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The influence of the English language upon other languages is a world-wide phenomenon. The Romani... more The influence of the English language upon other languages is a world-wide phenomenon. The Romanian language (along with other European languages) seems to experience an exagerated growing tendency of using English words in varied fields of activity. If in the case of economics, informatics or sport the use of anglicisms is justified by the neccesity of referring to new extralingustic realities which do not have a meaningful translation in Romanian, the situation changes in the case of media, where the use of English words has truly become a fashion. The present paper tries to analyse the manner in which the English words/anglicisms used in the titles of the articles manage to shape the identity of Romanian women readers of ’The ONE’ magazine.

In the XXIst century, maybe more than ever before, the media have started to play such an importa... more In the XXIst century, maybe more than ever before, the media have started to play such an important role in the lives of people of all ages that ideas, opinions and even beliefs and values tend to be shaped in accordance to what is seen on TV, read in newspapers, magazines or on the internet or heard on the radio. The media, be they written or audio-visual, offer their own representation of the world, which, though sometimes quite far from reality, is central to what ultimately comes to represent people’s social realities. Throughout history the media depicted women and minorities in stereotypical ways. In response to that, these groups tried to find their own ways of self-representation. Starting from social representations theory and social identity theory, this paper seeks to analyse the manner in which American black women present themselves in their own media through the titles used in ”Essence”, an American magazine dedicated exclusively to black women.


The aim of this paper is to offer insights into one type of personal/autobiographic narrative as ... more The aim of this paper is to offer insights into one type of personal/autobiographic narrative as a special form of accounting, considered not only an object, but also a means/tool of research in education. The paper starts from the general idea that linguistic autobiographies constitute an important source of information about the experience second/foreign language learners pass through, as well as about the way in which they come to make sense of it. One case study constitutes the basis for our analysis, in an attempt of identifying the reasons for which languages are learned, acquired, (re)used in everyday life various settings or, on the contrary, abandoned. The analysis is followed by the presentation of some possible implications that the practice and study of linguistic autobiography may have in language teaching and in student education, in general.

Throughout the centuries, jokes have accompanied people’s lives, being part of the fabric of civi... more Throughout the centuries, jokes have accompanied people’s lives, being part of the fabric of civilisation. Constituting themselves as social practices (with a strong social impact on people’s everyday life), jokes were (and still are) an expression of people’s joy of life in happy times and a means of escaping the harsh reality in difficult times. Our paper has in view the latter context that triggers humour, analysing a set of jokes that used to be (more or less secretely) told during the communist regime in Romania. They are culture-specific jokes, highlighting the absurdities of Romania’s political situation under the communist government, laughing at Ceauşescu (the Romanian communist dictator), his family and staff and, at the same time, making (bitter) fun of the disastrous Romanian people`s life which was triggered by the strict communist laws and fixed ideas. Thus, for the purpose of our study, we have referred to: a) jokes that reflect the Romanian people`s frustrations in everyday life; b) jokes that reflect people’s attitude of disgust against their leader; c) jokes that reflect people’s bitter disappointment and hopelessness;d) jokes that make fun of Nicolae and Elena Ceauşescu and their staff; d) jokes that make fun of the communist regime; e) jokes that underline the (radical) solutions people dreamt of for solving their problems.
The jokes about communism represent a way in which the Romanians tried to overcome the difficulties of the times, remaining united as a nation, as the humour in this case played upon the dichotomy solidarity/exclusion: people laughed together (solidarity) at Ceauşescu and his regime (exclusion). In communist times, joking about the social and political situation in the country was one of the few manners in which people could distinguish/separate themselves from the grotesque image and absurd ideas of their leader.
The paper tries to depict the manner in which these jokes (which appeared as a result of the people’s need to express their true feelings about the communists and their leaders) managed to ensure the Romanians’ spiritual survival in a rigid regime which neither appreciated nor encouraged humour. Through the pragma-linguistic and stylistic annalysis offered we intend to render the real meaning of these jokes in their cultural and social context, as well as their influence in interpersonal relationships.

L’image de la mort est omnipresente dans Hamlet de William Shakespeare. La mort est envisagée com... more L’image de la mort est omnipresente dans Hamlet de William Shakespeare. La mort est envisagée comme crime, suicide, infection, poison, maladie. Cet article essaie de surprendre et de commenter tos ces aspects.

Advertisments, through images, slogans and titles, construct a certain reality that reflects the ... more Advertisments, through images, slogans and titles, construct a certain reality that reflects the mentalities and attitudes of a society in a certain period of history. Starting from the idea that advertising is an indicator of attitudes, the paper analyses the changing attitudes of the Americans. It tries to depict the cultural changes of the American society (from 1900’s to the XXIst century) and the way in which these changes are reflected in the language used in the catchy slogans and titles for Coca-Cola.

The influence of the English language upon other languages is a world-wide phenomenon. The Romani... more The influence of the English language upon other languages is a world-wide phenomenon. The Romanian language (along with other European languages) seems to experience an exagerated growing tendency of using English words in varied fields of activity. If in the case of economics, informatics or sport the use of anglicisms is justified by the neccesity of referring to new extralingustic realities which do not have a meaningful translation in Romanian, the situation changes in the case of media, where the use of English words has truly become a fashion. The present paper tries to analyse the manner in which the English words/anglicisms used in the titles of the articles manage to shape the identity of Romanian women readers of ’The ONE’ magazine.

In the XXIst century, maybe more than ever before, the media have started to play such an importa... more In the XXIst century, maybe more than ever before, the media have started to play such an important role in the lives of people of all ages that ideas, opinions and even beliefs and values tend to be shaped in accordance to what is seen on TV, read in newspapers, magazines or on the internet or heard on the radio. The media, be they written or audio-visual, offer their own representation of the world, which, though sometimes quite far from reality, is central to what ultimately comes to represent people’s social realities. Throughout history the media depicted women and minorities in stereotypical ways. In response to that, these groups tried to find their own ways of self-representation. Starting from social representations theory and social identity theory, this paper seeks to analyse the manner in which American black women present themselves in their own media through the titles used in ”Essence”, an American magazine dedicated exclusively to black women.


The aim of this paper is to offer insights into one type of personal/autobiographic narrative as ... more The aim of this paper is to offer insights into one type of personal/autobiographic narrative as a special form of accounting, considered not only an object, but also a means/tool of research in education. The paper starts from the general idea that linguistic autobiographies constitute an important source of information about the experience second/foreign language learners pass through, as well as about the way in which they come to make sense of it. One case study constitutes the basis for our analysis, in an attempt of identifying the reasons for which languages are learned, acquired, (re)used in everyday life various settings or, on the contrary, abandoned. The analysis is followed by the presentation of some possible implications that the practice and study of linguistic autobiography may have in language teaching and in student education, in general.

Throughout the centuries, jokes have accompanied people’s lives, being part of the fabric of civi... more Throughout the centuries, jokes have accompanied people’s lives, being part of the fabric of civilisation. Constituting themselves as social practices (with a strong social impact on people’s everyday life), jokes were (and still are) an expression of people’s joy of life in happy times and a means of escaping the harsh reality in difficult times. Our paper has in view the latter context that triggers humour, analysing a set of jokes that used to be (more or less secretely) told during the communist regime in Romania. They are culture-specific jokes, highlighting the absurdities of Romania’s political situation under the communist government, laughing at Ceauşescu (the Romanian communist dictator), his family and staff and, at the same time, making (bitter) fun of the disastrous Romanian people`s life which was triggered by the strict communist laws and fixed ideas. Thus, for the purpose of our study, we have referred to: a) jokes that reflect the Romanian people`s frustrations in everyday life; b) jokes that reflect people’s attitude of disgust against their leader; c) jokes that reflect people’s bitter disappointment and hopelessness;d) jokes that make fun of Nicolae and Elena Ceauşescu and their staff; d) jokes that make fun of the communist regime; e) jokes that underline the (radical) solutions people dreamt of for solving their problems.
The jokes about communism represent a way in which the Romanians tried to overcome the difficulties of the times, remaining united as a nation, as the humour in this case played upon the dichotomy solidarity/exclusion: people laughed together (solidarity) at Ceauşescu and his regime (exclusion). In communist times, joking about the social and political situation in the country was one of the few manners in which people could distinguish/separate themselves from the grotesque image and absurd ideas of their leader.
The paper tries to depict the manner in which these jokes (which appeared as a result of the people’s need to express their true feelings about the communists and their leaders) managed to ensure the Romanians’ spiritual survival in a rigid regime which neither appreciated nor encouraged humour. Through the pragma-linguistic and stylistic annalysis offered we intend to render the real meaning of these jokes in their cultural and social context, as well as their influence in interpersonal relationships.

L’image de la mort est omnipresente dans Hamlet de William Shakespeare. La mort est envisagée com... more L’image de la mort est omnipresente dans Hamlet de William Shakespeare. La mort est envisagée comme crime, suicide, infection, poison, maladie. Cet article essaie de surprendre et de commenter tos ces aspects.

Advertisments, through images, slogans and titles, construct a certain reality that reflects the ... more Advertisments, through images, slogans and titles, construct a certain reality that reflects the mentalities and attitudes of a society in a certain period of history. Starting from the idea that advertising is an indicator of attitudes, the paper analyses the changing attitudes of the Americans. It tries to depict the cultural changes of the American society (from 1900’s to the XXIst century) and the way in which these changes are reflected in the language used in the catchy slogans and titles for Coca-Cola.