SUMMER ACADEMY
Organizer:
"FAN S. NOLI" UNIVERSITY
Co-organizers:
UNIVERSITY “ST. CYRIL AND ST. METHODIUS”, VELIKO TARNOVO
ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI
GOETHE-INSTITUTE, TIRANË
Period: May 7-17, 2024
Venue: “FAN S. NOLI” UNIVERSITY
MAIN FRAME
The Summer Academy "THE BALKANS IN THE ROOTS OF LINGUISTIC, LITERARY, HISTORICAL AND ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDIES" aims to increase cooperation between "Fan S. Noli" University, The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, "St. Cyril and St. Methodius" University of Veliko Tarnovo, and Goethe Institute, within the framework of joint study courses. The curriculum is built on the roots of century-old traditions of philological, literary, ethnographic and historical development in the model of "The New Academy" of Moschopolis.
The Summer Academy is made possible thanks to the financial support of the Ministry of Education, Albania, within the program "Financing public HEIs, in joint projects within the framework of study programs internationalization, academic year 2023-2024".
CONTEXT
The Summer Academy aims to provide a complex picture of the historical, cultural, literary and philological developments with significant influence in the Balkans. It also aims to highlight the panorama of the active, intellectual and academic life of Moschopolis during XVII-XVIII centuries, when Moschopolis had the period of its great prosperity.
Moschopolis was a developed cultural center in Albania, founded in 1330, composed of Albanians, Aromanians, Slavs and Greeks. The symbolism of this summer academy in the Greek academic world derives from its original name of this center, πολις (in Greek city) or πολε (Sla. pole-field). [Μοσχόπολις is probably a reinterpretation of Slav. Vosko-pole < Visoko-pole]. During XVIII century XVIII, Moschopolis remained an outstanding example of knowledge and culture. It survived also as a good example of a common lifestyle and coexistence among different ethnic groups in harmony and continuous progress. From the establishment of "The New Academy" or Hellenikon Frontistêrion, the creation of a library and the operation of the only Printing House of the Ottoman Empire at the time, Moschopolis would be a unique multicultural triangle in the Balkans during this century. During the most successful and popular period of its academic life, a considerable number of young Albanians, Slavs, Greeks and Aromanians were educated there. They formed a European identity supported by Enlightenment ideas of positivist knowledge and it is precisely this model that is intended to be carried forward in this initiative.
It is this perspective, the Summer Academy THE BALKANS IN THE ROOTS OF LINGUISTIC, LITERARY, HISTORICAL AND ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDIES aims to revive the image of the New Academy by offering opportunities of cultural and academic interaction of ideas, thoughts, philosophies and languages that charachterise the studies in the Balkan languages, literature, history and ethnography.
The Summer Academy "THE BALKANS IN THE ROOTS OF LINGUISTIC, LITERARY, HISTORICAL AND ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDIES" aims to increase cooperation between "Fan S. Noli" University, The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, "St. Cyril and St. Methodius" University of Veliko Tarnovo, and Goethe Institute, within the framework of joint study courses. The curriculum is built on the roots of century-old traditions of philological, literary, ethnographic and historical development in the model of "The New Academy" of Moschopolis.
The Summer Academy is made possible thanks to the financial support of the Ministry of Education, Albania, within the program "Financing public HEIs, in joint projects within the framework of study programs internationalization, academic year 2023-2024".
The Summer Academy aims to provide a complex picture of the historical, cultural, literary and philological developments with significant influence in the Balkans. It also aims to highlight the panorama of the active, intellectual and academic life of Moschopolis during XVII-XVIII centuries, when Moschopolis had the period of its great prosperity.
Moschopolis was a developed cultural center in Albania, founded in 1330, composed of Albanians, Aromanians, Slavs and Greeks. The symbolism of this summer academy in the Greek academic world derives from its original name of this center, πολις (in Greek city) or πολε (Sla. pole-field). [Μοσχόπολις is probably a reinterpretation of Slav. Vosko-pole < Visoko-pole]. During XVIII century XVIII, Moschopolis remained an outstanding example of knowledge and culture. It survived also as a good example of a common lifestyle and coexistence among different ethnic groups in harmony and continuous progress. From the establishment of "The New Academy" or Hellenikon Frontistêrion, the creation of a library and the operation of the only Printing House of the Ottoman Empire at the time, Moschopolis would be a unique multicultural triangle in the Balkans during this century. During the most successful and popular period of its academic life, a considerable number of young Albanians, Slavs, Greeks and Aromanians were educated there. They formed a European identity supported by Enlightenment ideas of positivist knowledge and it is precisely this model that is intended to be carried forward in this initiative.
It is this perspective, the Summer Academy THE BALKANS IN THE ROOTS OF LINGUISTIC, LITERARY, HISTORICAL AND ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDIES aims to revive the image of the New Academy by offering opportunities of cultural and academic interaction of ideas, thoughts, philosophies and languages that charachterise the studies in the Balkan languages, literature, history and ethnography.
THEMATIC FRAMEWORK OF THE SUMMER ACADEMY MODULES
Extra curricular:
-Ministry of Education and Sport (https://arsimi.gov.al/)
-"Fan S. Noli" University of Korca (http://www.unkorce.edu.al/)
-University “St. Cyril and St. Methodius”, Veliko Tarnovo (https://www.uni-vt.bg/eng/)
-Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (https://www.auth.gr/en/)
-Goethe-Institute, Tiranë (https://www.goethe.al/sq/)
- Albanian Academy of Sciences (https://akad.gov.al/)
- “Thimi Mitko” Library of Korca (https://bashkiakorce.gov.al/site/articles.php?cid=153&t=&page=3)
In the context of Balkan studies, the academy aims to address the following:
OBJECTIVES AND AIMS OF THE SUMMER ACADEMY
The Summer Academy aims to increase the contribution of “Fan S. Noli” University to the internationalization of academic knowledge on the Balkans, through cooperation with The Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, “St. Cyril and St. Methodius” University of Veliko Tarnovo and the “Goethe” Institute, through joint study courses, built on the roots of a centuries-old Balkan tradition of philological development and historical sciences in the model of the “New Academy” of Moschopolis.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
Estimated duration of activities: 9 days
ECTS: 6 ECTS (6 x 18 hours/ECTS = 108 hours)
60 hours in the auditorium (6 hours a day/ 3 curricular + 3 extracurricular)
48 hours of individual study
The academy has a 9-day academic structure.
The teaching is organized in lectures every day. Each session also includes different types of simulations, discussions, group work, research in libraries and archives, etc.
The curriculum of the Summer Academy consists of nine interrelated courses, followed by a series of extracurricular and cultural activities, within the theme included in each module.
At the conclusion of the scheduled training sessions, students will be awarded a certificate of participation in English, specifying the number of credits earned, as well as a description of the modules developed. They are required to attend at least 80% of these modules. Each module will be conducted in English and will be accompanied by extracurricular activities according to the nature of the module.
Prof. Dr. Dhimitri Bello is a distinguished academician and the current Rector of Fan S. Noli University in Korçë. His educational journey and qualifications reflect a deep commitment to the field of linguistics. Throughout his career, Professor Bello has been actively involved in various academic and administrative roles. Beyond his university affiliations, Professor Bello has been an active participant in editorial activities, serving on the editorial boards of several scholarly journals in both Albania and Bulgaria. His multilingual proficiency is notable, with fluency in Albanian, Russian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Macedonian, and Greek, along with a commendable command of English.
In terms of employment, Professor Bello has held various teaching positions, both internally and externally, showcasing his expertise in Balkan linguistics, Indo-European linguistics, and the history of language. Since October 2020, he has held the prestigious position of Rector at Fan S. Noli University in Korçë, where he continues to contribute to the academic and scientific development of the institution.
Academic Shaban Sinani is a prominent scholar in the field of cultural anthropology, currently serving as the Scientific Secretary at the Academy of Sciences since 2020. From 2016 to 2020, he held the position of Scientific Secretary in the Section of Social and Albanological Sciences at the Academy of Sciences of Albania.
From 1992 to 2016, he was a researcher at the Institute of Popular Culture (1992-1997) and then Head of the Department of Literary Folklore at this Institute (1997-1999). In the years 1999-2005, he was the General Director of the Archives of Albania. From 2005 to 2006 he was a researcher in the Department of Literary Studies at the Institute of Linguistics and Literature and in the period 2006-2007 Head of the Department of Literary Studies. During the years 1982-1994, he was a journalist and editor, as well as Assistant to the President of the State for cultural issues.
Professor Ali Jashari is a full-time faculty member at the Faculty of Education and Philology at the University of Korçë. Commencing his career as an Albanian language teacher, Professor Jashari served as a language specialist at the Pedagogical Cabinet in Korçë. From 1996 onwards, he became a language teacher, a trainer for continuous teacher education, department head, chair of the Faculty Council, vice-rector, dean, and ultimately the rector of Fan S. Noli University in Korçë.
Throughout his career, Professor Jashari has undertaken postgraduate specializations at institutions such as the University of North London and the University of Oxford (UK), the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece), and the College of Aarhus (Denmark). He has been a visiting lecturer at St. Clement of Ohrid University in Sofia, Neofit Rilski University in Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria), the University of Tirana, and has participated in various international projects. Professor Jashari's areas of expertise include lexicology, general linguistics, critical thinking in teaching, and lexicography. His multifaceted contributions to academia, both nationally and internationally, reflect a lifelong dedication to the advancement of linguistic studies and education.
Prof. dr. Bardhyl Musai is full time professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tirana. He is researcher in the fields of educational sciences and educational policies, has devised, directed and implemented various programs, bringing innovation to the educational system in Albania and Kosovo. His numerous publications are used by students in faculties of education as well as in programs for the professional development of teachers and leaders of educational institutions, including those of mentors and leadership.
He has an experience of 39 years in education and over 22 years in university teaching and research. He has participated as a member of several working groups on educational reform in Albania, drafting legislation for pre-university and higher education, member of the Council for Higher Education and Science to the minister of education from 2006 till 2013, member of Higher Education Reform Experts (HERE), a TEMPUS initiative funded by EU. He has been also Chair of the Council for Accreditation of Higher Education from 2006 till 2014 and has been adviser to the prime Minister for the period 2009-2013.
Member of the Department of Linguistics and Literature. His research interests focus on the grammar of the Albanian language, the teaching of the Albanian language and semiotics. He has been teaching the following courses at postgraduate and undergraduate: Morphology of the Albanian language, Teaching of the Albanian language, Semiotics, Teaching methodology. He has published many publications in scientific journals. He has been coordinator and participant in various national and international conferences.
The head of Department of Linguistics and Literature, specialized in linguistic anthropology research with many publications in some prestigious scientific journals indexed in SCOPUS. Distinguished professor with 23 years of experience. She held Msc in Psycholinguistics and PhD in Ethno-linguistics at Tirana University. Actually, she has significant experience in Albanian Phonetics and Phonology, and Intercultural Communication and Albanian Language as a Second Language teaching. This experience is completed at “St. Kliment Ohridski” University in Sofia (Bulgaria) and “Aristotle” University in Thessaloniki (Greece).
Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Vladimir Vladov, Ph.D.
Lecturer: Academic Shaban Sinani [9:00-10:15]
Lecturer: Assoc. Professor Georgios Agelopoulos [10:15-11:30]
Lecturer: Prof. Pandeli Pani [9:00-10:10]
Extracurricular activities:
Balkan Cinema: Themes and Influences “E kujt është kjo këngë?”
https://www.oecd.org/pisa/publications/education-in-the-western-balkans-764847ff-en.htm
https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/multilingual-education-key-quality-and-inclusive-learning
Extracurricular activities: Visit to the Macedonian Minority of Pustec Municipality.
https://www.oecd.org/pisa/publications/education-in-the-western-balkans-764847ff-en.htm
https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/multilingual-education-key-quality-and-inclusive-learning
https://www.oecd.org/pisa/publications/education-in-the-western-balkans-764847ff-en.htm
https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/multilingual-education-key-quality-and-inclusive-learning
https://bashkiakorce.gov.al/site/articles.php?cid=232
https://discoverkorca.al/listing/gjon-mili-photography-museum/
https://issuu.com/bashkiakorce/docs/guida_e_kor____s_shqip
https://albania360.com/where-to-go/visit-the-national-museum-of-medieval-art-in-albania/
https://www.visitalbania.app/listing/national-museum-of-medieval-art/