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The article discusses the concept of science proposed by Andrzej Trzciński (1749–1823), a Krakow professor of physics during the Enlightenment era. In 1811, he published Uwagi na Rozprawę o krytyce Stanisława Kostki Potockiego [Remarks on Stanisław Kostka Potocki’s Treatise on Critique]. Typically, this text has been perceived by researchers as insignificant, malicious remarks directed at Potocki (1755–1821) and his dissertation.The aim of this article is to show that behind the arguments presented in Uwagi... lies a vision of science, as well as culture and art, distinct from Potocki’s.Firstly, the article introduces the Krakow scholar and explains why he remains relatively unknown. Then, based on an analysis of Uwagi... and comparisons with Potocki’s Critique, it indicates that Trzciński was an advocate of empiricism, a critic of classicism (advocated by Potocki), and a scholar who drew inspiration from sentimentalism and the views of J. J. Rousseau. True to Enlightenment ideals, Trzciński advocated research into Nature, believing that the natural sciences take precedence over other disciplines because they are useful (by facilitating life, improving the quality of life, and serving the common good). Fine arts and aesthetics, according to Trzciński, are reserved for the few and bring limited benefits to society, primarily providing pleasure and entertainment.Moreover, the article also raises the issue of Polish scientific and academic language.
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Virtual discourse is a new stage of modern communication. This publication examines the specifics of communication in the context of the changing communication space. The specifics of virtual communication stand out against the background of the real one, different aspects of virtual discourse are highlighted. Some positives and negatives are revealed, as well as the correlation between virtual and real communication.
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The article is devoted to the main problems of translating phraseological units on the material of Russian and Bulgarian languages. Translation of phraseological units is one of the most difficult issues of translation activity, because when translating these linguistic units there is not just a replacement of one language for another, but there is a collision of different cultures and traditions. Therefore, to achieve a high-quality translation, the translator must not only have an excellent command of both the source and target languages but also be capable of comparing and considering the cultural and national specifics of these languages. Despite the fact that this problematic attracts the attention of many linguists, it is understudied and underdeveloped, and requires in-depth analysis both in theoretical and applied aspects.
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The presence of names from an ethnic minority or foreign personalities within a country’s public sphere is indicative of respect and appreciation for that population, as well as for the culture, literature, and scientific contributions made by its members. Employing a socio-onomastic perspective, this study explores the occurrences of Polish names in the Romanian public domain, focusing on cultural, scientific, religious, and military figures, among others. Regardless of their birthplace, field of activity, or specific connection to the Romanian people, Polish figures have enriched the broader cultural landscape and are commemorated throughout Romania. This occurs both in regions with significant ethnic minority populations and in areas with isolated instances. Street names, school names, hospitals, public institutions, companies, and non-governmental organizations invoke Polish anthroponyms and urbanonyms.
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The paper provides an analysis of prominent Slavic gender literary works from the past two decades, with the focus being on the portrayal of marginalized individuals who experience discrimination. It explores how representatives of this marginalized subculture strive for societal acceptance and the challenges they encounter during the journey of recognition and embracing their unique identities. Furthermore, the text investigates the prevailing attitudes toward LGBTQ+ individuals within the Slavic cultural context. Its objective is to identify commonalities in plot structures and conflict scenarios found in these literary works.
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This research analyzes the political discourse of tweets made by Montenegrin politicians on the platform www.X.com (formerly Twitter). Given that one of the most prominent political topics during the first 100 days of the 44th Government of Montenegro was EU integration, this study seeks to interpret the views and beliefs of politicians on the subject through a critical discourse analysis of their tweets. The corpus consists of tweets published by Montenegrin political leaders during this period, from October 31, 2023, to January 31, 2024. Since tweets are a more concise form of political communication compared to interviews or speeches, this research explores whether the discourse of tweets differs from other political genres and how these differences manifest. Alternatively, it considers whether tweets still contain the essential elements that characterize traditional political discourse. Preliminary results from both quantitative and qualitative analyses at the microtextual level indicate a significant tendency toward linguistic economy in tweets, reflected in lexical and syntactic features such as the frequent use of verbal nouns and catchphrases. Regarding discourse modality, notable differences are observed in the degree of commitment expressed by the speaker or writer. At the macrotextual level, rhetorical figures and argumentative macrostrategies, commonly found in other forms of political discourse, are also present in tweets. Pragmatic elements, such as speech acts, implicatures, and presuppositions, are similarly evident.
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All functional styles involve the use of a specific language just as the journalistic style uses language constructions specific to the journalistic language. The beginning of the formation and use of journalistic language coincided with the establishment of the press, respectively in the 17th century, when the first newspapers were sent for publication. The advent of the media represented the beginning of real-time information, constituting a reference point for human civilization. Over time, access to information became faster and faster, but the press remained the most influential information segment even today.
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Defended PhD theses in Bulgaria in the field of linguistics, literature, history, folklore, ethnography and art studies.
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Data about scientific events in the field of the humanities in Bulgaria in the second half of 2024.
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The study presents data from a survey on the attitudes of 561 students in grades 5. – 7. toward digital devices and their use. The analysis was conducted based on three criteria: attachment to digital devices, purpose of using digital devices, and parental control. The results indicate that students are strongly attached to digital devices and perceive them as a means to achieve positive emotional experiences, while parental control is weak. The data were analyzed by gender and type of settlement, revealing significant trends and tendencies.
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