QUESTIONS AS A UNIT OF THE DIALOGUE IN THE PROCESS OF THE DIDACTIC COMMUNICATIONS

Ewa KOCHANOWSKA

Transformations of Education and Science

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (80-81) 2014,  Publication date: 24 May 2014

Abstract School communication constitutes a pedagogical field of research that provides empiric exemplifications and instructions for educational practice. The subjects of the analysis are: features of language that is spoken by teachers in the didactic communication, patterns of communication between teacher [...] Read more.

THE POLISH LANGUAGE OF SCIENCE YESTERDAY AND TODAY

Urszula ŻYDEK-BEDNARCZUK

Transformations of Education and Science

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (80-81) 2014,  Publication date: 24 May 2014

Abstract This article presents the history of the Polish language of science, including its graph ic and symbolic, morphological, lexical, syntactic and textual components. Attention is paid to the general characteristics of the language of science: abstractness, accuracy, objectivity, internationality. The [...] Read more.

CULTURE OF NETWORKS?

Andrzej K. KOŹMIŃSKI

Transformations of Education and Science

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (80-81) 2014,  Publication date: 24 May 2014

Abstract The paper examines globalized academic culture from the standpoint of Polish universities standing and perspectives. Science and quality higher education are produced in international networks. Globalization enhances the influence of American culture perceived as a mix of humboldtian university tradition [...] Read more.

SYNERGY EFFECTS IN INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC NETWORKS: COMPARING POLISH AND AMERICAN ACADEMIC CULTURES

Dominika LATUSEK-JURCZAK

Transformations of Education and Science

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (80-81) 2014,  Publication date: 24 May 2014

Abstract The text illustrates the phenomenon and role of collaborative networks within the research world in the social sciences. It argues that research domination of American universities is founded on the value put on collaboration onvarious stages of the research process. It also identifies several strategies [...] Read more.

FINANCING OF SCIENCE IN POLAND INHIBITOR OR ENHANCER ?

Alojzy Z. NOWAK, Adam NIEWIADOMSKI

Transformations of Education and Science

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (80-81) 2014,  Publication date: 24 May 2014

Abstract Sources of funding are examined and the level is estimated. Competition for grants is indicated as an emerging new source of funding intended to modernize and activate the system and to provide new sources such as EU funds and private sector funcing. The state budget still remains the main funding source [...] Read more.

HOW TO ESTIMATE POLISH SCIENCE POTENTIAL?

Olaf GAJL

Transformations of Education and Science

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (80-81) 2014,  Publication date: 24 May 2014

Abstract A comparison of index figures for Poland and developed countries such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Great Britain are presented. Among other things, it is illustrated that in Poland the number of universities per million inhabitants is the highest,the number of students is also great, but the [...] Read more.

POLISH UNIVERSITIES IN INTERNATIONAL RANKINGS: POSITION, CONDITIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Jan SADLAK

Transformations of Education and Science

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (80-81) 2014,  Publication date: 24 May 2014

Abstract University rankings are arecognized source of information about performance of higher education institutions in particular with regard to research and prestige. This essay presents a comprehensive analysis of the performance of Polish universities in the period 2010-2013 in the most relevant international [...] Read more.

SATURN OF GOYA. TRANSFORMATION OF THE MYTH

Joanna ALEKSANDROWICZ

Transformations of Culture

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (80-81) 2014,  Publication date: 23 May 2014

Abstract In his painting Saturn, Goya has transformed the traditional myth version – stripped divinity of its attributes and transferred it into a universal dimension, causing an image of a father devouring his own children to start being interpreted in new socialpolitical contexts. The reception of the Saturn [...] Read more.

ZORBA THE GREEK - A SCORE FOR LIFE-MEDIA-CULTURE A FILM BY MICHAEL CACONYANNIS IN OLD AND NEW CULTURAL CONTEXTS

Karina BANASZKIEWICZ

Transformations of Culture

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (80-81) 2014,  Publication date: 23 May 2014

Abstract Globalized societies constantly need heroes and stories that would be able to explain the meaning of the world. When religions of fathers lose their position, their place is taken by myths of the popular culture: Star Wars, Matrix, Pokemons, Indiana Jones' crusades – they all integrate multinational [...] Read more.

TABLE MANNERS: FEASTING AND LE GRAND BOUFFE AS TWO FORMS OF MODERN CONSUMPTION.

Katarzyna PYSZKOWSKA

Transformations of Culture

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (80-81) 2014,  Publication date: 23 May 2014

Abstract The text describes two opposite forms of table manners in the context of the contemporary culture of consumption. Based on terms such as feast, feasting, etiquette, conversation, hospitality, appetite, or disgust, it is possible to point out not only the differences between feasting and le grand bouffe [...] Read more.