Cultural Components Research Articles

Sound Director in Modern Program Content of TV Channels

The purpose of the article is to determine the place of the sound director in the creation of a global information space that would ensure effective interaction of people, their access to global data resources and satisfaction of needs for information products and services using the content of television programs. The research methodology consists in the application of special methods: source analysis of the main publications on the topic (to find out the level of scientific development of the problem); historical and cultural, which led to a holistic approach to the analysis of the process of the historical development of sound engineering in Ukraine. The work also used general scientific methods: methods of analysis and description, for the general characterization and understanding of the essence of the sound director’s profession. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the fact that for the first time, the process of sound director’s work in modern TV channel programming is highlighted. The process of formation of sound engineering and the sound director’s activity in the Ukrainian cultural space is described. Based on the study of the source base, the author outlines the trends and reasons for the emergence of the sound engineering profession and clarifies the aesthetic foundations of the formation of sound engineering in Ukraine. The article deals with the interaction between technology and art in contemporary culture, emphasizes the interconnection of technical and technological and artistic components in artistic culture, and points to several artistic trends inspired by scientific and technological progress. The qualification requirements for a modern sound director are considered. The issue of rethinking the creative activity of sound directors in the media has been further developed. Conclusions. The review of the source base proved that the work of a sound director on television has many difficulties related to the technical support of studios, the conditions of filming, and the creative process. But also due to the importance of television as a way of communication and a source of information, sound design on TV has prospects for development and improvement.

A Review of the Strategies Used in the IT sector for Employee Training and Development

Purpose: In the current economic climate, the ability of the organisation to find and keep quality people will determine its success or failure. The lifeblood of any firm is its workforce. The performance of the firm's employees determines whether it succeeds or fails. The basis of such success is thought to be employees who have received substantial training and development. The focus of the research was to identify this connection amidst employee performance, productivity along with instruction, and advancement. Numerous research studies have acknowledged this essential function. For example, they have emphasised the importance of maximising employees' contributions to the business's aims and goals in order to maintain effective performance. Employees are a costly and precious resource. Companies that place a high priority on shareholders and customer satisfaction value employee development because they acknowledge the significance of training initiatives. The productivity is increased by the numerous training and development programmes offered by IT companies to their employees. The goal the current study seeks to look at the various theoretical models together with frameworks connected to workforce development through training and development programmes and their effects on employee performance. The current paper provides a succinct assessment of the research on the value of training and how it boosts worker performance. Methodology: The IBEF report on the information technology industry, yearly reports from particular IT companies, journal articles in Google Scholar, media, and business websites are used as secondary sources of data to achieve the paper's goal. Findings: The findings indicate that for the human resource development sector, personal role involvement is more useful than workplace engagement. In a setting of intense competition, It is crucial to address how little the training function is valued in Indian organisations.. The study discovered that "future orientation," "in-group collectivism," and "uncertainty avoidance" are national cultural components that have an impact on e-learning practises. In this study, synchronous and asynchronous e-learning systems are distinguished, and the impact of culture on each is investigated. Originality/Value: This study will help in better understanding the various training and development procedures used by IT industry organisations. Strategies and SWOC Analysis are used to help businesses flourish and achieve greatness with the aid of their workforce. Paper Type: Case Study

Promotion of Bandura Art Abroad at the Turn of the 1980s and 1990s

The purpose of the research is to determine the genre and thematic directions of the creative activity of bandura players of the Ukrainian diaspora and Ukraine in the context of the Ukrainian Free University (Munich, Germany) in the period of the 80s and 90s of the twentieth century. In particular, audio recordings from the collection of the UFU archive and reports on the activities of the educational institution from 1985-1990 were used. Research methodology. The researcher used the source, historical, axiological, musicological, and cultural approaches. The source study method was used to analyze new archival sources (textual, documentary, and audio-media) to research Ukrainian bandura art in its mainland and diaspora dimensions. Other approaches and methods made it possible to consider the areas of activity of bandura players in a foreign environment (historical and typological and historical and chronological methods), the value of their achievements for the promotion of bandura art in the world in the period of the 80s and 90s of the twentieth century (axiological approach), and to analyze the contribution of bandura players from North America, Europe, and Ukraine at the compositional, performing, and pedagogical levels to the world Ukrainian culture (musicological and culturological approaches). Scientific novelty of the research. For the first time, the materials of the audio archive of the Ukrainian Free University concerning bandura art are introduced into scientific circulation. Conclusions. The main principles and manifestations of the popularization of bandura art abroad in the 80-the 90s of the twentieth century are revealed. The personalities of soloists and groups of bandura players from the diaspora and Ukraine, lecturers and instructors of bandura training held at the Ukrainian Vulnerable University, whose creative activity was presented at public concerts in Munich, interviews and presentations on the air of Radio Svoboda, are highlighted. The article analyzes the period that marked not just the intensification of the concert and pedagogical activities of bandura players from other foreign countries but also the expansion of their cooperation with bandura players from Ukraine on the eve and at the beginning of independence. These factors remain relevant in the context of the need to generalize and analyze the achievements of bandura art abroad as a component of Ukrainian musical culture and its development in different historical and temporal periods.

Analysis of tea culture communication path based on the principal component analysis method

Abstract Tea culture is the main component of Chinese traditional culture, and the analysis of tea culture dissemination paths can promote the process of Chinese traditional culture dissemination to the outside world. This paper standardizes the tea culture dissemination paths based on the principal component analysis method. The correlation matrix of the standardized data is tested for sampling suitability, and the eigenvalues and eigenvectors are calculated to derive the principal components. The variance contribution rate and the cumulative contribution rate of the variance of the principal components are calculated, and then the scores of each principal component are derived and evaluated comprehensively. Accordingly, the main communication paths of tea culture are new media communication, museum collection and exhibition, and tea trade. Based on this, this paper analyzes the communication effects of the communication paths, and the results show that: the number of followers of public accounts related to tea culture reached 63,214 in 2021, an increase of nearly 24% compared with 2019. The total number of visitors to the museum collection and exhibition of tea culture was 28,004 in 2021, an increase of 22.7% compared with the previous year. The number of tea exports and export countries both increased significantly in 2021 compared with 2012. It can be seen that the main dissemination paths of tea culture obtained by the principal component analysis method are effective for the dissemination of tea culture and also provide a reference meaning for the dissemination of other traditional Chinese culture.

ECOLOGICAL CULTURE IN THE ASPECT OF EDUCATION FOR THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIETY

The article reveals ecological culture in the aspect of education for the sustainable development of society. It was established that the aggravation of the environmental situation in the world requires the search for new approaches to the analysis of the interaction of nature and society, taking into account the formation of the ecological component of human life and culture. It is realized that ecological culture, which orients a person (society) on a co-evolutionary path of development, requires special attention in this aspect. A survey of respondents from different regions of Ukraine was conducted on the assessment of the ecological state of their region, the loss of plant and animal species, the disappearance of forests, the depletion of the ozone layer, global warming, environmental awareness and peopleʼs attitude to information about the state of the environment. The connection between the need to solve modern environmental problems and the formation of ecological culture among people is proven. The concept of “ecological culture” is considered. It has been established that the concept of “ecological culture” in its modern understanding is manifested in respect and a responsible attitude towards nature. Nature is considered as an equal partner in interaction, and the concept of “ecological culture” clearly captures this component of human culture at the social, group, and personal levels. It has been proven that environmental education is the process and result of assimilation of systematic knowledge, abilities and skills regarding the impact on the environment; a necessary part of ecological culture; the process of systematic and purposeful improvement of conscious and moral attitude towards the environment, organized by influencing peopleʼs feelings, their consciousness, views and ideas; as a way of spiritual and moral improvement of people through the dissemination and use of ecological knowledge.
 Keywords: ecological knowledge; ecological culture; ecological education; ecological situation; sustainable development; environment; society; natural environment.

Robinia pseudoacacia L. — an important introduced tree species in protective stands of forest-agrarian landscapes of Ukraine

The article analyzes the importance of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) in forest-agricultural landscapes of Ukraine. As a result of cultivation and invasion black locust became part of the landscape of a number of European countries, in particular Ukraine, as well as a component of culture and economy, including cultural and historical heritage. In some European countries, this tree species is economically important and is used to obtain commercial wood and firewood, biomass for energy needs, honey, also used to prevent erosion, in greening of populated areas, phytoremediation of contaminated soils, etc. In Ukraine black locust occupies about 5% of the total forest area and is widely used in the planting of protective forest stands (anti-erosion, runoff-controlling, field protection forest belts) and in beekeeping (production of honey). At the same time, this invasive plant poses a threat to the preservation of native species and natural habitats. However, the possibility of uncontrolled spread of the black locust in the agricultural landscapes of Ukraine beyond the boundaries of protective stands is significantly limited by intensively cultivated agricultural land (arable land). In forests, the spread of black locust is controlled by appropriate cutting. The ban on the use of black locust in reforestation will lead to a problem in the restoration of protective forest stands, in particular anti-erosion and field protection forest belts, in which it was the main species. Therefore, we offer a balanced approach, which involves the controlled use of black locust in forest melioration, forestry and agriculture (as a source of wood, honey, forage) and bioenergy (biomass), while simultaneously preventing its invasion into the ecosystems of the nature protection fund. This approach is consistent with the State Forest Management Strategy of Ukraine until 2035 and the environmental policy of the European Union in the field of management of invasive alien plant species.

THE EFFECT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON ANXIETY LEVELS OF EMPLOYEES

The norms and attitudes within the organizational culture do not comply with the interests and expectations of the members of the organization so that can cause anxiety. This study aimed to explore the effect of between organizational culture on anxiety levels of employees. The research sample included 243 respondents from 10 randomly selected companies that agreed to participate in the research. Beck Anxiety Scale and O'Reilly et al.’s Organizational Culture Profile (OCP) was used for measuring organizational culture and anxiety level. The exploratory factor analysis identified seven components of organizational culture namely aggressive, stable, outcome-oriented, innovative, detail-oriented, team-oriented, and people-oriented. And four components of anxiety levels of employees namely general anxiety, acute anxiety and trauma, autonomic anxiety, and subjective anxiety. There was an only significant relationship between the organizational culture and the subjective anxiety which is the sub-dimension of the anxiety levels of employees. The main findings of this study, organizational culture does not affect the anxiety levels of employees. The side findings of this study, there was no statistically significant difference anxiety levels of employees by gender. I suggest that future researchers carry out similar studies using a larger and different sector sample.

"Chasing Two Hares" Ballet by Yurii Shevchenko as a Unique Phenomenon of Ukrainian Musical Culture

The purpose of the article is to consider the specific characteristics of Ukrainian ballet as an original phenomenon of modern musical culture, the case study of "Chasing Two Hares" ballet by Yurii Shevchenko, a composer. The research methodology consists in specifically scientific methods (historical, system-analytical, hermeneutic, and generalisation), which allow to conduct an objective study of the specifics of Ukrainian ballet as an original phenomenon of modern musical culture. Specific musicological methods are also applied. The analysis of musical notation is used to consider the musical form of ballet, its harmonic structure, rhythm, and melody. The study of a ballet production enable understanding the author's use of ballet music to create an atmosphere, express emotions, and convey the plot. The performative analysis helps study the interaction of ballet music with other elements of ballet. The scientific novelty is in substantiating the specifics of Ukrainian ballet as an original phenomenon of modern musical culture, the case study of "Chasing Two Hares" ballet by the composer Yurii Shevchenko and updating the meaning of the composer's work in the context of the latest conditions of functioning of the Ukrainian musical theatre. Conclusions. The actualisation of theoretical studies in the field of musical culture and art is determined by the demand for the study and explanation of their intensive development. The experience of creating various forms of ballet and theatre music manifests the specific characteristics of modern musical art in Ukraine. In this context, consideration of the specifics of Ukrainian ballet as an original phenomenon of modern musical culture, the case study of Yurii Shevchenko's ballet "Chasing Two Hares" is considered relevant. Researching the theatrical and musical works of Y. Shevchenko and his music for the "Chasing Two Hares" ballet, we justify that ballet music appears as an expression of a new theatrical language – the language of optimism and high moral qualities. At the same time, musical theatre acquires psychotherapeutic characteristics, helping to survive the complex realities of life and restore faith in justice, which is especially relevant in today's realities. Yurii Shevchenko's compositional work, on the example of the "Chasing Two Hares" ballet, is an original phenomenon of modern musical culture and constitutes a significant component of Ukrainian culture and art. Key words: "Chasing Two Hares" ballet, Yurii Shevchenko, Victor Litvinov, ballet music, choreography, musical theatre, theatre music.

Cultural Policy of Ukraine and the European Union: Conformity of the Contents and Implementation Perspectives

The purpose of the article is to analyse the peculiarities of domestic cultural policy in the conditions of European integration. The methodology of the research includes the scientific and theoretical approach to the study of cultural policy and the method of analysis and synthesis. The historical-comparative method made it possible to identify the distinctive features of the legislation of Ukraine and the EU regarding the regulation of relations in the socio-cultural sphere. Methods of observation, information gathering, descriptive and generalisation methods allowed us to find out the level of compliance between the cultural strategies in Ukraine with the cultural practices of the European countries. The scientific novelty. For the first time culture and its practical implementation is considered as a tool for the formation and implementation of value-meaning needs of a person, citizen, and an ethnic group, as a carrier of retrospective symbols, images, and stylistic catalysts. Conclusions. Generated and coordinated by the European Commission and the Council of Europe Work Plans for Culture initiative should be considered a stylistically semantic initiative that takes into account global, state, and strategic-political changes in the EU cultural sector. The cultural diversity of the EU member states is ensured by maintaining the priority of national cultural component of an individual state on the basis of strategy making, proportionality, subsidiarity, and continuous cooperation. Nowadays, the normative provision of culture as a tool for the implementation of value-orientational needs of a person acquires relevance for the state-building processes of the Europeanisation of Ukraine. Such a strategy indicates the connection between a citizen of Ukraine, the culture of the state and the national ethnic group that is the carrier of defining and formative symbols, images, and worldview values.
 Key words: cultural policy, EU experience, cultural front, image and development qualification, culturalogical policy.

A Comparative Study on the Creative Transformation of Traditional Chinese and Japanese Cultural IP in Animation

Creative transformation is increasingly being utilized to inherit traditional cultural IP in various fields and nations. In a comparative study of the costume culture, ghost and god culture, and painting style of "Big Fish and Begonia" and "Demon Slayer," this paper finds that the interconnection of cultural components in film and television works, the degree of compatibility with the internal demands of viewers, and its continual binding with traditional culture directly affect the efficiency of traditional cultural IP transformation in the media field. In accordance with the findings of this study, if innovation and change are implemented in the production of works, the effectiveness of Chinese media in disseminating culture and conveying national characteristics and national image can not only be further developed and improved, but traditional culture can also more effectively enter public life and integrate into the context of the times.

Linguistic and Cultural Component in Pandemic Coronavirus Discourse (German Humorous Texts and Metaphors)

Introduction. This article is devoted to the linguocultural study of humorous texts/metaphors which appeared in German during the COVID-19 pandemic. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the previously unexplored study of the linguocultural specificity of German-language humour in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. The relevance of the research is due to the interest of modern linguistics in the study of national specificity of humour.Methodology and sources. The research is conducted within the framework of the linguocultural approach using descriptive, comparative and interpretative analysis methods. The illustrative material is described and interpreted as a product of an individual's speech self-expression, marking and evaluating himself and what is happening within the boundaries of his (ethno)culture.Results and discussion. The main thematic dominant theme in the COVID-19 pandemic discourse is “us and them in the context of the new reality”. The study showed: the pandemic discourse is characterised by expressiveness and axiology, irony and self-irony, stereotyping and interpretation of self and self through the prism of others. Pandemic / self-isolation → stress → carnivalisation of consciousness represent the average German as a person who overcomes reality and evaluates it on the basis of ethno-cultural ideas about norms and patterns of behaviour in certain circumstances (the concept Ordnung). Some contexts illustrate an ironic reinterpretation of the concept of Sicherheit.Conclusion. The representation of reality is constructed on the basis of mentality and national stereotypes; within German culture, the contexts reveal a cultural distinction and, on the level of ethno-cultural comparison, a contradiction of cultural codes.

Cultural Analysis of Liberal Feminism in American English Language Teaching Resources

One of the ways to spread the approach of liberal feminism in the world is to use English language education, through which English culture is spread among language learners. With the aim of discovering the signs of promoting liberal feminism in language teaching resources, this research, with a cultural approach, first determined the dimensions and components of liberal feminism. After that, three sources were selected from the most widely used sources of English language education in Iran, and the parts where the signs of promoting liberal feminism were evident were analyzed for content. The analyzes were done based on the components of liberal feminism and common Iranian Islamic culture. These analyzes were given to 20 experts for verification, and conclusions were drawn after corrections. The results indicated that the two dimensions of equality (35.5%) and empowerment (30.5%) were the most frequent in these sources. The dimensions of freedom (17.5%) and legal protection (13.5%) were in third and fourth place. The statistics of other components were less than 5% and negligible.

Корпоративна культура, орієнтація на клієнта, інновації як функції менеджменту та базові передумови ефективності бізнесу

Abstract. Introduction. The article examines customer orientation and innovation as components of corporate culture and management functionality. Purpose. The degree of orientation to the consumer, his involvement in the process of development and implementation of innovations, a realistic assessment of the management of the company's focus on the client are considered as the main factors influencing business efficiency. Results. Attention is focused on the interrelationships between the type of corporate culture, the degree of its innovativeness and customer orientation, on the one hand, and the innovativeness of products or services, on the other. Attention is paid to the analysis of research on customer orientation and innovativeness of companies operating in foreign markets, a certain systematization of the results of these studies is carried out. Consumers are considered as direct participants in the process of development and implementation of innovations at all its stages. The main consequences of insufficient customer orientation are analyzed - insufficient and excessive innovativeness of products and services. Since the second one manifests itself more in modern situation, a rather vivid illustration of it using the example of products of IT Companies is provided. Emphasis is placed on differences in assessments of client orientation of managers and consumers, overestimated self-esteem of management. Conclusions. Recommendations on strengthening the orientation of business structures on the client and balancing the level of innovativeness of products and services with the needs of the client are formulated: constant monitoring of the needs of consumers and clients; effective communication with them at all stages of development of innovative product ; "innovative enlightenment" for "pulling up" the consumers to the level of innovation of products or services. Implementation of these recommendations requires significant changes in corporate culture.

PAINTED AND DYED POTTERY OF THE LATE BRONZE AGE FROM THE SETTLEMENT OF HLYBOKE OZERO 2 ON THE SIVERSKYI DONETS RIVER

The paper is aimed at the publication of pottery with painted decoration and traces of paint manipulation discovered at the settlement of Hlyboke Ozero 2 in the middle reaches of the Siverskyi Donets. The finds are associated with stratigraphic layers II and III, marking the transition from the Late Zrubna culture to the so-called Post-Zrubna culture (12th—11th centuries BC).
 The settlement of Hlyboke Ozero 2 is located in the middle reaches of the Siverskyi Donets River and was explored by excavations in 1991 (Y. P. Gershkovych, Y. B. Polidovych, V. V. Tsymidanov, O. R. Dubovska, S. M. Degermendzhy). The area of the site is at least 3000 sq.m., of which 1685.5 m2 have been excavated.
 The scheme of cultural and stratigraphic division of the site includes four «layers» (I—IV), with layers II and III divided into two «horizons» each. Based on radiocarbon dates and traditional methods, the period of the settlement’s existence is determined to be the late 13th to 11th centuries BC. Based on analogies with the materials of the North-Western Black Sea coast, layers I and II are synchronized with the developed and late Sabatynivka culture; the following layers are attributed to the «post-Zrubna period».
 Two variants of paint application on pottery were identified.
 1) Painting before firing. Red paint (probably, ochre) was used to cover large areas of the outer surface of the vessels (or possibly the entire vessel). Often this technique is combined with a «pattern» made with black paint: the bottom parts of the vessels were covered rhythmically with vertical stripes, probably around the entire perimeter of the body.
 2) Application of paint to the surface after firing. This technique is likely to be associated with actions carried out, in particular, with already broken vessels. It is possible that pottery sherds served as available tools for the processing of raw materials for paint. Visually, the fragments with paint do not differ from the bulk of the ceramics at the settlement.
 The so-called ochre engobe characterises the materials of the Stepanivka type of the Berezhynivka-Maivka Zrubna culture, while red or polychrome engobe is mentioned as a method of painting vessels from some Late Bronze Age burials of the Dnipro—Donets and Don—Donets interfluve. It is likely that the production of painted vessels on the Hlyboke Ozero 2 was caried out by the bearers of the local or kindred cultural tradition.
 Looking for a probable external source for this decorative style, let’s consider the final stage of the Bronze Age in Eastern Europe as a period of interaction of cultural components of different origins and, probably, population movements on a wide Eurasian scale. One of the main directions of cultural influences on the Siverskyi Donets’ region is the «Eastern» one, associated with the cultures of the Volga region, the Urals and Northern Kazakhstan. It is this direction that was the main source of changes in the material culture of Hlyboke Ozero 2, which is reflected in pottery and bronze metal-working. In this context, we propose to consider the hypothesis of the appearance of painted decoration on Late / Post-Zrubna pottery of the western periphery of the culture under the impact of the traditions of the agricultural entities of Central Asia. This could have been carried out through the agency of the Post-Andronovo population.

The Teaching of Cultural Component among Teachers of English at High Schools in Vietnam

The first purpose of the paper is to explore the actual teaching practice of cultural components in language teaching classrooms in some schools in Hanoi, Vietnam. The second purpose is to better understand the teachers’ perceptions towards the integration of cultural teaching in their foreign language teaching practice. A qualitative research approach was selected to answer the research questions. Five observations were conducted along with semi-structured interviews with teachers who had been interviewed. The findings show that not many activities were employed to teach cultural components in these classes. The cultural features were mainly dealt with through facts, visual images and some brief connotation explanation. However, it was surprisi ng that most teachers believed that the teaching of culture is useful for students in developing their communicative competence.

Real-Time Human-Music Emotional Interaction Based on Deep Learning and Multimodal Sentiment Analysis

Music, as an integral component of culture, holds a prominent position and is widely accessible. There has been growing interest in studying sentiment represented by music and its emotional effects on its audiences, however, much of the existing literature is subjective and overlooks the impact of music on the real-time expression of emotion. In this article, two labeled datasets for music sentiment classification and multimodal sentiment classification were developed. Deep learning is used to classify music sentiment, while decision-level fusion is used to classify the multimodal sentiment of real-time listeners. We combine sentiment analysis with a conventional online music playback system and propose an innovative human-music emotional interaction system based on multimodal sentiment analysis and deep learning. It has been demonstrated through individual observation and questionnaire studies that the interaction between human and musical sentiments has a positive impact on the negative emotions of listeners.

Cultural and Artistic Component of the Camp Leisure of Interned Ukrainian Soldiers in Aleksandrów and Łańcut, Poland (end of 1920 – 1921)

The purpose of the article is to conduct an analysis into the cultural and artistic component of the camp everyday life of interned UPR Army soldiers in the camps Aleksandrów and Łańcut (Poland) at the end of 1920 and in 1921.
 The scientific novelty lies in the multi-faceted study of the essence of cultural and artistic activity conducted by creative groups from among camp residents, whose events helped enrich everyday life in the camps for interned soldiers.
 Conclusions. The cultural and artistic life of interned soldiers was manifested most fully in three categories – songwriting of amateur choirs, performances of camp orchestras, work of camp theaters. At the same time, all amateur theatrical and concert events were national in content and spirit and contributed to the spiritual consolidation of the interned Ukrainian soldiers in the difficult conditions of internment. Thanks to the efforts of members of artistic groups, camp residents had the opportunity to regularly attend theater performances, choir performances, and instrumental music concerts. In addition, with the joint efforts of camp artists, various artistic events (‘concert-parties’) were regularly prepared for the internees, which constituted a harmonic combination of various theatrical, choral and musical numbers. Usually, they were concluded by dance sections, which enjoyed constant popularity among all camp residents. Similarly, camp artists cooperated in their efforts during the preparation of theatrical performances, thanks to which the performances acquired greater artistic value. It was also important that women (mostly officers’ wives), some of whom had undeniable artistic talent, were actively involved in the performances.
 Important cultural and artistic events included the celebration of national and state holidays, days of memory of Taras Shevchenko and Ivan Franko, divisional holidays, a commemoration of the fallen in battles, etc. The joint efforts of camp artists, choristers and musicians significantly contributed to overcoming the threatening tendency towards degradation and dispersal of the interned Ukrainian soldiers. Ukrainian song, music, and dramatic art, to the greatest extent, contributed to the camp residents’ spiritual unification around national values and also allowed them to successfully overcome all the difficulties of the camp’s everyday life.

History and Memory in the Basilian School in Uman (1765-1834)

The purpose of the research paper. This paper is an attempt to present the historical education at the Basilian school in Uman (the programmes, methods, didactic aids, qualifications, and professional skills of teachers and caretakers) and the mechanisms which shaped the cultural memory of its alumni (in-school and after-school activities)
 Scientific novelty. By engaging in mnemohistorical reflection, we wish to show the cultural components which may have impacted the construction of the cultural memory of Uman alumni. We will be interested in the science and didactics of history, as well as in answering the question how the Basilian “now” of the 19th century was affected by the past, and how that past was constantly being reinvented, remodelled, rediscovered, and reconstructed by the tutors and their pupils.
 Conclusions. The aim of the Basilian pedagogy was to raise a citizen able to function in the multi-ethnic and multi-denominational Commonwealth. Indubitably, the so-called idea of unity was a fundamental component of Basilians’ thinking-acting. The pupils were, therefore, raised in the sense of a national as well as Catholic, two-rite community (obviously keeping their own, Ruthenian and Uniate distinctness). The bloody events of 1768 in Uman were an important part of imparted knowledge. The teachers created a particular educational trail tracing the pogrom (the monastery, the well, the church, Sofiyivka). This trail formed a complete iconosphere, where each “site of memory” evoked visual experiences and triggered a whole system of associations, agitations, and emotions. Its existence is attested by descriptions found in the accounts and memoirs of former students. The school also employed secular people, filled with new ideas, not always compliant with the Basilian charism. They instilled in young people “secular” ideas and values, such as the adoration for the Emperor of the French and all movements which could tear down the rules established after the Congress of Vienna: restauration, legitimism, and the balance of power.

The Teaching of Cultural Component among Teachers of English at High Schools in Vietnam

The Teaching of Cultural Component among Teachers of English at High Schools in Vietnam

Ethnic and confessional culture of Mordovian students (based on the materials of the Internet survey)

Introduction. The article summarizes the results of a study of the ethnic and confessional culture of Mordovian students. The objectives of the study were to identify the degree of preservation of individual components of ethnic culture among Mordovian students; to analyze of the level of their religiosity and affiliation to the local church; to study the degree of influence other cultural systems on their worldview. Materials and Methods. The methodological basis of the study was the Internet survey. The total of 100 Mordovian students took part in the survey: 63 people from the Republic of Mordovia (Mordovian State Pedagogical University) and 37 people from the Ulyanovsk region (Ulyanovsk State Pedagogical University). Results and Discussion. The article describes the ideas of Mordovian students about sacred places and national heroes, the proficiency in the national language, the perception of the national language as a native language, the existence of a festive and ritual culture, religiosity and confessional affiliation, religious behavior and religious beliefs, etc. It reveals and interprets the influence of living in the multicultural region on a significant proportion of people who recognize non-Mordovian as their native language, and on the syncretization in the mass consciousness of respondents of holidays of different genesis: international, Russian national, Christian, national public, and Mordovian national holidays. Conclusion. An analysis of the materials of the Internet survey allows to conclude that, in general, Mordovian students are characterized by a positive attitude towards Mordovian culture. The interest of the respondents is especially noticeable when answering questions that refer to ethnic self-consciousness issues that have more symbolic than practical/everyday meaning. Although Mordovian students consider themselves Orthodox Christians, their religious culture is no less diverse, a significant part of which is integrated to varying degrees in the culture of Orthodoxy. At the same time, some Mordovian students are not without occult influence.