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 World, which 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.

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

• 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.

Partners

• Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, SK
• Comenius University in Bratislava, SK
• Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, SK
• University of Prešov, SK
• Prague University of Economics and Business, CZ
• South Bohemian University in Ceske Budejovice, CZ
• Ostrava University, CZ
• Masaryk University in Brno, CZ
• 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
• University of Valladolid, ES
• University of Granada, ES
• Complutense University of Madrid, ES
• University of Evora, PT
• University of Madeira, PT
• Khachatur Abovyan Armenian State Pedagogical University, Yerevan, AM
• University of Steubenville, Ohio, USA
• Khujand State University, TJ
• Uzbekistan State University of World Languages, UZ
• Karshi State University, UZ

Scientific Board

• Prof. Eva Stranovská, PhD. – Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, SK
  
• Prof. Štefan Beňuš, PhD. – Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, SK
  
• Prof. Zdenka Gadušová, PhD. – Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, SK
  
• Assoc. prof. Martin Štúr, PhD. – Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, SK
  
• Prof. assoc. Dr. Klodiana Leka – Aleksandër Moisiu University, Durrës, AL 
• Assoc. prof. Dr. Anita Muho – Aleksandër Moisiu University, Durrës, AL
  
• 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
  
• Assoc. 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

• Prof. Gabriela Miššíková, PhD.
• Prof. Mirko Lampis, PhD.
• Assoc. prof. Edita Hornáčková-Klapicová, PhD.
• Assoc. prof. Mária Hricková, PhD.
• Assoc. prof. Martin Štúr, PhD.
• Assoc. prof. Fabiano Gritti, PhD.
• Assoc. prof. Natália Rusnáková, PhD.
• Assoc. prof. Magda Kučerková, PhD.
• Assoc. prof. Elena Ciprianová, PhD.
• Assoc. prof. Silvia Hvozdíková, PhD.
• Dr. Paolo Di Vico, PhD.
• Anikó Ficzere, PhD.
• Erzsébeth Szabó, PhD.
• Ervín Weiss, PhD.
• Paula Píšová, PhD.
• Zuzana Civáňová, PhD.
• Martin Kažimír, PhD.
• Lucia Mareková, PhD.
• Erik György, PhD.
• Ivana Horváthová, PhD.
• Zuzana Kozáčiková, PhD.
• Martina Juríčková, PhD.
• Ivana Poulíková
• Andrea Kóňová
• Ivan Haringa
• Danuta Dzis
• Patrícia Kubišová
• Erik Vráb
• Dr. rer. pol. Michaela Kováčová – Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice

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

Important Dates

• Registration: November 30, 2024
• Full Paper submission deadline: March 10, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: April 10, 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.

Conference Fees

• In-person Presenters: €50
• Online Presenters: €25
• UAMD/UKF Members: Free
• UAMD/UKF Students: Free

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