Slovaks In Canada From Vojvodina

Author : Ondrej Miháľ
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Slovaks
ISBN : 098791510X

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Slovaks in Canada from Vojvodina by Ondrej Miháľ Pdf

Author : Ondrej Mihal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0968378943

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Slovaks in Canada from Vojvodina by Ondrej Mihal Pdf

Author : Brendan Edwards
Publisher : Kuperard
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781857335675

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Slovakia - Culture Smart! by Brendan Edwards Pdf

Slovakia has struggled with a low international profile. Often overlooked as the Czech Republic’s little sister, it is a young country with an old culture and history, and a people who are proudly Central (not Eastern) European. Although for much of the twentieth century Czechs and Slovaks lived together in one state, there are important differences between them, differences that ultimately contributed to separation in 1993 and the rebirth of a sovereign Slovak state.Generally speaking, the Slovaks are more “Slavic” than the Czechs—their pace of life is slower, and their spare time is more often filled with friends, family, and music. They are known to be resistant to change, yet change has been a constant in the state’s short economic and political history—from the fall of communism in the Velvet Revolution of late 1989, to the Velvet Divorce of Czechoslovakia in 1993, to widespread economic diversification, expansion, and global influence, to European Union membership in 2004, and the adoption of the euro in 2009— and they have adapted with quiet optimism.Slovakia has been referred to as the economic “tiger” of Europe, and now that it has EU membership and a healthy industrial economy, Europeans are starting to take notice. Its popularity as a tourist destination has been growing rapidly in recent years. Slovaks call their country the Heart of Europe—a term that describes not only their geography but the Slovak character, which is warm, deeply hospitable, and immensely proud. Visitors who step outside Bratislava’s Staré mesto (Old Town) and take the time to explore the country beyond will discover a landscape of plains, meadows, mountains, natural spas, and hundreds of ancient castles, and a people at once modest, stoical, humorous, and responsive.This book captures the essence of what makes the Slovak people unique and explains something of the quirks and memorable aspects of their lifestyle. It opens a window onto their inner world, their customs and celebrations, and describes what to expect and how to behave in different situations. While the country is not without its frustrations for foreigners, most visitors succumb to its charms. Few have left without yearning to return to “the little big country.”

Author : Petr Kokaisl, Andrea Štolfová, Pavla Fajfrlíková, Veronika Němcová, Jana Zychová, Irena Cejpová et al.
Publisher : NOSTALGIE Praha
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2023-01-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9788090888302

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In the footsteps of the Rusyns in Europe: Ukraine, Slovakia, Serbia, Poland and Hungary by Petr Kokaisl, Andrea Štolfová, Pavla Fajfrlíková, Veronika Němcová, Jana Zychová, Irena Cejpová et al. Pdf

The aim of this monograph is to present the current situation of Rusyns in those European countries where, according to official or estimated statistics, their number is the highest - Ukraine, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and Serbia. In presenting the situation of the Rusyn population in these countries, an attempt has been made to indicate the number of Rusyns in the countries under study and at the same time to point out the problems of obtaining accurate data on Rusyns. Another aim of the research was to find out what the main elements of Rusyn ethnic identity are - here, regardless of geographical differences, religious affiliation or Byzantine rite (Catholic or Orthodox) stood out in the first place. The research also focused on the use of the Rusyn language and changes in its status, the possibilities of teaching the Rusyn language and the interest in teaching it among the Rusyns themselves. In addition to these two main aspects of Rusyn identity, other key elements of Rusyn material and non-material culture were also investigated. Emphasis was placed on the use of primarily qualitative methods to refine the available quantitative data. The results presented in this publication are based on both field research and research with Rusyn respondents conducted remotely via electronic communication in 2014-2019. Although this is a five-year period, it is possible to compare the individual Rusyn communities in the five countries studied, at least in part, synchronically (i.e. here and now).

Author : Paul Robert Magocsi
Publisher : Central European University Press
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9786155053467

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With Their Backs to the Mountains by Paul Robert Magocsi Pdf

With Their Backs to the Mountains is the history of a stateless people, the Carpatho-Rusyns, and their historic homeland, Carpathian Rus’, located in the heart of central Europe. A little over 100,000 Carpatho-Rusyns are registered in official censuses but their number could be as high as 1,000,000, the greater part living in Ukraine and Slovakia. The majority of the diaspora—nearly 600,000—lives in the US. At present, when it is fashionable to speak of nationalities as “imagined communities” created by intellectuals or elites who may or may not live in the historic homeland, Carpatho-Rusyns provide an ideal example of a people made—or some would say still being made—before our very eyes. The book traces the evolution of Carpathian Rus’ from earliest prehistoric times to the present, and the complex manner in which a distinct Carpatho-Rusyn people, since the mid-nineteenth century, came into being, disappeared, and then re-appeared in the wake of the revolutions of 1989 and the collapse of Communist rule in central and eastern Europe. To help guide the reader further there are 39 text inserts, 34 detailed maps, plus an annotated discussion of relevant books, chapters, and journal articles.

Author : Tünde Puskás
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 9052014779

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'We Belong to Them" by Tünde Puskás Pdf

This book explores what happens with ethnic and national identifications built on the same ethnocultural grounds, but under different socioeconomic circumstances. Territorial and non-territorial minorities have traditionally been considered not susceptible to comparison because it was assumed that groups organized on different grounds were distinctively separate phenomena. In this study, the comparative method is used to throw new light on how ethnic and national identifications are constructed, negotiated, and re-constructed in territorial and non-territorial minority contexts. The author investigates whether the ethnic and national identification and articulation processes of Hungarians in Slovakia and Hungarians in Sweden constitute different types of Hungarianness. Drawing on extensive interview material the empirical focus is on the interaction of self-narratives and public narratives. The author seeks to challenge the notion that national minorities and diaspora communities are fundamentally different in their understanding of nationhood and their relationship to an external national homeland.

Author : Anna Mazurkiewicz
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781443868914

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East Central Europe in Exile Volume 1 by Anna Mazurkiewicz Pdf

The East Central Europe in Exile series consists of two volumes which contain chapters written by both esteemed and renowned scholars, as well as young, aspiring researchers whose work brings a fresh, innovative approach to the study of migration. Altogether, there are thirty-eight chapters in both volumes focusing on the East Central European émigré experience in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The first volume, Transatlantic Migrations, focuses on the reasons for emigration from the lands of East Central Europe; from the Baltic to the Adriatic, the intercontinental journey, as well as on the initial adaptation and assimilation processes. The second volume is slightly different in scope, for it focuses on the aspect of negotiating new identities acquired in the adopted homeland. The authors contributing to Transatlantic Identities focus on the preservation of the East Central European identity, maintenance of contacts with the “old country”, and activities pursued on behalf of, and for the sake of, the abandoned homeland. Combined, both volumes describe the transnational processes affecting East Central European migrants.

Author : Jürgen Kuhlmann,Jean M. Callaghan
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0765800624

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Military and Society in 21st Century Europe by Jürgen Kuhlmann,Jean M. Callaghan Pdf

This outstanding compendium of articles on Europe's militarysituation as we enter the new millennium has been compiled under the aegis of the GeorgeMarshall European Center for Security Studies. The leading analysts of military studies in everymajor nation of Europe are included, along with three overview pieces that set the tone andcontent for this nicely integrated volume. The opening pieces, by Martin Shaw on the evolutionof a "common risk" society, Christopher Dandeker on the military indemocratic societies, and Wilfried von Bredow on the re-nationaliation of military strategy setthe tone for the work as a whole. Althoughthe Cold War is now a decade removed from the new Europe, the challenges of transition to newdefense systems and institutional structures still confront those who plan the future for themilitary establishments of Europe. The individual country studies contained in this volume, aswell as the final analysis of the trends and probable future developments in Europe, should berequired reading throughout the national security structure, for politicians and decision makersseeking to understand the dilemmas facing European militaries and the societies they defend. The country chapters cover a wide range ofnations. Jean Callaghan examines the Bulgarian armed forces after its 1997 elections. MarieVlachova and Stefan Sarvas review civil-military relations in the Cech nation. Jano Sabo studiesthe role of the defense sector in Hungary. Adriana Stanescu sees Romania as a case of delayedmoderniation. Paul Klein and Jurgen Kuhlmann review the German armed forces in the context of apeace dividend. Bernard Boene and Didier Danet consider France in the light of the post draftsituation. Marina Nuciari and Giuseppe Caforio consider the Italian military in a democraticcontext. Finally, Jan van der Meulen and his colleagues, look upon the Netherlands military as acase study in post-moderniation. The final contribution is a summary report by the editors onthe lessons that have been learned in assessing the contemporary civil-military complex. In all,this is a state of the art volume on the state of the armed forces in Europe.

Author : Timothy L. Gall,Jeneen Hobby
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Reference
ISBN : PSU:000067310913

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Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life by Timothy L. Gall,Jeneen Hobby Pdf

Provides information on the cultures of the world, covering different areas of daily life including clothing, food, language and religion.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 1656 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781668436912

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Research Anthology on Bilingual and Multilingual Education by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

Given the boost in global immigration and migration, as well as the emphasis on creating inclusive classrooms, research is turning to the challenges that teachers face with the increasing need for bilingual and multilingual education. The benefits of bilingual education are widespread, allowing students to develop important cognitive skills such as critical thinking and problem solving as well as opening further career opportunities later in life. However, very few resources are available for the successful practice and implementation of this education into the curriculum, with an even greater lack of appropriate cultural representation in the classroom. Thus, it is essential for educators to remain knowledgeable on the emerging strategies and procedures available for making bilingual and multilingual education successful. The Research Anthology on Bilingual and Multilingual Education is a comprehensive reference source on bilingual and multilingual education that offers the latest insights on education strategy and considerations on the language learners themselves. This research anthology features a diverse collection of authors, offering valuable global perspectives on multilingual education. Covering topics such as gamification, learning processes, and teaching models, this anthology serves as an essential resource for professors, teachers, pre-service teachers, faculty of K-12 and higher education, government officials, policymakers, researchers, and academicians with an interest in key strategy and understanding of bilingual and multilingual education.

Author : Gómez-Parra, María Elena,Huertas Abril, Cristina Aránzazu
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781799825890

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Handbook of Research on Bilingual and Intercultural Education by Gómez-Parra, María Elena,Huertas Abril, Cristina Aránzazu Pdf

As education becomes more globally accessible, the need increases for comprehensive education options with a special focus on bilingual and intercultural education. The normalization of diversity and the acclimation of the students to various cultures and types of people are essential for success in the current world. The Handbook of Research on Bilingual and Intercultural Education is an essential scholarly publication that provides comprehensive empirical research on bilingual and intercultural processes in an educational context. Featuring a range of topics such as education policy, language resources, and teacher education, this book is ideal for teachers, instructional designers, curriculum developers, language learning professionals, principals, administrators, academicians, policymakers, researchers, and students.

Author : Ivana Hostová
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781527500808

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Identity and Translation Trouble by Ivana Hostová Pdf

Besides providing a thorough overview of advances in the concept of identity in Translation Studies, the book brings together a variety of approaches to identity as seen through the prism of translation. Individual chapters are united by the topic and their predominantly cultural approach, but they also supply dynamic impulses for the reader, since their methodologies, level of abstraction, and subject matter differ. The theoretical impulses brought together here include a call for the ecology of translational attention, a proposal of transcultural and farcical translation and a rethinking of Bourdieu’s habitus in terms of František Miko’s experiential complex. The book also offers first-hand insights into such topics as post-communist translation practices, provides sociological insights into the role politics played during state socialism in the creation of fields of translated fiction and the way imported fiction was able to subvert the intentions of the state, gives evidence of the struggles of small locales trying to be recognised though their literature, and draws links between local theory and more widely-known concepts.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Ethnology
ISBN : IND:30000070092386

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Prague Occasional Papers in Ethnology by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 988 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1996-06-26
Category : Administrative law
ISBN : UIUC:30112058907483

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Federal Register by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. President (1993-2001 : Clinton)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Economic sanctions, American
ISBN : PURD:32754069240954

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6-month Periodic Report on the National Emergency Declared by Executive Order 12808 by United States. President (1993-2001 : Clinton) Pdf