Based on broad empirical research on multilingualism done by members of the Circle U. University ... more Based on broad empirical research on multilingualism done by members of the Circle U. University Alliance, this paper presents a comparative analysis between the responses of 906 students from Serbia and 976 students from the other eight universities of the Alliance. By completing a comprehensive questionnaire, the students presented their experience, opinions, attitudes, motivation and obstacles related to gaining knowledge and skills in foreign languages. The focus of this paper is on students' needs related to learning foreign languages on the one hand, and their experience with it through formal education on the other. According to the survey results, despite students' needs, the practice of foreign language learning, especially at the university level, is not in line with the goal of the EU language policy and European Commission's recommendations that each citizen should learn at least two foreign languages. Additionally, as the survey shows, students from Serbia a...
A song is a musical content in which melody and poetic text are unified, which makes it an ideal ... more A song is a musical content in which melody and poetic text are unified, which makes it an ideal tool in all music activities with children of preschool and early primary school age. It also represents the core of integration of different school subjects, with a huge educational potential in language teaching (both mother tongue and foreign languages). In this paper we elaborate on the advantages of integrating English Language and Music Education academic courses in working with pre-service primary and preschool teachers who are trained to teach English to preschool and early primary school children. We examine students' music experience and their preferences, as well as their familiarity with the phonological elements of the language with the aim of improving the quality of teaching. The paper also presents the key results of the research conducted in 2018 and 2019 with the first and the second generations of students attending the course English Language for Children through ...
Architecture represents one of the possible ways of how territory can be marked, but it is also a... more Architecture represents one of the possible ways of how territory can be marked, but it is also a permanent trace of the process of its development. As a built form it is a sign in the ground, while as an idea it represents a trace of various approaches to its development within a theoretical field. This paper examines the significance and meaning of a single architectural gesture within the context of an architectural narrative of the city territory by starting from the structural approach to observation of the territory (Gregotti) and the method of post-structuralist analysis.This study links and analyses: 1) the importance of the architectural gesture in the process of defining and developing the territory of the city, through 2) changing position from the phenomenological (formal, formative) to topographic discourse of observing architecture, which examines 3) the potential of the interpretative narrative both of the architecture and the territory. Memorial park Jajinci was sele...
Introduction: Modern dental procedures, especially those in prosthodontics, restore the functiona... more Introduction: Modern dental procedures, especially those in prosthodontics, restore the functional capacity of the orofacial system and improve the patient's appearance. The modern concept of aesthetic dentistry is the most natural appearance of the teeth, and the success of the therapy is closely connected with the respect of anthropometric parameters and the correct ratio of hard and soft oral tissues. Orofacial elements should not be viewed separately from the composition of the face because they form an inseparable whole with it. The aim of this study was to analyze the parameters of the orofacial system that affect the aesthetics of fixed prosthodontic restorations based on literature data and clinical experience. Conclusion: The beauty of a smile is determined by the shape, color and proportions of the upper front teeth. The harmony in creating a smile is not significantly affected by individual numerical values of tooth width and length, but by their mutual relationship. ...
Facta universitatis - series: Architecture and Civil Engineering, 2012
At this moment, and under the circumstances that surround us, we have recognized as a definite gl... more At this moment, and under the circumstances that surround us, we have recognized as a definite global challenge the problem of climate change, and in general, the ecological misbalance of cities. In an attempt to meet this challenge, we will try to discuss possibilities of implementing the "Eco-Infill" strategy (fragments of nature incorporated into abandoned artificial environment) as a viable, somewhat ?alternative?, urban development strategy. The contemporary matrix of the post-industrial urban landscape is dotted with large and small fragments of abandoned spaces, which need to be incorporated into the city texture. Belgrade is a city with a potential, one of the larger capitals of the region, standing on the threshold of the European Union and undergoing an intensive process of political, economic and social transition. Similar to other large cities, it was previously an industrial city, but is now increasingly relying on the tertiary sector, promoting itself through...
Years of learning any foreign language should result in students’ ability to use the respective l... more Years of learning any foreign language should result in students’ ability to use the respective language in effective communication with others. However, the inadequacy of curricula and students’ poor communicative competence made the educational authorities in many European countries devise innovative strategies for foreign language teaching, such as integrating foreign language learning with other school subjects. Such methods have also been introduced in our country, though mainly in the education of middle school and high school students. It is well known that an early start with language learning yields the best results. That is why integrating languages with other school contents from the beginning of formal education can also be expected to lead not only to students’ better communicative competence, but also to an improvement in their general cognitive development. A recent survey, based on the national curricula and conducted in several schools in Belgrade, confirmed this as...
Based on broad empirical research on multilingualism done by members of the Circle U. University ... more Based on broad empirical research on multilingualism done by members of the Circle U. University Alliance, this paper presents a comparative analysis between the responses of 906 students from Serbia and 976 students from the other eight universities of the Alliance. By completing a comprehensive questionnaire, the students presented their experience, opinions, attitudes, motivation and obstacles related to gaining knowledge and skills in foreign languages. The focus of this paper is on students' needs related to learning foreign languages on the one hand, and their experience with it through formal education on the other. According to the survey results, despite students' needs, the practice of foreign language learning, especially at the university level, is not in line with the goal of the EU language policy and European Commission's recommendations that each citizen should learn at least two foreign languages. Additionally, as the survey shows, students from Serbia a...
A song is a musical content in which melody and poetic text are unified, which makes it an ideal ... more A song is a musical content in which melody and poetic text are unified, which makes it an ideal tool in all music activities with children of preschool and early primary school age. It also represents the core of integration of different school subjects, with a huge educational potential in language teaching (both mother tongue and foreign languages). In this paper we elaborate on the advantages of integrating English Language and Music Education academic courses in working with pre-service primary and preschool teachers who are trained to teach English to preschool and early primary school children. We examine students' music experience and their preferences, as well as their familiarity with the phonological elements of the language with the aim of improving the quality of teaching. The paper also presents the key results of the research conducted in 2018 and 2019 with the first and the second generations of students attending the course English Language for Children through ...
Architecture represents one of the possible ways of how territory can be marked, but it is also a... more Architecture represents one of the possible ways of how territory can be marked, but it is also a permanent trace of the process of its development. As a built form it is a sign in the ground, while as an idea it represents a trace of various approaches to its development within a theoretical field. This paper examines the significance and meaning of a single architectural gesture within the context of an architectural narrative of the city territory by starting from the structural approach to observation of the territory (Gregotti) and the method of post-structuralist analysis.This study links and analyses: 1) the importance of the architectural gesture in the process of defining and developing the territory of the city, through 2) changing position from the phenomenological (formal, formative) to topographic discourse of observing architecture, which examines 3) the potential of the interpretative narrative both of the architecture and the territory. Memorial park Jajinci was sele...
Introduction: Modern dental procedures, especially those in prosthodontics, restore the functiona... more Introduction: Modern dental procedures, especially those in prosthodontics, restore the functional capacity of the orofacial system and improve the patient's appearance. The modern concept of aesthetic dentistry is the most natural appearance of the teeth, and the success of the therapy is closely connected with the respect of anthropometric parameters and the correct ratio of hard and soft oral tissues. Orofacial elements should not be viewed separately from the composition of the face because they form an inseparable whole with it. The aim of this study was to analyze the parameters of the orofacial system that affect the aesthetics of fixed prosthodontic restorations based on literature data and clinical experience. Conclusion: The beauty of a smile is determined by the shape, color and proportions of the upper front teeth. The harmony in creating a smile is not significantly affected by individual numerical values of tooth width and length, but by their mutual relationship. ...
Facta universitatis - series: Architecture and Civil Engineering, 2012
At this moment, and under the circumstances that surround us, we have recognized as a definite gl... more At this moment, and under the circumstances that surround us, we have recognized as a definite global challenge the problem of climate change, and in general, the ecological misbalance of cities. In an attempt to meet this challenge, we will try to discuss possibilities of implementing the "Eco-Infill" strategy (fragments of nature incorporated into abandoned artificial environment) as a viable, somewhat ?alternative?, urban development strategy. The contemporary matrix of the post-industrial urban landscape is dotted with large and small fragments of abandoned spaces, which need to be incorporated into the city texture. Belgrade is a city with a potential, one of the larger capitals of the region, standing on the threshold of the European Union and undergoing an intensive process of political, economic and social transition. Similar to other large cities, it was previously an industrial city, but is now increasingly relying on the tertiary sector, promoting itself through...
Years of learning any foreign language should result in students’ ability to use the respective l... more Years of learning any foreign language should result in students’ ability to use the respective language in effective communication with others. However, the inadequacy of curricula and students’ poor communicative competence made the educational authorities in many European countries devise innovative strategies for foreign language teaching, such as integrating foreign language learning with other school subjects. Such methods have also been introduced in our country, though mainly in the education of middle school and high school students. It is well known that an early start with language learning yields the best results. That is why integrating languages with other school contents from the beginning of formal education can also be expected to lead not only to students’ better communicative competence, but also to an improvement in their general cognitive development. A recent survey, based on the national curricula and conducted in several schools in Belgrade, confirmed this as...
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