Call for papers

Facing Language and Cultural Education Challenges in the Current World

(June 12, 2025, Nitra, Slovakia)

Dear Esteemed Colleague,

It is our honor to invite you to the conference Facing Language and Cultural Education Challenges in the Current Worldwhich will be held in Nitra, Slovakia, on June 12, 2025. The event will take place at Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia (UKF), supported by the Department of Romance and German Studies, Faculty of Arts, UKF, in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Education, at „Aleksandër Moisiu“ University, Durrës, Albania.

The conference aims to provide a platform for scholars, researchers, and educators to exchange ideas, present research findings, and engage in meaningful discussions on the latest developments, trends, and challenges in foreign language education and culture. Your participation and contribution are expected to significantly enrich the academic discourse and enhance the overall experience of this distinguished event.

Conference Topics

Education Theory and Practice (Session I)

  • Teaching/Learning Methodology
  • Teaching/Learning and Technology
  • Teaching Materials
  • Evaluation & Assessment
  • Education Practice-New Trends
  • Education in Different Cultures
  • Education Management

Literature and Culture (Session II)

  • Literary Theory & Criticism
  • Contemporary Literature
  • Classical Literature
  • Literature and Other Arts
  • Language, culture, and society
  • Cultural Studies
  • Intercultural Communication

Linguistics (Session III)

  • Language in Globalized Contexts
  • Theoretical Linguistics
  • Historical Linguistics
Applied Linguistics (Session IV)
  • Comparative and Contrastive Linguistics
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Psycholinguistics
  • Translation Theory and Practice
  • InterpretationTheory and Practice
  • Stylisticsand Language Classroom
  • Pragmaticsand Discourse Analysis
  • Second Language Acquisition

Organizers

  • Department of Romance and German Studies and Department of English and American Studies, Faculty of Arts, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia
  • Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Education, “Aleksandër Moisiu” University, Durrës, Albania.

Important Dates

  • Registration: November 30, 2024 ✅
  • Abstract submission: January 31, 2025 ✅
  • Notification of Acceptance: February 10, 2025 ✅
  • Fee payment: March 10, 2025
  • Full Paper submission deadline: March 10, 2025 postponed to March 31, 2025
  • Conference date: June 12, 2025

Conference Language

The conference language will be English. Presentations in other languages must be accompanied by an English PowerPoint presentation. Proceedings will be published in English, German, Spanish, Italian, and French.

Full Paper Submission Guidelines

Papers must be submitted as a Word document and should clearly state the aim of the study, following the  structure below:

  • Abstract (should be limited to a maximum of 250 words)
  • Keywords (maximum of 5 words)
  • Introduction
  • Research questions/applied scientific methods
  • Data analysis/main results
  • Recommendations/conclusions in a concise summary
  • References

To facilitate easier processing, reviewing, and publishing, please adhere to the following checklist:
(see template) 

  • The manuscript must not exceed 4,000 words (excluding tables, figures, and references). Manuscripts exceeding this limit will be returned for editing
  • References should follow APA Style

Transport Information

The nearest airports are located in Bratislava and Vienna. From either airport, you can take a bus to Nitra. The journey from Vienna to Bratislava takes approximately 1 hour, and from Bratislava to Nitra, it is also around 1 hour by bus.

Conference Fees

  • In-person Presenters: 50 € *
  • Online Presenters: 25 € *

Payment

Upon paper acceptance, participants will receive payment details via email. The participation fee includes registration, conference materials, and a certificate.

  • Payment method: Bank Transfer
  • Account holder: Univerzita Konštantína Filozofa v Nitre
    Trieda Andreja Hlinku 1, 949 74 Nitra, Slovakia
  • IBAN: SK54 8180 0000 0070 0007 3076
  • SWIFT/BIC: SPSRSKBAXXX / SUBASKBX
  • Bank: Štátna pokladnica, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • Description/Message for recipient: 102 208 _ name of the participant

Partners

from Slovakia:

from Czechia:

from Spain:

  • University of Granada
  • Complutense University of Madrid
  • University of Valladolid

from Portugal:

  • University of Evora
  • University of Madeira

from Uzbektistan:

  • Uzbekistan State University of World Languages
  • Karshi State University

from other countries:

  • University of Bielsko-Biala, PL
  • Eszterházy Károly Catholic University in Eger, HU
  • University of Vienna, AT
  • University of Iceland – Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies, IC
  • University of Bucharest, RO
  • Khachatur Abovyan Armenian State Pedagogical University, AM
  • University of Steubenville, Ohio, USA
  • Khujand State University, TJ

Scientific Board

From Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, SK

  • Prof. Eva Stranovská, PhD.
  • Prof. Štefan Beňuš, PhD.
  • Prof. Zdenka Gadušová, PhD.
  • Assoc. prof. Martin Štúr, PhD.

From Aleksandër Moisiu University, Durrës, AL 

  • Prof. assoc. Dr. Klodiana Leka
  • Assoc. prof. Dr. Anita Muho

Other:

  • Assoc. prof. Ingrid Puchalová, PhD. – Pavol Jozef Šafárik Unkiversity in Košice, SK
  • Prof. Mária Vajíčková, PhD. – Comenius University in Bratislava, SK
  • Assoc. prof. Jana Javorčíková, PhD. – Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, SK
  • Prof. Zuzana Straková, PhD. – University of Prešov, SK
  • Prof. Libor Pavera, PhD. – Prague University of Economics and Business, CZ
  • Assoc. prof. Miluše Vítečková, PhD. – South Bohemian University in Ceske Budejovice, CZ
  • Dr. Slávka Klimszová, PhD. – Ostrava University, CZ
  • Prof. Viera Janíková, PhD. – Masaryk University in Brno, CZ
  • Assoc. Prof. Elwira Lewandowska, PhD. – University of Bielsko-Biala, PL
  • Dr. habil. Zoltán Szüts – Eszterházy Károly Catholic University in Eger, HU
  • Prof. Karen Schramm, PhD. – University of Vienna, AT
  • Assoc. prof. Branislav Bédi, PhD. – Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies, University of Iceland, IC
  • Prof. Dr. Raquel Fernández Fuertes, PhD. – University of Valladolid, ES
  • Assoc. prof. Dr. Marcin Sosinski – University of Granada, ES
  • Prof. Antonio Barnés Vázquez – Complutense University of Madrid, ES
  • Assistant prof. Ana Alexandra Silva – University of Evora, PT
  • Dr. Megan Reister, PhD. – Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, USA
  • Assistant prof. Alcina Sousa, PhD. – University of Madeira, PT
  • Assoc. prof. Roxana Utale – University of Bucharest, RO
  • Assoc. prof. Marianna Harutyunyan, PhD. – Khachatur Abovyan Armenian State Pedagogical University, Yerevan, AM 
  • Assoc. prof. Munira Yusupova – Khujand State University, TJ
  • Prof. Bakhora Ergasova – Uzbekistan State University of World Languages, UZ
  • Prof. Nasiba Bachritdinovna Аzizova – Karshi State University, UZ 

Organizing Committee

From Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia

From Aleksander Moisiu, University, Albania

  • Dr. Anita Neziri
  • Dr. Alketa Dumani
  • Prof. assoc. Dr. Ervin Balla
  • Prof. assoc. Dr. Ekaterina Gjergo
  • Elira Xhakollari
  • Dr. Ermira Kthupi
  • Dr. Denaida Trungu
  • Dr. Marsela Turku
  • Megi Tirana
  • Olivera Presi
  • Prof. assoc. Dr. Emilda Roseni
  • Prof. assoc. Dr. Genta Taraj
  • Dr. Piro Tanku
  • Dr. Florinda Borici
  • Prof. assoc. Dr. Suzana Samarxhi
  • Sonila Osmani
  • Prof. assoc. Dr. Rregjina Gokaj

From Spain

  • Assoc. prof. Dr. Edyta Waluch de la Torre – University of Granada
  • Prof. Dr. Esther Álvarez de la Fuente, PhD. – University of Valladolid

Contact Information

For paper submissions and inquiries, please contact: flcec.conference@gmail.com SEND E-MAIL

 

We look forward to your participation and valuable contributions to the academic dialogue at this global event.

Sincerely,
Organizing Committee

Department of Romance and German Studies and Department of English and American Studies, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia and Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Education, “Aleksandër Moisiu” University, Durrës, Albania

 

The Conference is an integral part of solving the projects APVV-23-0586 Critical Reflection on Slovak Literary and Translatological Research in the Context of the Western European Tradition and the Current Form of Humanities; KEGA 021UKF-4/2023 Developing predictors for foreign language reading comprehension through intervention; Erasmus+ 2022-1-SK01-KA220-SCH-000085608 Intervention in the development of FL reading comprehension skill.