Rodnaje słowa
A Belarusian scientific-methodical illustrated journal for teachers of Belarusian language and literature, published by the Ministry of Education.
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Rodnaje słowa (Belarusian: Роднае слова, 'Native Word') is a Belarusian scientific-methodical illustrated journal published by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus. It was founded in 1987 as a monthly scientific and methodological publication for teachers of Belarusian language and literature, and began publication in January 1988 in Minsk under the title 'Belarusian Language and Literature at School'. In 1992 it was re-registered under its current name, Rodnaje słowa. The journal is included by the Higher Attestation Commission in the List of Scientific Publications of the Republic of Belarus for publishing the results of dissertation research in philological sciences, art studies, cultural studies, and pedagogical sciences (theory and methods of teaching Belarusian language and literature). Its thematic scope covers linguistic, literary, and cultural education in secondary and higher educational institutions, as well as the history of national culture, the contemporary literary process, linguistic problems, interlanguage connections, and the distinctiveness of the Belarusian language. Main sections include 'School and National Revival', 'Philology', 'Methodology and Experience', 'When the Lesson Ended', 'Interdisciplinary Connections', 'Culture of Belarus', and 'At the Crossroads'. Over 25 years of activity, more than 3 million copies were printed; in the mid-1990s the journal reached its highest circulation of about 10,000 copies. The journal has received numerous awards, including diplomas from the National Competition of Print Media 'Golden Letter' in 2008, 2010, and 2012, and diplomas from the international specialized exhibition 'Mass Media in Belarus' in 2008 and 2010. Its editors-in-chief have included Mikhas Shavyrkin (1988–2006), Larisa Saganovich (2006–2007), Uladzimir Kulikovich (2007–2009), Zoya Podlipskaya (2009–2019), and Natallia Shapran (since June 2019).
History
Rodnaje słowa was founded in 1987 as a monthly scientific and methodological publication for teachers of Belarusian language and literature. It began publication in January 1988 in Minsk, in the Belarusian language, under the title 'Belarusian Language and Literature at School'. In 1992, it was re-registered under the new name 'Rodnaje słowa'. Over 25 years of activity, more than 3 million copies were printed. In the mid-1990s, the journal reached its highest circulation of about 10,000 copies. The journal is included by the Higher Attestation Commission in the List of Scientific Publications of the Republic of Belarus for publishing the results of dissertation research in philological sciences, art studies, cultural studies, and pedagogical sciences (theory and methods of teaching Belarusian language and literature). It covers topics related to linguistic, literary, and cultural education in secondary and higher educational institutions. Main sections include 'School and National Revival', 'Philology', 'Methodology and Experience', 'When the Lesson Ended', 'Interdisciplinary Connections', 'Culture of Belarus', and 'At the Crossroads'. The journal has received numerous awards, including diplomas from the National Competition of Print Media 'Golden Letter' in 2008, 2010, and 2012, and diplomas from the international specialized exhibition 'Mass Media in Belarus' in 2008 and 2010. Its editors-in-chief have included Mikhas Shavyrkin (1988–2006), Larisa Saganovich (2006–2007), Uladzimir Kulikovich (2007–2009), Zoya Podlipskaya (2009–2019), and Natallia Shapran (since June 2019).
- 2013
Received diploma of the Institute of Journalism of the Belarusian State University.
- 2013
Received diploma of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Belarus.
- 2013
Received diploma of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus for participation in the XV Republican Exhibition of Scientific-Methodical Literature, Pedagogical Experience and Creativity of Student Youth 'I am a Citizen of Belarus'.
- 2012
Received diploma of laureate of the VIII National Competition of Print Media 'Golden Letter' in the nomination 'Best Materials on Scientific and Popular-Scientific Topics'.
- 2010
Received diploma of participant of the XIV International Specialized Exhibition 'Mass Media in Belarus'.
- 2010
Received diploma of laureate of the VI National Competition of Print Media 'Golden Letter' in the nomination 'Best Materials on Scientific and Popular-Scientific Topics'.
- 2008
Received diploma of laureate of the IV National Competition of Print Media 'Golden Letter' in the nomination 'Best Scientific, Popular-Scientific Magazine'.
- 2008
Received diploma of participant of the XII International Specialized Exhibition 'Mass Media in Belarus'.
- 2008
Received diploma of the Union of Writers of Belarus.
- 1992
Re-registered under the new name 'Rodnaje słowa'.
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A specialized scientific-methodical publication for teachers and researchers of Belarusian language and literature, published by the Ministry of Education.
Rodnaje słowa monthly journal
A scientific-methodical illustrated journal covering linguistic, literary, and cultural education.
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