Jean Monnet - UNIVERSITY OF TIRANA

Jean Monnet Actions are co-financed within the Erasmus + Program.

The European Commission launched the Jean Monnet Actions to promote excellence in teaching and research in the field of European studies worldwide.

The Jean Monnet Module is a short learning program (or course) in the field of European Union studies at a higher education institution. Each module has a minimum duration of 40 teaching hours per academic year and must focus on a particular discipline in European studies or be multidisciplinary requiring the academic contribution of several professors and experts.

Jean Monnet Chairs are teaching positions specializing in European Union studies practiced by university professors. They aim to deepen teaching in EU studies embodied in the official curriculum of a HEI; offer in-depth lessons on EU issues in areas increasingly in demand in the labor market.

Jean Monnet Centers of Excellence are proposed and hosted by a HEI and may involve the collaboration of several faculties/departments or even other organizations specialized in EU studies. They are key points of competence and knowledge on European Union topics; bring together the expertise and competences of high-level experts aiming to develop synergies between different disciplines and resources in European studies. They also give experts the opportunity to create joint international activities.

Projects implemented at the University of Tirana within the Jean Monnet program

Title: Resilience and European Integration for the Western Balkans

Reference: 590916-EPP-1-2017-1-AL-EPPJMO-MODULE,

Duration: 2017-2020

Program: Erasmus+, Jean Monnet Module

Description: Within the project, Jean Monnet course modules have been developed, where the theme of the integration of the Western Balkans into the European Union has prevailed.

Title: The Albanian Society towards full integration into the European family

Reference: 600451-EPP-1-2018-1-AL-EPPJMO-MODULE,

Duration: 2018-2021

Program: Erasmus+, Jean Monnet Module

Title: Promoting CCA and DRM in the framework of EU Integration

Reference: 621117-EPP-1-2020-1-AL-EPPJMO-MODULE,

Duration: 2020-2023

Program: Erasmus+, Jean Monnet Module

Description: This project aims to develop Jean Monnet course modules, which will address issues related to disaster management in the framework of European integration policies.

Title: EU Integration Process and the Promotion of Human Rights in Albania

Reference: 620226-EPP-1-2020-1-AL-EPPJMO-MODULE

Duration: 2020-2023

Program: Erasmus+, Jean Monnet Module

Description: The project aims to enable students and young researchers to recognize and acquire the role of the EU as a promoter of human rights as well as the impact of the integration process on Albanian society and the internal legal system for the protection of human rights. to one. The project consists in the development of a multidisciplinary course - Evolution of human rights, protection and limitations.

Title: Europeanization of Public Policies in Albania-EPPAL

Refferenceë: 101048064 — EPPAL — ERASMUS-JMO-2021-HEI-TCH-RSCH

Duration: 36 months (2022-2025)

Programs: Erasmus+, Action- "Jean Monnet Center of Excellence"

Through the project, UT has proposed the creation for the first time in an Albanian public HEI of a Center of Excellence (Europeanization of Public Policies in Albania), to promote synergies between public university departments with and without experience in European Studies, policy makers, Relevant NGOs and other civil society actors.

Objectives of the Center of Excellence:

Promoting excellence in teaching in the field of European Union studies/
Teaching modules that address the impact of European Integration from a multidisciplinary perspective in both faculties that already have a proven Jean Monnet experience and faculties that are newly involved in EU-specific courses;
Advanced research in the field of justice, political science, economics and sociology, to assess Albania's progress with the Europeanization of formal and informal procedures and processes;
Encouraging dialogue between the academic world and society/Training activities with lawyers; forums with policy makers, experts and civil society representatives.
Reaching the general public and spreading knowledge about the EU/ such as online academic forums with national and international researchers and EU representatives and debate tournaments to train and engage UT students in discussing Integration Process strategies and procedures.

Project benefits: 14 researchers, 1000 students, 2500 lawyers and legal assistants, the general public (depending on participation in public events).

Expected results: The long-term goal is to actively contribute to bringing Europe, with its formal and non-formal institutions, closer to Albanian citizens.

Type and number of results: 1 new teaching course (annual); 3 intensive courses, 3 summer schools, 7 international conference proceedings, 1 monograph, 3 commemorative events, 12 forums, 3 seminars, continuous public campaign; website.

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FHF-UT
FD-UT
FE-UT
FSHS-UT
ISE-UT
European Movement Albania
National Bar Association
University of Gjirokastra

Project title: Harmonization and Standardization and normalization of the terminology within the EU Integration context - HSTEUI

Reference: 101047807 — HSTEUI — ERASMUS-JMO-2021-HEI-TCH-RSCH

Duration: 36 months (2022-2025)

Programs: Erasmus+, Action- "Jean Monnet Module"

The Jean Monnet module "Harmonization and standardization of terminology within the context of EU integration" - (HSTEUI) is a particularly important curriculum for the Albanian perspective of the start of membership negotiations, after the decision of the member states in March 2020. The module aims to balance the acquisition of terminological knowledge within the framework of the European integration process. To fully implement the ambitious goal of providing a practice-oriented and interdisciplinary program, the courses include perspectives from other disciplines (EU studies, foreign languages, law and economics) related to EU integration.

The module is designed to enable:

Conducting research and curriculum design that improves the curriculum for EU studies;
- Help for the harmonization and standardization of terminology in the EU integration process;
Encouraging a new interdisciplinary collaboration at the University of Tirana.

Module activities include:

Teaching activities provided by four UT faculties that constitute the main element of the project include the creation of a new course covering EU studies issues and the harmonization and standardization of terminology in the EU context.
Research activities are structured around 1 work package focusing on:

Summer school focused on a specific field and technical terminology, divided by policy areas (acquis chapters), inviting students to present and discuss challenges and ideas related to the considerable amount of acquis translation work ahead of us; delivery by experts and practitioners from EU institutions and Albania, aiming to bring multidisciplinary perspectives and practical implications; international conferences which simultaneously combine scientific, educational, practical and promotional functions.

Project title: Building capacities for inclusiveness and ownership in the EU accession process of Albania (OwnEU)

Reference 101048254 — OwnEU — ERASMUS-JMO-2021-HEI-TCH-RSCH

Duration: 36 months (2022-2025)

Programs: Erasmus+, Action- "Jean Monnet Chair"

The purpose of this project is to increase the knowledge and capacities of the Albanian academy and other actors needed to effectively support the process of Albania's accession to the EU. Albania is about to embark on a transformative journey of membership negotiations, which will require great efforts and inputs from all actors and stakeholders of Albanian society, not just government institutions. Although this process is perceived as being constructed as an exercise at the national level, managed by central institutions, the implications and impact are considerable at all levels and sectors of society. Therefore, the role of academia and all groups is vital to ensure better outcomes in terms of benefits and positive impact for its citizens.

In this aspect, the project contributes as a facilitator for the construction and distribution of theoretical and practical knowledge regarding the EU membership process. The overall objective is to build capacities and bridges of communication and dialogue between different groups of society (firstly academia, policy makers and members of the negotiating team, civil society, interest groups, etc.), increasing their capacities and knowledge for process and raising awareness of the key components of the process and some of the best practices on how to move forward together.

By redesigning and adapting the curricula of the Master's courses and organizing several thematic seminars and workshops, with the participation of students, members of the negotiating team, prominent experts and researchers, and other interested parties, the project aims to achieve a more effective involvement and greater ownership of the process by local stakeholders.

This approach will contribute to informing Albanian society about the process and the importance of EU values. increasing the visibility and communication of the EU in the country

Title: "Challenges of social dimensions of the European Integration Process in Albania", CASOEUAL

Reference: 101127173 — CASOEUAL — ERASMUS-JMO-2023-HEI-TCH-RSCH

Duration: 36 months;

Project objective is the presentation and teaching of a module related to the social dimension of Albania's EU integration process, focusing on various aspects such as European values and their implementation in Albania, the social impact of EU policies and teaching problems . research and reflection in the field of EU Studies in Albania.

Coordinator: Faculty of History & Philology