1. Margaret Atwood, world-famous but yet to be discovered by many Slovene readersTomaž Onič, Michelle Gadpaille, Jason Blake, Tjaša Mohar, 2020, original scientific article Abstract: Margaret Atwood is the only Canadian author whose 80th birthday in 2019 was celebrated by the global academic community. This is not surprising, as she is the most famous Canadian writer, popular also outside literary circles. On this occasion, Slovene Canadianists organized a literary event at the Maribor University Library, which presented an outline of Atwood’s oeuvre and a selection of translated poems and excerpts of prose texts; some of these were translated especially for the event. Of Atwood’s rich and varied oeuvre, only eight novels, a few short fiction pieces and some thirty poems have been translated into Slovene. This article thus aims at presenting those aspects of Atwood’s work which are less know to Slovene readers. It is no secret that Atwood is often labelled a feminist writer, mostly on account of The Handmaid’s Tale and the TV series based on the novel. However, many Slovene readers may not know that she also writes poetry, short fiction, non-fiction and children’s literature, that she is a committed environmentalist, and that she discussed the problem of “Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth” in a prestigious lecture series. There are not many authors who master as many genres as Atwood and who are so well-received by readers and critics alike. The latter is true of Atwood also in Slovenia, and we can only hope that Slovene publishers will make more of Atwood’s work available to Slovene readers. All the more so since Atwood has no plans to end her career: just before her 80th birthday she was on a tour in Europe promoting her latest novel, The Testaments, and she would have continued touring in 2020 were it not for the COVID pandemic.
Keywords: Margaret Atwood, Canadian literature, literary translation, genres
Published in DKUM: 21.11.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 6
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2. Music with a Message : Words, Music and Propaganda 22025, proceedings Abstract: Music with a Message: Words, Music and Propaganda 2 explores ways in which music in connection with various disciplines represents a voice of political critique, cultural expression and resistance. The chapters, written by established academics as well as graduate students, bring a plethora of fresh views from multiple fields like literature, language, English language teaching, as well as cultural, social and political studies. Musical genres addressed are as diverse as the approaches to propaganda; they expand from various ethnic folk and pop music, rap, alternative rock and metal to national anthems, cartoon soundtracks and musicals. This collection appeals to scholars, and students as well as enthusiasts interested in the profound cultural and ideological impact of music.
Keywords: literature, music, lyrics, text analyses, propaganda
Published in DKUM: 23.06.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 9
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3. Narrating guilt and innocence in youth novels by J. Boyne and S. C. Bartoletti : masters thesisTajda Tripkovič, 2024, master's thesis Abstract: Magistrsko delo obravnava dva mladinska zgodovinska romana Deček na vrhu gore (The Boy at the Top of the Mountain) pisatelja Johna Boyna in The Boy Who Dared (Deček, ki si je drznil) pisateljice Susan Campbell Bartoletti. Cilj naloge je primerjati oba romana, ki pripadata tako mladinski kot zgodovinski prozi, in pojasniti njuno zgodovinsko ozadje, ob tem pa primerjati dva mlada protagonista, in sicer Pierrota Fischerja in Helmutha Hübenerja, ki se znajdeta v turbulentnih časih – najprej v obdobju vzpona nacizma in nato še sredi druge svetovne vojne. Vsak po svoje se trudita po najboljših močeh manevrirati med zastavljenimi pravili režima in pri tem odkrivati, kdo sta in kakšne so njune vrednote.
Keywords: Deček na vrhu gore, The Boy Who Dared, zgodovinski roman, mladinski roman, druga svetovna vojna, John Boyne, Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Published in DKUM: 02.10.2024; Views: 0; Downloads: 79
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4. Pandemic and politics in Mary Shelley’s The last manMichelle Gadpaille, 2022, original scientific article Abstract: As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, readers and scholars turn to previous pandemic writing. Among the accounts of past pandemics, Mary Shelley’s The Last Man (1826) might not be the most familiar, although it stands out, not merely because of its female author and futuristic, dystopian mode. Its real distinction is that it predicts the social and political fallout of a pandemic in ways that echo the global experience of coronavirus reaction over the last few years, specifically, the ideological polarization created by anti-pandemic measures.
Keywords: English literature, plague narrative, dystopia
Published in DKUM: 02.08.2024; Views: 78; Downloads: 6
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5. University of Maribor Faculty of Economics and Business Research Achievements and Impact2024 Abstract: This research report comprehensively overviews the research activities of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) between 2021 and 2023. It shows the significant academic and practical contributions made by the FEB in various research fields, highlighting its commitment to addressing contemporary challenges and achieving excellence. The repo rt outlines the various achievements of the FEB, such as research projects, applied projects for businesses, publications, citations, scientific journal publications, conferences organized, and doctoral dissertations. It also emphasizes the significant involvement of students in research, showcasing the FEB's dedication to practical experience and its adherence to research ethics and alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report presents a balanced view of the Faculty's research landscape, highlighting successes and ongoing development areas. It is a detailed document that effectively communicates the vibrant research culture at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Maribor, and its significant contributions to academic and practical fields.
Keywords: research projects, research institutes, sustainable development, practical lmplications, Faculty of Economics and Business at University of Maribor, research
Published in DKUM: 23.05.2024; Views: 269; Downloads: 42
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6. Fantasy and Madness in Two Female Protagonists in Gothic Fiction : m. a. thesisLara Zorec, 2023, master's thesis Abstract: The thesis analyses the influence of fantasy and madness on two female protagonists in The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson and The Turn of the Screw by Henry James. It aims to explain in what ways the fantasizing of two female protagonists suggests the potential madness or mental health issues in the protagonists. The protagonists, Eleanor Vance, and the governess, experience seemingly inexplicable supernatural occurrences while trying to restart their lives in new surroundings. Both literary works of Gothic fiction focus on their narration and explanation of the events and their fantasizing about what could have been. To correctly interpret the results of the analysis and scientific terms, the first part of the thesis deals with the explanation of specific terminology related to the Gothic genre, madness in medical and literary terms in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and psychoanalytic criticism. The theoretical background is significant for the definition of the specific passages that help us understand the ambiguous literary works by Jackson and James. The thesis attempts to discover what mental illnesses could be tormenting the female protagonists and how defining their symptoms could help explain their behaviour and inexplicable occurrences.
Keywords: The Haunting of Hill House, The Turn of the Screw, Shirley Jackson, Henry James, fantasy, madness, mental illness, schizophrenia, Female Gothic
Published in DKUM: 14.03.2024; Views: 234; Downloads: 66
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7. Environmental Content in Intermediate English Textbooks and Lessons : master's thesisSaška Kurnik, 2023, master's thesis Abstract: Environmental issues are nowadays an inevitable part of our lives. It is imperative we address them in order to prevent their further escalation and ensure a better future on our planet. English language teachers have a unique opportunity to touch upon this topic in their lessons since English, as a global language, is a means for discussing all globally relevant issues. This thesis focuses on the representation of environmental issues in intermediate English textbooks and lessons. We aim to highlight the significance of environmental issues and encourage teachers to promote environmental awareness and action in their students. We first provide theoretical background about environmental education, environmental issues, the connection between language teaching and the environment, as well as the inclusion of environmental content in English textbooks. In the empirical part of the thesis, we analyse 13 intermediate English textbooks in terms of environmental content and present interviews with five high-school English teachers about the extent to which environmental issues are integrated into their lessons.
Keywords: textbooks, environmental issues, English language teaching, environmental education
Published in DKUM: 04.03.2024; Views: 283; Downloads: 25
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8. Promoting Social Skills in Young Autistic Learners through Story Reading in Inclusive Settings : m. a. thesisTjaša Tomše, 2023, master's thesis Abstract: Using storybooks as a teaching tool has proved an effective teaching and learning technique that aids in developing and enhancing vocabulary, promotes reading and comprehension skills and even fosters social skills in learners with different needs and abilities. Developing and enhancing key social skills is all the more important for learners diagnosed with autism. Autistic learners experience deficits in social interaction and communication, struggle with fear of the unknown, have constant need for sameness, and might encounter sensory hypo- and hypersensitivities. Promoting social skills has been shown to significantly alleviate social difficulties in children with autism, and one of the successful social skills teaching and intervention methods for learners diagnosed with autism is – according to Amy Bohlander et al. and other researchers in the field – storybook reading. The theoretical part of the thesis aims at presenting key features of autistic behavior correlated with the neuroimaging findings on the irregular functioning of certain parts of the autistic brain; addressing effective inclusion strategies for teaching (young) autistic learners enrolled in general education settings, and discussing the characteristics that constitute a potentially appropriate storybook for use with young autistic learners in inclusive story reading lessons. The empirical part provides a descriptive analysis of ten storybooks, which offer a step-by-step guidance on how to cope with (a) socially challenging situation(s) and were not specifically adapted for learners with autism. The results of the storybook analysis have shown that the storybooks are mainly appropriate for promoting social skills in young autistic learners, whereby the number of storybooks classified as fully appropriate equals the number of partially appropriate items. However, to ensure a quality inclusive story reading experience that allows for effective, autism-friendly social skills teaching, the teacher or story reader needs to consider meeting the adaptation requirements for each storybook, irrespective of its classification, and identify the autistic individual´s unique set of weaknesses, enhanced abilities and (anti-)social behavior patterns prior to selecting a storybook for a group story reading.
Keywords: autism, inclusive education, social skills teaching, storybooks, story reading
Published in DKUM: 16.11.2023; Views: 492; Downloads: 38
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9. Narratives of identity: the interplay of language and oppression in three postcolonial novels : m. a. thesisBernarda Helbel, 2023, master's thesis Abstract: This MA thesis examines the relationship between language and identity in postcolonial contexts, as portrayed in the works of Andrea Levy and Jean Rhys. The thesis focuses on the female narrators in The Long Song, Wide Sargasso Sea, and Small Island, exploring the ways in which language shapes their identities and the impact of external voices on their stories. The thesis aims to highlight the tension between recovering individual subjects and fostering cultural and personal identity through language. Another section also examines the concept of double consciousness and the idealization of the prevailing culture, demonstrating the impact of language on one's perceptions of self and belonging. Through analysis of language style, the thesis argues that language can be both a hindrance and a catalyst for self-discovery and the formation of a more authentic identity. The thesis attempts to examine the lasting effects of colonialism and slavery and provides insights into the complexity of language and identity in postcolonial literature contexts.
Keywords: Wide Sargasso Sea, The Long Song, A Small Island, oppression, postcolonialism, Jean Rhys, Andrea Levy, language
Published in DKUM: 08.09.2023; Views: 464; Downloads: 66
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10. The potential of video games for vocabulary acquisition among secondary school students : m. a. thesisMartin Utroša, 2022, master's thesis Abstract: V magistrski nalogi smo se osredinili na potencial video iger kot medijev za pasivno usvajanje besedišča pri dijakih, dijakinjah v srednji šoli. Delo se nanaša na učitelje, učiteljice srednješolcev, ki so dovzetnejši za takšen način učenja. Video igre imajo potencial pri izboljšanju besedišča dijakov izven učilnice. Številne raziskave na področju usvajanja besedišča so bile narejene v kontekstu medosebne interakcije v večigralskih video igrah, v magistrskem delu pa smo se osredinili na enoigralske, kjer lahko učenci s pomočjo zgodb v video igrah izboljšajo obstoječe in pridobivajo novo besedišče. V magistrski nalogi smo zastavili tri hipoteze. Prvo in drugo hipotezo smo potrdili v empiričnem delu, tretjo pa v teoretičnem. Magistrsko delo se osredotoča na izboljševanje besedišča, usvojenega v učilnici, in ga primerja z besediščem video iger in besediščem izbranih in potrjenih učbenikov za poučevanje angleščine od drugega letnika srednje šole dalje. Prav tako nudi vpogled v potencial video iger za usvajanje besedišča pri pouku angleščine in daje učiteljem priporočila, kako video igre koristno uporabiti pri pouku angleščine.
Keywords: video igre, usvajanje besedišča, poučevanje, učenje, srednja šola
Published in DKUM: 22.12.2022; Views: 887; Downloads: 79
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