to contemporary corpus-based data.

Keywords: collocations, idioms, yellow color, color symbolism, color semantics, contemporary Franch, corpus Araneum.

pp. 40 – 51

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SOFIA TUŽINSKÁ SZALAIOVÁ – POLITICAL-SOCIAL ASPECTS IN LEONARDO PADURU'S NOVEL LIKE DUST IN THE WIND

Abstract: The article deals with political and social aspects in the work of Leonardo Padura, focusing on the novel Like Dust in the Wind. Padura, a representative of the Revolutionary Generation, remained in Cuba and became a direct witness of historical and social changes, while many of his contemporaries went into exile. Although his novels are published exclusively in Spain and are free from ideological censorship, Padura draws attention to the presence of self-censorship in the thinking of Cubans shaped by the totalitarian regime. Through a generation of characters united by friendship, Padura depicts Cuba from the fall of Fulgencio Basta to the present day and shows the impact of political, economic and social crises on the lives of individuals. He openly criticizes the denial of the homeland, material ambitions and corruption, while sympathizing with those who face obstacles with perseverance and responsibility. Padura's work thus documents contemporary Cuba and stimulates reflections on memory, identity and human existence in the context of social change and diaspora.

Keywords: Leonardo Padura, Like Dust in the Wind, Cuba, political and social problems, immigration.

pp. 52 – 61

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IRINA PAVLOVNA ZAITSEVA – OLYMPIADS IN RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE IN A FOREIGN-SLAVONIC AUDIENCE AS A WAY TO IMPROVE THE LINGUISTIC, SPEECH AND COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCIES OF STUDENTS

Abstract: This publication is devoted to examining the potential of one of the types of tasks that are offered to participants in the olympiads in the subject “Russian as a Foreign Language”, as well as in the subject “Russian Language” (for participants who are native speakers of Russian). Tasks of this nature, which require a comprehensive approach to their completion, from the author’s point of view, allow for the solution of a number of important tasks facing the subject teacher by promoting the improvement of the competencies necessary for the successful mastery of the language being studied. This is, first of all, a communicative competence, which unites, in addition to linguistic and speech competences (often considered independently), a number of others: socio-cultural, discursive, etc.

Keywords: subject olympiad, Slavic languages, closely related languages, non-Slavic audience, Russian as a foreign language, communicative competence, comparison, linguogenetic operations, integrated approach.

pp. 62 – 70

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KATARÍNA CHVÁLOVÁ – DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION FOR TEACHING WRITING SKILLS

Abstract: The paper aims to investigate the role of differentiated instruction in teaching writing skills. It seeks to demonstrate how individual personality traits, known as the Big Five factors, influence writing skills and students' performance. Based on the research, openness to experience is strongly correlated with creativity, cognitive flexibility, and originality in writing. At the same time, conscientiousness predicts structural accuracy, coherence, and adherence to academic conventions. The study points to the need to adapt writing instruction to learners' individual needs and incorporate differentiated teaching strategies, which are essential for enhancing both the cognitive and stylistic dimensions of learners' written expression.

Keywords: differentiated instruction, writing skills, BIG five factors, cognitive flexibility, stylistic dimensions.

pp. 71 – 84

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IVANA KAPRÁLIKOVÁ – TEACHING BUSINESS NEGOTIATION SKILLS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: BALANCING IDEAL METHODOLOGY WITH PRACTICAL CONSTRAINTS

Abstract: This article proposes a dual-path methodology for teaching business negotiations in English at the university level. Drawing on the ongoing KEGA project: Innovative Methods in Teaching Business Negotiations in English, it contrasts an ideal experiential model with a realistically adapted approach designed for large classes and limited contact hours. Using literature review, professional consultation, and curriculum analysis, the study outlines how blended learning, micro-simulations, and peer-led activities can sustain skill development under real constraints. Both models emphasize reflection, feedback, and intercultural awareness. The findings show that effective negotiation teaching relies on pedagogical design rather than resources, offering a scalable framework for modern higher education.

Keywords: business negotiation, experiential learning, blended learning, ESP, higher education.

pp. 85 – 97

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MARTINA ŠIPOŠOVÁ CHOCHUĽOVÁ – TEACHER COGNITION AND BELIEFS AS DETERMINING FACTORS OF (NON)ACCEPTANCE OF THE NEW CURRICULAR REFORM IN SLOVAKIA

Abstract: The theoretical study addresses teacher cognition and beliefs as key determinants of the acceptance or rejection of the new curricular reform in Slovakia. We analyze foundational concepts based on a wide range of both international and Slovak and Czech literature, highlighting that the quality of the reform alone is insufficient without accompanying changes in teacher cognition and beliefs since teachers represent key actors in implementing reform changes. For the successful implementation and realization of curricular changes, it is essential to pay increased attention to the gradual transformation of teacher cognition and beliefs towards openness to innovation as well as their willingness to adapt to the changes introduced by the reform, which emphasizes the development of students’ competencies. In the study, the author presents her own cyclical model of processes conditioning change in teacher cognition and beliefs regarding the need for changes related to the curricular reform in Slovakia. Thus, the study contributes to a deeper understanding of the importance of internal factors in the process of implementing educational reforms and suggests the necessity of professional development and integrated support for teachers as a key step for the successful modernization of the Slovak educational system.

Keywords: curricular reform, National Institute of Education and Youth, teacher cognition, teacher belief(s), changes.str./pp. 98 – 116

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Pišl, M., Polášková, E. (Hrsg.). 2023. Form und Funktion im didaktischen Kontext. Ostrava: Ostravská univerzita. 168 s. ISBN 978-80-7599-424-0 (online), ISBN 978-80-7599-423-3 (print), doi.org/10.15452/FuFD2023

str./pp. 115 – 116

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