LLCE2022 Accepted abstracts

Early Childhood Teachers’ Self-Efficacy for Teaching English

Prof. Ali Kemal Tekin, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Norway;     Abstract: The current trend in education in early years suggests a holistic perspective and considers the individual learner as the whole child, in turn, mandates broad and wide-ranging educational...
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Spiritual Folklore Tourism: Tourists’ Experience at Naga Cave in Thailand

Chompunuch Pongjit, Mahidol University International College, Thailand;     Abstract: In this research, the authors have shown that social media is becoming an important platform for the dissemination of information among the younger generation who are looking for new...
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Act East policy and the non-recognized Thai- Indian diasporic community in Thailand

Ruchi Agarwal, Mahidol University International College, Thailand; Abstract: The Indian diaspora in Thailand is as ethnically diverse as any other country. Although a relatively small community, the Indian diaspora has long established its roots, some with their fifth generation now living in...
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IMPLEMENTING DESIGN THINKING AND PEER INSTRUCTION IN ONLINE ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES COURSES

Zuzana Sándorová, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia; Abstract: Design Thinking (DT) and Peer Instruction (PI) are apparently distinct and innovative teaching methods that share several commonalities. Both are based on students´ active participation and communication. As...
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Service Learning, Sustainability, and Social Justice from Hindu Perspective

Prof. Pankaj Jain, FLAME University, India;     Abstract: Although service learning is being increasingly embraced by American academy, both the theory and method of service learning is rarely considered from non-Western perspective. As is well known, the Western Enlightenment...
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“Machines like us”: an overview on A.I. and human nature

Tiziana Lentini, Università per stranieri "Dante Alighieri", Reggio Calabria, Italy & Guest Researcher ASCA, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands Abstract: Starting from a critical and sociological analysis of Ian McEwan’s novel titled Machine like me, the aim of this paper is trying...
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Emplementing English Medium of Instruction in a Specialized University Setting: Benefits and Pitfalls

Prof. Jolita Horbacauskiene, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania; Abstract: Students’ academic skills, learning styles, level of content knowledge, academic practices, and varying ethical standards are considered to be the main problemic issues faced in multilingual and multicultural...
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English Medium Instruction Success in University Settings: who is an EMI Teacher of the Future?

Megana Pesse, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania; Abstract: While English medium instruction (EMI) is rapidly emerging in Higher education (HE) context as a result of internationalization, globalization and its benefits to increase student mobility and a competitive advantage in university...
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Entrepreneurship Education: A Shift in Perspective

Saba Imtiaz, iFahja, United Kingdom & Pakistan; Abstract: Entrepreneurship is a crucial driver of economic growth and a significant contributor in socioeconomic progress. Education in entrepreneurship educates and promotes entrepreneurial action. This research seeks to comprehend current trends...
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Adapting Intercultural Communication Course for Undergraduate English Language Students Using Digital Tools

Eva Reid, Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia;    Abstract: The Covid 19 pandemic has caused real turmoil in the whole world, and impacted every aspect of society. Education is one of the most significant fields that was the most influenced by the pandemic. All levels of...
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REMODELLING THE LITERARY HISTORY INTO A DIGITAL FUTURE OF THE EDUCATION

Nina Kellerová, University of Trnava, Slovakia; Abstract: Online times have not only been opening the doors to flexible working and studying possibilities, but also to versatile forms of literature that is portable and easily accessible from anywhere in the world, at any desired time. From...
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DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS’ INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE VIA DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES

Petra Ivenz, University of Hradec Králové, Czech Republic; Abstract: One of the long-term aims of the European Union is to incorporate intercultural communication into the lessons of foreign languages. However, studies have shown that teachers of foreign languages usually do not know what...
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Electronic archives and the teaching of American literature

Anton Pokrivčák, University of Trnava, Slovakia; Abstract: The contemporary world is digitized. We can see it everywhere, in technology, science, and human interactions. Perhaps no part of human activities would be unaffected by the computer’s power, including literature and its study. Printed...
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ATTITUDES OF TRAINEE ENGLISH TEACHERS TOWARDS THE USE OF LITERATURE IN EFL TEACHING

Louise Kocianová, University of Trnava, Slovakia;     Abstract: Existing research supports the use of literature in the EFL classroom not only as a tool for improving linguistic skills and thinking skills, but also as a vehicle for increasing cultural and intercultural...
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THE INTERPRETATION OF PROVERBS BY ROMANI AND TURKISH BILINGUAL CHILDREN IN BULGARIA

Prof. William S. New (Beloit College, USA) & Prof. Hristo Kyuchukov, Ph.D. (University of Silesia, Poland) Abstract: Proverb knowledge, comprehension, and production have a strong correlation with core linguistic and cognitive capacities that impact school success. Lakoff and Turner...
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Exploration of performance indicators and predictors in a blended Moodle-based course within undergraduate EFL studies

Xenia Liahuk, University of Trnava, Slovakia Abstract: The paper presents the results of a correlation study aimed at exploring factors that can work as indicators of low, moderate, or high level of performance in a blended course designed to educate second year students about the contrastive...
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Digital Portfolio as a Tool to Enhance Pre-service Teachers Critical Thinking

Ivana Cimermanová, University of Presov, Slovakia Abstract: Critical thinking, often connected with creativity, similarly as digital literacy belong among the skills defined as global skills q for the 21st century. Students-centred classes full of autonomous learners is the ideal many teachers...
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From Web 1.0 to Web 3.0 and beyond. Developing online tools supporting the learning of Icelandic as a second and foreign language

Branislav Bédi, Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies, Iceland Abstract:    Despite Icelandic being a less commonly taught language (LCTL) in the word, many people want to learn it. This is not only due to immigration, which is about 16% of the whole population in Iceland...
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Designing a course of instructional technology for teachers of English as a foreign language

Camino Bueno-Alastuey, Public University of Navarre, Spain Abstract: Providing teachers of English with the appropriate knowledge about both the technological and the pedagogical affordances of the enormous array of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) available to make the learning...
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Possibilities of Supporting Learner Autonomy in Philological Study Programmes through Information and Digital Technologies

Božena Horváthová, Trnava University, Slovakia Abstract: Based on the results of research by experts in the field of learner autonomy, information about its significance is presented. The definition of autonomy, as well as its components and the roles of the student and teacher, are discussed as...
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THE PERSPECTIVE OF FL TEACHERS ON NATIVE LANGUAGE INTERFERENCE IN FL CLASSROOM

Ema Fričeková, University of Presov, Slovakia Abstract Language interference arising from the native language negative transfer is understood as one of the sources of errors students make in the process of foreign language learning. Whether in oral or written performance, negative transfer errors...
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Narratives reflecting Theory of Mind among bilingual Luli children of Uzbekistan

Hristo Kyuchukov University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland Jill de Villiers Smith College, Northampton, MA, USA Bahodir B. Mamurov Bukhara State University, Uzbekistan Gulbahor  R. Akramova Bukhara State University, Uzbekistan   Abstract The Luli of Central Asia belong to the “Gypsy” groups...
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America Under Fire: Imagined Invasions of the United States during World War I

Jozef Pecina, Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia Abstract: When the war started in Europe in 1914, the United States military was desperately undermanned and underequipped. Prior to the country’s entry into the conflict, there was a pervading fear of a German invasion of the United States....
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Pragmatic infelicities in intercultural communication: A proposed role for digital technologies

Prof. Georgios S. Ypsilandis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece Abstract: The relationship between language and culture has been suggested and abundantly discussed since the early 70s. This issue has been particularly explored in various empirical and experimental studies within the area...
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Reading and critical thinking in EFL Classroom

Prof. Zuzana Straková, University of Presov, Slovakia Abstract: Reading in a foreign language not only enables students to acquire new vocabulary and to deepen their understanding of the language, but also offers the development of key competences for active citizens of the 21st century, such as...
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Critical thinking development and character education within ELT at the upper secondary level

Michaela Sepešiová, Univeristy of Prešov, Slovakia Abstract: Character Education has emerged as a beneficial platform for 21st-century skills promotion. When dealing with these skills, the 4 Cs can be understood as a crucial framework - critical thinking, communication, creativity, and...
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Possibilities of Supporting Learner Autonomy in Philological Study Programmes through Information and Digital Technologies

Božena Horváthová, Trnava University, Slovakia Abstract: Based on the results of research by experts in the field of learner autonomy, information about its significance is presented. The definition of autonomy, as well as its components and the roles of the student and teacher, are discussed as...
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New roles of cultural exchange tours in philology study programmes

Aaron McCauley, University of Trnava, Slovakia Abstract: Cultural exchange tours allow our students to experience different cultures and perspectives. They experience firsthand new traditions, customs and have the chance to meet new people. By spending several days in a  new culture our...
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Digital visualization in literary analysis

Prof. Silvia Pokrivčáková, University of Trnava, Slovakia Abstract: Despite initial resistance from some literary scholars, digital humanities are finding their way into literary scholarship and education. The paper discusses various computational techniques that have been proven productive for...
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EFL Learners' Perceptions of Communicative Language Teaching and Learning

doc. Rastislav Metruk, University of Žilina, Slovakia; Abstract: This paper attempts to explore EFL learners’ perceptions of the fundamental principles of communicative approach, which has been employed as the primary way of teaching foreign languages for the past 50 years. Research participants...
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ALL LAY LOADS ON A WILLING HORSE – LINGUISTIC PICTURE OF A HORSE IN KASHUBIAN, ENGLISH AND POLISH PROVERBS

Anna Stachurska, University of Trnava, Slovakia & Rafal Golombek, University of Technology and Humanities in Radom, Poland Abstract: The aim of the article is to show the linguistic and cultural image of a horse on the basis of paremiological material preserved in Kashubian, English and...
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Teaching and supporting languages of culturally and linguistically diverse students

Palaiologou Nektaria, Akriotou Despoina, Kassotaki Eirini, Kostoulas Achilles, Paida Sevi; Hellenic Open University, Language Education for Refugees and Migrants Programme, Greece Abstract: Culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students have many needs; some of them are common with all the...
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TEACHING LANGUAGES IN THE DIGITAL ERA

Hana Vančová, Trnava university in Trnava, Slovakia; Abstract: Introducing digital tools and modern technology to language learning created great expectations among teachers and learners. Technology in classrooms tends to be motivational for learners, and its presence in learners’ lives facilitates...
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