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Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology, European Union and European Integration, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
COURSE LIST FOR THE INCOMING ERASMUS STUDENTS
2019/2020 ACADEMIC YEAR
FACULTY OF CLASSICAL AND MODERN PHILOLOGY
Faculty coordinator: Prof. Yana Andreeva, PhD, [email protected]
BA Program: European Union and European Integration (in English)
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Sociology - Introduction English BA Winter 3 30 - - Assist. Prof. Dr.
Elena Stoykova
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
The first part of the course introduces the modern historical context in which the need for sociological thinking appears. The focus is on the issues of the
civil society and the nation-state, the secularisation of the western societies and the new dimensions of the moral and legal order. The interrelations
between politics and the modern forms of authority, power and domination and the key role of the modern market and its implications upon the
concepts of freedom and alienation are explained.
The second part of the course makes a general overview of the agencies of the socialisation (state, school, family, media) in the processes of
constitution of the modern identities. The social institutions and forms of social control, the modern types of social stratification, as well as the new
conceptualisation of the social inequalities in terms of “intersectionalities”. The types of symbolic power and non-economic capitals, the formal and
hidden curriculum of schooling. The social history and transformation of marriage and family and the introduction of the new concept of “intimate
citizenship”.
The third part of the course includes a short introduction to the globalisation and “glocalisation” processes, the conflicts and convergences of the old
and the new media, the new social networks and movements in the late Modernity and the way these phenomena transform the societies and social
relations at the beginning of the 21th century.
The course aims to present the specific character of the sociological imagination in its affords to describe and understand the nature of the social reality
we live in. In order to grasp the complexity of the social problems of the modern societies the course briefly introduces some of the widely used
quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques for data gathering and sociological analysis. The students are encouraged to take an active
participation in the class discussions and to prepare and present their own research projects.
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Political Science -
Introduction
English BA Winter 3 30 - - Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Daniel Smilov
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
The course reviews the relevant political theories and key concepts of politics. The lectures analyse fundamental concepts such as power, politics,
democracy, governing elite, constitution, political system, parliamentarism, executive power, political parties, pressure groups, lobbyism, political
culture. The theoretical discussion is presented against the background of comparative analyses of the political systems of European countries and
established democracies from North America. The goal of the course is to improve the understanding of students of politics, and to create interest in and
skills for the analysis of the contemporary political processes.
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Z 030 Introduction to
Microeconomics and
Macroeconomics
English BA Winter 4 45 - - Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Teodor
Sedlarski
ni-sofia.bg
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
The old, as well as the new institutionalism developed because of the incapability of neo-classical economic theory (today’s mainstream) to offer
convincing explanation to a number of real economic phenomena and processes. Although the basic assumptions of neo-classical theory form the
starting analytical point in new institutional research, the new institutional economics modifies key assumptions to a great degree – prevalent
incomplete competition, incomplete information and bounded rationality, as well as positive transaction costs. Being still within the methodological
individualism paradigm, it can explain a substantial number of social processes, traditionally lying outside of the scope of conventional economic
theory. The course helps students to realize the potential in this area of research area, to develop critical thinking of the postulates in neo-classical
economics and to draw possible directions for an interdisciplinary development of economic science.
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Z 040 History of Europe English BA Winter 4 45 - - Assist.Prof. Dr
Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology, European Union and European Integration, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
Albena Simova
Assist.Prof. Dr
Lyubomir
Krustev
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
This course is aimed as an overview to European history and as an introduction to other courses in this B.A. program and to events and personalities
that will be studied further elsewhere. The approach of the lecturers is centered around the idea of giving the students some basic knowledge of the facts
and an explanatory framework for understanding the evolution of European states, societies, diplomacy and culture in a period ranging from the 16th-
17th to the 21st century. Those decades and centuries were the periods when Europe came to the forefront of the progress of human civilization setting
up the general trend of globalization under its leadership. Building up world colonial empires the major European states gradually declined in their
global role and importance but still Europe is a major player at the world stage that everybody has to reckon with.
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Z 050
Regional Geography of Europe English BA Winter 3 45 - - Prof. Dr.
Petar Stoyanov
ni-sofia.bg
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
This course deals with the basic problems of Regional geography (Geography and Regional Geography; Region and Regionalization; Scheme of a
Region) and particularly of Europe (Geographical Regionalization; Political and Historical Divisions; Linguistic-cultural Regionalization; Other
Groupings in regions in Europe; The Idea(s) of European Integration; The European Communities and EU; European Economic Space). Key countries
of European regions are represented: WESTERN EUROPE (Germany, UK, France, and Austria); EASTERN EUROPE (Hungary, Romania); SOUTH
EUROPE (Italy, Greece); NORTH EUROPE (Sweden, Finland). By the end of the semester, the students should be able to use the general notions of
Regional geography and discuss major problems of these countries of Europe.
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Z 060 English Language and
Culture: English Grammar
English BA Winter 3 - 30 - Prof. Dr.
Madeleine
Danova
m.danova@uni-
sofia.bg
Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology, European Union and European Integration, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
Course aims:
to raise the overall language awareness of the students
to make students’ knowledge of grammar explicit and automatically manageable
to consolidate discourse use of tenses and time clauses, word order and syntactic structures
to help students master intonation, stress and rhythm
By the end of the course, the students should be able to use grammar structures accurately and confidently in communicative interactions, e-mails,
letters and reports. They should have a good command of the sound system of English and a thorough understanding of the grammatical organization of
English language.
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Z 070
English Language and
Culture: English Vocabulary
English BA Winter 3 - 30 - Prof. Dr.
Madeleine
Danova
m.danova@uni-
sofia.bg
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
This is a practical course in English vocabulary.
Course aims:
to enhance students’ communicative abilities in both the written and spoken media of the English language
to alert the students to the stylistic and genre diversity of the English language
to increase the students’ word power and consolidate their range of vocabulary
to expose the students to a wide range of appropriate authentic language
By the end of the course, the students should be able to use a wide range of noun and verb collocations and idiomatic expressions as well as colloquial
English words.
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Z 080
Bulgarian Language and
Culture:
Modern Bulgarian, Part I
English BA Winter 4 - 60 - Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Vladislav
Milanov
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology, European Union and European Integration, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
The aim of the course "Bulgarian Language and Culture. Part 1 " is to present to European Union and European Integration students the specifics of
Bulgarian grammatical system, the substantial characteristics of Bulgarian culture and the structure of the state administration. Emphasis is placed on
the spoken Bulgarian language, the dynamics of language processes. Visits to the National Parliament, the Rila Monastery, museums and historical
monuments are planned.
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I 092
Second Language: French
Part I
English BA Winter 3
- 30 - Assoc. Prof. Dr
Jeanna Kristeva
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
French course is for beginners. The course is aimed at mastering basic knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and initial skills in oral and written
communication relevant to Level A1.
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Z 200
International Economics English BA Winter 4 45 - - Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Teodor
Sedlarski
ni-sofia.bg
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
National economies are linked in a complex set of economic, political, social relationships. The course International Economics builds on the
knowledge acquired in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.
The course consists of two parts and starts with the introduction of the Balance of Payments.
The first part of the course deals with the issues related to the so-called four freedoms - the movement of goods, services, labor and capital. Attention is
drawn to the trade policy systems and the means of conducting them. International trade agreements, compensation deals, customs policy, non-tariff
barriers and international trade organizations such as the WTO are being analyzed. The international labor migration and foreign direct investments are
presented as an increasingly important element of the economic policy system.
The second part presents the international financial organizations, the nature, regulation and forecasting of the exchange rate, the types of foreign
exchange rates, the various foreign exchange operations and the related currency risks. The problems of economic integration and the Euro currency
system are also highlighted.
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Z 210
International Relations Theory English BA Winter 4 45 - - Prof. Dr.
Plamen Pantev
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
The discipline International Relations Theory is a fundamental subject for IR and other Plolitical Science students, on which other theoretical
disciplines build on. Its objective is to acquaint and educate about the gnoseological approaches to international relations, to stimulate the formation of
individual developing systemic knowledge matrix of the students in the field of international relations. The students acquire knowledge about the
system, morphology, structure, functioning, development and the driving factors of international relations. The students get to know the contents and
the peculiarities of the regulative sub-system of the international relations system, including the legal-regulative and the violent, including military,
aspects of the governance of the international system. A special accent is devoted to the theory of integration in international relations, theory of
international conflict and to security studies. The subject forms the basis for a strategic leadership thinking of the students.
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Z 220
Geographical Structure of the
EU
English BA Winter 3 30 - - Prof. Dr.
Vesselin
Boyadzhiev
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
The course introduces the natural and humanitarian geography of the European Union / EU /. The topics of the lectures include problems of ecology and
natural balance. The object of the study is the population, especially the ethnic and the religious structure, the spatial location and the system of
settlements. The economic and the regional geography take central place.
Students are acquainted with the sectoral and the regional policy of the EU and some other countries. EUROSTAT and NUTS are used. Comparisons
with the world are made. Regional and local imbalances and problems in the EU are analyzed. The policy of cohesion is commented.
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Z 230 European Political Systems English BA Winter 3 30 - - Assoc. Prof. Dr. kolarova@phls.
Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology, European Union and European Integration, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
Rumyana
Kolarova
uni-sofia.bg
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
The course provides general knowledge in the field of Comparative European Government. It aims to give the students the opportunity to improve their
understanding of the European political process by enhancing their knowledge about the major political institutions, which shape and channel power
interactions in contemporary European democracies.
The course covers the following topics: social cleavages and democratic representation; partysystems political parties as organisations; interest groups
and public policy-making; electoral systems;forms of government - constitutional allocation ofpower between branches of government;
politicalexecutive and sources of political leadership; the role of legislatures; thestructure and political power of bureaucracy; the territorial
decentralizationof power; judicial review, and judicial influence on politics; regimetransformation, civil-military relations and democratization.
The course focuses on results from comparative empirical research of these institutions, but also explains the relevant theoretical frameworks within
which the empirical data is analyzed and interpreted.
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Z 240
Mass Communications
Theories
English BA Winter 5 45 - - Prof. Dr.
Teodora
Petrova
t.petrova@uni-
sofia.bg
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
The course is focused on main aspects of public communication, aims of communication and building communication strategies. One of the topics is
media use by professionals and different publics. It gives overview of mass communication theories, focuses over the role of media in society Another
topic is globalization and digital platforms, access to information and use of information by different publics and individuals.
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Z 250
Еnglish Language and
Culture: English as a Global
Language
English BA Winter 3 30 - - Prof. Angel
Angelov, Dr.
Habil.
angel_angelov
@slav.uni-
sofia.bg
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
This course covers various issues of linguistic globalization -- contemporary aspects and historical background. In recent decades, English progressed as
the most important international means of communication. The reason for this "new linguistic order" is subject to detailed analysis; therefore, macro-
Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology, European Union and European Integration, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
sociolinguistic questions as bilingualism, intercultural communication and language contacts are subject to review. Some problems of language policy
and language planning as well as latest trends of linguistic activism and ecology of language are included.
Requirements for enrollment: NO
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Z 260
English Language and
Culture: English Media Texts
English BA Winter 3 - 30 - Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Danail Danov
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
The course aims at introducing students to the different types of media texts which are the most popular nowadays. Learning how to analyze these texts
and understanding their structure, the students will be able to start creating their own media texts in the next semester. Special attention is also paid to
the changes that have occurred in the structure of the media texts under the influence of digital media and the emergence of new genres in journalist
writing. Another specific focus is the type of English media use today.
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Z 270
Bulgarian Language and
Culture:
Modern Bulgarian, Part III
English BA Winter 3 - 30 - Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Svetozara
Halacheva
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
The course attempts to set standards for the teaching and learning of Bulgarian as a foreign language in accordance with the standards established for
the teaching of other modern languages, especially those elaborated and promoted by the Council of Europe.
The course includes texts and exercises for level B2 according to CEFR.
Final students’ results should be:
Listening- can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar.
Reading- can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems.
Writing- can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects.
Speaking- can express himself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Final exams are written and oral. The test results and the students' examination papers are kept at the administration office.
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I 282
Second Language: French
Part III
English BA Winter 2
- 30 - Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Jeanna Kristeva
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
French course is for beginners. The course is aimed at mastering basic knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and initial skills in oral and written
communication relevant to Level A1.
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Z 660
Modern History of the Balkans English BA Winter 5 45 - - Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Naoum
Kaytchev
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
This course combines general introduction into the political and social development of the Balkan countries with particular focus on their interrelation
with the major European societies. Special attention is paid to the EU-related integration processes in the region after 1960s.
The course deals with the defining notions on the Balkans and with the development of the region in modern times in interconnection with (Western)
European influences on it. The themes include: the Ottoman - European relations and the Eastern Question; Europe and the creation of the modern
Greek state; the emergence of Modern Serbia; European powers and the unification of Romania; Balkans during the First World War; different Balkan
countries after the Second World and their relation to EU; Yugoslav and post-Yugoslav Macedonia; etc. The course aims to enable the students to
understand the basic aspects of the historical development of the Balkans and to approach their development within the larger European context.
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Z 670
EU Foreign, Security and
Defense Policy
English BA Winter 3 45 - - Prof. Dr.
Plamen Pantev
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology, European Union and European Integration, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
The foreign, security and defense policy of the EU (EUFSDP) is a logical step of the process of deepening of the economic and political integration in
Europe, representing major sectors of the functional regional integration. Europe and the EU have passed a long and hard way before giving the
supranational entity parts of their national sovereignty. The problems stem from the complexities of the integration process in the area of foreign
plolicy, security and defense, from the different impacts of the “spill-over” effect from the other integration sectors. Problems stem also from the
difficult evolution of the institutions of the EUFSDP.
There are issues in the ESDP/NATO relationship. The US-EU relations are also in development and this is reflected on the further evolution of the
ESDP. The new East European allies of the USA have their own opinion of the ESDP/NATO relationship.
There are additional issues in the relations with Russia – a strong geopolitical and energy security factor in the global system. China and India also
influence the processes of EU integration, including in the area of foreign, security and defense policy.
The neighboring regions of the EU – mostly the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Central Asia, the Caucasian-Caspian Sea as well as countries like
Ukraine and Belarus are of long-term interest for the security and defense of the Union.
The new security threats for the world and Europe significantly influence the evolution of the Union’s foreign, security and defense policy. The new
security threats require operationalization of the ESDP.
This course allows the students to get to know better the institutions of ESDP, the official documents of the ESDP, useful bibliography and websites.
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Z 680
Economic Growth and
Cohesion in the EU
English BA Winter 5 45 - - Prof. Georgi
Chobanov, Dr.
Sc.
ni-sofia.bg
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
Economic growth theory principles are considered in the frame of income and welfare. Comparative economic analysis of income differences is made
and the causes for these differences in different countries worldwide are investigated. Solow growth model is considered and basic growth determinants
are investigated. Particular attention is drawn on the role of institution for economic growth.
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Z 690
National, Ethnic and Global
Identities
English BA Winter 5 45 - - Prof. Dr.
Maria
Stoicheva
Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology, European Union and European Integration, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
The course focuses on theoretical and practical aspects of identity formation. Personal, social, ethnic, national and European identities are discussed.
The factors of their formation are explored and their content, civic and cultural component are considered. European identity is the core of the course.
There is an overview of the main political and legal documents that are related to the process of European identity formation. Data from Eurobarometer
and their surveys is analyzed and used as a basis for the seminar discussions. The changing multicultural environment of Europe and the increasing
migration to Europe is considered as one of the challenges to European identity formation.
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Z 700
Еnglish Language and
Culture: Intercultural
Communication
English BA Winter 3 30 - - Prof. Dr.
Madlen Danova
m.danova@uni-
sofia.bg
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
The course aims at introducing the students to the theoretical framework for studying intercultural communication and to delineate the possible areas of
intercultural exchange. The students acquire in-depth knowledge of types of cultures including the different anthropological, linguistic, psychological
and value differences among cultures which either hamper or facilitate communication. The different approaches for overcoming the differences are
also discussed.
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Z 710
English Language and
Culture: EU Terminology
English BA Winter 3 30 - - Assist Prof. Dr.
Ilina Amer
The course aims at developing the level of knowledge of English for professional purposes, mainly for professionals who work or strive to work in the
field of management and administering of public funds, most likely EU funds and EU institutions. Its target is to enlarge the existing skills and
competences of the learners in the scope of general English and a further vocational specialization in public administration within the EU institutional
framework, as well as enhancing their language competences in the light of EU institutions and good practice.
The course is based on information about and terminology concerning the history, geography, political economics of the EU. The texts are authentic
materials abstracted from EU legislation.
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I 720
Media and PR Skills English BA Winter 3 30 - - Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Manuela
Manliherova
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
The course is elective in the “EU Politics and Policies” module of the BA Program “European Union and European Integration”. The dynamic
development of the information and communication technologies is changing tangibly the contemporary media system. The process of concentration,
convergence and digitalization premises the necessity of steady legal, technological and financial security of the multiple media sources, thus aiming to
protect the public interest and to sustain the professional standards in the new digital practices. The course encompasses the media function as well as
their structure and management in administrative, economic, creative and regulatory aspect. It also clarifies the PR role and skills in the context of EU
trends in traditional and social media landscape.
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I 730
Regional Development and
Policy in the EU
English BA Winter 3 - 30 - Prof. Dr.
Petar Stoyanov
ni-sofia.bg
This course deals with the basic problems of regional development in the space of EU and particularly in some EU member countries. Basic part of
lectures discusses: Regional science and regional development; Theories of regional development; Conceptions of regional development; Regional
policy of the EU. A separate part deals with the regional development and policy of distinguished EU countries. During the semester, students should
prepare homework and make presentation on selected topics. By the end of the semester, they should be able to use the general notions of Regional
development and Regional policy and discuss major problems of these countries of Europe.
Requirements for enrollment: NO
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Z110
Introduction in the Theory of
State and Law
English BA Summer 5 45 - - Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Martin Belov
mbelov@uni-
sofia.bg
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology, European Union and European Integration, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
This course is devoted to the presentation of the fundamental concepts in the theory of state and law. It aims at explaining both the classical theoretical
achievements and their actual topical dimension, problematizing the effects of globalization and postmodernity on the state, the law and the society. The
course starts with analysis of the authority, legitimacy and legality. The emergence and the development of the modern state and law will be presented
in historical, philosophical and sociological context. The main theories on the origin, essence and functions of state and law are going to be outlined.
Furthermore central concepts of modern and postmodern constitutionalism as well as of the emerging supranational and European constitutionalism are
going to be explained. The course will combine analytical with comparative, historical and critical legal methods. It will try to demonstrate the current
status and achievements of the theory of state and law. For example, the traditional concept of sovereignty will be presented both with regard to its
classical theoretical and historical aspects and in the light of the sovereignty and constitutional identity debate in the EU. The last part of the course is
devoted to the structure of the legal system, the sources of law, the distinction between the legal norms and legal principles and the legal argumentation.
Requirements for enrollment: NO
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Z120
Introduction to Business and
Public Administration
English BA Summer 4 45 - - Assoc. Prof. Dr.
T. Yalamov
ni-sofia.bg
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
The course introduces students to basic management concepts, tools and theories by looking in the history of business and public administration and
current international practice as monitored by Bain & Company (including basic knowledge of CRM, ERP, knowledge management). Students develop
various soft skills, such as teamwork, presentational skills, matched with experience gained through a project implementation (research or
entrepreneurial) in a multicultural environment. We start by conceptualizing its own management experience, going through major landmarks in
management thought as Taylor, Fayol and Weber at the beginning and Drucker, Kaplan and Norton (Balanced Scorecards), Mauborgne and Kim (Blue
Ocean Strategy) lately. The course presents and discusses e-government, not just as electronic service provision but rather as a transformational tool for
public administration reform. Issues of corruption are considered as a proxy for corporate and public governance inefficiency.
Requirements for enrollment: NO
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Z130
History and Theory of Culture English BA Summer 4 45 - - Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Daniela Koleva
i-sofia.bg
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
The course aims to introduce basic concepts, core problems and theories in the field of cultural studies. Students will develop their skills for critical
reading, summarizing and interpretation of scholarly texts. The discussions in class and the essays will contribute to their awareness of cultural
diversity, their understanding of recognition and tolerance as well as of the uses of culture as a political argument.
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Z140 History and Geography
of Bulgaria
English BA Summer 4 45 - - Assoc. Prof.
Dr.
Rumyana
Christidi
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Kosyo Stoychev
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
History module
The course “History and Geography of Bulgaria” has as its purpose to introduce students to the most important events and trends in Bulgarian history. It
follows a chronological principle and covers the period from the 7th Century AD until the end of 20th century; from the establishment of the Bulgarian
state in 681 AD until the end of Socialism in 1989. The most important themes included in the course are:
I. History of Medieval Bulgaria (7th – 14th centuries); establishment and development of the Bulgarian state; First and Second Bulgarian
Kingdoms.
II. Bulgarian lands during the Ottoman rule (15th – 17th centuries).
III. History of the Bulgarian Renaissance (18th – 19th centuries).
IV. Reestablishment of the Bulgarian state and its development until the beginning of the Second World War (1878-1939).
Contemporary Bulgarian History; from the Second World War until the end of the socialist period (1939-1989).
Geography module
The course “Geography of Bulgaria” has as its purpose to introduce students to the most important theories, facts and trends in Bulgarian
geography. It is based on the chorological principle and consequently covers the following themes:
I. Introduction in geography – key concepts and terms. Assessment of geographical location and borders of Bulgaria using systematic approach.
II. Natural resources of Bulgaria.
III. Population of Bulgaria – recent trends and factors for deepening the demographic crisis. Development of settlement network.
IV. Problems in contemporary social and economic development in Bulgaria.
Regional geography of Bulgaria.
Requirements for enrollment: NO
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Z150
English Language and
Culture: English Syntax
English BA Summer 3 - 30 - Prof. Dr.
Madeleine
Danova
m.danova@uni-
sofia.bg
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
This is a practical course in English syntax. Course aims:
to raise the overall language awareness of the students
to build up on students’ knowledge of English grammar with focus on English syntax.
to consolidate discourse use of different syntactic structures
to enrich students’ communicative and writing skills and appropriate employment of various syntactic structures
Requirements for enrollment: NO
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Z160
English Language and
Culture: Writing in English
for Professional
Communication
English BA Summer 3 - 30 - Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Danail Danov
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
This is a practical course in writing in English for professional communication. Course aims:
to enrich students’ writing skills
to increase students’ awareness and appropriate employment of formal and informal styles
to enhance students’ communicative abilities in written English
Requirements for enrollment: NO
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Z170
Bulgarian Language and
Culture: Modern Bulgarian –
English BA Summer 5 - 60 - Assоc. Prof. Dr.
Vladislav
Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology, European Union and European Integration, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
Part II
Milanov
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
The second part of the course in Contemporary Bulgarian language and culture expands grammatical and lexical knowledge of students. On the other
hand, it introduces them to the history and cultural attractions of Bulgaria. Strongly represented are models of colloquial communication in Bulgarian
presenting the trends in Contemporary Bulgarian language to various influences. Emphasis is on developing the communication skills of students and
their ability to talk in Bulgarian in different situations.
Requirements for enrollment: NO
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I182 Second Language: French
Part II
English BA Summer 2 - 30 - Assoc.Prof. Dr.
Jeanna Kristeva
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
French course is for beginners, 30 hours after introduction in the 1st semester. The course is aimed at mastering basic knowledge of vocabulary and
grammar and initial skills in oral and written communication relevant to Level A1.
Requirements for enrollment: NO
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Z290
International Public Law English BA Summer 4 45 - - Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Diana
Kovacheva
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
This course is devoted to the presentation of the fundamental concepts of the International Public Law. It aims at presenting the role which the
International Public law plays in the process of regulation of the international relations. The course will focus on the historical process of evolvement of
the international public law, its subjects and sources. It will also pay special attention to some untypical subjects of the International public law such as
the individuals, in relation to their criminal responsibility at international level and the protection of their human rights.
In addition, the course will provide in depth information on the Law of international treaties, the Diplomatic law, the Law of the sea and the Law of the
international organisations. It will combine analytical with comparative, historical and critical legal methods. Special attention shall be paid to the UN
and its specialised agencies.
The students will be introduced to the concepts and main principles of the international protection of human rights and the international humanitarian
law standards and achievements.
Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology, European Union and European Integration, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
Last but not least the students will be introduced to the International Air Law and the International Space law.
The last part of the course will be dedicated to the International Criminal Law, the core crimes regulated by the Rome statute and the concept of the the
complementarity of the international Criminal Court.
Requirements for enrollment: NO
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Z310
Introduction to EU Law and
Legal Systems
English BA Summer 4 45 - - Assos. Prof. Dr.
Hristo Hristev
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
The lectures course ‘Introduction to the EU law and legal system’ is focused on the study of the main elements of the legal order of the European
integration. It aims to develop the student’s knowledge on the legal system of the EU.
In the framework of the course will be presented:
· The legal nature and the essential legal characteristics of the European integration system;
· The reparation of public powers between the member states of the EU and the Union level;
· The sources of the EU law;
· The principles of application of the EU law;
· The essential elements of the institutional framework of the EU;
· The basic elements of the Internal market of the EU;
· The EU system of judicial scrutiny.
The course is based on the primary law framework of the European integration, as well as on the case law of the European Court of Justice relevant to
the founding principles of the EU law system. The successful comprehension of the discipline is an important condition for the establishment of
coherent knowledge in the matters of EU law, which are necessary for the entire expert capacity in the field of European studies and the European
integration. The course is a perspective key for the comprehension of the essence and the proper logic, that defines the entire development of the
European Integration system and the regulation of the public relations that enter in the scope of the process.
Requirements for enrollment: NO
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Z330
Knowledge Based Economics
in the EU
English BA Summer 3 45 - - Prof. Georgi
Chobanov, Dr.
Sc.
ni-sofia.bg
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology, European Union and European Integration, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
The course is concerned with the role of knowledge in an economic system and its distribution and use in society. Knowledge is considered as
accelerator of economic growth and development. Special attention is drawn to European economic performance based on European Competitiveness
Report 2016. EUROPE 2020. A European strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth is considered in the framework of the Fourth Industrial
Revolution and its economic and social challenges.
Requirements for enrollment: NO
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Z350 English Language and
Culture: Writing of Media
Texts
English BA Summer 2 - 30 - Assoc. Prof.
Dr.
Danail Danov
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
This hands-on practical work course focuses on active writing of a broad variety of media texts which show the extent to which students are familiar
with the content material imparted during the first part of this course. Special attention is paid to the production of a personal blog containing media
texts: news, comments and analysis related to students’ personal interests. Assessment is made on quality of texts in terms of specifics of the genre and
correctness of language used.
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
A) produce:
- domestic and international news
- life-style related news
- comments on a topic of their choice
- in-depth analysis based on given materials
B) Value using and producing media texts as a tool to improve personal writing style
C) Design and produce their own blog with media texts
Requirements for enrollment: NO
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Z360
Bulgarian Language and
Culture: Modern Bulgarian
Part IV
English BA Summer 4 - 60 - Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Svetozara
Halacheva
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology, European Union and European Integration, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
The course attempts to set standards for the teaching and learning of Bulgarian as a foreign language in accordance with the standards established for
the teaching of other modern languages, especially those elaborated and promoted by the Council of Europe. The course includes texts and exercises for
level B2 according to CEFR.Final students’ results should be:
Listening- can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar.
Reading- can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems.
Writing- can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects.
Speaking- can express himself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Final exams are written and oral. The test results and the students' examination papers are kept at the administration office.
Requirements for enrollment: NO
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Z780
Constitutional Debates in the
EU Law
English BA Summer 3 45 - - Prof. Dr.
Georgi
Bliznashki
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
The course Constitutional debates in the EU presents the key issues of the EU integration and the currents debates of the future of EU. It deals with with
the basic values and the constitutional identity of the member-states, the idea of the European citizenship and the charter of fundamental rights, the
institutional architecture and the democratic deficit within the EU, the problem of the borders and the nature of of the EU. The course addresses the
problem of the crisis of European integration and tries to provide relevant answers to the key debating issues of common interest for all the EU
member-states and citizens.
Requirements for enrollment: NO
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Z790
Competition Policy and
Market Regulation
English BA Summer 3 45 - - Assist. Prof.
Vassil
Karaivanov
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
The course “Competition policy and market regulation” presents the theory and the practical implementation of the competition policy in EU. The
course presents the competition policy on the basis of the Microeconomics theory. It begins with the microeconomic analysis of different types of
markets, the difference between the competitive market and other types of markets, the consumer surplus and the benefits of competitive market for
Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology, European Union and European Integration, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
consumers. Then it reveals the basic principles of the competition policy of the EU and the EU institutions, which implement the competition policy.
The theory is presented through real-life cases and the practice of the EC.
Requirements for enrollment: NO
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Z800
Democratic Oversight of the
Security Sector in the EU
English BA Summer 3 45 - - Prof. Dr.
Plamen Pantev
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
The concept that the military can and must be controlled democratically is a precondition of the very understanding of democracy. This concept is
connected, but also different of the civilian oversight. Though civilian authorities can stop the military to use coercive force against a totalitarian
regime, this does not mean yet the control is democratic – despite its clear civilian nature. Civilian oversight in the conditions of democracy touch the
very principles and mechanisms, through which political power over the armed forces is maintained. The principles and mechanisms are the same as
observed in all spheres of political life and the respective decision-making processes.
Democracy is more than elections through the contest of many parties and candidates. Though they are the starting point of democracy its essence is
something different. In the sense of values the key to democracy is the presumption the majority can be wrong. This requires the recognition it could
become minority and after accepting such a change is possible, this requires the majority to be limited and responsible in its activity. In the sense of
mechanisms – out of the possibility for change in open elections, the representatives of the majority in the government (executive and legislative power)
not only accept the need of self-limiting themselves, but acknowledge the need of mechanisms for limiting the execution of power for the sake of
preventing abuse of power.This mixture of values for self-limiting and the respective mechanisms define the contents of democracy.
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Z820
English Language and
Culture: Sociolinguistics
English BA Summer 3 30 - - Prof. Angel
Angelov, Dr.
Habil
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
This course introduces the subject of sociolinguistics as an interdisciplinary domain focused on language variation, both regional and social.
Sociolinguistics arose in the 60’s of the XX century in the USA as a combination of sociological and linguistic ideas. This, however, is not a mechanical
synthesis of linguistics and sociology, but an optimistic method for empirical study of linguistic data, as well as their quantitative analysis and
interpretation.
Requirements for enrollment: NO
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Z830
English Language and
Culture: EU Legal Texts in
Englich
English BA Summer 2 - 30 - Assist. Prof. Dr.
Ilina Amer
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
The course aims at developing the level of knowledge of English for professional purposes, mainly for professionals who work or strive to work in the
field of management and administering of public funds, most likely EU funds and EU institutions. Its target is to enlarge the existing skills and
competences of the learners in the scope of general English and a further vocational specialization in public administration within the EU institutional
framework, as well as enhancing their language competences in the light of EU institutions and good practice.
The course is based on information about and terminologically linked to one of the most difficult aspects of the English language - legal English. The
texts are authentic materials abstracted from EU legislation.
Requirements for enrollment: NO
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Z870
History of the Atlantic
Democracy
English BA Summer 2 30 - - Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Rositsa Tasheva
Short description of the course (in the language of instruction):
Democracy, with its contemporary characteristics, inherited some of its features from the Ancient and Medieval worlds, but developed in Modern times
(17th-20th centuries) first in the countries of the Atlantic region – England/Great Britain, the USA, and France. The Atlantic Democracy (also called
Western, Liberal, and Constitutional Democracy) became one of the dominant ideas of our time and the most widely spread form of government. The
course explores the idea and practice of democracy from the ancient Greeks to the 20th century, paying attention mostly to how and what types of
democracies were established by the English, American and French revolutions (17th-18th centuries), and to how these different democracies developed
and began to spread in Europe and the world. These questions are examined comparatively, in their historical development, and making connections
with present-day experiences. During the course, a large number of documents (primary sources and authors’ opinions) are presented, analyzed, and
discussed. Students are engaged in the debates that surround the idea and practice of democracy and asked to develop and communicate (both orally and
in writing) persuasive arguments.
Requirements for enrollment: NO