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  • Helsinki Romanian Studies Journal
    No. 1 (2024)

    FOREWORD

    The Lectureship in Romanian Language and Culture at the University of Helsinki (the Faculty of Arts, the Department of Languages), in collaboration with the University of Helsinki Library, and the Romanian Language Institute in Bucharest, is honored to present the inaugural issue of HEROS Journal (Helsinki Romanian Studies Journal). This publication is dedicated to fostering Romanian Studies and aims to establish a dynamic platform for scholarly dialogue. It seeks to engage both experienced academics and emerging researchers, while continuing the editorial legacy of the Finnish Journal for Romanian Studies (2015–2018), previously published by the University of Turku.

    As a young and ambitious academic journal, HEROS aspires to promote rigorous intellectual exchange across a broad spectrum of topics within Romanian Studies. Emphasizing interdisciplinarity and inclusivity, the journal welcomes research articles that go beyond traditional fields such as Romanian language, literature, and cultural studies, and embrace diverse disciplines and methodologies.

    The current issue features a rich selection of articles addressing topics ranging from Romanian philosophy, history, and society, to language, culture, literature, and cinema. These contributions offer fresh, thought-provoking perspectives and foster dialogue between Romanian and other linguistic and cultural contexts.

    We extend our deepest gratitude to the contributors for their valuable insights and original research, and to the peer reviewers for their meticulous evaluations and critical contributions to the quality of this issue. Their dedication not only ensures the journal's academic rigor but also plays a vital role in building and strengthening the HEROS community of researchers committed to advancing the field of Romanian Studies.

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  • Helsinki Romanian Studies Journal
    No. 2 (2025)

    FOREWORD

    The second issue of HEROS Journal offers a rich and diverse collection of articles exploring Romanian language, society, and culture from multiple, often intersecting perspectives. The contributions span a comparative examination of the codification and standardization of Romanian and Finnish, analyses of urban multilingualism in Timișoara (Romania), and reflections on the challenges of teaching Romanian as a foreign language in Serbia, all anchored in discussions of language history and dynamism. Further articles engage with contemporary themes such as the language of LGBTQ communities on Romanian social media, discourse networks and the transformation of Romanian journalism from print to digital formats, as well as diary discourse that frames memory as individual heritage. The hereby issue is further enriched by two book reviews: one examining a volume focused on endangered languages in Italy and the Balkans, and the other exploring the Security (Sigourantza) files of the renowned Romanian novelist Panait Istrati. Together, these studies offer fresh and thought-provoking insights while fostering dialogue between Romanian and broader linguistic and cultural contexts.

    A part of the contributions included in this issue were first presented at the International Conference BORDERS – Romanian Across Borders: Identity, Migration, Culture, and Linguistic Change in the Romance Family, held at the University of Helsinki, Finland, on 5th‑6th May 2025. Organised in partnership with CoCoLaC (Comparing and Contrasting Languages and Cultures), the Romanian Language Institute (Bucharest, Romania), the Romanian Cultural Institute in Stockholm (Sweden), Tekstin Talo (Helsinki), and Sivuvalo Platform, the conference created a vibrant space for scholarly exchange across disciplines and borders, all featuring Romanian studies.

    We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the speakers and contributors who have honoured HEROS Journal with their invaluable work. We also extend our deepest appreciation to the peer reviewers for their thorough evaluations and insightful feedback, which have been essential in maintaining the academic rigor and integrity of this issue. Their dedication significantly contributes not only to the quality of the journal but also to the cultivation and strengthening of the HEROS community—a vibrant network of researchers committed to advancing Romanian Studies. It is our hope that this issue will provoke further reflection and foster meaningful dialogue amongst scholars, students, and readers engaged with the intricate relationships between language, identity, and culture.

     

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    Online ISSN 2984-5068 

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