Chrestomathy on Parliamentary Rhetoric in 4 volumes. Reviewer Ivanka Mavrodieva

Abstract:The review includes infromation aboutthe “Chrestomathy on Parliamentary Rhetoric”, which consists of 4 volumes. Professor Rossitza Yordanova (Varna Free University) is a coordinator. The Chrestomathy represents some of the significant speeches from parliamentarian debates of the National Assembly (from 1990 to 2008) and interesting disputes of different parliaments from the European countries, Turkey, etc.

Keywords:debates, speeches, parliamentary rhetoric.

Rhetoric and Communications E-journal, Issue 1, September 2014,  http://rhetoric.bg/, ISSN 1314-4464

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Boyko Novev–Rhetorical Analysis of Bush’s speech delivered in September 11, 2001

Abstract:The paper presents the results of a rhetorical analysis of George Bush’s speech delivered on September 11, 2001. The situation, composition, rhetorical figures, and the argumentation are analysed. It is reasonable to draw a conclusion that the president’s speech is relatively brief, the structure is logical, concise and consistent, and the sentences are short. The orator avoids exclamations, ellipses or other expressive techniques. Bush identification with the nation is clearly felt as a sense of belonging and affiliation. The speech is an example of an achieved balance between emotions and logic, and appropriate messages.

Keywords: presidential rhetoric, political speech, rhetorical analysis.

Rhetoric and Communications E-journal, Issue 1, September 2014,  http://rhetoric.bg/, ISSN 1314-4464

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„Аrs dictaminis” written by Bonus Lucensis, translated from Latin by Georgi Petkov, PhD

Rhetoric and Communications E-journal, Issue 1, September 2014, http://rhetoric.bg/, ISSN 1314-4464

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Abstract:Event Management is a specific scientific and professional area, based on knowledge, derived from various scientific fields, which include: examining the coordination and management of the communication flows. For this reason, the interdisciplinary approach is the most appropriate when studying those special events. Event Management is established as an independent scientific discipline, which is also directly related to the field of special events. On the other hand, Event Management, at the same time, is a separate and very specific industry, which „product” is the special event itself. Event Management is becoming a dynamic and continuously responding to the challenges of the field. The professional from the field of Event Manager – the Event Manager should have a set of professional knowledge and skills, but should also be undoubtedly a good communicator and capable of managing and coordinating the communication processes at different levels.

Keywords: event management, science events, event study, communications, industry, management function, research, planning, organization, analysis.

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Abstract: The article discusses the contemporary interpretations of the so-called visual media. Following McLuhan’s definition of the term media, the text introduces the main conceptions on visual media formulated in the field of Anglo-Saxon Visual Studies. For that reason the term visual media is discussed in relation to the concept of visual culture, and its relation is described by leading researchers such as Tomas Mitchell and Nicholas Mirzoff.

 Key words: visual media, visual culture, media theory, visual studies.

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Abstract: The intensive character of intercultural processes in today’s society changes communication on fundamental levels such as practice and behavior. Contemporary sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic theories and studies lay the well-grounded intercultural discourse as a key in the interpretation of social interactions in global society. The requirements for an individual competence at the same time change, too. Competence is comprehended as a complex of knowledge, skills and attitudes that allow effective coping with individuals in situations determined more frequently by cultural differences. The linguistic competence is interpreted in this complex as a part of a common communicative competence and that determines a close relation between issues of linguistic diversity and individual social adaptability, and their significance for social stability and cohesion as well. The educational and pedagogical aspects of these issues are interpreted in this study in the context of intercultural communicative competence as one of the key goals of contemporary education.

Keywords:intercultural communication, communicative competence, plurilingualism, educational interaction

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Abstract: This article briefly presents the historical link between Pedagogy and Rhetoric, which has led to the creation of Pedagogical Rhetoric as an independent science. It presents the object, the purpose and the tasks of Pedagogical Rhetoric, which is called upon to solve problems related to pedagogical communication. Basic concepts are clarified and an attempt is made to define communicative competency of the teacher from the perspective of Pedagogical Rhetoric and Didactics. The specificity of verbal and nonverbal communication in the classroom is addressed. A model is proposed for preparation and implementation of effective pedagogical communication.

Keywords: pedagogical rhetoric, teacher, speaker, audience, rhetorical communication, pedagogical communication, communicative competence, verbal communication, nonverbal communication, didactics.

Rhetoric and Communications E-journal, Issue 1, September 2014, http://rhetoric.bg/, ISSN 1314-4464

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Abstract: This article analyses the role of the Internet as a factor and a channel for political mobilization. In doing so, it makes a distinction between the instrumental and the transformative function of the Internet. The key thesis of the author is that this difference occurs mainly in the line of pluralist democratic societies and those that do not relate to them. In the focus, a specific content of internet communication is found, concerning recent political events, which are, according to many observers, in direct link with the phenomenon of the Internet. In conclusion, the Internet does not change the fundamental principles of any political actions, but in fact, it contributes to new and important opportunities for political mobilization in de-institutionalized society with authoritarian or quasi-authoritarian political regime, especially in a crisis situation.

Key words: internet, internet-communication, de-institutionalized society, political mobilization.

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Abstract: Virtual reality is transferring into real virtuality. The realm of the unreal is very much real and interesting. Today we see that it is not only art that can create imaginative and magical worlds of the unreal. Every net user participates in the creation of new reality, where his/her friends, news and work exist.The metamorphosis of the virtual into the real is going on,unnoticeably, but steadily.

Key words: Internet, virtual reality, real virtuality.

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