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TOMÁŠ HLAVA – THE ROLE OF ASPECTUAL CORRELATION IN SLOVAK ON ITALIAN TENSE CHOICE

Abstract: The study contributes to the field of acquisition of aspectuality by investigating the influence of Slovak on Italian tense choice among Slovak learners. While previous research often assumes a universal Aspect Hypothesis, its explanatory power remains limited (Nishi & Shirai, 2019). Drawing on critiques of this hypothesis (Botne, 2003; Tatevosov, 2003; Shirai, 2013), our research focuses on linguistic material that highlights the specific aspectual differences between Slovak and Italian. We analyze the preference for imperfetto or passato prossimo and reaction times associated with verbs that lack aspectual counterparts in Slovak. For verbs that do have aspectual correlates in Slovak, we explore the source of the observed preferences.

Keywords: aspectuality, temporality, reaction time, aspectual correlation, slovak language, italian language.

pp. 9 – 22

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ELENA MARKOVA – NEW PHENOMENA OF VERB WORD FORMATION IN THE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE

Abstract: The report discusses trends in the sphere of modern verb word formation in the Russian language. In particular, the author examines the active formation of verbs from English roots, revealing Russian linguistic specifics: the use of its own affixes and derivational models. The English influence on the Russian language is also manifested in the pressure of conversion as a method of derivation. Among other new phenomena in the sphere of verb word formation, a tendency towards univerbation, the use of shorter suffixes, and the active formation of passive forms are noted.

Keywords: verb, word formation, tendencies, modern Russian language.

pp. 23 – 29

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JÁN MARKECH – CARPATHO-RUSSIA THROUGH THE SPATIAL LENS OF A CARPATHIAN GERMAN AND THE PERIODICAL KARPATHEN-POST

Abstract: The aim of this study is to examine the image of Carpatho-Russia through the literary reportage Im Lande der Kabbalisten, der Religionskämpfe und des Hungers by the German-speaking, Pressburg-born, and until now relatively unknown author Eugen Holly. The analysis will be carried out from the perspective of spatial theory. At the same time, the image of Carpatho-Russia is also presented in the context of the periodical Karpathen-Post. As secondary objectives, both a schematic overview of Holly’s biography and a survey of his works will be provided. The contextual and thematic orientation of this study requires a methodological approach based on literary theories of spatial theory and the spatial turn, in order to reveal the complexity and cultural significance of the depictions of Carpatho-Russia in both media.

Keywords: German-language literature from the area of present-day Slovakia, Eugen Holly – life and work, Karpathen-Post, Carpatho-Russia, literary reportage, Pressburg, spatial theory, spatial turn.

pp. 30 – 43

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ILDIKÓ NÉMETHOVÁ, EVA STRADIOTOVÁ – EMPOWERING STUDENTS THROUGH BRITISH STUDIES

Abstract: This article presents a forward-looking educational framework designed to enhance student engagement in British Studies through a critical, multidisciplinary, and active approach to learning. By integrating role-playing, simulations, and leadership models, the framework expands the scope of learning and equips students to address societal challenges with well-informed perspectives. It promotes analytical rigour, enabling students to critically examine historical narratives and establish meaningful connections to pressing global issues, including migration, decolonisation, and economic transformation. The paradigm emphasises reflective practices and experiential learning, fostering intellectual agility and the development of lifelong learning competencies. Cognitive load principles are incorporated to optimise the acquisition and retention of complex material while strategically structured tasks support comprehension and facilitate long-term recall. This approach effectively bridges historical knowledge with contemporary socio-political contexts, preparing students to navigate and impact global challenges. The framework’s adaptability makes it applicable across disciplines and encourages a comparative and international perspective, further enhancing its relevance. Incorporating modern technologies, such as augmented reality, provides immersive and interactive learning opportunities, deepening student engagement. Ultimately, this paradigm redefines British Studies education by equipping students with critical thinking abilities and leadership skills essential for meaningful and impactful global citizenship.

Keywords: British Studies, active learning, interdisciplinary analysis, critical thinking, knowledge retention, role-playing simulations, experiential learning, cognitive load, socio-political landscape.

str./pp. 44 – 51

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TERÉZIA SERESOVÁ – SELECTED CULTURAL ASPECTS OF INTEGRATION OF UKRAINIAN MIGRANTS IN SLOVAKIA

Abstract: This paper focuses on the cultural aspects of integration. Integration is an integral part of migration from the perspective of receiving states. This paper focuses on Ukrainian migrants and their subsequent integration into Slovak society. Ukrainians represent the largest minority among migrants living in Slovakia. The first part provides a theoretical overview of cultural integration within the scientific community. The second part explains the research methods – semi-structured interviews. Semistructured interviews are one of the most appropriate qualitative research methods. The third part is empirical and explains how cultural aspects influence the integration of Ukrainians in Slovakia. How does the acquisition of the language and the adoption of the cultural patterns of the autochthonous population affect the integration itself.

Keywords: integration, migrants, Ukrainians, semi-structured interviews, cultural integration, language, cultural patterns, Slovak society.

pp. 52 – 62

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SIMONA TOMÁŠKOVÁ, ĽUBOMÍRA KOŽEHUBOVÁ – REGIONAL DIFFERENCES IN THE USAGE OF ANGLICISMS IN BUSINESS COMMUNICATION ON THE EXAMPLE OF FRENCH AND GERMAN

Abstract: The present study aims to compare the use of Anglicisms in regional varieties of French and German. As a domain, we chose business communication, in which language users often replace native equivalents with Anglicisms. The paper provides a quantitative analysis of the frequencies of selected Anglicisms in French and German corpora. The evaluation of the semantics of Anglicisms and their equivalents was performed qualitatively by analysing their collocations. The analysis showed that Anglicisms do not always fully replace the native equivalent and their frequencies vary. In the French language, the use of anglicisms varies across different Francophone countries and is also likely related to whether the word refers to a new phenomenon or technology, or if the word already existed in the language. Furthermore, we identified minor differences in the use of Anglicisms in the Swiss corpus, where the investigated Anglicisms were mainly used in connection with digital media.

Keywords: Anglicisms, national varieties, collocations, corpus linguistics, regional differences, digital media.

pp. 63 – 70

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SOFIA TUŽINSKÁ – LITERARY TEXT IN THE INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION CLASSES

Abstract: We consider the literary text as an important didactic material in interdisciplinary foreign language teaching. In the following text we would like to point out the reasons for working with a literary text in foreign language classes, what criteria we follow when selecting appropriate texts and who our target group is. Then, we will analyze some aspects of a particular literary text that can be implemented not only in literature classes, but also in intercultural communication or Spanish Area Studies, focusing on a specific historical period, the so-called Período Especial in Cuba, through excerpts from Leonardo Padura's novel. We then design activities related to the selected text that can be assigned to students during class time.

Keywords: literary text, cross-cultural communication, Leonardo Padura, Cuba, Special Period, migration.

pp. 71 – 78

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MARTINA ULIČNÁ, JÁN KERESTY – INTERPRETATION OF RUSSIAN MULTI-WORD NOMINALIZATIONS WITH THE COMPONENT WHITE IN THE SLOVAK LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL CONTEXT

Abstract: The study presents the results of the research on the influence of lexical-semantic structures of Slovak as a native language on individual associations arising in the attempt to understand the meaning of selected Russian collocations, which in the source language contain the name of white colour белый. The authors focus on compensating for semantic and lexical differences and different collocability of parallel lexemes in the perception of foreign language imagery. The text is based on the analysis of material obtained through a questionnaire aimed at the associations of Slovak recipients in the perception of multi-word denotations or idioms with the component biely (rus. белый) occurring in the Russian language in the meaning clean, especially in folklore. The conclusions point to the meanings attributed to the component biely by the speakers of the Slovak language and the perception of the semantic attribute clean in connection with the use of the colour name biely.

Keywords: questionnaire research, colour name, multiword naming, lexical meaning, semantic attribute, cultural and linguistic interference, folklore, phraseological paremiology.

pp. 79 – 87

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IVETA RIZEKOVÁ – ON THE USE OF PHRASEODIDACTICS IN APPLIED LANGUAGES

Abstract: The paper deals with the issues of teaching phraseology in a foreign (French) language. Despite the fact that phrasemes are an indispensable part of everyday communication and abundantly represented in every language, they still have only a marginal place in language education. Phrases and idioms, as established verbal phrases with a figurative meaning and a certain cultural aspect, are often unintelligible to foreign speakers. Taking inspiration from the theory of a new discipline - phraseodidactics, we explore the possibilities of applying the principles and procedures facilitating the understanding of phraseological units to the conditions of university teaching, with the aim of developing students´socio-linguistic and translation skills and motivating them to learn this important sphere of language.

Keywords: phraseodidactics, phraseme, idioms, foreign language teaching, teaching French.

pp. 88 – 94

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MARTINA ŠIPOŠOVÁ, VERONIKA KRÁLOVIČOVÁ – AN INSIGHT INTO THE PARTICULARITY OF ALPHA GENERATION AS DIGITAL NATIVES AND THEIR FUTURE IN THE SYSTEM OF EDUCATION

Abstract: Much has been researched about the generations of the twentieth century, with an emphasis on the characteristics of Millennials (Generation Y) and Generation Z (Zoomers). Their successors, Generation Alpha, people fully born in the 21st century, have already established themselves in the world based on consumerism and technology. The oldest representatives of Alpha Generation, born in 2010, are considered as young learners and they have already begun to influence and change the nature of the process of education. There is a lack of studies examining different aspects of Generation Alpha, especially in Slovakia. Thus, this paper focuses on specific characteristics of this generation with the aim of providing a complex analysis of research studies that have already been carried out and propounding further recommendations for pedagogical practice in the Slovak system of education.

Keywords: generations, generation Alpha, characteristics, digital technologies, digital natives, young learners, education.

pp. 95 – 103

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НАГОЛОШУЙ ПРАВИЛЬНО! ІЛЮСТРОВАНИЙ МІНІ-ДОВІДНИК ІЗ НОРМАТИВНОГО УКРАЇНСЬКОГО НАГОЛОШУВАННЯ / УКЛ. В. В. БЕРКОВЕЦЬ. КИЇВ: ПП «РЕКЛАМНА АГЕНЦІЯ ДА ВІНЧІ», 2019. 166 С.

str./pp. 104 – 105

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