Res Humanitariae

Netikėta ir liūdna žinia pasiekė Klaipėdos universiteto ir visos Lietuvos lituanistų bendruomenę: 2026 m. balandžio 19 d. mus paliko docentas dr. Jonas Bukantis, ilgametis šios mokyklos pedagogas, mokslininkas, universiteto senatorius, Humanitarinių mokslų fakulteto dekanas ir nuoširdus kolega.

On 23 April 2026, to celebrate English Language Day, the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Klaipėda University hosted the International Scientific-Practical Student Conference English Studies: The Key to a World of Discovery. Organised by the Department of Philology alongside partner institutions – LCC International University, the University of Zadar, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, and the University of Žilina – the event brought together students and young researchers from across the globe, featuring over 30 presentations that highlighted the rich diversity and interdisciplinary scope of English studies.

Tarptautinė tarpdalykinė mokslinė konferencija „Tradicijos ir modernybės sąveika“, Klaipėdos universitete rengiama nuo 2010 m., per penkiolika metų išaugo į tęstinį humanitarinių mokslų forumą, telkiantį Lietuvos ir užsienio tyrėjus diskusijai apie tradicijos gyvavimą, kaitą ir jos santykį su šiuolaikine kultūra. Nuo pat pradžių konferencijos tematika aprėpė įvairias humanitarinių mokslų sritis – kalbotyrą, etnologiją, folkloristiką, etnomuzikologiją, literatūrologiją, kultūros istoriją, religijos tyrimus ir kt. Tokia apimtis atitiko keliamą mokslinę problemą – tradicija egzistuoja ne izoliuotai, bet kalboje, socialinėje ir kultūrinėje atmintyje, papročiuose, mene, religijoje, literatūroje, kasdienybėje ir bendruomenės savivokoje.

5-oji tarptautinė mokslinė konferencija „Baltų kalbos ir kultūros“, skirta lituanistikos studijų Klaipėdoje 55-mečiui ir prof. habil. dr. Audronės Jakulienės-Kaukienės 85-osioms gimimo metinėms paminėti

2025 m. Klaipėdos universiteto leidykla išleido KU Socialinių ir humanitarinių mokslų fakulteto Filologijos katedros vyriausiojo mokslo darbuotojo

The article examines the songs of Prussian Lithuanians collected by Ludwig Rhesa in the early 19th century, their publication and translation history, and practices of revival, applying theories of cultural memory and performativity. The editorial principles of editions and translations reveal the continuous adaptation of texts in different cultural contexts. Based on an analysis of audio and video recordings, publications, and the long-term activity of 11 folklore ensembles (1970–2025), three directions of Rhesa’s song interpretation are identified: historical-ethnographic, ethnomusicological, and mixed. Song performance is understood as a creative-performative process, in which interpreted texts acquire new meanings. This unique source of sung folklore is presented as a dynamic phenomenon of the cultural memory, combining continuity with constant change.

The beginning of the article discusses phenomena related to the perception of music (specifically, the perception of pitch, musical scale and intonation) that can lead to misinterpretation. The result of the intersection of two emic systems (for example, the original tone system and 12-tone equal temperament) can be perceived as chromaticisms and ‘Greek modes’. Performance rules determine slight variations in intonation, depending on the melodic and harmonic context. This can also be misinterpreted as chromaticisms. The notations of the melodies of the songs of Lithuania Minor (from the collections of Christian Bartsch and Ludwig Rhesa) are analysed below, revealing manifestations of the aforementioned phenomena. The fact that chromaticisms and modulations in these notations arose due to misinterpretations is evidenced by the notators’ comments on the singers’ peculiar intonation, as well as by comparisons with the results of measurements of sound recordings of other musical dialects.

The purpose of this scientific article is to present the unique rhythm formula (RF) 5+3, revealing its genre and stylistic connections in the context of the Lithuanian singing tradition. The main methods of the research are historical and typological comparison, as well as structural and semiotic analysis. The scientific novelty of this particular research article lies in the fact that the unique RF 5+3 is analysed in the context of the interweaving of different musical styles and genres, seeing the prospects for further broad comparative research in the light of ethnogenesis.

The dance heritage of selected national and ethnic minorities living in Kraków and the Małopolska voivodeship is currently undergoing dynamic changes. This paper discusses the attitude of minorities towards phenomena such as commercialisation, folklorisation and (self)folklorisation of the heritage, as well as its functioning in the global cultural supermarket. In-depth interviews and informal conversations were conducted with respondents regarding the dance heritage and its importance to minorities. The findings confirmed the thesis that it is an important component of the intangible cultural heritage of the communities discussed, and, in some cases, forms the core of their identity. Although the respondents were aware of the processes mentioned above, they expressed a predominantly conservative attitude towards changes to the heritage, and sought to pass it on to the next generation in an unchanged form.

The Donetsk region is a Ukrainian region characterised by a complex and dynamic history, a distinctive culture, and a tragic fate. The article examines testimonies concerning the state of musical traditions during and after the Holodomor periods. It discusses how the extreme conditions affected traditional rituals and musical leisure practices during the years of hardship and famine, and examines selected folk songs that reflect people’s attitudes towards the Soviet way of life. The study concludes that, despite the prolonged ethnocide and Russification, Ukrainian song and traditions remained dominant in the Donetsk region until relatively recently; however, due to a series of recent tragic events, this intangible cultural heritage has suffered irreversible destruction.