The book deals with the situation of Carinthian Slovenes in the Second Austrian Republic. The situation of Carinthian Slovenes is determined on the one hand by assimilation pressures and on the other hand by the efforts of minorities to establish their internationally guaranteed rights. As an interdisciplinary project, this monograph combines social-geographic and historical research methods applied to new materials to evaluate the complex relations between the Carinthian Slovenes and Carinthian and Austrian federal policy, which failed or refused to fulfill the commitments written in Article 7 of Austrian State Treaty. More than 650 pages in length, the monograph analyzes developments over sixty years after World War II in the Austrian province of Carinthia. It was published in German in 2010 and presents an overview of the history and contemporary situation of Carinthian Slovenes. Its findings will also be used by European policy makers concerned about minority policy and social relations in the Austrian province of Carinthia. In 2011 the book was awarded Zois Award for best science and research achievements.
COBISS.SI-ID: 11678029
The author describes the community history of Slovene immigrants in Pueblo, CO, and their transformation into American Slovenes and finally into Slovene Americans. It represents an interesting case study of immigrant adaptation and community identity in the city, which reached its historic peak at the turn of the 19th into 20th century. Pueblo is still today one of the largest cities in Colorado. The monograph is a contribution to the field of migration studies and a valuable source of information for the wider circle of readers interested in the Slovene diaspora, Slovene immigrants to the U.S., and population migration in general. Some its findings could be valuable to policy makers in the Republic of Slovenia who want to build connections (especially in economic field) with Colorado and other U.S. states, especially in the Mountain Region.
COBISS.SI-ID: 67840001
The paper describes the activities of the organizations of individual ethnic groups in the U.S. from the regions of former Yugoslavia. Some of these groups supported Serbian interests to centralize and unify Yugoslavia, while others supported the interests of the other former Yugoslav republics to establish independent states.
COBISS.SI-ID: 32882733
This paper deals with identity through city toponyms. Names of streets, squares, parks and lanes provide insight into a community's interpretation of its past, determined in relation to individuals, institutions and events. Street terminology becomes a pantheon of meritorious social icons. Changes indicate the trends, goals and aspirations of society. This study was conducted in the historical cores of eight Central European cities: Graz, Kraków, Olomouc, Prague, Maribor, Zagreb, Zadar and Mostar. Three time cross-sections were examined: 1935, 1985 and 2009. The year 1935 was an example of the social conditions before WWII and socialist revolutions in Eastern Europe. The period after the socialist era was reflected in 1985. The year 2009 represents the present situation (transition situation). WWII had more of an effect on urban nomenclature than the fall of the Berlin Wall, but this differs between the various cities. Finally, regarding the structure of toponyms, it is concluded that 'statehood', 'culture-creators and artists' and 'religion' are overall the three most emphased origins of toponyms. Yet, in some cities other types of toponyms derived from localities, 'crafts and trades', 'entrepreneurs' are more dominant.
COBISS.SI-ID: 18821896
Lifelong learning and continuing professional development (CPD) are considered important activities for geography teachers. However, research in Slovenia shows that many lose their enthusiasm for these activities when they leave university and enter professional practice. In Slovenia, whilst geography teachers have a sound undergraduate education, few partake in postgraduate study and, in the last decade, there has been a decrease in the number of geography teachers who engage with continuing professional education. High teaching workloads and costs are seen as barriers to more formal types of continuing professional development. Thus, most learning occurs via informal and opportunistic learning activities. However, the extent and effects of engagement in these types of learning is hard to measure. Given the current situation, there is a need to promote a culture in schools that provides geography teachers with both encouragement and incentives to enhance their professional skills through further learning.
COBISS.SI-ID: 17472264