Semester 1

• [C2074] [6 ECTS] Macedonian Language Grammar 1
  Through the program of the subject students should: - Know how to define what a standard language is. - Know the most important periods of the historical development of the Macedonian language. - Accurately determine the place of the Macedonian language among the languages in the world. - Know the sound system in the Macedonian language and the spelling of individual voices. - Apply the rules and exceptions for sound equalization. - Use capital letter correctly. - Be able to make a transcription from Macedonian into another language, and vice versa. - Accurately emphasize words and accent units.
• [C2075] [6 ECTS] Public Relations (PR)
  The aim of the subject program is to acquaint students with the basic principles, laws and development of public relations, gaining knowledge about the concept of public relations, definition and historical development, the new role of public relations in accordance with the process of management and new theories of public relations.
• [C2076] [3 ECTS] Modern Albanian Literature
  Objectives of the subject program: 1. Training for knowledge of well-known authors from contemporary Albanian literature. 2. Acquisition of knowledge of Albanian literary production after the Second World War until today. 3. Development of skills for synthetic-analytical and critical-creative thinking. 4. Linking knowledge from other literary disciplines through the use of approved literary-theoretical terminology.
• [C2073] [6 ECTS] Albanian Language Grammar 1
  Course objectives: Knowledge and study of segmental units of the standard Albanian language and its practical application, ie: 1. Acquisition of knowledge about the general characteristics, alphabet, sound system, phonetic phenomena and principles of spelling and pronunciation of the Albanian language. 2. Mastering professional terms and words from the general vocabulary from several directions. 3. Training for correct written and oral expression in the Albanian language.
• [3 ECTS] English Language
  • [E2532] English Language 1
    By the end of each level of this course determined by the placement test taken at enrolment, students are expected to be at different levels as determined by the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisure, entertainment, finance, problems; ask and answer questions about university degrees, job skills and situations; invite and respond to invitations read and listen for gist, detail and comprehension; evaluate their own progress; participate in role plays and dialogues on familiar topics and produce a paragraph/ essay on topics related to the course material. By the end of this course students are expected to be at A1 level of the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; students should be able to introduce themselves and others by using pronouns and possessives, use greetings, name things in the classroom, distinguish between singular and plural , recognize and use numbers from 1- 100.Students should be able to describe a typical day, recognize and use simple constructions in order to describe their daily routine; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisureе; ask and answer questions about food and drink. students should be able to give dates, use appropriately the vocabulary related to months in the year, make polite requests, describe places, travel and personal histories; choose a destination and give directions; discuss likes and dislikes.
  • [E2533] English Language 2
    By the end of each level of this course determined by the placement test taken at enrolment, students are expected to be at different levels as determined by the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisure, entertainment, finance, problems; ask and answer questions about university degrees, job skills and situations; invite and respond to invitations read and listen for gist, detail and comprehension; evaluate their own progress; participate in role plays and dialogues on familiar topics and produce a paragraph/ essay on topics related to the course material. By the end of this course students are expected to be at A1 level of the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; students should be able to introduce themselves and others by using pronouns and possessives, use greetings, name things in the classroom, distinguish between singular and plural , recognize and use numbers from 1- 100.Students should be able to describe a typical day, recognize and use simple constructions in order to describe their daily routine; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisureе; ask and answer questions about food and drink. students should be able to give dates, use appropriately the vocabulary related to months in the year, make polite requests, describe places, travel and personal histories; choose a destination and give directions; discuss likes and dislikes.
  • [E2533] English Language 3
    By the end of each level of this course determined by the placement test taken at enrolment, students are expected to be at different levels as determined by the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisure, entertainment, finance, problems; ask and answer questions about different phenomena including crime and natural disasters, invite and respond to invitations read and listen for gist, detail and comprehension; evaluate their own progress; participate in role plays and dialogues on familiar topics and produce a paragraph/ essay on topics related to the course material.By the end of this course students are expected to be at B1 level of the Common European Framework (CEF) . They should be able to ask and answer questions about university degrees, job skills and situations; invite and respond to invitations. Students should be able to ask about or describe family relationships and marital status and they should be able to recognize and use appropriately vocabulary related to degrees and university education, art, travelling and sport.
  • [E2534] English Language 4
    By the end of each level of this course determined by the placement test taken at enrolment, students are expected to be at different levels as determined by the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisure, entertainment, environment finance, problems; ask and answer questions about university degrees, job skills and situations.They should be able to evaluate their own progress; participate in role plays and dialogues on familiar topics and produce a paragraph/ essay on topics related to the course material. By the end of this course students are expected to be at B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF); They are expected to be independent users of English language and to implement some of the following language functions: give advice; ask and answer questions about university degrees, job skills and situations; invite and respond to invitations, read and listen for gist, detail and comprehension.
  • [E2535] English Language 5
    Academic English is a one semester course which aims to enable the students with skills which can facilitate their language learning and their study progress in an academic teaching and learning environment. The course should enable them to use those skills in both foreign language classroom as well as academic progress in content areas. The course incorporates language skills, study skills and generally applicable skills (listening, delivering oral presentations, constructing arguments) in specific assignments. Therefore, upon successful completion of the course, the students’ proficiency level should be at C1 according to Common European Framework. As a result, the students should be able to deliver successfully oral presentation, participate in an online debate/ discussion forum stating their opinion and arguments and give feedback to others in a constructive manner. In addition, the students should be able to listen and read for gist and detail and write an argumentative paragraph and essay stating their opinion. They should and write a problem solution paragraph and essay.They should be able to present visual information in a form of Power Point poster presentations. The students should be able to identify main ideas and supporting evidence in a text and to analyse and identify topic sentences in a paragraph. They should be able to identify a purpose of a text, patterns of organization in a text and apply them in their own writing.
• [6 ECTS] Electives - Digital Competencies
  • [E2610] Selected chapters in IT Skills
    The aim of this subject is: - To display the technical elements, the structure of the text and design of different papers during their studies. - To enable students to acquire IT skills knowledge that will be needed in preparing the scientific papers, professional papers and presantations. - To practically apply IT skills.
  • [EMOA-01] Microsoft Office Access
    Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) for Access 2016 provides the hands-on experience to increase your personal productivity skills. This program is divided into 15 lessons cover all product areas required. to pass MOS exam 77-730.
  • [EMOE-02] Microsoft Office Excel
    Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) for Excel 2016 provides the hands-on experience to increase your personal productivity skills. This program is divided into 15 lessons cover all product areas required to pass MOS exam 77-727.
  • [EMOPP-03] Microsoft Office PowerPoint
    Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) for PowerPoint 2016 provides the hands-on experience to increase your personal productivity skills. This program is divided into 11 lessons resources cover all product areas required to pass MOS exam 77-729.
  • [EMOW-04] Microsoft Office Word
    Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) for Word 2016 provides the hands-on experience to increase your personal productivity skills. This program is divided into 11 lessons resources cover all product areas required to pass MOS exam 77-725.
  • [EWC-01] Web Creation
    Aim of this course is developing even a simple web page according to current standards, requires knowledge of Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Most of the websites also use images, whether in the form of banners, buttons, logos, photos or scans. Adobe Fireworks is built as a tool to create and manipulate images from the web and to allow the makers to optimize these images in order to reduce the file size. Firework also provides an excellent integration with Dreamweaver. This series provides a comprehensive introduction to XHTML, CSS and creating web graphics.
  • [EDMD-02] Digital Media Design
    The aim of this course is designing and processing raster and vector graphics through the leading programs Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as designing and publishing commercial materials for print using Adobe InDesign.
  • [E2609] Google Education Apps
    Conceptual overview with hands-on tutorials for harnessing the educational potential of G Suite. It identifies learning principles that guide the effective use of G Suite to create learning environments that improve educational communication. This course is organized into a series of modules. The modules are attached to a collapsible menu available at google for education site that organizes the modules in roughly the same order in which they will be discussed in class.

Semester 2

• [C2077] [6 ECTS] Albanian Language Grammar 2
  Subject objectives: 1. Acquiring knowledge about word groups and their grammatical features. 2. Training in morphological analysis of text. 3. Develop skills for understanding, analyzing and synthesizing. 4. Practical application of morphological analyzes in text translation.
• [C2078] [6 ECTS] Macedonian Language Grammar 2
  Through the subject program students should: - Define the grammatical categories of nouns and adjectives. - Master the grammatical categories of verbs. - Use pronoun forms correctly. - Know how to recognize immutable words. - Know the grammatical structure of the sentence.
• [E2539] [6 ECTS] Critical Thinking and Reasoning
  Upon successful completion of the subject, students will be able to improve their way of thinking by recognizing the internal structures of the thinking process and reviewing them within their individual and academic standards. They will develop decision-making strategies based on reflection, reason and logic. Through this subject, students will learn based on which tendencies, similarities and assumptions are based their reflections, as well as what conditions and consequences arise from their way of thinking. This reflective thinking is an active, careful, and ongoing review of all individual beliefs about the bases that they support, along with the conclusions that emerge from them. Students are expected to acquire the knowledge and skills to make the reasonable decisions needed in the everyday environment, with regard to their future professions.
• [C2079] [3 ECTS] Modern Macedonian Literature
  The aim of the course is the study of literary-theoretical terminology (eg anthology, bibliography, essays, etc.), through which the student will gain knowledge in the field of contemporary Macedonian literature mainly: poetry, drama, prose (short story and novel). Working on specific texts of the respective genre will enable students to develop skills for thinking synthetically-analytically and critically-creatively. Students will also be able to recognize and respect the cultural and social circumstances in which contemporary Macedonian literature is developing.
• [3 ECTS] English Language
  • [?2532] English Language 1
    By the end of each level of this course determined by the placement test taken at enrolment, students are expected to be at different levels as determined by the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisure, entertainment, finance, problems; ask and answer questions about university degrees, job skills and situations; invite and respond to invitations read and listen for gist, detail and comprehension; evaluate their own progress; participate in role plays and dialogues on familiar topics and produce a paragraph/ essay on topics related to the course material. By the end of this course students are expected to be at A1 level of the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; students should be able to introduce themselves and others by using pronouns and possessives, use greetings, name things in the classroom, distinguish between singular and plural , recognize and use numbers from 1- 100.Students should be able to describe a typical day, recognize and use simple constructions in order to describe their daily routine; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisureе; ask and answer questions about food and drink. students should be able to give dates, use appropriately the vocabulary related to months in the year, make polite requests, describe places, travel and personal histories; choose a destination and give directions; discuss likes and dislikes.
  • [?2533] English Language 2
    By the end of each level of this course determined by the placement test taken at enrolment, students are expected to be at different levels as determined by the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisure, entertainment, finance, problems; ask and answer questions about university degrees, job skills and situations; invite and respond to invitations read and listen for gist, detail and comprehension; evaluate their own progress; participate in role plays and dialogues on familiar topics and produce a paragraph/ essay on topics related to the course material. By the end of this course students are expected to be at A1 level of the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; students should be able to introduce themselves and others by using pronouns and possessives, use greetings, name things in the classroom, distinguish between singular and plural , recognize and use numbers from 1- 100.Students should be able to describe a typical day, recognize and use simple constructions in order to describe their daily routine; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisureе; ask and answer questions about food and drink. students should be able to give dates, use appropriately the vocabulary related to months in the year, make polite requests, describe places, travel and personal histories; choose a destination and give directions; discuss likes and dislikes.
  • [?2533] English Language 3
    By the end of each level of this course determined by the placement test taken at enrolment, students are expected to be at different levels as determined by the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisure, entertainment, finance, problems; ask and answer questions about different phenomena including crime and natural disasters, invite and respond to invitations read and listen for gist, detail and comprehension; evaluate their own progress; participate in role plays and dialogues on familiar topics and produce a paragraph/ essay on topics related to the course material.By the end of this course students are expected to be at B1 level of the Common European Framework (CEF) . They should be able to ask and answer questions about university degrees, job skills and situations; invite and respond to invitations. Students should be able to ask about or describe family relationships and marital status and they should be able to recognize and use appropriately vocabulary related to degrees and university education, art, travelling and sport.
  • [?2534] English Language 4
    By the end of each level of this course determined by the placement test taken at enrolment, students are expected to be at different levels as determined by the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisure, entertainment, environment finance, problems; ask and answer questions about university degrees, job skills and situations.They should be able to evaluate their own progress; participate in role plays and dialogues on familiar topics and produce a paragraph/ essay on topics related to the course material. By the end of this course students are expected to be at B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF); They are expected to be independent users of English language and to implement some of the following language functions: give advice; ask and answer questions about university degrees, job skills and situations; invite and respond to invitations, read and listen for gist, detail and comprehension.
  • [?2535] English Language 5
    Academic English is a one semester course which aims to enable the students with skills which can facilitate their language learning and their study progress in an academic teaching and learning environment. The course should enable them to use those skills in both foreign language classroom as well as academic progress in content areas. The course incorporates language skills, study skills and generally applicable skills (listening, delivering oral presentations, constructing arguments) in specific assignments. Therefore, upon successful completion of the course, the students’ proficiency level should be at C1 according to Common European Framework. As a result, the students should be able to deliver successfully oral presentation, participate in an online debate/ discussion forum stating their opinion and arguments and give feedback to others in a constructive manner. In addition, the students should be able to listen and read for gist and detail and write an argumentative paragraph and essay stating their opinion. They should and write a problem solution paragraph and essay.They should be able to present visual information in a form of Power Point poster presentations. The students should be able to identify main ideas and supporting evidence in a text and to analyse and identify topic sentences in a paragraph. They should be able to identify a purpose of a text, patterns of organization in a text and apply them in their own writing.
• [6 ECTS] Elective - Digital Competencies
  • [E2610] Selected chapters in IT Skills
    The aim of this subject is: - To display the technical elements, the structure of the text and design of different papers during their studies. - To enable students to acquire IT skills knowledge that will be needed in preparing the scientific papers, professional papers and presantations. - To practically apply IT skills.
  • [EMOA-01] Microsoft Office Access
    Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) for Access 2016 provides the hands-on experience to increase your personal productivity skills. This program is divided into 15 lessons cover all product areas required. to pass MOS exam 77-730.
  • [EMOE-02] Microsoft Office Excel
    Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) for Excel 2016 provides the hands-on experience to increase your personal productivity skills. This program is divided into 15 lessons cover all product areas required to pass MOS exam 77-727.
  • [EMOPP-03] Microsoft Office PowerPoint
    Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) for PowerPoint 2016 provides the hands-on experience to increase your personal productivity skills. This program is divided into 11 lessons resources cover all product areas required to pass MOS exam 77-729.
  • [EMOW-04] Microsoft Office Word
    Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) for Word 2016 provides the hands-on experience to increase your personal productivity skills. This program is divided into 11 lessons resources cover all product areas required to pass MOS exam 77-725.
  • [EWC-01] Web Creation
    Aim of this course is developing even a simple web page according to current standards, requires knowledge of Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Most of the websites also use images, whether in the form of banners, buttons, logos, photos or scans. Adobe Fireworks is built as a tool to create and manipulate images from the web and to allow the makers to optimize these images in order to reduce the file size. Firework also provides an excellent integration with Dreamweaver. This series provides a comprehensive introduction to XHTML, CSS and creating web graphics.
  • [EDMD-02] Digital Media Design
    The aim of this course is designing and processing raster and vector graphics through the leading programs Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as designing and publishing commercial materials for print using Adobe InDesign.

Semester 3

• [C2080] [6 ECTS] Albanian Language Grammar 3
  Subject objectives: 1. Acquisition of knowledge about the function of syntactic units - syntagms and sentences. 2. Training for syntactic analysis of the text. 3. Addressing professional responsibility, academic literacy and functionalization with the time. 4. Development of skills to understand, analyze and synthesize.
• [C2081] [6 ECTS] Macedonian Language Grammar 3
  Through the subject program students should: - Know the grammatical structure of the sentence. - Be able to define and determine sentence members: • main sentence items • necessary sentence items • secondary sentence items - Use conjunctions correctly for independent sentences. - Apply conjunctions for dependent sentences correctly.
• [C2082] [6 ECTS] Comparative Grammar Albanian-Macedonian
  Objectives of the subject: 1. Contrasting of linguistic features in texts and speeches of Albanian and Macedonian origin on a morphological level. 2. Comparison of changes at the phonetic level. 3. Comparison of linguistic features at the syntactic level; 4. Cognitive recognition of differences and similarities in the Albanian and Macedonian language at a morphological, phonetic-phonological and syntactic level.
• [C2083] [6 ECTS] Methods of Translation
  Through the subject students will gain theoretical knowledge of translation methods, will gain knowledge on interpretive theory and equivalence in translation, as well as different types of translation methods (literal translation, transcription, transposition, modulation, adaptation, etc.). Students will be able to use various translation tool aids during translation (dictionaries, encyclopedias, internet, etc.)
• [C2069] [3 ECTS] Verbal Communication
  Objectives of the subject program: - To develop verbal communication skills. - To be able to be actively involved in a discussion on a particular topic. - To master the techniques for successful communication. - To express their critical opinion on certain topics. - To apply the techniques adapted in their professional career.
• [3 ECTS] English Language
  • [?2532] English Language 1
    By the end of each level of this course determined by the placement test taken at enrolment, students are expected to be at different levels as determined by the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisure, entertainment, finance, problems; ask and answer questions about university degrees, job skills and situations; invite and respond to invitations read and listen for gist, detail and comprehension; evaluate their own progress; participate in role plays and dialogues on familiar topics and produce a paragraph/ essay on topics related to the course material. By the end of this course students are expected to be at A1 level of the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; students should be able to introduce themselves and others by using pronouns and possessives, use greetings, name things in the classroom, distinguish between singular and plural , recognize and use numbers from 1- 100.Students should be able to describe a typical day, recognize and use simple constructions in order to describe their daily routine; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisureе; ask and answer questions about food and drink. students should be able to give dates, use appropriately the vocabulary related to months in the year, make polite requests, describe places, travel and personal histories; choose a destination and give directions; discuss likes and dislikes.
  • [?2533] English Language 2
    By the end of each level of this course determined by the placement test taken at enrolment, students are expected to be at different levels as determined by the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisure, entertainment, finance, problems; ask and answer questions about university degrees, job skills and situations; invite and respond to invitations read and listen for gist, detail and comprehension; evaluate their own progress; participate in role plays and dialogues on familiar topics and produce a paragraph/ essay on topics related to the course material. By the end of this course students are expected to be at A1 level of the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; students should be able to introduce themselves and others by using pronouns and possessives, use greetings, name things in the classroom, distinguish between singular and plural , recognize and use numbers from 1- 100.Students should be able to describe a typical day, recognize and use simple constructions in order to describe their daily routine; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisureе; ask and answer questions about food and drink. students should be able to give dates, use appropriately the vocabulary related to months in the year, make polite requests, describe places, travel and personal histories; choose a destination and give directions; discuss likes and dislikes.
  • [?2533] English Language 3
    By the end of each level of this course determined by the placement test taken at enrolment, students are expected to be at different levels as determined by the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisure, entertainment, finance, problems; ask and answer questions about different phenomena including crime and natural disasters, invite and respond to invitations read and listen for gist, detail and comprehension; evaluate their own progress; participate in role plays and dialogues on familiar topics and produce a paragraph/ essay on topics related to the course material.By the end of this course students are expected to be at B1 level of the Common European Framework (CEF) . They should be able to ask and answer questions about university degrees, job skills and situations; invite and respond to invitations. Students should be able to ask about or describe family relationships and marital status and they should be able to recognize and use appropriately vocabulary related to degrees and university education, art, travelling and sport.
  • [?2534] English Language 4
    By the end of each level of this course determined by the placement test taken at enrolment, students are expected to be at different levels as determined by the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisure, entertainment, environment finance, problems; ask and answer questions about university degrees, job skills and situations.They should be able to evaluate their own progress; participate in role plays and dialogues on familiar topics and produce a paragraph/ essay on topics related to the course material. By the end of this course students are expected to be at B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF); They are expected to be independent users of English language and to implement some of the following language functions: give advice; ask and answer questions about university degrees, job skills and situations; invite and respond to invitations, read and listen for gist, detail and comprehension.
  • [?2535] English Language 5
    Academic English is a one semester course which aims to enable the students with skills which can facilitate their language learning and their study progress in an academic teaching and learning environment. The course should enable them to use those skills in both foreign language classroom as well as academic progress in content areas. The course incorporates language skills, study skills and generally applicable skills (listening, delivering oral presentations, constructing arguments) in specific assignments. Therefore, upon successful completion of the course, the students’ proficiency level should be at C1 according to Common European Framework. As a result, the students should be able to deliver successfully oral presentation, participate in an online debate/ discussion forum stating their opinion and arguments and give feedback to others in a constructive manner. In addition, the students should be able to listen and read for gist and detail and write an argumentative paragraph and essay stating their opinion. They should and write a problem solution paragraph and essay.They should be able to present visual information in a form of Power Point poster presentations. The students should be able to identify main ideas and supporting evidence in a text and to analyse and identify topic sentences in a paragraph. They should be able to identify a purpose of a text, patterns of organization in a text and apply them in their own writing.

Semester 4

• [C2070] [3 ECTS] Written Communication
  Objectives of the subject program: - To gain knowledge about the writing process (stages in creating a text). - To adopt standard language norms. - To achieve an academic level for written expressions in Albanian, Macedonian or English, which will apply the previously acquired knowledge of the standard language. - To encourage student motivation for written expressions regardless of text types and forms. - To approve the criteria of textuality, which are essential for a text. - To acquire skills for searching materials (library and online resources).
• [C2087] [6 ECTS] Techniques of Translation
  Objective of the subject program: Adoption of translation techniques and practical independence of the student for their use in practice. The subject explores translation techniques, approaches and theories. Provides instructions for successful translation and at the same time, continuous interpretation. The focus is on translating literary texts such as prose and poetry, and other documents are analyzed and translated as newspaper articles, official documents and professional texts in the field of business, jurisdiction and administration. The subject also explores the ethics, ethics and responsibilities of translation.
• [C2085] [6 ECTS] Macedonian Language Grammar 4
  Through the subject program students should: - Know how to define the term style from the linguistic point of view. - Distinguish and recognize different types of functional styles. - Define the specific linguistic characteristics of each style.
• [C2084] [6 ECTS] Albanian Language Grammar 4
  Objectives of the subject program: 1. Acquisition of knowledge about complex sentences. 2. Practical application of knowledge in a text to be translated. 3. Training in syntactic text analysis. 4. Addressing professional responsibility, academic literacy and functionalization with the time. 5. Development of skills to understand, analyze and synthesize.
• [C2086] [6 ECTS] Comparative Grammar (Coherent text, Analysis of EU Related Texts)
  Objectives of the subject program: Students will gain theoretical knowledge of Comparative Grammar. Students will gain knowledge on Interpretive Translation Theory and equivalences in translation, as well as different types of translation methods related to texts from and in the European Union. Students will be able to use various translation tool aids during translation (dictionaries, encyclopedias, internet, etc.)
• [3 ECTS] English Language
  • [?2532] English Language 1
    By the end of each level of this course determined by the placement test taken at enrolment, students are expected to be at different levels as determined by the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisure, entertainment, finance, problems; ask and answer questions about university degrees, job skills and situations; invite and respond to invitations read and listen for gist, detail and comprehension; evaluate their own progress; participate in role plays and dialogues on familiar topics and produce a paragraph/ essay on topics related to the course material. By the end of this course students are expected to be at A1 level of the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; students should be able to introduce themselves and others by using pronouns and possessives, use greetings, name things in the classroom, distinguish between singular and plural , recognize and use numbers from 1- 100.Students should be able to describe a typical day, recognize and use simple constructions in order to describe their daily routine; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisureе; ask and answer questions about food and drink. students should be able to give dates, use appropriately the vocabulary related to months in the year, make polite requests, describe places, travel and personal histories; choose a destination and give directions; discuss likes and dislikes.
  • [?2533] English Language 2
    By the end of each level of this course determined by the placement test taken at enrolment, students are expected to be at different levels as determined by the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisure, entertainment, finance, problems; ask and answer questions about university degrees, job skills and situations; invite and respond to invitations read and listen for gist, detail and comprehension; evaluate their own progress; participate in role plays and dialogues on familiar topics and produce a paragraph/ essay on topics related to the course material. By the end of this course students are expected to be at A1 level of the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; students should be able to introduce themselves and others by using pronouns and possessives, use greetings, name things in the classroom, distinguish between singular and plural , recognize and use numbers from 1- 100.Students should be able to describe a typical day, recognize and use simple constructions in order to describe their daily routine; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisureе; ask and answer questions about food and drink. students should be able to give dates, use appropriately the vocabulary related to months in the year, make polite requests, describe places, travel and personal histories; choose a destination and give directions; discuss likes and dislikes.
  • [?2533] English Language 3
    By the end of each level of this course determined by the placement test taken at enrolment, students are expected to be at different levels as determined by the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisure, entertainment, finance, problems; ask and answer questions about different phenomena including crime and natural disasters, invite and respond to invitations read and listen for gist, detail and comprehension; evaluate their own progress; participate in role plays and dialogues on familiar topics and produce a paragraph/ essay on topics related to the course material.By the end of this course students are expected to be at B1 level of the Common European Framework (CEF) . They should be able to ask and answer questions about university degrees, job skills and situations; invite and respond to invitations. Students should be able to ask about or describe family relationships and marital status and they should be able to recognize and use appropriately vocabulary related to degrees and university education, art, travelling and sport.
  • [?2534] English Language 4
    By the end of each level of this course determined by the placement test taken at enrolment, students are expected to be at different levels as determined by the Common European Framework (CEF) and should be able to understand and use familiar expressions and phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type; ask and answer questions about personal identification and personal relations; talk and write about their everyday lives, leisure, entertainment, environment finance, problems; ask and answer questions about university degrees, job skills and situations.They should be able to evaluate their own progress; participate in role plays and dialogues on familiar topics and produce a paragraph/ essay on topics related to the course material. By the end of this course students are expected to be at B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF); They are expected to be independent users of English language and to implement some of the following language functions: give advice; ask and answer questions about university degrees, job skills and situations; invite and respond to invitations, read and listen for gist, detail and comprehension.
  • [?2535] English Language 5
    Academic English is a one semester course which aims to enable the students with skills which can facilitate their language learning and their study progress in an academic teaching and learning environment. The course should enable them to use those skills in both foreign language classroom as well as academic progress in content areas. The course incorporates language skills, study skills and generally applicable skills (listening, delivering oral presentations, constructing arguments) in specific assignments. Therefore, upon successful completion of the course, the students’ proficiency level should be at C1 according to Common European Framework. As a result, the students should be able to deliver successfully oral presentation, participate in an online debate/ discussion forum stating their opinion and arguments and give feedback to others in a constructive manner. In addition, the students should be able to listen and read for gist and detail and write an argumentative paragraph and essay stating their opinion. They should and write a problem solution paragraph and essay.They should be able to present visual information in a form of Power Point poster presentations. The students should be able to identify main ideas and supporting evidence in a text and to analyse and identify topic sentences in a paragraph. They should be able to identify a purpose of a text, patterns of organization in a text and apply them in their own writing.

Semester 5

• [C2088] [6 ECTS] Translation of Professional Texts 1 (Introduction to Law, Introduction to Business)
  Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to understand, translate and interpret key concepts and professional terminology in the field of law, according to the field covered by law (administrative, criminal, property, etc.) as well as commonly used terminology in courts and other legal proceedings. Students will also be able to interpret and apply in practice the various economic categories such as capital, interest, rent, exchange rate and various economic facts. They will be introduced in a more detailed way and will be able to create a characteristic discourses for professional texts in the field of law and economics.
• [C2089] [6 ECTS] Consecutive Translation (Albanian-Macedonian)
  Objectives of the subject program: Students should acquire different types of strategies and techniques of consecutive interpretation to recognize the differences between the source language and the target language. Students should apply the appropriate techniques in interpretation from Macedonian to Albanian and vice versa in a certain situation. To be able to assess cultural and social details in the interpretation process and demonstrate skills in interpreting dialogues and speeches on official functions such as business negotiations, international and domestic conferences with considerable difficulty, accuracy, clarity and coherence. Students should also acquire active listening skills, note-taking skills, and translation distribution through study groups and practice groups.
• [C2090] [6 ECTS] Translation of Texts (Intertextuality) 1
  Objectives of the subject program: 1. Finding the elements of intertextuality in a text 2. The context of a work as intertext 3. The linguistic intertext between the two languages, Albanian and Macedonian
• [6 ECTS] Electives from other Units
  • [CPA-101] Introduction to Public Administration
    Public administration is an area of special scientific interest. The course Introduction to Public Administration will offer to students knowledge regarding the basic concepts of public administration. Special attention will be devoted for acquiring knowledge about the evolution of public administration, as well as the envisaged reforms of the public administration in our country. Furthermore, the students will have the opportunity to understand and critically analyze the phenomena’s that public administration is challenged with. Since the study area of this course is subject to continuous change, a special focus will be given to new developments and study classical theories of public administration. In this course we will investigate the following concepts: definitions and basic knowledge about the principles and institutions of public administration, the role and importance of public administration in an organized society; genesis and historical development of public administration, public administration, organizational structures , functioning of institutions of administration public administration services ; Decision Making in AP, public administration service for the protection and realization of human rights, public administration reforms in RNM etc.
  • [CPA-201] Public Leadership and Organizational Development
    The course aims to enable students to identify how leaders and managers are developing and implementing the achievement of the mission and vision of an organization in the public sector; develop values required for long-term success and their application through appropriate activities and habits; how leaders and managers are personally involved in providing assurance that the systems for managing the organization will be developed and implemented. Also, about how the organization implements its mission and vision through a clear strategy based on the views of all interested parties, supported by all relevant policies, plans, goals and processes.
  • [CPA-302] Introduction to Public Policies
    The Course aims to provide students easier understanding and masteriy of public policy; its principles for creating and running a particular policy; and the analysis, implementation, evaluation and development of policy. Management of public policies is a discipline for problem solving that draws upon knowledge of basic theories and methodologies of social sciences, the social professions and the philosophy of politics.
  • [EFE-132] Human Rights and Freedoms
    The struggle for human rights begins with the historic efforts to identify them. Over the time, the corpus of rights and freedoms that are incriminated by laws or international treaties is expanding but it certainly does not prove that the same are respected in practice. Human rights at the first were considered as internal matters of states (under the principle of absolute sovereignty of states) and only in more recent times have gained the title of jus cogens norms. This course will study how to develop doctrine on human rights, types and categories of human rights and will be studied the relevant documents that regulate certain rights. The purpose of this course is: to introduce students to the concept of international law on human rights, implementation of the same, influence in the formulation of national policies; This will encourage students to critically reflect on the relationship between international law and national law; make them aware of current international events, how they affect the daily lives of people in the world; encourage students to contribute in matters of drafting laws for the protection of human rights.
  • [CLE-203] Legal Writing and Reasoning
    The course purpose is to provide the basic knowledge of legal writing and justification to the first year students of Legal studies and Criminalistics and Security studies. In this course, there will be gained knowledge for the legal writing and reasoning principles and basic guidelines for it, by applying the various methods of legal writing of normative legal acts (regulations, laws, decisions, judgments, contracts, wills etc.) and acts (CV, claim, competition, application, notification, plaint etc.). For law students this course is more than necessary. They have to take advantage of the proper legal writing skills and the proper reasoning of what they are writing legally, because the mastery of legal writing is essential to any lawyer in his upcoming professional work.
  • [EARLT-01] Assisted Reproductive Technology and Law
    This course aims to emphasize the fact that in the modern society, there is no one universal, generally accepted model of family and parenting. By studying the subject ‘Assisted reproductive technology and Law’, students will gain knowledge about new artificial reproductive technologies that are part of the contemporary natal policy. In more detail, students will be introduced to all artificial reproductive technologies, such as artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, surrogate motherhood, the birth of children from a woman with sperm donation, posthumous reproduction, co-parenting, ’three parent’ baby technique, cryopreservation of gametes or embryos. Students will have the opportunity to be informed that there are many other opportunities offered by science but are forbidden, for example, cloning, gender selection, improvement of the physical, intellectual or other capacities (eugenics) of the future child, etc. By studying this course students are expected to develop their critical thinking by debating the complex set of moral, ethical and legal dilemmas regarding these new reproductive technologies.
  • [ELE-408] Domestic Violence
    Domestic violence is a social phenomenon of wide scale and widespread in contemporary society. It is present in all states and societies regardless of their development and emancipation. Immune to this phenomenon is neither our country nor the region in which we live. Therefore, law students through this course gain knowledge of what is domestic violence, the forms in which it is manifested, the legal arrangements in the country, the region and the international sphere as well as the ways of preventing it. Through this course, students at the end of the course will be able to identify domestic violence, identify criminal offenses that are incriminated in the Criminal Code as domestic violence, and develop critical thinking about this problematic. This course enables the future jurisdiction to handle issues of this sphere of high sensitivity as well as to provide the most adequate assistance and protection for the victims of these criminal offenses in the exercise of his future profession as a judge, prosecutor or lawyer.
  • [CCS-101] Introduction to Computer Sciences
    This course presents a wide, integrated introduction to fundamental concepts of computer sciences. The following subjects are covered: history of computing; digital logic and digital systems; introduction to computer architectures, basic algorithms, problem solving and data structures; introduction to programming languages, operating systems, databases, networks, web and software engineering; application types, including specific software descriptions (word processors, database, browsers, etc. ); traditional and multimedia data processing.
  • [CCS-102] Internet Technologies
    The main objective of the course is to give students a practical knowledge of basic mechanisms, services and protocols of the global network - Internet. The course provides mastering of the overall architecture of an effective, scalable and secured web page. The students will acquire deep technical knowledge of XML, XHTML (lists, tables, figures, multimedia and forms), CSS (formatting, styles and layouts), and JavaScript (variables, conditions, loops and functions).
  • [CCS-402] Applied Probability and Statistics
    The course objective is to provide students with the required knowledge of probabilities and statistics that have direct application in computer sciences. The goal is to learn about the processing of statistical data, their rules and presentation, and the laws for appropriate conclusions based on processed data. Furthermore, the students will learn about basic principles of probability and their application in different areas of everyday life, especially in the field of computer science.
  • [ECS-500] E-Commerce
    To learn the basic concepts and the terminology of e-commerce: ● The history of e-commerce ● E-World: e-business and e-commerce ● Business Models for e-commerce ● Online payment systems ● Online Marketing ● E-infrastructures - To learn about the core technologies that are mandatory to run e-commerce nowadays, including servers, software, Internet connections, payment gateways and their security, cookies, etc. - To apply e-commerce concepts and theory in practice by doing appropriate analysis on business models and technologies and making decisions on the most appropriate solutions. - To understand the process of creating a web shop and connecting it with the payment gateways. - To be able to put the idea on paper, create business model and prepare the finances. - To be able to differentiate various online marketing tools and to be able to apply some of them in practice. - To examine information security, ethical, and social issues and know how to address specific issues. To be familiar with the Internet and Cloud computing.
  • [CISM2021] Introduction to Information Systems
    Aims of the course program: 1. To learn the basic concepts and the terminology of Information Systems: a. Basic Information Systems concepts: hardware, software, networks; b. E-World: e-business and e-commerce; c. Developing Processes; 2. To learn about the Information Systems and technologies that improve business values and various processes inside organizations; 3. Applying IS concepts with various managing disciplines, during analysis, interpretation, assessments and decisions; 4. To understand the process of redesigning organizations by using information systems; 5. To describe the role of information systems in decision making; 6. To examine information security, ethical, and social issues; 7. To be familiar with the Internet, electronic commerce, and e-business; 8. To prepare students to work on small scale projects, individual or group work, who by nature could fall into these categories: case studies, scientific research project, development projects or internship projects;
  • [ECS3060] IT Professional Ethics
    This course provides a comprehensive overview of the current ethical issues in Information Technology (IT) use. It examines an array of long-standing and emerging issues facing IT users ranging from free speech, privacy, intellectual property, hacking, and the digital divide, to ethics in social networking and online communities. The course discusses the ethical dilemmas and responsibilities of IT professionals, and promotes the critical examination and responsible usage of IT.
  • [EFE-129] Albanian Language and Writing Culture
    The course, Albanian language and writing culture, is a synthesis of rules and guidelines for improvement of the skills for written and oral expression in Albanian. Students are expected to improve these skills by becoming familiar with the spelling and punctuation rules, some morphological norms, as well as the Albanian syntax, all in order to achieve proper use of the language. An accent will be put on motivating them for fluent speaking and raising their awareness for use of the Albanian pure standard language. A special attention will also be paid to encouraging students to advance the process of writing and increasing their understanding about the differences between specific genres. The issue of academic integrity (plagiarism) will also be tackled, as well as the specific terminology of the different areas of specialization. All these topics will be offered as separate lessons, that is, as rules, guidelines and exercises, which complement each other.
  • [EFE-105] German Language 1-4
    After completing this course, students will be able to gain appropriate knowledge according to the European Language Framework (specifically and concretely determined by level). In addition, students are expected to become more autonomous and more responsible language learners. By the end of the course, students will be able to think critically and make conclusions about different topics based on the texts that they have read, as well as to express their thoughts and opinions in written and spoken German.
  • [EEL-613] Multiculturalism in Teaching English Language
    Course objectives: Communication skills: Students should be able to present their opinions regarding culture and globalization and the influence that these processes have in education. They should be able to discuss issues related to the themes of tolerance, understanding, and accommodating diversity. They will also work towards producing essays treating the issues of cultural relativism, stereotypes, prejudices, as well as the development of concepts like intercultural cooperation and multicultural education. Applying knowledge and Understanding: Creating educational models for multicultural cooperation and their application in the process of teaching English as a second language. Developing an educational strategy that would prove succesfull in situations where there might be tensions among students due to the lack of tolerance. Making judgmenets: Ability to make their own individual portfolio based on the principles of multicultural education and capacity to identify cases where there is lack of tolerance, thus aiming at developing the spirit of intercultural cooperation. Knowledge and understanding: Getting to know the basic principles of culture, cultural relativism, intercultural and multicultural education and addressing these issues in the context of teaching English as a foreign language. Learning skills: Learning about efficient models for promotion of multiculturalism in the educational process where learning English plays a crucial role being a neutral language for the students regardless of the ethnic background.
  • [EFE-108] Intercultural Studies
    Having completed this course the students will able to identify global questions and problems from the perspectives of different cultures, the communication dynamics in the other cultures, the similarities and the differences between their values and those of other cultures, as well as the similarities and differences between their communication practices and those from other cultures. In addition, students are expected to become more aware of the stereotypes that society has for different cultures and as a result will better understand their place in the global community. The students will start thinking critically about topics related to their ethnicity, gender identity, class, religion, national origin, age and other demographic characteristics and their impact on the communication process. After finishing Intercultural Studies, the students will also gain communication skills for working in groups through participation in research projects and will acquire the necessary skills to present their research projects.
  • [E2539] Critical Reasoning and Thinking
    At the end of this course, students will become able to improve the quality of their thinking by capturing the inherent structures of the act of thinking and by making them subjects to their intellectual and academic standards. They will develop strategies for decision making based on reflection, reason and logic. Through this course, students will learn the tendencies, approximations and assumptions on which their reflections are based, and the conditions and the outcomes derived from their ways of thinking. This reflective thought is the active, careful and persistent examination of all beliefs in the light of the fundamentals that support them and their conclusions. Students will be equipped with knowledge and skills needed to bring reasoned decisions which are required in everyday circumstances and which are related to the jobs they will perform.
  • [EPRNM-02] Public Relations and New Media
    The course focuses on the development of those communication skills and techniques that are essential for effective functioning in the era of globalization. Students will elaborate the process of globalization, social, political, economic and cultural aspects of modern phenomenon, the consequences and impacts in the communication sphere marked an era of postmodernism, particularly the impact of new social media, their structure, Multilanguage functions of social networks, the effects and consequences in the modern world communication realities.
  • [ECM-602] Media and Society
    Media and Society introduces students to the discipline which studies the complex relationship between media and society, as well as the role of mass media as mediating technologies for mass and global communication. The main aims of this course are the political, economical, social and cultural implications of media on society.
  • [CBE-101] Introduction to Economics and Business
    The primary purpose of this course is to develop a basic understanding of the major economic concepts and theories used in analyzing economic issues. This course is designed in a way to equip students with basic principles, concepts and techniques in doing economic analysis. At the end of the course, the students should be able to “think like an economist”. This course provides a survey of the principles of micro- and macroeconomics with a focus on applied managerial decision-making in a global setting. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: utilize the demand and supply model to determine the impact of changes in demand or supply on price and quantity; define GDP and describe its measurement, uses, and limitations as a measure of economic well being; define Inflation and describe its measurement, consequences, and how to adjust for it; as well as describe the role and tools of a central bank.
  • [CBE-103] Principles of Management
    The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the basics of management, its genesis, definition and basic principles which should be based on the work of any future manager. This course also aims to acquaint students with knowledge of the basic functions of management as planning, organizing, coordinating, motivating and controlling. Mastery of this subject will provide students with the ability: - To learn the basics of management and to enable them to give concrete examples. - To be able to see the mastery of this subject as the need and acquiring knowledge to be in the context of practical application of learning. - To think of an effective way this will help them to face with business problems in their future life.
  • [EBEM-503] Business Communication
    Contents of the curriculum: In recent years more and more companies apply the techniques of business communication as a key tool to respond to competition in the global market. This subject is an attempt to improve the communication skills of students with theoretical and above all, and practical indication of the correct way of communicating in an organizational environment with employees and managers as well as holding meetings, interviewing, how to respond when interviewing, negotiating and motivating those around them.
  • [EBE-408] Project Management
    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the world of modern projects and their confrontation with the opportunities and challenges of real economic life in the creation of appropriate, real need projects. Specific objectives of the subject include: how to determine a project (using several stages) and to emphasize the important role of project manager (understanding the need, field of action, activities for implementation, the complexity of modern design, etc...). Students will be trained on how to apply modern tools and techniques of modern project management in the transformation necessary or appropriate creative idea in a real and documented project that will make you be more inventive about themselves and more competitive labor market.
  • [EBE-403] Business Plan
    The aim of the course is to assist students in understanding the behavior of conscious enterprise in modern economic conditions.
  • [EBE-409] Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics
    The aim of the course is to develop general theoretical knowledge of corporate social responsibility in modern economies and analyze the reflection of corporate social responsibility in the overall functioning of the enterprise.
  • [EF999] French Language 1-2-3
    The purpose of this course is for students to strengthen their language skills and competencies, as well as to develop four communication competencies, particularly in the following areas: • to be able to express an opinion, • to be able to express their feelings, • to understand the essence of an expression, thought or idea, • to be able to argue and defend their opinion. • to manage different situations, • to maintain a simple and coherent speech, • to tell an event, • to talk about a dream or experience, • to present the reasons for a project or idea, • to communicate spontaneously.
  • [BSIL3010] Italian Langauge 1-2-3
    The purpose of the course is for students to get acquainted with the Italian culture, the Italian civilization and the Italian language. The idea is for students to know a slightly different reality, which may help them to become aware of themselves, as well as in creating a better picture for themselves and for their future. Corresponding to the level (from A1 to B2), which students choose, or the levels that they will follow in the semesters they have at their disposal for a free elective subject, the matter progresses deeper. The first level starts from basic settings such as: orthography (spelling), pronunciation, vocabulary for managing simple, everyday language situations (personal presentation, presentation of others, orientation in space and in time, communication expressions in a bar, restaurant, supermarket, on the market), and it is reaching more complex constructions in the continuing stages, which refer to the expression of attitude, desire, need, telling past events, talking about future actions, etc. Grammar is introduced inductively (through awareness of situations (audio recordings, videos, films, various texts) and conclusions), in which the students themselves playing the key role, with their active participation in the lectures.
  • [EFE-102] Academic Writing in English
    In this course, students’ academic writing skills will be enhanced in a variety of ways. Students will be enabled to communicate their ideas in a clear, fluent and effective way in order to produce a piece of writing. Students’ academic writing skills will be developed through activities that promote writing like: writing different types of paragraphs and essays. In addition, students will be introduced to paraphrasing and citing rules as well as will be made aware of what plagiarism is. Giving feedback on students’ pieces of writing will involve self-correction, peer-correction and teacher-correction of content, organization and language errors.
  • [EDOL-03] Digital and Online Literacy
    Digital and Online Literacy is a one-semester course meeting 3 class hours per week, offered in the undergraduate studies. The course is designed according to students’ needs and it includes a number of 21st century skills related to using technology appropriately and effectively. The course will encompass the three categories of the 21st century skills. By the end of the course students will be able to search for and access online information successfully using variety of digital tools, critically evaluate the reliability of online resources and distinguishing between credible and untrustworthy sources, demonstrate understanding of ethical issues related to academic context, understand proper referencing in order to avoid plagiarism, learn how to effectively communicate in a professional manner, understand the basics of being safe online and the positive and negative aspects of creating an online identity, investigate cyber bullying and identify possible solutions for reducing online harassment.
  • [ECE-02] Conversational English
    Conversational English is a one semester course designed for intermediate-level English speakers and above, and will be available to students in all semesters. English is an international language that facilitates communication in a variety of contexts around the world, ranging from business meetings and transactions to casual conversations between friends and interactions during travel. Conversational English will build students’ listening and speaking skills, providing grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and fluency practice needed for common types of spoken English interactions. This course will cover topics related to professional conversation, casual conversation, and everyday interactions, providing students with conversational confidence in a variety of contexts. Professional conversation will include formal and polite varieties of speech used in contexts such as work meetings or discussions with colleagues. Casual conversation will include practice with language used while socializing with friends or family and other informal situations and will include slang and informal speech. Everyday interactions will include conversations at stores, during travel, and asking for or providing assistance. Methods of learning will focus on practice and will include listening activities, dialogues, role-plays and simulations, debates, and discussions.
  • [E2529] Communication Skills in a Professional Setting in English
    The purpose of the course is to develop the communication skills that are essential for effective functioning in the professional world in English. The course objectives focus on a wide range of professional settings and issues. Students will study the process for analysis of different communication situations and will accordingly comprehend them.
  • [E2530] Fiction and Fun
    The course aims to explore a range of attractive and popular literary texts (novels, excerpts, readers and short stories) so as to understand and enjoy the characteristics of different and popular genres, including science fiction, young adult literature and fantasy. Among the course objectives, the following can be included : to develop students’ confidence, fluency and interest in reading in English, toрRead different types of novels and respond thoughtfully and critically, verbally and in writing, by drawing connections between personal experience, world knowledge and/or other sources (lectures, readings, films) and the assigned text. In addition, the aims are то transfer advanced reading skills to the second language classroom and develop these skills, making the students better readers in both languages. Reading skills include: skimming, scanning, predicting, guessing words from context and reading for detailed comprehension.
  • [E2531] English Literature and Film
    This course is aimed for English language students as well as students that like to read, enjoy watching and analysing films - to help students develop critical thinking skills through film analysis - to discuss, evaluate and write critical reviews - to critically analyze literary and informational texts - to discuss and analyze students’ work and give peer review - to present different perspectives, support claim, use sensory language.
  • [E2540] Macedonian Language for Legal and EU terminology
    The aim of the course is to train students for language competence and language performance in the professional field (ie in the field of law and the EU). It is a learner-centered approach that is focused on developing communication skills in specific areas, ie deepening and strengthening the skills for advanced written and oral expression in a standard Macedonian language. The intended material includes contents related to professional disciplines, as well as authentic documents and materials. Particular attention is paid to mastering professional terminology and its application in an appropriate language context and to the development of digital skills. Students are expected to become more autonomous in learning the language and to be able to think critically on various topics, as well as to acquire the ability to communicate in Macedonian in an multilingual and multicultural environment.
• [6 ECTS] General elective course
  • [E2539] Critical Reasoning and Thinking
    Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to improve their way of thinking, by understanding the internal structures of the thinking process and reviewing them within individual and academic standards. They will develop decision-making strategies, based on reflection, reason and logic. Through this course, students will learn based on which tendencies, similarities and assumptions are based their reflections, as well as what conditions and consequences arise from their way of thinking. This reflective thinking implies an active, careful and continuous review of all individual beliefs about the foundation that supports them and the conclusions that emerge from them. Students are expected to gain knowledge and skills to make tangible decisions, needed in the everyday environment regarding their future professions.
  • [???-504] Intercultural Communication: Cultural Contents and Strategies
    The aim of this subject is to provide an understanding of how culture and communication intersect in the context of intercultural communication. Communication between cultural groups is complex and challenging and often leads to misunderstandings and conflicts. Intercultural communication is also informative and creative and can lead to personal, local and global change, growth and innovation. Communicating with people from different cultures is essential for our entire lives in a global context. Students will gain knowledge, skills and attitudes that will increase their ability for intercultural communication. Various teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, group work, exercises and creative modalities will be used to resolve questions on the topic.
  • [MFE05] Professional Communication
    The subject focuses on the development of those communication skills that are essential for effective functioning in the professional world. Students will learn the process of analyzing different communication situations, as well as respond to them appropriately. Topics that will be included are organizational communication, interpersonal and group communication, oral presentations, job interviews, professional business letters and interpersonal skills including group dynamics and teamwork.
  • [EAL-801] Text analysis and Literary Criticism
    The subject is part of the program for translation and literary studies. As such, the subject will focus on specific literary genres in order to examine how authors use literary form to convey meaning, as well as translation of texts included in the curriculum. Students will master the skills of analytical reading, literary interpretation, and the development of text-based arguments in order to discover the meaning found in literary texts. Students will also develop techniques for translating and analyzing these texts. This subject focuses on literary analysis and will introduce students to the skills needed for literary analysis and translation of literary texts. During the subject, students will learn how to analyze literary texts and analyze historical and cultural discourses that include literary texts. This subject will introduce students to different theories, directions, and approaches to literary criticism. Students will demonstrate such critical thinking skills through interpretive and analytical essays.
  • [EGL-303] Creative Writing
    The course includes the following goals and objectives: basic techniques and terminology of fiction writing, basic techniques and terminology of creative writing of scientific documentary literature and basic techniques and terminology of poetry writing. In addition to the above objectives, the course also emphasizes the importance of critical reading, comprehension and analysis skills in fiction, essays and poetry, as well as the ability to evaluate one's own writing and texts written by others, such as writing and the importance of revision within the creative writing process.
  • [MFE01] Rhetoric
    Rhetoric, throughout its history of over 2500 years is used to mark many things, but today with rhetoric we understand the art of persuasion through language. Rhetoric marks the way in which an individual relates to a topic or an idea in order to persuade another. Rhetoric is characterized by several key distinguishing features. Defines the center from which this field is detected. Rhetoric first defines certain typical speech situations.
  • [EGL-405] Language Policy in the EU
    Objectives of the subject program: - presentation of central theories and methods of language policy and planning research; - explanation of the most important terms and concepts used in this field; - using these terms and concepts to describe and analyze language situations in different contexts; - description and analysis of linguistic attitudes and ideologies and the ways in which they influence the implementation of linguistic-political decisions in society; - description of the language and current political work carried out by the EU and the Council of Europe - description of the language situation and language policies in North Macedonia and several other European countries.
  • [E2542] Bilingual Education
    Through a socio-cultural approach to language learning and literacy, students will be able to learn and explore bilingual education. In a practical way, by visiting schools and participating in innovative projects, they will be able to learn how to achieve successful results in bilingual education and how to learn to speak, read and write well in many languages by learning them simultaneously. In this way, students are expected to become pioneers and promoters of bilingual education within the country and the region.

Semester 6

• [C2091] [6 ECTS] Translation of Professional Text 2 (EU)
  Objectives of the subject program: 1. Comparisons of text with another text. 2. Technique of finding the similarities and differences of one text with another. 3. Intertextual framework of language comparison.
• [C2092] [6 ECTS] Consecutive Translation (Macedonian-Albanian)
  Objectives of the subject program: Students should acquire different types of strategies and techniques of consecutive interpretation to recognize the differences between the source language and the target language. Students should apply the appropriate techniques in interpretation from Macedonian to Albanian and vice versa in a certain situation. To be able to assess cultural and social details in the interpretation process and demonstrate skills in interpreting dialogues and speeches on official functions such as business negotiations, international and domestic conferences with considerable difficulty, accuracy, clarity and coherence. Students should also acquire active listening skills, note-taking skills, and translation distribution through study groups and practice groups.
• [C2093] [6 ECTS] Translation of Texts (Intertextuality) 2
  Objectives of the subject program: 1. Comparisons of text with another text 2. Technique of finding the similarities and differences of one text with another 3. Intertextual framework of language comparison.
• [6 ECTS] Electives from other Units
  • [CPA-101] Introduction to Public Administration
    Public administration is an area of special scientific interest. The course Introduction to Public Administration will offer to students knowledge regarding the basic concepts of public administration. Special attention will be devoted for acquiring knowledge about the evolution of public administration, as well as the envisaged reforms of the public administration in our country. Furthermore, the students will have the opportunity to understand and critically analyze the phenomena’s that public administration is challenged with. Since the study area of this course is subject to continuous change, a special focus will be given to new developments and study classical theories of public administration. In this course we will investigate the following concepts: definitions and basic knowledge about the principles and institutions of public administration, the role and importance of public administration in an organized society; genesis and historical development of public administration, public administration, organizational structures , functioning of institutions of administration public administration services ; Decision Making in AP, public administration service for the protection and realization of human rights, public administration reforms in RNM etc.
  • [CPA-201] Public Leadership and Organizational Development
    The course aims to enable students to identify how leaders and managers are developing and implementing the achievement of the mission and vision of an organization in the public sector; develop values required for long-term success and their application through appropriate activities and habits; how leaders and managers are personally involved in providing assurance that the systems for managing the organization will be developed and implemented. Also, about how the organization implements its mission and vision through a clear strategy based on the views of all interested parties, supported by all relevant policies, plans, goals and processes.
  • [CPA-302] Introduction to Public Policies
    The Course aims to provide students easier understanding and masteriy of public policy; its principles for creating and running a particular policy; and the analysis, implementation, evaluation and development of policy. Management of public policies is a discipline for problem solving that draws upon knowledge of basic theories and methodologies of social sciences, the social professions and the philosophy of politics.
  • [EFE-132] Human Rights and Freedoms
    The struggle for human rights begins with the historic efforts to identify them. Over the time, the corpus of rights and freedoms that are incriminated by laws or international treaties is expanding but it certainly does not prove that the same are respected in practice. Human rights at the first were considered as internal matters of states (under the principle of absolute sovereignty of states) and only in more recent times have gained the title of jus cogens norms. This course will study how to develop doctrine on human rights, types and categories of human rights and will be studied the relevant documents that regulate certain rights. The purpose of this course is: to introduce students to the concept of international law on human rights, implementation of the same, influence in the formulation of national policies; This will encourage students to critically reflect on the relationship between international law and national law; make them aware of current international events, how they affect the daily lives of people in the world; encourage students to contribute in matters of drafting laws for the protection of human rights.
  • [CLE-203] Legal Writing and Reasoning
    The course purpose is to provide the basic knowledge of legal writing and justification to the first year students of Legal studies and Criminalistics and Security studies. In this course, there will be gained knowledge for the legal writing and reasoning principles and basic guidelines for it, by applying the various methods of legal writing of normative legal acts (regulations, laws, decisions, judgments, contracts, wills etc.) and acts (CV, claim, competition, application, notification, plaint etc.). For law students this course is more than necessary. They have to take advantage of the proper legal writing skills and the proper reasoning of what they are writing legally, because the mastery of legal writing is essential to any lawyer in his upcoming professional work.
  • [EARLT-01] Assisted Reproductive Technology and Law
    This course aims to emphasize the fact that in the modern society, there is no one universal, generally accepted model of family and parenting. By studying the subject ‘Assisted reproductive technology and Law’, students will gain knowledge about new artificial reproductive technologies that are part of the contemporary natal policy. In more detail, students will be introduced to all artificial reproductive technologies, such as artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, surrogate motherhood, the birth of children from a woman with sperm donation, posthumous reproduction, co-parenting, ’three parent’ baby technique, cryopreservation of gametes or embryos. Students will have the opportunity to be informed that there are many other opportunities offered by science but are forbidden, for example, cloning, gender selection, improvement of the physical, intellectual or other capacities (eugenics) of the future child, etc. By studying this course students are expected to develop their critical thinking by debating the complex set of moral, ethical and legal dilemmas regarding these new reproductive technologies.
  • [ELE-408] Domestic Violence
    Domestic violence is a social phenomenon of wide scale and widespread in contemporary society. It is present in all states and societies regardless of their development and emancipation. Immune to this phenomenon is neither our country nor the region in which we live. Therefore, law students through this course gain knowledge of what is domestic violence, the forms in which it is manifested, the legal arrangements in the country, the region and the international sphere as well as the ways of preventing it. Through this course, students at the end of the course will be able to identify domestic violence, identify criminal offenses that are incriminated in the Criminal Code as domestic violence, and develop critical thinking about this problematic. This course enables the future jurisdiction to handle issues of this sphere of high sensitivity as well as to provide the most adequate assistance and protection for the victims of these criminal offenses in the exercise of his future profession as a judge, prosecutor or lawyer.
  • [CCS-101] Introduction to Computer Sciences
    This course presents a wide, integrated introduction to fundamental concepts of computer sciences. The following subjects are covered: history of computing; digital logic and digital systems; introduction to computer architectures, basic algorithms, problem solving and data structures; introduction to programming languages, operating systems, databases, networks, web and software engineering; application types, including specific software descriptions (word processors, database, browsers, etc. ); traditional and multimedia data processing.
  • [CCS-102] Internet Technologies
    The main objective of the course is to give students a practical knowledge of basic mechanisms, services and protocols of the global network - Internet. The course provides mastering of the overall architecture of an effective, scalable and secured web page. The students will acquire deep technical knowledge of XML, XHTML (lists, tables, figures, multimedia and forms), CSS (formatting, styles and layouts), and JavaScript (variables, conditions, loops and functions).
  • [CSS-402] Applied Probability and Statistics
    The course objective is to provide students with the required knowledge of probabilities and statistics that have direct application in computer sciences. The goal is to learn about the processing of statistical data, their rules and presentation, and the laws for appropriate conclusions based on processed data. Furthermore, the students will learn about basic principles of probability and their application in different areas of everyday life, especially in the field of computer science.
  • [ECS-500] E-Commerce
    To learn the basic concepts and the terminology of e-commerce: ● The history of e-commerce ● E-World: e-business and e-commerce ● Business Models for e-commerce ● Online payment systems ● Online Marketing ● E-infrastructures - To learn about the core technologies that are mandatory to run e-commerce nowadays, including servers, software, Internet connections, payment gateways and their security, cookies, etc. - To apply e-commerce concepts and theory in practice by doing appropriate analysis on business models and technologies and making decisions on the most appropriate solutions. - To understand the process of creating a web shop and connecting it with the payment gateways. - To be able to put the idea on paper, create business model and prepare the finances. - To be able to differentiate various online marketing tools and to be able to apply some of them in practice. - To examine information security, ethical, and social issues and know how to address specific issues. To be familiar with the Internet and Cloud computing.
  • [CISM2021] Introduction to Information Systems
    Aims of the course program: 1. To learn the basic concepts and the terminology of Information Systems: a. Basic Information Systems concepts: hardware, software, networks; b. E-World: e-business and e-commerce; c. Developing Processes; 2. To learn about the Information Systems and technologies that improve business values and various processes inside organizations; 3. Applying IS concepts with various managing disciplines, during analysis, interpretation, assessments and decisions; 4. To understand the process of redesigning organizations by using information systems; 5. To describe the role of information systems in decision making; 6. To examine information security, ethical, and social issues; 7. To be familiar with the Internet, electronic commerce, and e-business; 8. To prepare students to work on small scale projects, individual or group work, who by nature could fall into these categories: case studies, scientific research project, development projects or internship projects;
  • [ECS3060] IT Professional Ethics
    This course provides a comprehensive overview of the current ethical issues in Information Technology (IT) use. It examines an array of long-standing and emerging issues facing IT users ranging from free speech, privacy, intellectual property, hacking, and the digital divide, to ethics in social networking and online communities. The course discusses the ethical dilemmas and responsibilities of IT professionals, and promotes the critical examination and responsible usage of IT.
  • [EFE-129] Albanian Language and Writing Culture
    The course, Albanian language and writing culture, is a synthesis of rules and guidelines for improvement of the skills for written and oral expression in Albanian. Students are expected to improve these skills by becoming familiar with the spelling and punctuation rules, some morphological norms, as well as the Albanian syntax, all in order to achieve proper use of the language. An accent will be put on motivating them for fluent speaking and raising their awareness for use of the Albanian pure standard language. A special attention will also be paid to encouraging students to advance the process of writing and increasing their understanding about the differences between specific genres. The issue of academic integrity (plagiarism) will also be tackled, as well as the specific terminology of the different areas of specialization. All these topics will be offered as separate lessons, that is, as rules, guidelines and exercises, which complement each other.
  • [EFE-105] German Language 1-4
    After completing this course, students will be able to gain appropriate knowledge according to the European Language Framework (specifically and concretely determined by level). In addition, students are expected to become more autonomous and more responsible language learners. By the end of the course, students will be able to think critically and make conclusions about different topics based on the texts that they have read, as well as to express their thoughts and opinions in written and spoken German.
  • [EEL-613] Multiculturalism in Teaching English Language
    Course objectives: Communication skills: Students should be able to present their opinions regarding culture and globalization and the influence that these processes have in education. They should be able to discuss issues related to the themes of tolerance, understanding, and accommodating diversity. They will also work towards producing essays treating the issues of cultural relativism, stereotypes, prejudices, as well as the development of concepts like intercultural cooperation and multicultural education. Applying knowledge and Understanding: Creating educational models for multicultural cooperation and their application in the process of teaching English as a second language. Developing an educational strategy that would prove succesfull in situations where there might be tensions among students due to the lack of tolerance. Making judgmenets: Ability to make their own individual portfolio based on the principles of multicultural education and capacity to identify cases where there is lack of tolerance, thus aiming at developing the spirit of intercultural cooperation. Knowledge and understanding: Getting to know the basic principles of culture, cultural relativism, intercultural and multicultural education and addressing these issues in the context of teaching English as a foreign language. Learning skills: Learning about efficient models for promotion of multiculturalism in the educational process where learning English plays a crucial role being a neutral language for the students regardless of the ethnic background.
  • [EFE-108] Intercultural Studies
    Having completed this course the students will able to identify global questions and problems from the perspectives of different cultures, the communication dynamics in the other cultures, the similarities and the differences between their values and those of other cultures, as well as the similarities and differences between their communication practices and those from other cultures. In addition, students are expected to become more aware of the stereotypes that society has for different cultures and as a result will better understand their place in the global community. The students will start thinking critically about topics related to their ethnicity, gender identity, class, religion, national origin, age and other demographic characteristics and their impact on the communication process. After finishing Intercultural Studies, the students will also gain communication skills for working in groups through participation in research projects and will acquire the necessary skills to present their research projects.
  • [E2539] Critical Reasoning and Thinking
    At the end of this course, students will become able to improve the quality of their thinking by capturing the inherent structures of the act of thinking and by making them subjects to their intellectual and academic standards. They will develop strategies for decision making based on reflection, reason and logic. Through this course, students will learn the tendencies, approximations and assumptions on which their reflections are based, and the conditions and the outcomes derived from their ways of thinking. This reflective thought is the active, careful and persistent examination of all beliefs in the light of the fundamentals that support them and their conclusions. Students will be equipped with knowledge and skills needed to bring reasoned decisions which are required in everyday circumstances and which are related to the jobs they will perform.
  • [EPRNM-02] Public Relations and New Media
    The course focuses on the development of those communication skills and techniques that are essential for effective functioning in the era of globalization. Students will elaborate the process of globalization, social, political, economic and cultural aspects of modern phenomenon, the consequences and impacts in the communication sphere marked an era of postmodernism, particularly the impact of new social media, their structure, Multilanguage functions of social networks, the effects and consequences in the modern world communication realities.
  • [ECM-602] Media and Society
    Media and Society introduces students to the discipline which studies the complex relationship between media and society, as well as the role of mass media as mediating technologies for mass and global communication. The main aims of this course are the political, economical, social and cultural implications of media on society.
  • [CBE-101] Introduction to Economics and Business
    The primary purpose of this course is to develop a basic understanding of the major economic concepts and theories used in analyzing economic issues. This course is designed in a way to equip students with basic principles, concepts and techniques in doing economic analysis. At the end of the course, the students should be able to “think like an economist”. This course provides a survey of the principles of micro- and macroeconomics with a focus on applied managerial decision-making in a global setting. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: utilize the demand and supply model to determine the impact of changes in demand or supply on price and quantity; define GDP and describe its measurement, uses, and limitations as a measure of economic well being; define Inflation and describe its measurement, consequences, and how to adjust for it; as well as describe the role and tools of a central bank.
  • [CBE-103] Principles of Management
    The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the basics of management, its genesis, definition and basic principles which should be based on the work of any future manager. This course also aims to acquaint students with knowledge of the basic functions of management as planning, organizing, coordinating, motivating and controlling. Mastery of this subject will provide students with the ability: - To learn the basics of management and to enable them to give concrete examples. - To be able to see the mastery of this subject as the need and acquiring knowledge to be in the context of practical application of learning. - To think of an effective way this will help them to face with business problems in their future life.
  • [EBEM-503] Business Communication
    Contents of the curriculum: In recent years more and more companies apply the techniques of business communication as a key tool to respond to competition in the global market. This subject is an attempt to improve the communication skills of students with theoretical and above all, and practical indication of the correct way of communicating in an organizational environment with employees and managers as well as holding meetings, interviewing, how to respond when interviewing, negotiating and motivating those around them.
  • [EBE-408] Project Management
    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the world of modern projects and their confrontation with the opportunities and challenges of real economic life in the creation of appropriate, real need projects. Specific objectives of the subject include: how to determine a project (using several stages) and to emphasize the important role of project manager (understanding the need, field of action, activities for implementation, the complexity of modern design, etc...). Students will be trained on how to apply modern tools and techniques of modern project management in the transformation necessary or appropriate creative idea in a real and documented project that will make you be more inventive about themselves and more competitive labor market.
  • [EBE-403] Business Plan
    The aim of the course is to assist students in understanding the behavior of conscious enterprise in modern economic conditions.
  • [EBE-409] Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics
    The aim of the course is to develop general theoretical knowledge of corporate social responsibility in modern economies and analyze the reflection of corporate social responsibility in the overall functioning of the enterprise.
  • [EF999] French Language 1-2-3
    The purpose of this course is for students to strengthen their language skills and competencies, as well as to develop four communication competencies, particularly in the following areas: • to be able to express an opinion, • to be able to express their feelings, • to understand the essence of an expression, thought or idea, • to be able to argue and defend their opinion. • to manage different situations, • to maintain a simple and coherent speech, • to tell an event, • to talk about a dream or experience, • to present the reasons for a project or idea, • to communicate spontaneously.
  • [BSIL3010] Italian Langauge 1-2-3
    The purpose of the course is for students to get acquainted with the Italian culture, the Italian civilization and the Italian language. The idea is for students to know a slightly different reality, which may help them to become aware of themselves, as well as in creating a better picture for themselves and for their future. Corresponding to the level (from A1 to B2), which students choose, or the levels that they will follow in the semesters they have at their disposal for a free elective subject, the matter progresses deeper. The first level starts from basic settings such as: orthography (spelling), pronunciation, vocabulary for managing simple, everyday language situations (personal presentation, presentation of others, orientation in space and in time, communication expressions in a bar, restaurant, supermarket, on the market), and it is reaching more complex constructions in the continuing stages, which refer to the expression of attitude, desire, need, telling past events, talking about future actions, etc. Grammar is introduced inductively (through awareness of situations (audio recordings, videos, films, various texts) and conclusions), in which the students themselves playing the key role, with their active participation in the lectures.
  • [EFE-102] Academic Writing in English
    In this course, students’ academic writing skills will be enhanced in a variety of ways. Students will be enabled to communicate their ideas in a clear, fluent and effective way in order to produce a piece of writing. Students’ academic writing skills will be developed through activities that promote writing like: writing different types of paragraphs and essays. In addition, students will be introduced to paraphrasing and citing rules as well as will be made aware of what plagiarism is. Giving feedback on students’ pieces of writing will involve self-correction, peer-correction and teacher-correction of content, organization and language errors.
  • [EDOL-03] Digital and Online Literacy
    Digital and Online Literacy is a one-semester course meeting 3 class hours per week, offered in the undergraduate studies. The course is designed according to students’ needs and it includes a number of 21st century skills related to using technology appropriately and effectively. The course will encompass the three categories of the 21st century skills. By the end of the course students will be able to search for and access online information successfully using variety of digital tools, critically evaluate the reliability of online resources and distinguishing between credible and untrustworthy sources, demonstrate understanding of ethical issues related to academic context, understand proper referencing in order to avoid plagiarism, learn how to effectively communicate in a professional manner, understand the basics of being safe online and the positive and negative aspects of creating an online identity, investigate cyber bullying and identify possible solutions for reducing online harassment.
  • [ECE-02] Conversational English
    Conversational English is a one semester course designed for intermediate-level English speakers and above, and will be available to students in all semesters. English is an international language that facilitates communication in a variety of contexts around the world, ranging from business meetings and transactions to casual conversations between friends and interactions during travel. Conversational English will build students’ listening and speaking skills, providing grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and fluency practice needed for common types of spoken English interactions. This course will cover topics related to professional conversation, casual conversation, and everyday interactions, providing students with conversational confidence in a variety of contexts. Professional conversation will include formal and polite varieties of speech used in contexts such as work meetings or discussions with colleagues. Casual conversation will include practice with language used while socializing with friends or family and other informal situations and will include slang and informal speech. Everyday interactions will include conversations at stores, during travel, and asking for or providing assistance. Methods of learning will focus on practice and will include listening activities, dialogues, role-plays and simulations, debates, and discussions.
  • [E2529] Communication Skills in a Professional Setting in English
    The purpose of the course is to develop the communication skills that are essential for effective functioning in the professional world in English. The course objectives focus on a wide range of professional settings and issues. Students will study the process for analysis of different communication situations and will accordingly comprehend them.
  • [E2530] Fiction and Fun
    The course aims to explore a range of attractive and popular literary texts (novels, excerpts, readers and short stories) so as to understand and enjoy the characteristics of different and popular genres, including science fiction, young adult literature and fantasy. Among the course objectives, the following can be included : to develop students’ confidence, fluency and interest in reading in English, toрRead different types of novels and respond thoughtfully and critically, verbally and in writing, by drawing connections between personal experience, world knowledge and/or other sources (lectures, readings, films) and the assigned text. In addition, the aims are то transfer advanced reading skills to the second language classroom and develop these skills, making the students better readers in both languages. Reading skills include: skimming, scanning, predicting, guessing words from context and reading for detailed comprehension.
  • [E2531] English Literature and Film
    This course is aimed for English language students as well as students that like to read, enjoy watching and analysing films - to help students develop critical thinking skills through film analysis - to discuss, evaluate and write critical reviews - to critically analyze literary and informational texts - to discuss and analyze students’ work and give peer review - to present different perspectives, support claim, use sensory language.
  • [E2540] Macedonian Language for Legal and EU terminology
    The aim of the course is to train students for language competence and language performance in the professional field (ie in the field of law and the EU). It is a learner-centered approach that is focused on developing communication skills in specific areas, ie deepening and strengthening the skills for advanced written and oral expression in a standard Macedonian language. The intended material includes contents related to professional disciplines, as well as authentic documents and materials. Particular attention is paid to mastering professional terminology and its application in an appropriate language context and to the development of digital skills. Students are expected to become more autonomous in learning the language and to be able to think critically on various topics, as well as to acquire the ability to communicate in Macedonian in an multilingual and multicultural environment.
• [6 ECTS] General elective course
  • [E2539] Critical Reasoning and Thinking
    Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to improve their way of thinking, by understanding the internal structures of the thinking process and reviewing them within individual and academic standards. They will develop decision-making strategies, based on reflection, reason and logic. Through this course, students will learn based on which tendencies, similarities and assumptions are based their reflections, as well as what conditions and consequences arise from their way of thinking. This reflective thinking implies an active, careful and continuous review of all individual beliefs about the foundation that supports them and the conclusions that emerge from them. Students are expected to gain knowledge and skills to make tangible decisions, needed in the everyday environment regarding their future professions.
  • [???-504] Intercultural Communication: Cultural Contents and Strategies
    The aim of this subject is to provide an understanding of how culture and communication intersect in the context of intercultural communication. Communication between cultural groups is complex and challenging and often leads to misunderstandings and conflicts. Intercultural communication is also informative and creative and can lead to personal, local and global change, growth and innovation. Communicating with people from different cultures is essential for our entire lives in a global context. Students will gain knowledge, skills and attitudes that will increase their ability for intercultural communication. Various teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, group work, exercises and creative modalities will be used to resolve questions on the topic.
  • [MFE05] Professional Communication
    The subject focuses on the development of those communication skills that are essential for effective functioning in the professional world. Students will learn the process of analyzing different communication situations, as well as respond to them appropriately. Topics that will be included are organizational communication, interpersonal and group communication, oral presentations, job interviews, professional business letters and interpersonal skills including group dynamics and teamwork.
  • [EAL-801] Text analysis and Literary Criticism
    The subject is part of the program for translation and literary studies. As such, the subject will focus on specific literary genres in order to examine how authors use literary form to convey meaning, as well as translation of texts included in the curriculum. Students will master the skills of analytical reading, literary interpretation, and the development of text-based arguments in order to discover the meaning found in literary texts. Students will also develop techniques for translating and analyzing these texts. This subject focuses on literary analysis and will introduce students to the skills needed for literary analysis and translation of literary texts. During the subject, students will learn how to analyze literary texts and analyze historical and cultural discourses that include literary texts. This subject will introduce students to different theories, directions, and approaches to literary criticism. Students will demonstrate such critical thinking skills through interpretive and analytical essays.
  • [EGL-303] Creative Writing
    The course includes the following goals and objectives: basic techniques and terminology of fiction writing, basic techniques and terminology of creative writing of scientific documentary literature and basic techniques and terminology of poetry writing. In addition to the above objectives, the course also emphasizes the importance of critical reading, comprehension and analysis skills in fiction, essays and poetry, as well as the ability to evaluate one's own writing and texts written by others, such as writing and the importance of revision within the creative writing process.
  • [MFE01] Rhetoric
    Rhetoric, throughout its history of over 2500 years is used to mark many things, but today with rhetoric we understand the art of persuasion through language. Rhetoric marks the way in which an individual relates to a topic or an idea in order to persuade another. Rhetoric is characterized by several key distinguishing features. Defines the center from which this field is detected. Rhetoric first defines certain typical speech situations.
  • [EGL-405] Language Policy in the EU
    Objectives of the subject program: - presentation of central theories and methods of language policy and planning research; - explanation of the most important terms and concepts used in this field; - using these terms and concepts to describe and analyze language situations in different contexts; - description and analysis of linguistic attitudes and ideologies and the ways in which they influence the implementation of linguistic-political decisions in society; - description of the language and current political work carried out by the EU and the Council of Europe - description of the language situation and language policies in North Macedonia and several other European countries.
  • [E2542] Bilingual Education
    Through a socio-cultural approach to language learning and literacy, students will be able to learn and explore bilingual education. In a practical way, by visiting schools and participating in innovative projects, they will be able to learn how to achieve successful results in bilingual education and how to learn to speak, read and write well in many languages by learning them simultaneously. In this way, students are expected to become pioneers and promoters of bilingual education within the country and the region.

Semester 7

• [C2094] [6 ECTS] Text Linguistics 1
  Through the subject program students should: - Gain knowledge about historical studies of the text. - Be able to define the terms text, structure, textuality. - Distinguish between the terms text and discourse based on contemporary studies of Macedonian and world linguistics. - Define the term context (linguistic and non-linguistic). - Define and recognize the seven criteria of textuality.
• [C2095] [6 ECTS] Simultaneous Translation 1 (Practice)
  The aim of this subject is to develop students' interpreting skills in various fields and scenes.
• [C2096] [6 ECTS] Digital Resources for Translation
  Objectives of the study program: Translation as a profession is closely related to technology. Hence the need arises to master the use of various materials that are available electronically. This course will cover the various digital resources and tools associated with translators. These include digital dictionaries / encyclopedias, word processing programs, computer translation tools, database creation, corpus processing tools, creation of terminology dictionary.
• [6 ECTS] General elective course
  • [E2539] Critical Reasoning and Thinking
    Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to improve their way of thinking, by understanding the internal structures of the thinking process and reviewing them within individual and academic standards. They will develop decision-making strategies, based on reflection, reason and logic. Through this course, students will learn based on which tendencies, similarities and assumptions are based their reflections, as well as what conditions and consequences arise from their way of thinking. This reflective thinking implies an active, careful and continuous review of all individual beliefs about the foundation that supports them and the conclusions that emerge from them. Students are expected to gain knowledge and skills to make tangible decisions, needed in the everyday environment regarding their future professions.
  • [???-504] Intercultural Communication: Cultural Contents and Strategies
    The aim of this subject is to provide an understanding of how culture and communication intersect in the context of intercultural communication. Communication between cultural groups is complex and challenging and often leads to misunderstandings and conflicts. Intercultural communication is also informative and creative and can lead to personal, local and global change, growth and innovation. Communicating with people from different cultures is essential for our entire lives in a global context. Students will gain knowledge, skills and attitudes that will increase their ability for intercultural communication. Various teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, group work, exercises and creative modalities will be used to resolve questions on the topic.
  • [MFE05] Professional Communication
    The subject focuses on the development of those communication skills that are essential for effective functioning in the professional world. Students will learn the process of analyzing different communication situations, as well as respond to them appropriately. Topics that will be included are organizational communication, interpersonal and group communication, oral presentations, job interviews, professional business letters and interpersonal skills including group dynamics and teamwork.
  • [EAL-801] Text analysis and Literary Criticism
    The subject is part of the program for translation and literary studies. As such, the subject will focus on specific literary genres in order to examine how authors use literary form to convey meaning, as well as translation of texts included in the curriculum. Students will master the skills of analytical reading, literary interpretation, and the development of text-based arguments in order to discover the meaning found in literary texts. Students will also develop techniques for translating and analyzing these texts. This subject focuses on literary analysis and will introduce students to the skills needed for literary analysis and translation of literary texts. During the subject, students will learn how to analyze literary texts and analyze historical and cultural discourses that include literary texts. This subject will introduce students to different theories, directions, and approaches to literary criticism. Students will demonstrate such critical thinking skills through interpretive and analytical essays.
  • [EGL-303] Creative Writing
    The course includes the following goals and objectives: basic techniques and terminology of fiction writing, basic techniques and terminology of creative writing of scientific documentary literature and basic techniques and terminology of poetry writing. In addition to the above objectives, the course also emphasizes the importance of critical reading, comprehension and analysis skills in fiction, essays and poetry, as well as the ability to evaluate one's own writing and texts written by others, such as writing and the importance of revision within the creative writing process.
  • [MFE01] Rhetoric
    Rhetoric, throughout its history of over 2500 years is used to mark many things, but today with rhetoric we understand the art of persuasion through language. Rhetoric marks the way in which an individual relates to a topic or an idea in order to persuade another. Rhetoric is characterized by several key distinguishing features. Defines the center from which this field is detected. Rhetoric first defines certain typical speech situations.
  • [EGL-405] Language Policy in the EU
    Objectives of the subject program: - presentation of central theories and methods of language policy and planning research; - explanation of the most important terms and concepts used in this field; - using these terms and concepts to describe and analyze language situations in different contexts; - description and analysis of linguistic attitudes and ideologies and the ways in which they influence the implementation of linguistic-political decisions in society; - description of the language and current political work carried out by the EU and the Council of Europe - description of the language situation and language policies in North Macedonia and several other European countries.
  • [E2542] Bilingual Education
    Through a socio-cultural approach to language learning and literacy, students will be able to learn and explore bilingual education. In a practical way, by visiting schools and participating in innovative projects, they will be able to learn how to achieve successful results in bilingual education and how to learn to speak, read and write well in many languages by learning them simultaneously. In this way, students are expected to become pioneers and promoters of bilingual education within the country and the region.
• [6 ECTS] Professional elective course
  • [??L-306] Mass Media Translation
    Objectives of the subject program: Communication skills: to develop translation and interpretation skills by speaking, listening, reading and writing in order to have intercommunication. Applying knowledge: produce written and spoken English properly; apply the correct structures and forms of the source language. Ability to evaluate: read the text in order to translate it, read the translation to check, check and correct. Knowledge and understanding: to master the process of producing texts, written and spoken, according to the variation of different speeches and agendas, to develop a complex multilingual communication in the context of translation. Learning skills: To apply the principles and practice of translation, as well as continuous interpretation.
  • [E2543] Ethics of Translation
    The subject will focus on the role of code and ethical behavior. The subject includes a summary of questions about preserving the original concept and purpose of the author in interpretation, the cultural essence and accuracy, the ethics of the translator's decisions, the best possible ethical decisions in translation or interpretation. In addition, the focus will be on avoiding any distortion of the original meaning of the texts and speech and providing the best ethical equivalents.
  • [?FE02] Multilingualism and Multiculturalism
    The aim of the subject will be to consider multilingualism in multicultural societies, as a social phenomenon. This phenomenon is widespread in the world. The lectures will consider the terms more precisely: monoculture, multiculturalism, multiculturalism. The notion of linguistic nationalism will be clarified, where there are at least two forms of such nationalism, one of which contradicts the other: for the leaders of the most powerful countries, nationalism means enlargement, and for minorities it takes the form of disobedience, and the struggle for the affirmation of identity. Multiculturalism in the field of education will also occupy a prominent place in the program. In multiculturalism schools, they advocate curricula that include content belonging to different cultures.
  • [E2544] Intellectual Property
    Intellectual property is one of the most important topics of the 21st century when copyright and intellectual property are in great danger. The importance of the topic has financial implications because it is an important but sometimes controversial topic, especially in the age of digitalization.

Semester 8

• [C2097] [6 ECTS] Text Linguistics 2
  Through the subject program students should: - Be able to explain the concept of cohesion. - Interpret the studies of this concept in the Macedonian and world linguistics. - Understand and define cohesive relationships. - Recognize cohesive connections in texts in the Macedonian language. - Recognize and distinguish the means for each cohesive relationship. - Establish a correlation of cohesive links from Macedonian with another language.
• [C2098] [6 ECTS] Simultaneous Translation 2 (Practice)
  The aim of this subject is to develop students' interpreting skills in various fields and scenes.
• [C2099] [6 ECTS] Practical Application of Translation Skills (state institutions)
  The aim of the subject is to acquaint students with the basics of translation science as a basic prerequisite for involvement in translation after graduation. Through the practical application of translation skills, an overview will be provided in the development of this scientific discipline and they will be acquainted with the most important directions of translation. Students will be able to independently study, reflect, compare and analyze the theoretical phenomena of translation and deepen their sensitivity to questions related to interlinguistic and intercultural mediation. In addition to gaining knowledge of theoretical phenomena of translation, the aim of this course is to enable students to work independently on practical topics of written and oral translation based on different types of texts from different European languages related to Albanian and Macedonian as a source language.
• [6 ECTS] Professional elective course
  • [??L-306] Mass Media Translation
    Objectives of the subject program: Communication skills: to develop translation and interpretation skills by speaking, listening, reading and writing in order to have intercommunication. Applying knowledge: produce written and spoken English properly; apply the correct structures and forms of the source language. Ability to evaluate: read the text in order to translate it, read the translation to check, check and correct. Knowledge and understanding: to master the process of producing texts, written and spoken, according to the variation of different speeches and agendas, to develop a complex multilingual communication in the context of translation. Learning skills: To apply the principles and practice of translation, as well as continuous interpretation.
  • [E2543] Ethics of Translation
    The subject will focus on the role of code and ethical behavior. The subject includes a summary of questions about preserving the original concept and purpose of the author in interpretation, the cultural essence and accuracy, the ethics of the translator's decisions, the best possible ethical decisions in translation or interpretation. In addition, the focus will be on avoiding any distortion of the original meaning of the texts and speech and providing the best ethical equivalents.
  • [?FE02] Multilingualism and Multiculturalism
    The aim of the subject will be to consider multilingualism in multicultural societies, as a social phenomenon. This phenomenon is widespread in the world. The lectures will consider the terms more precisely: monoculture, multiculturalism, multiculturalism. The notion of linguistic nationalism will be clarified, where there are at least two forms of such nationalism, one of which contradicts the other: for the leaders of the most powerful countries, nationalism means enlargement, and for minorities it takes the form of disobedience, and the struggle for the affirmation of identity. Multiculturalism in the field of education will also occupy a prominent place in the program. In multiculturalism schools, they advocate curricula that include content belonging to different cultures.
  • [E2544] Intellectual Property
    Intellectual property is one of the most important topics of the 21st century when copyright and intellectual property are in great danger. The importance of the topic has financial implications because it is an important but sometimes controversial topic, especially in the age of digitalization.
• [6 ECTS] General elective course
  • [E2539] Critical Reasoning and Thinking
    Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to improve their way of thinking, by understanding the internal structures of the thinking process and reviewing them within individual and academic standards. They will develop decision-making strategies, based on reflection, reason and logic. Through this course, students will learn based on which tendencies, similarities and assumptions are based their reflections, as well as what conditions and consequences arise from their way of thinking. This reflective thinking implies an active, careful and continuous review of all individual beliefs about the foundation that supports them and the conclusions that emerge from them. Students are expected to gain knowledge and skills to make tangible decisions, needed in the everyday environment regarding their future professions.
  • [???-504] Intercultural Communication: Cultural Contents and Strategies
    The aim of this subject is to provide an understanding of how culture and communication intersect in the context of intercultural communication. Communication between cultural groups is complex and challenging and often leads to misunderstandings and conflicts. Intercultural communication is also informative and creative and can lead to personal, local and global change, growth and innovation. Communicating with people from different cultures is essential for our entire lives in a global context. Students will gain knowledge, skills and attitudes that will increase their ability for intercultural communication. Various teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, group work, exercises and creative modalities will be used to resolve questions on the topic.
  • [MFE05] Professional Communication
    The subject focuses on the development of those communication skills that are essential for effective functioning in the professional world. Students will learn the process of analyzing different communication situations, as well as respond to them appropriately. Topics that will be included are organizational communication, interpersonal and group communication, oral presentations, job interviews, professional business letters and interpersonal skills including group dynamics and teamwork.
  • [EAL-801] Text analysis and Literary Criticism
    The subject is part of the program for translation and literary studies. As such, the subject will focus on specific literary genres in order to examine how authors use literary form to convey meaning, as well as translation of texts included in the curriculum. Students will master the skills of analytical reading, literary interpretation, and the development of text-based arguments in order to discover the meaning found in literary texts. Students will also develop techniques for translating and analyzing these texts. This subject focuses on literary analysis and will introduce students to the skills needed for literary analysis and translation of literary texts. During the subject, students will learn how to analyze literary texts and analyze historical and cultural discourses that include literary texts. This subject will introduce students to different theories, directions, and approaches to literary criticism. Students will demonstrate such critical thinking skills through interpretive and analytical essays.
  • [EGL-303] Creative Writing
    The course includes the following goals and objectives: basic techniques and terminology of fiction writing, basic techniques and terminology of creative writing of scientific documentary literature and basic techniques and terminology of poetry writing. In addition to the above objectives, the course also emphasizes the importance of critical reading, comprehension and analysis skills in fiction, essays and poetry, as well as the ability to evaluate one's own writing and texts written by others, such as writing and the importance of revision within the creative writing process.
  • [MFE01] Rhetoric
    Rhetoric, throughout its history of over 2500 years is used to mark many things, but today with rhetoric we understand the art of persuasion through language. Rhetoric marks the way in which an individual relates to a topic or an idea in order to persuade another. Rhetoric is characterized by several key distinguishing features. Defines the center from which this field is detected. Rhetoric first defines certain typical speech situations.
  • [EGL-405] Language Policy in the EU
    Objectives of the subject program: - presentation of central theories and methods of language policy and planning research; - explanation of the most important terms and concepts used in this field; - using these terms and concepts to describe and analyze language situations in different contexts; - description and analysis of linguistic attitudes and ideologies and the ways in which they influence the implementation of linguistic-political decisions in society; - description of the language and current political work carried out by the EU and the Council of Europe - description of the language situation and language policies in North Macedonia and several other European countries.
  • [E2542] Bilingual Education
    Through a socio-cultural approach to language learning and literacy, students will be able to learn and explore bilingual education. In a practical way, by visiting schools and participating in innovative projects, they will be able to learn how to achieve successful results in bilingual education and how to learn to speak, read and write well in many languages by learning them simultaneously. In this way, students are expected to become pioneers and promoters of bilingual education within the country and the region.