Semester 1

• [C2428] [6 ECTS] Biological Psychology
  To acquaint students with the brain mechanisms underlying mental processes and intelligent behaviour. Topics will include the properties of brain cells, the anatomy of the brain, and the neural circuit mechanisms underlying sensory perception, motor control, memory, and thinking.
• [C2371] [6 ECTS] Introduction to Psychology
  Students will become familiar with basic concepts, approaches and topics in scientific psychology in preparation for following modules that offer in-depth knowledge in theoretical and applied psychological disciplines.
• [C2677] [6 ECTS] Learning and Memory
  Understand fundamental theories of emotion and motivation. Explore biological, cognitive, and social mechanisms underlying emotional processes. Understand motivational systems and their role in behavior. Apply concepts of emotion and motivation in psychological, educational, and clinical contexts.
• [3 ECTS] Albanian/Macedonian Language
  • [BAM1010] Albanian Language for Beginners 1
    Albanian Language course for beginners 1, 2 is prepared with the purpose to enable the students, who do not have basic knowledge of the Albanian language, to get to know the characteristics of this language, to gain knowledge of the linguistic structure of the Albanian language, and to extend and apply their knowledge in everyday situations. Correspondingly, they will gain knowledge of the structure of the Albanian language; They will also acquire a modest set of various lexical and grammatical categories which will enable them carry out simple conversations.
  • [BAM2010] Albanian Language for Beginners 2
    Albanian Language course for beginners 1, 2 is prepared with the purpose to enable the students, who do not have basic knowledge of the Albanian language, to get to know the characteristics of this language, to gain knowledge of the linguistic structure of the Albanian language, and to extend and apply their knowledge in everyday situations. Correspondingly, they will gain knowledge of the structure of the Albanian language; They will also acquire a modest set of various lexical and grammatical categories which will enable them carry out simple conversations.
  • [BS018] Macedonian Language for Beginners 1
    The programme Macedonian Language for beginners 1: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Through special exercises and lectures, introduction to basic communication in Macedonian language is provided, i.e., introducing, greeting, presentation, enriching vocabulary and write and understand short texts. When we created this program, we took into the consideration that students can apply the acquired knowledge further. The material is processed under the principle of combined lectures and exercises, and continuous tasks through which students are actively involved during class and participate with their questions and suggestions.
  • [BS152] Macedonian Language for Beginners 2
    The programme Macedonian Language for beginners 2 includes: reading, writing, listening and speaking activities. In this course the following issues are covered: daily routines, planning activities for the next period, description of persons, places and objects. When we created this program, we took into the consideration that students can apply the acquired knowledge further.
  • [MLIL-01] Macedonian Language Intermediate Level 1
    The curriculum for Macedonian Language intermediate level 1 includes: reading, writing, listening and speaking through which the students: will enrich the vocabulary through appropriate texts for daily activities (in a bank, in a library, in a ministry, etc.) and will improve the skills for professional writing and speaking that are necessary for clear and effective communication in their further professional career. A special, continuous emphasis on the overall activity is placed on the linguistic elements, that is, on the spelling and grammar of the Macedonian standard language. Experts as one of the key elements for good written expression state the correct use of language.
  • [MLIL-02] Macedonian Language Intermediate Level 2
    The curriculum for Macedonian Language intermediate level 2 includes: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Special emphasis is placed on the development of students' communication skills, or the use of language in daily activities and professional context, enriching the vocabulary and acquiring knowledge about the structure and types of professional texts. Different communication styles will be covered, with the goal being for students to establish good communication with the audience through their texts and to attract and retain their attention.
  • [MAPP1010] Macedonian Language for Professional Purposes 1
    Upon completion of the course Macedonian for Professional Purposes 1, students are expected to broaden and strengthen their abilities for more advanced written and oral expression in Macedonian in the context of the different professional settings. Students are expected to be able to read, write and comprehend various professional texts in Macedonian. They are also expected to acquire knowledge and skills about the general terminology from the field of law, business and economy, administration, computer sciences, language and communication and to be able to use that terminology in the framework of their future professions. Besides accomplishing these professional aims, students are expected to become more autonomous language learners and be able to think critically about different topics in a multilingual and multicultural environment.
• [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, leisure; 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, leisure; 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.
  • [E2534] 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.
  • [E2535] 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.
  • [E2536] 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.
  • [E3036] English for Psychology 1
    The course aims to develop the linguistic and academic skills of psychology students at the B1–B2 level, with a focus on professional vocabulary, academic reading, listening, writing, and oral communication in psychological contexts. After completing the course, students will be able to: Understand and use basic and intermediate psychology-related vocabulary. Read and analyze simplified academic texts from the field of psychology. Identify main ideas, key details, and professional terminology in written and audio materials. Deliver short presentations on psychology topics using appropriate academic language. Produce simple academic written texts (summaries, reflections, case analyses). Use communication strategies in professional discussions. Develop critical skills for selecting and interpreting English-language sources.
  • [E3037] English for Psychology 2
    The course aims to develop the linguistic and academic skills of psychology students at the B1–B2 level, with a focus on professional vocabulary, academic reading, listening, writing, and oral communication in psychological contexts. After completing the course, students will be able to: Understand and use basic and intermediate psychology-related vocabulary. Read and analyze simplified academic texts from the field of psychology. Identify main ideas, key details, and professional terminology in written and audio materials. Deliver short presentations on psychology topics using appropriate academic language. Produce simple academic written texts (summaries, reflections, case analyses). Use communication strategies in professional discussions. Develop critical skills for selecting and interpreting English-language sources.
• [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 presentations. - 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.
  • [E2694] 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.
  • [E2741] IT Hardware and Software Fundamentals
    Students who complete this course will be able to describe the internal components of a computer, assemble a computer system, install an operating system, and troubleshoot using system tools and diagnostic software. Students will also be able to use various ICT applications and tools, explore the Internet, and address information systems security and issues relating to ethics and computer crime.
  • [E2742] Introduction to Cybersecurity
    This course will cover the most important aspects of stay safe online, by providing knowledge that students better understand online security and start to protect their digital life, whether at home or school. Recognizing threats that could harm you online is as important as the steps you can take to prevent and or overcome these threats. The course will also provide definitions, in-depth information about types of malwares, including viruses and trojans, as well as concepts such as network security, cryptography, identity theft and risk management.

Semester 2

• [C2374] [6 ECTS] Emotions and Motivation
  Course aims: To obtain scientific and in-depth knowledge about emotional-motivational processes, about the factors that condition their occurrence and change.
• [C2379] [6 ECTS] Educational Psychology
  Course aims: Mastering the concepts and terminology from the main areas of pedagogical psychology. Adoption of the theoretical aspects of the learning and teaching process and their organization, enabling the practical application of the acquired knowledge.
• [C2678] [6 ECTS] Attention and Perception
  Aims of the course: -Introduce students to the fundamental processes of attention and perception within cognitive psychology. -Understand sensory processing mechanisms, perceptual organization, and selective attention. -Analyze cognitive and neural foundations of visual, auditory, and multisensory perception. -Apply theoretical models to the analysis of perceptual phenomena and disorders. -Develop skills in critically evaluating experimental research in attention and perception.
• [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 presentations. - 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.
  • [E2694] 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.
  • [E2741] IT Hardware and Software Fundamentals
    Students who complete this course will be able to describe the internal components of a computer, assemble a computer system, install an operating system, and troubleshoot using system tools and diagnostic software. Students will also be able to use various ICT applications and tools, explore the Internet, and address information systems security and issues relating to ethics and computer crime.
  • [E2742] Introduction to Cybersecurity
    This course will cover the most important aspects of stay safe online, by providing knowledge that students better understand online security and start to protect their digital life, whether at home or school. Recognizing threats that could harm you online is as important as the steps you can take to prevent and or overcome these threats. The course will also provide definitions, in-depth information about types of malwares, including viruses and trojans, as well as concepts such as network security, cryptography, identity theft and risk management.
• [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, leisure; 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, leisure; 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.
  • [E2534] 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.
  • [E2535] 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.
  • [E2536] 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.
  • [E3036] English for Psychology 1
    The course aims to develop the linguistic and academic skills of psychology students at the B1–B2 level, with a focus on professional vocabulary, academic reading, listening, writing, and oral communication in psychological contexts. After completing the course, students will be able to: Understand and use basic and intermediate psychology-related vocabulary. Read and analyze simplified academic texts from the field of psychology. Identify main ideas, key details, and professional terminology in written and audio materials. Deliver short presentations on psychology topics using appropriate academic language. Produce simple academic written texts (summaries, reflections, case analyses). Use communication strategies in professional discussions. Develop critical skills for selecting and interpreting English-language sources.
  • [E3037] English for Psychology 2
    The course aims to develop the linguistic and academic skills of psychology students at the B1–B2 level, with a focus on professional vocabulary, academic reading, listening, writing, and oral communication in psychological contexts. After completing the course, students will be able to: Understand and use basic and intermediate psychology-related vocabulary. Read and analyze simplified academic texts from the field of psychology. Identify main ideas, key details, and professional terminology in written and audio materials. Deliver short presentations on psychology topics using appropriate academic language. Produce simple academic written texts (summaries, reflections, case analyses). Use communication strategies in professional discussions. Develop critical skills for selecting and interpreting English-language sources.
• [3 ECTS] Albanian/Macedonian Language
  • [MAPP1020] Macedonian Language for Professional Purposes 2
    Upon completion of the course, Macedonian for professional purposes 2, students are expected to reconfirm and expand further their abilities for advanced written and oral expression in Macedonian, in the context of their future professions. They should be able to read, write and comprehend different kinds of professional texts in Macedonian, to analyse and discuss those texts, as well as to create their own documents, including professional biography in Macedonian (CV). They should also expand the knowledge of specific terminology from the field of law, business and economy, administration, computer sciences, language and communication and be able to use that terminology in simulation of authentic situations from the professional environment, in debates and exchange of opinion regarding different aspects of these professions.
  • [BAM1010] Albanian Language for Beginners 1
    Albanian Language course for beginners 1, 2 is prepared with the purpose to enable the students, who do not have basic knowledge of the Albanian language, to get to know the characteristics of this language, to gain knowledge of the linguistic structure of the Albanian language, and to extend and apply their knowledge in everyday situations. Correspondingly, they will gain knowledge of the structure of the Albanian language; They will also acquire a modest set of various lexical and grammatical categories which will enable them carry out simple conversations.
  • [BAM2010] Albanian Language for Beginners 2
    Albanian Language course for beginners 1, 2 is prepared with the purpose to enable the students, who do not have basic knowledge of the Albanian language, to get to know the characteristics of this language, to gain knowledge of the linguistic structure of the Albanian language, and to extend and apply their knowledge in everyday situations. Correspondingly, they will gain knowledge of the structure of the Albanian language; They will also acquire a modest set of various lexical and grammatical categories which will enable them carry out simple conversations.
  • [BS018] Macedonian Language for Beginners 1
    The programme Macedonian Language for beginners 1: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Through special exercises and lectures, introduction to basic communication in Macedonian language is provided, i.e., introducing, greeting, presentation, enriching vocabulary and write and understand short texts. When we created this program, we took into the consideration that students can apply the acquired knowledge further. The material is processed under the principle of combined lectures and exercises, and continuous tasks through which students are actively involved during class and participate with their questions and suggestions.
  • [BS152] Macedonian Language for Beginners 2
    The programme Macedonian Language for beginners 2 includes: reading, writing, listening and speaking activities. In this course the following issues are covered: daily routines, planning activities for the next period, description of persons, places and objects. When we created this program, we took into the consideration that students can apply the acquired knowledge further.
  • [MLIL-01] Macedonian Language Intermediate Level 1
    The curriculum for Macedonian Language intermediate level 1 includes: reading, writing, listening and speaking through which the students: will enrich the vocabulary through appropriate texts for daily activities (in a bank, in a library, in a ministry, etc.) and will improve the skills for professional writing and speaking that are necessary for clear and effective communication in their further professional career. A special, continuous emphasis on the overall activity is placed on the linguistic elements, that is, on the spelling and grammar of the Macedonian standard language. Experts as one of the key elements for good written expression state the correct use of language.
  • [MLIL-02] Macedonian Language Intermediate Level 2
    The curriculum for Macedonian Language intermediate level 2 includes: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Special emphasis is placed on the development of students' communication skills, or the use of language in daily activities and professional context, enriching the vocabulary and acquiring knowledge about the structure and types of professional texts. Different communication styles will be covered, with the goal being for students to establish good communication with the audience through their texts and to attract and retain their attention.

Semester 3

• [C2373] [6 ECTS] Psychology of childhood
  Course aims: Students to acquire knowledge of scientific achievements in the field of developmental psychology in childhood and youth and to develop abilities for their practical application through programs to stimulate development.
• [C2390] [6 ECTS] Personality Psychology
  Program aims: -Understand theories of personality and their application. -Analyze individual differences in behavior and character. -Apply psychological methods for personality assessment. -Develop critical thinking about models and research. -Improve practical skills for working with individuals.
• [C2463] [6 ECTS] Basics of Statistics
  The main goal of this course is to enable students to acquire basic knowledge of the basic statistical methods and their application in order to follow the professional literature, so that the results and conclusions of the conducted research can be presented concisely. The main aspects of studying this subject include determining the disciplines, connecting the data, statistical analysis, statistical application of methods in the field of humanities, demonstrating the statistical data and presenting the relationship between statistics and other sciences.
• [C2679] [6 ECTS] Psychology of Organization and Work
  The course aims to develop knowledge and skills for understanding human behavior in the workplace, enable the application of psychological principles in an organizational context, and prepare students to analyze motivation, productivity, leadership, and organizational culture. Learning outcomes include: acquiring theoretical and practical knowledge in organizational psychology, the ability to assess the work environment, applying methods to improve efficiency, understanding factors affecting job satisfaction, and developing professional communication and analytical skills.
• [C2069] [3 ECTS] Oral Communication
  Aims of the course 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 adopted techniques in their professional career.
• [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, leisure; 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, leisure; 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.
  • [E2534] 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.
  • [E2535] 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.
  • [E2536] 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.
  • [E3036] English for Psychology 1
    The course aims to develop the linguistic and academic skills of psychology students at the B1–B2 level, with a focus on professional vocabulary, academic reading, listening, writing, and oral communication in psychological contexts. After completing the course, students will be able to: Understand and use basic and intermediate psychology-related vocabulary. Read and analyze simplified academic texts from the field of psychology. Identify main ideas, key details, and professional terminology in written and audio materials. Deliver short presentations on psychology topics using appropriate academic language. Produce simple academic written texts (summaries, reflections, case analyses). Use communication strategies in professional discussions. Develop critical skills for selecting and interpreting English-language sources.
  • [E3037] English for Psychology 2
    The course aims to develop the linguistic and academic skills of psychology students at the B1–B2 level, with a focus on professional vocabulary, academic reading, listening, writing, and oral communication in psychological contexts. After completing the course, students will be able to: Understand and use basic and intermediate psychology-related vocabulary. Read and analyze simplified academic texts from the field of psychology. Identify main ideas, key details, and professional terminology in written and audio materials. Deliver short presentations on psychology topics using appropriate academic language. Produce simple academic written texts (summaries, reflections, case analyses). Use communication strategies in professional discussions. Develop critical skills for selecting and interpreting English-language sources.

Semester 4

• [C2680] [3 ECTS] Academic Writing in Psychology
  Program aims: -Develop academic skills for writing and presenting psychological research. -Apply critical thinking and the ability to analyze scientific texts. -Master the correct use of references and citations according to academic standards. -Encourage independent research and structured expression of ideas.
• [C2394] [6 ECTS] Psychological Testing
  The goal of this course is to introduce students to the nature, advantages, and limitations of psychological testing and psychometrics, as well as to the main types of tests, their metric characteristics, and the ways of determining them. The course covers topics such as: basic assumptions of psychometrics, tests and testing, types of tests and their psychometric characteristics, standardized tests, reliability and generalization, validity and standardization, item analysis, personality assessment methods and tests, testing and evaluation in education, clinical and neuropsychological testing, intelligence testing, and testing individuals with disabilities.
• [C2377] [6 ECTS] Health Psychology
  Program Goals (Competencies): -To understand the basics of health psychology and its role in promoting and maintaining health. -To analyze psychological factors such as stress, coping strategies, motivation, and health-related behaviors. -To apply psychological theories and models in health contexts. -To develop research skills and use statistical methods. -To act ethically and professionally in health psychology.
• [C2382] [6 ECTS] Adolescent and Adult Psychology
  Program Goals (Competencies): -Acquire knowledge about the development and psychology of adolescents and adults. -Understand the influence of social and life environments on personality. -Apply psychological theories in practical situations. -Develop analytical and critical skills for studying human behavior. -Improve the ability to interpret psychological data. Learning Outcomes: -Understand basic theories of development and personality. -Ability to apply methods of psychological research. -Analyze and interpret psychological phenomena in adolescents and adults.
• [C2372] [6 ECTS] Inferential Statistics
  The course aims to equip the students with tools of advanced statistical analysis for data science, and application in varied domains where large amounts of data are involved. The tools and techniques include statistical analysis on sampled data, different types of hypothesis testing, correlation and regression.
• [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, leisure; 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, leisure; 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.
  • [E2534] 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.
  • [E2535] 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.
  • [E2536] 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.
  • [E3036] English for Psychology 1
    The course aims to develop the linguistic and academic skills of psychology students at the B1–B2 level, with a focus on professional vocabulary, academic reading, listening, writing, and oral communication in psychological contexts. After completing the course, students will be able to: Understand and use basic and intermediate psychology-related vocabulary. Read and analyze simplified academic texts from the field of psychology. Identify main ideas, key details, and professional terminology in written and audio materials. Deliver short presentations on psychology topics using appropriate academic language. Produce simple academic written texts (summaries, reflections, case analyses). Use communication strategies in professional discussions. Develop critical skills for selecting and interpreting English-language sources.
  • [E3037] English for Psychology 2
    The course aims to develop the linguistic and academic skills of psychology students at the B1–B2 level, with a focus on professional vocabulary, academic reading, listening, writing, and oral communication in psychological contexts. After completing the course, students will be able to: Understand and use basic and intermediate psychology-related vocabulary. Read and analyze simplified academic texts from the field of psychology. Identify main ideas, key details, and professional terminology in written and audio materials. Deliver short presentations on psychology topics using appropriate academic language. Produce simple academic written texts (summaries, reflections, case analyses). Use communication strategies in professional discussions. Develop critical skills for selecting and interpreting English-language sources.

Semester 5

• [C2385] [6 ECTS] Clinical Psychology
  The course aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills in understanding, assessing, and addressing psychological disorders, developing diagnostic and case-analysis abilities, and applying ethical and evidence-based clinical practices. After completing the course, students will be able to: • Recognize and describe major psychological disorders. • Analyze symptoms and formulate basic clinical cases. • Use clinical assessment tools and interviewing techniques. • Apply evidence-based approaches in treatment planning. • Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior in clinical settings.
• [C2681] [6 ECTS] Social Psychology
  Course programme objectives: -To enable the student to master the basic concepts, theories, and empirical models that explain the interaction between the individual and the social environment. -To develop the ability for critical analysis and applied evaluation of social phenomena such as attitudes, social influence, group processes, and intergroup relations. -To acquire practical competencies for applying social-psychological principles in real situations (education, organizations, community, interpersonal relations). -To develop research skills, especially in designing, conducting, and interpreting experimental studies in the field of social psychology.
• [C2433] [6 ECTS] Introduction to Psychological Research
  Understand research designs and methodologies. Develop critical evaluation skills. Master research reporting.
• [6 ECTS] Elective 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 provide students with 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 analyse 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 mastery 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.  
  • [CLE-101] Introduction to Law
    Aims of the course program: Students gain basic knowledge about the law and the State; Empower students in acquiring theoretical knowledge related to the various forms of the State; Critical review of the law as a social phenomenon; Encourage analytical review by students related to the problems now facing the State and the law in terms of globalization and European integration; At the end of the course students will be able to distinguish the basic forms of the State and the law; To explain the basic notions of the State and the law and their connection with real life; To gain a basic, introductory and general knowledge of the State and the law that will be needed for their further studies in general legal sciences;
  • [ELE-708] Introduction to Criminalistics
    In this course, students will acquire and deepen their knowledge in criminalistics. This discipline in a wide sense contributes to fighting crime aiding its detection and prevention. The program of criminalistics will be elaborated in a theoretical and practical aspect (through consultation, reference literature, debates and discussions with students). The purpose of this course is to prepare and train the students for use and application of modern criminalistics tools and methods employed to detect and explain the various crimes as well as in regard to crime prevention.
  • [E2843] Labour and social security law
    Aims of the course program: • To provide students with relevant knowledge on labor law and social security as a positive branch of law and as a science; • Students will acquire solid theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of labor relations, and other rights arising from the labor relationship, i.e. rights from social insurance. Students will also gain a more detailed overview of rights, obligations and responsibilities from the employment relationship and social security rights. • To provide students with theoretical knowledge on the main notions and institutes of labor law and social security; • To become familiar with the corpus of issues and problems studied and regulated by labor law and social security, with the path of historical development of labor law and social security institutions, as well as with its rise and fall over time; • To encourage the students with analytical and critical thinking regarding the problems faced today by the right to work and social security in RNM. • To enable students to make the appropriate theoretical and practical distinctions of notions and phenomena with a labor character in the legal system of the RNM, to distinguish their basic and essential characteristics, as well as to notice their importance and operation in practice; • To be part of contemporary developments in the field of labor law, students will be informed about the development, role and importance of the International Labor Organization (ILO), which is the creator and relevant controller in the implementation of international labor standards. The protection of rights from the labor relationship is realized not only at the national level but also at the international level, therefore one of the objectives of this course is for students to acquire the program from this course by consulting and analyzing the cases from the practice of the courts in the country, but also the cases by the European Court of Human Rights.
  • [E2842] International law on human rights
    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.
  • [ELE-607] Intellectual property law
    Course aims: Within the course Intellectual property law, students will gain in-depth knowledge in the field of intellectual property. By studying the program of this subject, students will gain knowledge about copyright and related rights, as well as industrial property rights. The course program includes topics related to the concept, origin, and development of intellectual property rights, as well as the different types of domestic and international sources of intellectual property. Greater attention will be paid to the study of different types of intellectual property rights, their transfer, and ways of protecting these rights. Students will gain knowledge of the basics of intellectual property law, the types of rights, and the holders of these rights. At the same time, they will be trained to recognize and distinguish intellectual property rights and the need for their protection in everyday life situations. As for the rights subject to registration, students will be trained on how to complete an application form for a patent, trademark, industrial design, etc. Students will be able to distinguish creators (authors, inventors) from rights holders, physical and legal persons, but also understand what rights they have (moral, material, and other rights). By gaining knowledge about the rights that belong to the holders, students will gain practical knowledge of how the circulation of intellectual property rights is carried out, understanding the importance and economic value of these rights in the world and in our country. In particular, they will acquire skills for negotiating and drafting agreements for the transfer of intellectual property rights, such as license contracts, franchising contracts, technology transfer contracts, publishing contracts, film work agreements, contracts for public performance, contracts for the author's work from an employment relationship, etc. As a result of the acquired knowledge, students will be able to recognize and identify everyday violations of intellectual property rights (counterfeiting and piracy), but will also study the causes of these phenomena, as well as other types of anti-competitive conduct. As a logical conclusion of this course, students will be able to gain knowledge about the protection of these rights. The aim of the course Intellectual property law is to enable students to: - understand the complex system of intellectual property rights, as well as their legal regulation - understand the different types of intellectual property rights and how to create, realize and protect them - be able to put intellectual property rights into circulation in the right way - prepare for giving professional exams for representatives in this field - acquire the ability to efficiently implement the legal framework in this field, as a new and promising field of law.
  • [E2996] New Reproductive Technologies and Law
    The aim of the course “New Reproductive Technologies and the Law” is to enable students to acquire advanced knowledge and competencies regarding the legal, bioethical, medical, and social aspects of contemporary reproductive technologies, as well as their impact on the concepts of family, parenthood, and human rights. The specific objectives of the course are: to provide knowledge on the emergence, development, and application of new reproductive technologies and their impact on modern society; to ensure understanding of the fundamental legal concepts related to reproduction, parenthood, and family relationships; to analyze the national and international legal framework governing medically assisted reproduction; to develop the ability to identify and address complex legal issues related to: (the legal status of children born through these technologies, the rights and obligations of parents and donors, the conflict between the child’s right to know their origin and the donor’s right to anonymity); to enhance understanding of bioethical dilemmas related to the creation of life, scientific research, and the limits of medical intervention;to foster critical thinking regarding the balance between reproductive autonomy and the protection of the public interest and the best interests of the child; to promote an interdisciplinary approach in the analysis of legal issues related to biotechnology and reproductive medicine; to develop the capacity for critical evaluation of legislation and judicial practice.
  • [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
    Course Objectives: To introduce students to the fundamentals of e-commerce as an intersection of business, technology, and society. To provide knowledge of digital business models, e-commerce infrastructure, and online platforms. To analyze the economic, social, and regulatory implications of e-commerce. To develop skills for evaluating e-commerce market strategies, technologies, and trends. To encourage critical thinking about issues of trust, security, privacy, and ethics in the digital economy. To provide students with practical tools for designing and implementing e-commerce solutions. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: Define and explain key concepts and theories of e-commerce.  Identify and evaluate different e-commerce business models and revenue generation strategies.  Analyze the role of internet, web, and mobile infrastructure in enabling e-commerce.  Assess marketing strategies, advertising, and consumer behavior in e-commerce.  Apply knowledge of payment systems, security, and regulatory frameworks in practice.  Conduct case study analyses of real-world e-commerce companies.  Design and present an e-commerce project or business plan.  Work collaboratively to propose solutions to digital transformation challenges.
  • [CISM2021] Introduction to Information Systems
    Aims of the course program: To learn the basic concepts and the terminology of Information Systems: - Basic Information Systems concepts: hardware, software, networks; - E-World: e-business and e-commerce; - Developing Processes; To learn about the Information Systems and technologies that improve business values and various processes inside organizations; Applying IS concepts with various managing disciplines, during analysis, interpretation, assessments and decisions; To understand the process of redesigning organizations by using information systems; To describe the role of information systems in decision making; To examine information security, ethical, and social issues; To be familiar with the Internet, electronic commerce, and e-business; 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
    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 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. 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. 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 successful in situations where there might be tensions among students due to the lack of tolerance.
  • [EFE-108] Intercultural Studies
    Having completed this course, the students will be 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.  
  • [E2841] Media and Information Literacy
    This course integrates the origin, approaches, and most recent research in information and media literacy in order to unify and encompass a variety of existing forms of literacy that can be recognized in the digital age, such as information and media literacy. Print media, television, film, online, and digital literacy, as well as other emerging concepts such as social media literacy, will be analyzed. Students will be introduced to various definitions of information and media literacy, focusing on the key outcomes of media literacy. They will acquire skills and attitudes through the theoretical and practical parts and various examples of working with media. This course explores a complex concept, where information and media education includes knowledge such as: -understanding the role and functions of the media and other information providers in a democratic society; -knowing how to find and how to access relevant information; -using a critical assessment of information and the content, competence, credibility and purpose of the media and other information providers, including online media; -synthesizing and analyzing ideas from media content.
  • [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, economic, 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 analysing 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 wellbeing; 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.
  • [EBE-408] Project Management
    This course aims to introduce students to the world of modern projects and prepare them to face the opportunities and real-life economic challenges involved in designing and implementing projects that meet actual needs. It focuses on understanding the phases of project development, as well as the essential role of the project manager in defining needs, scope, implementation activities, and the complexity of modern project design. In addition, the course aims to equip students with the skills to use contemporary project management tools and techniques, transforming an idea or need into a real, structured, and documented project. In this way, students develop creativity, innovation, and greater competitiveness in the labour market.
  • [EBE-409] Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics
    The course aims to: - Provide students with general knowledge in the field of corporations and corporate operations. - Equip students with advanced knowledge regarding the social responsibility of modern corporations. - Enable students to critically approach corporate social responsibility programs of modern corporations, particularly in terms of their underlying goals and motives. - Enable students to conduct critical analyses of the involvement of modern corporations in social responsibility activities. - Enable students to design and develop corporate social responsibility programs.
  • [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-403] Business Plan
    The aim of the course is to assist students in understanding the behaviour of conscious enterprise in modern economic conditions.
  • [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 Language 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 such as 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.
  • [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.
  • [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 several 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.
  • [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, to read 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 to 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
    Course aims: - to help students develop critical thinking skills through film analysis - to discuss, evaluate and write critical reviews - to critically analyse literary and informational texts - to discuss and analyse 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 (i.e., in the field of law and the EU). It is a learner-centred approach that is focused on developing communication skills in specific areas, i.e., 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 a multilingual and multicultural environment.
  • [E2739] Ethics in Public Institutions
    Objectives of the curriculum (competencies): - Has knowledge and understands the semantics and the concepts of morality to ethics, standards of behaviour, moral judgment and moral philosophy. - Develop a position on the moral position in professional life. - Set up clear views on the rights and responsibilities of the employee in state-public administration. - Able to face with ethical problem situations. - Has sense for the character that is required in the profession of administrator. - Is informed through literature, on ethics in the field of public institutions. Ready to use communication tools and to respect ethical standards in working with state institutions and public actors.
  • [E2997] Common Sense Economics
    The aim of the course "Common Sense Economics" is to provide students with a practical understanding of fundamental economic principles, helping them to apply economic reasoning in everyday decision-making, both personally and professionally. The course emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility, market processes, sound economic policies, and the role of institutions in promoting economic well-being
• [6 ECTS] General elective (from SP)
  • [E2787] Social Harmony and Conflict Resolution
    Objectives of the course: ● To acquaint them with the need for a positive approach in individual and social life. ● To demonstrate the important function of social integration. ● To show them the importance of the "Learning for life together" formula! ● To gain knowledge about the importance of communication as a tool in conflict resolution. ● Students understand the theory of conflict resolution (Boulding, Galtung, Barton, Harvard Approach, Lederach); construction and reconstruction. ● The theoretical framework of contemporary conflicts (prolonged social conflict, international and internal conflict, ethnic conflict, armed conflict); ● To equip them to understand the conflicts in the contemporary international community; causes of conflicts (structural approach, ideology and identity, migrations, technology and communications); conflict analysis indicators; ● To prepare them for applying conflict management strategies: prevention of violent conflicts; conflict management (resolution and resolution); third party intervention; peace building.
  • [C2387] Psychology of Partnership Relations
    The purpose of this course it to provide students who are interested in the psychology of interpersonal relationships, and to introduce students with key ideas from a cross‐cultural angle. The purpose of the class is to allow students to gain a holistic view of different theories accounting for interpersonal relationships, including evolutionary, social and cultural theories.
  • [C2375] Psychology of Peace
    The aim of the course is to introduce students to: ● the essential concepts and methods involved in the psychology of peace. ● various forms of direct violence ranging from intimate violence to mass violence and war. ● the concept of structural violence and its impact on individuals, groups and communities. ● finding a solution to the conflict, including the psychological dimensions related to peacekeeping and peace-making for all parties involved in the conflict. ● the psychological aspects of peacebuilding as individuals, groups and communities move from intervention to reconciliation and reconstruction. At the end, students will be able to: ● to articulate and define the essential concepts and methods involved in the psychology of peace. ● to define and emphasize the core issues related to forms of direct violence, including violence between relatives and violence within and between groups (e.g. genocide, war).
  • [C2384] Psychology of Religion
    To introduce students to the psychological perspective of spirituality, religious behaviour, and religious experience. To introduce them to major thinkers in the field of psychology of religion such as James, Freud, Jung, Erikson, Winnicott, Maslow, Kakar, Boyer and Tremlin. To treat theories of the psychology of religion: psychoanalysis, analytical psychology, ego psychology, self-psychology, object relations. A survey of the history of the psychological sciences and their intersections with religion. To encourage students to apply these theories and methods in the interpretation of religious phenomena through discussion, reading answers, etc.
  • [C2386] Gender Psychology
    This course examines social psychology theories of sex differences and conceptions of gender. Topics include history & theoretical perspectives on gender, differentiation of sex versus gender, gender similarities, conformity, stereotypes, social roles, masculinity, sexism, feminism, media influence, body image, gender violence, beauty standards, sex, cognition, emotion and communication. Gender analysis framework will be introduced as a basic understanding and tools for analysing the gender gap at the developmental issues. Students are expected to have a broaden knowledge of gender issues in various social setting and able to use theories and analysis tools to assess the impact of gender inequality. After finishing this course, students are expected to be able to explain the theories in psychology that explain and discuss about gender for multi perspectives. In addition, students are also expected to be able to apply the theories and perspective of gender equality in everyday life and especially in the social and cultural context of RMV.
  • [C2685] Neuropsychology
    The aim of the course is to inform the student about the history, subject, and studies of cognitive neuroscience, as well as to teach the biological structures underlying cognition. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: – Know the history of neuroscience; – Understand brain and neural anatomy; – Recognize types of neurotransmitters, their pathways in the brain, and their functions; – Identify functions performed by specific brain areas; – Demonstrate theoretical knowledge about techniques used in neuroscience; – Understand hemispheric lateralization; – Explain neural changes leading to cognitive decline; – Appreciate the importance of the brain and biological structures for cognitive functions; – Know neuropsychological tests and their applications.
  • [E3014] Psycholinguistics
    Aims of the course include: Understand fundamental psycholinguistic concepts; understand cognitive processes involved in language acquisition and comprehension; apply psycholinguistic theories to real-world phenomena and language disorders. Whereas learning outcomes include comprehensive understanding of psycholinguistic principles; critical analysis of language acquisition and comprehension; application of psycholinguistic theories to practical scenarios.
  • [E3015] Human and Artificial Intelligence
    Aims of the course program (Competencies): -To provide students with theoretical and practical understanding of the interaction between human cognition and artificial intelligence. -To develop the ability to analyze psychological, ethical, and technological aspects of AI systems. -To enable students to critically evaluate the impact of AI on human decision-making, behavior, and society. -To equip students with skills to apply cognitive and psychological theories in the design and assessment of AI systems. -To strengthen students’ research skills related to human–AI interaction, including data interpretation and scientific reasoning. -To foster ethical awareness and responsible practice in the development and use of AI technologies.
  • [E3016] Research Tools in Psychology
    Aims of the course program (Competencies): – To equip students with the ability to use modern digital tools in experimental psychology. – To train students in using PsychoPy and programming basic and advanced experimental paradigms. – To develop practical skills in designing, building, testing, and analyzing psychology experiments. Upon completion, students will be able to: – Use PsychoPy (Builder and Coder) to create experimental tasks. – Design valid experimental paradigms. – Manipulate stimuli, timing, trial logic, and variables. – Collect, export, and process experimental data. – Test, debug, and finalize experimental scripts.

Semester 6

• [C2392] [6 ECTS] Quantitative Research Methods
  Aims and competencies: • To acquire fundamental and advanced knowledge in quantitative research methods in psychology. • To develop skills for planning, designing, and conducting quantitative research. • To enable students to apply statistical techniques and use analytical software (SPSS, Excel). • To strengthen analytical, critical, and interpretive skills in data analysis. • To build academic competencies for writing research papers according to scientific standards (APA).
• [C2432] [6 ECTS] Psychopathology
  The course aims to develop students’ competencies in understanding, identifying, and analyzing psychological disorders within a scientific and evidence-based framework. It equips students with the ability to interpret psychopathology using diagnostic systems, recognize symptom patterns, evaluate etiological factors, and apply critical thinking when examining abnormal behavior. Students also gain professional competencies in ethical awareness and the application of psychopathological knowledge to real-life cases.
• [C2682] [6 ECTS] Psychodiagnostics
  Course Competencies -To understand the basics of psychological measurement and testing. -To develop skills for administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological tests. -To adopt the ethical principles of psychological assessment. -To equip students with the ability to prepare professional diagnostic reports.
• [6 ECTS] Elective 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 provide students with 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 analyse 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 mastery 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.  
  • [CLE-101] Introduction to Law
    Aims of the course program: Students gain basic knowledge about the law and the State; Empower students in acquiring theoretical knowledge related to the various forms of the State; Critical review of the law as a social phenomenon; Encourage analytical review by students related to the problems now facing the State and the law in terms of globalization and European integration; At the end of the course students will be able to distinguish the basic forms of the State and the law; To explain the basic notions of the State and the law and their connection with real life; To gain a basic, introductory and general knowledge of the State and the law that will be needed for their further studies in general legal sciences;
  • [ELE-708] Introduction to Criminalistics
    In this course, students will acquire and deepen their knowledge in criminalistics. This discipline in a wide sense contributes to fighting crime aiding its detection and prevention. The program of criminalistics will be elaborated in a theoretical and practical aspect (through consultation, reference literature, debates and discussions with students). The purpose of this course is to prepare and train the students for use and application of modern criminalistics tools and methods employed to detect and explain the various crimes as well as in regard to crime prevention.
  • [E2843] Labour and social security law
    Aims of the course program: • To provide students with relevant knowledge on labor law and social security as a positive branch of law and as a science; • Students will acquire solid theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of labor relations, and other rights arising from the labor relationship, i.e. rights from social insurance. Students will also gain a more detailed overview of rights, obligations and responsibilities from the employment relationship and social security rights. • To provide students with theoretical knowledge on the main notions and institutes of labor law and social security; • To become familiar with the corpus of issues and problems studied and regulated by labor law and social security, with the path of historical development of labor law and social security institutions, as well as with its rise and fall over time; • To encourage the students with analytical and critical thinking regarding the problems faced today by the right to work and social security in RNM. • To enable students to make the appropriate theoretical and practical distinctions of notions and phenomena with a labor character in the legal system of the RNM, to distinguish their basic and essential characteristics, as well as to notice their importance and operation in practice; • To be part of contemporary developments in the field of labor law, students will be informed about the development, role and importance of the International Labor Organization (ILO), which is the creator and relevant controller in the implementation of international labor standards. The protection of rights from the labor relationship is realized not only at the national level but also at the international level, therefore one of the objectives of this course is for students to acquire the program from this course by consulting and analyzing the cases from the practice of the courts in the country, but also the cases by the European Court of Human Rights.
  • [E2842] International law on human rights
    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.
  • [ELE-607] Intellectual property law
    Course aims: Within the course Intellectual property law, students will gain in-depth knowledge in the field of intellectual property. By studying the program of this subject, students will gain knowledge about copyright and related rights, as well as industrial property rights. The course program includes topics related to the concept, origin, and development of intellectual property rights, as well as the different types of domestic and international sources of intellectual property. Greater attention will be paid to the study of different types of intellectual property rights, their transfer, and ways of protecting these rights. Students will gain knowledge of the basics of intellectual property law, the types of rights, and the holders of these rights. At the same time, they will be trained to recognize and distinguish intellectual property rights and the need for their protection in everyday life situations. As for the rights subject to registration, students will be trained on how to complete an application form for a patent, trademark, industrial design, etc. Students will be able to distinguish creators (authors, inventors) from rights holders, physical and legal persons, but also understand what rights they have (moral, material, and other rights). By gaining knowledge about the rights that belong to the holders, students will gain practical knowledge of how the circulation of intellectual property rights is carried out, understanding the importance and economic value of these rights in the world and in our country. In particular, they will acquire skills for negotiating and drafting agreements for the transfer of intellectual property rights, such as license contracts, franchising contracts, technology transfer contracts, publishing contracts, film work agreements, contracts for public performance, contracts for the author's work from an employment relationship, etc. As a result of the acquired knowledge, students will be able to recognize and identify everyday violations of intellectual property rights (counterfeiting and piracy), but will also study the causes of these phenomena, as well as other types of anti-competitive conduct. As a logical conclusion of this course, students will be able to gain knowledge about the protection of these rights. The aim of the course Intellectual property law is to enable students to: - understand the complex system of intellectual property rights, as well as their legal regulation - understand the different types of intellectual property rights and how to create, realize and protect them - be able to put intellectual property rights into circulation in the right way - prepare for giving professional exams for representatives in this field - acquire the ability to efficiently implement the legal framework in this field, as a new and promising field of law.
  • [E2996] New Reproductive Technologies and Law
    The aim of the course “New Reproductive Technologies and the Law” is to enable students to acquire advanced knowledge and competencies regarding the legal, bioethical, medical, and social aspects of contemporary reproductive technologies, as well as their impact on the concepts of family, parenthood, and human rights. The specific objectives of the course are: to provide knowledge on the emergence, development, and application of new reproductive technologies and their impact on modern society; to ensure understanding of the fundamental legal concepts related to reproduction, parenthood, and family relationships; to analyze the national and international legal framework governing medically assisted reproduction; to develop the ability to identify and address complex legal issues related to: (the legal status of children born through these technologies, the rights and obligations of parents and donors, the conflict between the child’s right to know their origin and the donor’s right to anonymity); to enhance understanding of bioethical dilemmas related to the creation of life, scientific research, and the limits of medical intervention;to foster critical thinking regarding the balance between reproductive autonomy and the protection of the public interest and the best interests of the child; to promote an interdisciplinary approach in the analysis of legal issues related to biotechnology and reproductive medicine; to develop the capacity for critical evaluation of legislation and judicial practice.
  • [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
    Course Objectives: To introduce students to the fundamentals of e-commerce as an intersection of business, technology, and society. To provide knowledge of digital business models, e-commerce infrastructure, and online platforms. To analyze the economic, social, and regulatory implications of e-commerce. To develop skills for evaluating e-commerce market strategies, technologies, and trends. To encourage critical thinking about issues of trust, security, privacy, and ethics in the digital economy. To provide students with practical tools for designing and implementing e-commerce solutions. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: Define and explain key concepts and theories of e-commerce.  Identify and evaluate different e-commerce business models and revenue generation strategies.  Analyze the role of internet, web, and mobile infrastructure in enabling e-commerce.  Assess marketing strategies, advertising, and consumer behavior in e-commerce.  Apply knowledge of payment systems, security, and regulatory frameworks in practice.  Conduct case study analyses of real-world e-commerce companies.  Design and present an e-commerce project or business plan.  Work collaboratively to propose solutions to digital transformation challenges.
  • [CISM2021] Introduction to Information Systems
    Aims of the course program: To learn the basic concepts and the terminology of Information Systems: - Basic Information Systems concepts: hardware, software, networks; - E-World: e-business and e-commerce; - Developing Processes; To learn about the Information Systems and technologies that improve business values and various processes inside organizations; Applying IS concepts with various managing disciplines, during analysis, interpretation, assessments and decisions; To understand the process of redesigning organizations by using information systems; To describe the role of information systems in decision making; To examine information security, ethical, and social issues; To be familiar with the Internet, electronic commerce, and e-business; 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
    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 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. 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. 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 successful in situations where there might be tensions among students due to the lack of tolerance.
  • [EFE-108] Intercultural Studies
    Having completed this course, the students will be 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.  
  • [E2841] Media and Information Literacy
    This course integrates the origin, approaches, and most recent research in information and media literacy in order to unify and encompass a variety of existing forms of literacy that can be recognized in the digital age, such as information and media literacy. Print media, television, film, online, and digital literacy, as well as other emerging concepts such as social media literacy, will be analyzed. Students will be introduced to various definitions of information and media literacy, focusing on the key outcomes of media literacy. They will acquire skills and attitudes through the theoretical and practical parts and various examples of working with media. This course explores a complex concept, where information and media education includes knowledge such as: -understanding the role and functions of the media and other information providers in a democratic society; -knowing how to find and how to access relevant information; -using a critical assessment of information and the content, competence, credibility and purpose of the media and other information providers, including online media; -synthesizing and analyzing ideas from media content.
  • [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, economic, 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 analysing 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 wellbeing; 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.
  • [EBE-408] Project Management
    This course aims to introduce students to the world of modern projects and prepare them to face the opportunities and real-life economic challenges involved in designing and implementing projects that meet actual needs. It focuses on understanding the phases of project development, as well as the essential role of the project manager in defining needs, scope, implementation activities, and the complexity of modern project design. In addition, the course aims to equip students with the skills to use contemporary project management tools and techniques, transforming an idea or need into a real, structured, and documented project. In this way, students develop creativity, innovation, and greater competitiveness in the labour market.
  • [EBE-409] Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics
    The course aims to: - Provide students with general knowledge in the field of corporations and corporate operations. - Equip students with advanced knowledge regarding the social responsibility of modern corporations. - Enable students to critically approach corporate social responsibility programs of modern corporations, particularly in terms of their underlying goals and motives. - Enable students to conduct critical analyses of the involvement of modern corporations in social responsibility activities. - Enable students to design and develop corporate social responsibility programs.
  • [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-403] Business Plan
    The aim of the course is to assist students in understanding the behaviour of conscious enterprise in modern economic conditions.
  • [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 Language 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 such as 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.
  • [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.
  • [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 several 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.
  • [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, to read 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 to 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
    Course aims: - to help students develop critical thinking skills through film analysis - to discuss, evaluate and write critical reviews - to critically analyse literary and informational texts - to discuss and analyse 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 (i.e., in the field of law and the EU). It is a learner-centred approach that is focused on developing communication skills in specific areas, i.e., 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 a multilingual and multicultural environment.
  • [E2739] Ethics in Public Institutions
    Objectives of the curriculum (competencies): - Has knowledge and understands the semantics and the concepts of morality to ethics, standards of behaviour, moral judgment and moral philosophy. - Develop a position on the moral position in professional life. - Set up clear views on the rights and responsibilities of the employee in state-public administration. - Able to face with ethical problem situations. - Has sense for the character that is required in the profession of administrator. - Is informed through literature, on ethics in the field of public institutions. Ready to use communication tools and to respect ethical standards in working with state institutions and public actors.
  • [E2997] Common Sense Economics
    The aim of the course "Common Sense Economics" is to provide students with a practical understanding of fundamental economic principles, helping them to apply economic reasoning in everyday decision-making, both personally and professionally. The course emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility, market processes, sound economic policies, and the role of institutions in promoting economic well-being
• [6 ECTS] General elective (from SP)
  • [E2787] Social Harmony and Conflict Resolution
    Objectives of the course: ● To acquaint them with the need for a positive approach in individual and social life. ● To demonstrate the important function of social integration. ● To show them the importance of the "Learning for life together" formula! ● To gain knowledge about the importance of communication as a tool in conflict resolution. ● Students understand the theory of conflict resolution (Boulding, Galtung, Barton, Harvard Approach, Lederach); construction and reconstruction. ● The theoretical framework of contemporary conflicts (prolonged social conflict, international and internal conflict, ethnic conflict, armed conflict); ● To equip them to understand the conflicts in the contemporary international community; causes of conflicts (structural approach, ideology and identity, migrations, technology and communications); conflict analysis indicators; ● To prepare them for applying conflict management strategies: prevention of violent conflicts; conflict management (resolution and resolution); third party intervention; peace building.
  • [C2387] Psychology of Partnership Relations
    The purpose of this course it to provide students who are interested in the psychology of interpersonal relationships, and to introduce students with key ideas from a cross‐cultural angle. The purpose of the class is to allow students to gain a holistic view of different theories accounting for interpersonal relationships, including evolutionary, social and cultural theories.
  • [C2375] Psychology of Peace
    The aim of the course is to introduce students to: ● the essential concepts and methods involved in the psychology of peace. ● various forms of direct violence ranging from intimate violence to mass violence and war. ● the concept of structural violence and its impact on individuals, groups and communities. ● finding a solution to the conflict, including the psychological dimensions related to peacekeeping and peace-making for all parties involved in the conflict. ● the psychological aspects of peacebuilding as individuals, groups and communities move from intervention to reconciliation and reconstruction. At the end, students will be able to: ● to articulate and define the essential concepts and methods involved in the psychology of peace. ● to define and emphasize the core issues related to forms of direct violence, including violence between relatives and violence within and between groups (e.g. genocide, war).
  • [C2384] Psychology of Religion
    To introduce students to the psychological perspective of spirituality, religious behaviour, and religious experience. To introduce them to major thinkers in the field of psychology of religion such as James, Freud, Jung, Erikson, Winnicott, Maslow, Kakar, Boyer and Tremlin. To treat theories of the psychology of religion: psychoanalysis, analytical psychology, ego psychology, self-psychology, object relations. A survey of the history of the psychological sciences and their intersections with religion. To encourage students to apply these theories and methods in the interpretation of religious phenomena through discussion, reading answers, etc.
  • [C2386] Gender Psychology
    This course examines social psychology theories of sex differences and conceptions of gender. Topics include history & theoretical perspectives on gender, differentiation of sex versus gender, gender similarities, conformity, stereotypes, social roles, masculinity, sexism, feminism, media influence, body image, gender violence, beauty standards, sex, cognition, emotion and communication. Gender analysis framework will be introduced as a basic understanding and tools for analysing the gender gap at the developmental issues. Students are expected to have a broaden knowledge of gender issues in various social setting and able to use theories and analysis tools to assess the impact of gender inequality. After finishing this course, students are expected to be able to explain the theories in psychology that explain and discuss about gender for multi perspectives. In addition, students are also expected to be able to apply the theories and perspective of gender equality in everyday life and especially in the social and cultural context of RMV.
  • [C2685] Neuropsychology
    The aim of the course is to inform the student about the history, subject, and studies of cognitive neuroscience, as well as to teach the biological structures underlying cognition. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: – Know the history of neuroscience; – Understand brain and neural anatomy; – Recognize types of neurotransmitters, their pathways in the brain, and their functions; – Identify functions performed by specific brain areas; – Demonstrate theoretical knowledge about techniques used in neuroscience; – Understand hemispheric lateralization; – Explain neural changes leading to cognitive decline; – Appreciate the importance of the brain and biological structures for cognitive functions; – Know neuropsychological tests and their applications.
  • [E3014] Psycholinguistics
    Aims of the course include: Understand fundamental psycholinguistic concepts; understand cognitive processes involved in language acquisition and comprehension; apply psycholinguistic theories to real-world phenomena and language disorders. Whereas learning outcomes include comprehensive understanding of psycholinguistic principles; critical analysis of language acquisition and comprehension; application of psycholinguistic theories to practical scenarios.
  • [E3015] Human and Artificial Intelligence
    Aims of the course program (Competencies): -To provide students with theoretical and practical understanding of the interaction between human cognition and artificial intelligence. -To develop the ability to analyze psychological, ethical, and technological aspects of AI systems. -To enable students to critically evaluate the impact of AI on human decision-making, behavior, and society. -To equip students with skills to apply cognitive and psychological theories in the design and assessment of AI systems. -To strengthen students’ research skills related to human–AI interaction, including data interpretation and scientific reasoning. -To foster ethical awareness and responsible practice in the development and use of AI technologies.
  • [E3016] Research Tools in Psychology
    Aims of the course program (Competencies): – To equip students with the ability to use modern digital tools in experimental psychology. – To train students in using PsychoPy and programming basic and advanced experimental paradigms. – To develop practical skills in designing, building, testing, and analyzing psychology experiments. Upon completion, students will be able to: – Use PsychoPy (Builder and Coder) to create experimental tasks. – Design valid experimental paradigms. – Manipulate stimuli, timing, trial logic, and variables. – Collect, export, and process experimental data. – Test, debug, and finalize experimental scripts.

Semester 7

• [E2788] [6 ECTS] Psychology of People with Special Needs
  The course aims to develop students’ competencies in understanding the psychological characteristics, developmental needs, and behavioral patterns of individuals with special needs. It provides students with the knowledge required to analyze cognitive, emotional, social, and adaptive functioning across different disability groups, and equips them with professional skills for supporting inclusive education, early intervention, and evidence-based practices. Students also gain competencies in ethical awareness, sensitivity to diversity, and applying psychological principles to real-life educational and clinical settings.
• [C2683] [6 ECTS] Psychology of Critical and Creative Thinking
  Objectives: The student will understand the basic principles of psychological counseling and develop practical skills for working with clients. Learning outcomes: The student will be able to apply ethical and professional standards in practice.
• [C2684] [6 ECTS] Psychology of Career Guidance
  After completing the course, the student should be able to: -Understand the main theories of career development and professional guidance models. -Be able to analyze the impact of personal development, personality traits, and interests on career choices. -Develop basic skills for counseling and supporting individuals in the career decision-making process. -Use psychological instruments and tests to assess abilities, interests, and personality. -Integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in working with individuals or groups in the field of career guidance.
• [6 ECTS] General Elective (from SP)
  • [E2787] Social Harmony and Conflict Resolution
    Objectives of the course: ● To acquaint them with the need for a positive approach in individual and social life. ● To demonstrate the important function of social integration. ● To show them the importance of the "Learning for life together" formula! ● To gain knowledge about the importance of communication as a tool in conflict resolution. ● Students understand the theory of conflict resolution (Boulding, Galtung, Barton, Harvard Approach, Lederach); construction and reconstruction. ● The theoretical framework of contemporary conflicts (prolonged social conflict, international and internal conflict, ethnic conflict, armed conflict); ● To equip them to understand the conflicts in the contemporary international community; causes of conflicts (structural approach, ideology and identity, migrations, technology and communications); conflict analysis indicators; ● To prepare them for applying conflict management strategies: prevention of violent conflicts; conflict management (resolution and resolution); third party intervention; peace building.
  • [C2387] Psychology of Partnership Relations
    The purpose of this course it to provide students who are interested in the psychology of interpersonal relationships, and to introduce students with key ideas from a cross‐cultural angle. The purpose of the class is to allow students to gain a holistic view of different theories accounting for interpersonal relationships, including evolutionary, social and cultural theories.
  • [C2375] Psychology of Peace
    The aim of the course is to introduce students to: ● the essential concepts and methods involved in the psychology of peace. ● various forms of direct violence ranging from intimate violence to mass violence and war. ● the concept of structural violence and its impact on individuals, groups and communities. ● finding a solution to the conflict, including the psychological dimensions related to peacekeeping and peace-making for all parties involved in the conflict. ● the psychological aspects of peacebuilding as individuals, groups and communities move from intervention to reconciliation and reconstruction. At the end, students will be able to: ● to articulate and define the essential concepts and methods involved in the psychology of peace. ● to define and emphasize the core issues related to forms of direct violence, including violence between relatives and violence within and between groups (e.g. genocide, war).
  • [C2384] Psychology of Religion
    To introduce students to the psychological perspective of spirituality, religious behaviour, and religious experience. To introduce them to major thinkers in the field of psychology of religion such as James, Freud, Jung, Erikson, Winnicott, Maslow, Kakar, Boyer and Tremlin. To treat theories of the psychology of religion: psychoanalysis, analytical psychology, ego psychology, self-psychology, object relations. A survey of the history of the psychological sciences and their intersections with religion. To encourage students to apply these theories and methods in the interpretation of religious phenomena through discussion, reading answers, etc.
  • [C2386] Gender Psychology
    This course examines social psychology theories of sex differences and conceptions of gender. Topics include history & theoretical perspectives on gender, differentiation of sex versus gender, gender similarities, conformity, stereotypes, social roles, masculinity, sexism, feminism, media influence, body image, gender violence, beauty standards, sex, cognition, emotion and communication. Gender analysis framework will be introduced as a basic understanding and tools for analysing the gender gap at the developmental issues. Students are expected to have a broaden knowledge of gender issues in various social setting and able to use theories and analysis tools to assess the impact of gender inequality. After finishing this course, students are expected to be able to explain the theories in psychology that explain and discuss about gender for multi perspectives. In addition, students are also expected to be able to apply the theories and perspective of gender equality in everyday life and especially in the social and cultural context of RMV.
  • [C2685] Neuropsychology
    The aim of the course is to inform the student about the history, subject, and studies of cognitive neuroscience, as well as to teach the biological structures underlying cognition. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: – Know the history of neuroscience; – Understand brain and neural anatomy; – Recognize types of neurotransmitters, their pathways in the brain, and their functions; – Identify functions performed by specific brain areas; – Demonstrate theoretical knowledge about techniques used in neuroscience; – Understand hemispheric lateralization; – Explain neural changes leading to cognitive decline; – Appreciate the importance of the brain and biological structures for cognitive functions; – Know neuropsychological tests and their applications.
  • [E3014] Psycholinguistics
    Aims of the course include: Understand fundamental psycholinguistic concepts; understand cognitive processes involved in language acquisition and comprehension; apply psycholinguistic theories to real-world phenomena and language disorders. Whereas learning outcomes include comprehensive understanding of psycholinguistic principles; critical analysis of language acquisition and comprehension; application of psycholinguistic theories to practical scenarios.
  • [E3015] Human and Artificial Intelligence
    Aims of the course program (Competencies): -To provide students with theoretical and practical understanding of the interaction between human cognition and artificial intelligence. -To develop the ability to analyze psychological, ethical, and technological aspects of AI systems. -To enable students to critically evaluate the impact of AI on human decision-making, behavior, and society. -To equip students with skills to apply cognitive and psychological theories in the design and assessment of AI systems. -To strengthen students’ research skills related to human–AI interaction, including data interpretation and scientific reasoning. -To foster ethical awareness and responsible practice in the development and use of AI technologies.
  • [E3016] Research Tools in Psychology
    Aims of the course program (Competencies): – To equip students with the ability to use modern digital tools in experimental psychology. – To train students in using PsychoPy and programming basic and advanced experimental paradigms. – To develop practical skills in designing, building, testing, and analyzing psychology experiments. Upon completion, students will be able to: – Use PsychoPy (Builder and Coder) to create experimental tasks. – Design valid experimental paradigms. – Manipulate stimuli, timing, trial logic, and variables. – Collect, export, and process experimental data. – Test, debug, and finalize experimental scripts.
• [6 ECTS] Professional Elective (from the module)
  • [E2791] Media Psychology and Communication
    Students will learn about the role that the field of psychology plays in exploring the complex ways in which media influence people's attitudes, behaviours, and feelings. What is more, this is related to the fact that media is developing at a fast pace. Many of the research and theories that make it possible to understand the importance of the psychology of media and communication are taken from different fields, such as: psychology, sociology, communication, media, etc. The ever-expanding world of media technologies leaves many opportunities for its application in a wide range of industrial environments, from entertainment and education to health and politics. Media psychology and communication covers a variety of topics related to all forms of media technologies: traditional media, such as newspapers, radio, television, film, video, music, art, and social media, especially in an information-saturated world. At a time when our social evolution seems linked to the media, it is more important than ever to study its effects in media psychology.
  • [E2792] Political Psychology and Philosophy
    In this course students should be able to analyse, differentiate theoretical assumptions of each political thought, critically analysing influence over society and political institutions, and its challenges in modern life. After successfully completing the course, it is expected that students would be able elaborate writings of influential political taught scholars as well as their characteristics in contemporary political philosophy.
  • [E3031] Introduction to Labor and Social Policy
    Aims and competencies: • To provide foundational understanding of social work as a profession and academic discipline. • To develop knowledge on the social protection system and social policy frameworks. • To strengthen analytical and critical thinking about social problems and vulnerabilities. • To equip students to identify vulnerable groups, social risks, and support needs. • To develop basic practical competencies for working with individuals, families, and communities.

Semester 8

• [C2391] [6 ECTS] Psychological Counselling and Psychotherapy
  Objectives: The student will understand the basic principles of psychological counseling and develop practical skills for working with clients. Learning outcomes: The student will be able to apply ethical and professional standards in practice.
• [C2434] [12 ECTS] Research Thesis
  This is an activity of the graduation thesis and the project of professional positioning in the field of psychology. Students are required to complete a project related to their thesis, structure it, research and develop the methodology for the thesis project. Students should be trained to monitor research findings in the field of psychology, take a critical attitude towards other people's research findings, conduct their own empirical research based on quantitative and qualitative methods, and prepare reports from the conducted research. Students understand the importance of the scientific method for psychology and acquire knowledge and skills for: planning empirical research in psychology, discovering and setting research problems in the field of psychology, respecting the ethical principles of research in psychology and related sciences, respecting of the rules for writing a report from conducted empirical research.
• [6 ECTS] General Elective (from SP)
  • [E2787] Social Harmony and Conflict Resolution
    Objectives of the course: ● To acquaint them with the need for a positive approach in individual and social life. ● To demonstrate the important function of social integration. ● To show them the importance of the "Learning for life together" formula! ● To gain knowledge about the importance of communication as a tool in conflict resolution. ● Students understand the theory of conflict resolution (Boulding, Galtung, Barton, Harvard Approach, Lederach); construction and reconstruction. ● The theoretical framework of contemporary conflicts (prolonged social conflict, international and internal conflict, ethnic conflict, armed conflict); ● To equip them to understand the conflicts in the contemporary international community; causes of conflicts (structural approach, ideology and identity, migrations, technology and communications); conflict analysis indicators; ● To prepare them for applying conflict management strategies: prevention of violent conflicts; conflict management (resolution and resolution); third party intervention; peace building.
  • [C2387] Psychology of Partnership Relations
    The purpose of this course it to provide students who are interested in the psychology of interpersonal relationships, and to introduce students with key ideas from a cross‐cultural angle. The purpose of the class is to allow students to gain a holistic view of different theories accounting for interpersonal relationships, including evolutionary, social and cultural theories.
  • [C2375] Psychology of Peace
    The aim of the course is to introduce students to: ● the essential concepts and methods involved in the psychology of peace. ● various forms of direct violence ranging from intimate violence to mass violence and war. ● the concept of structural violence and its impact on individuals, groups and communities. ● finding a solution to the conflict, including the psychological dimensions related to peacekeeping and peace-making for all parties involved in the conflict. ● the psychological aspects of peacebuilding as individuals, groups and communities move from intervention to reconciliation and reconstruction. At the end, students will be able to: ● to articulate and define the essential concepts and methods involved in the psychology of peace. ● to define and emphasize the core issues related to forms of direct violence, including violence between relatives and violence within and between groups (e.g. genocide, war).
  • [C2384] Psychology of Religion
    To introduce students to the psychological perspective of spirituality, religious behaviour, and religious experience. To introduce them to major thinkers in the field of psychology of religion such as James, Freud, Jung, Erikson, Winnicott, Maslow, Kakar, Boyer and Tremlin. To treat theories of the psychology of religion: psychoanalysis, analytical psychology, ego psychology, self-psychology, object relations. A survey of the history of the psychological sciences and their intersections with religion. To encourage students to apply these theories and methods in the interpretation of religious phenomena through discussion, reading answers, etc.
  • [C2386] Gender Psychology
    This course examines social psychology theories of sex differences and conceptions of gender. Topics include history & theoretical perspectives on gender, differentiation of sex versus gender, gender similarities, conformity, stereotypes, social roles, masculinity, sexism, feminism, media influence, body image, gender violence, beauty standards, sex, cognition, emotion and communication. Gender analysis framework will be introduced as a basic understanding and tools for analysing the gender gap at the developmental issues. Students are expected to have a broaden knowledge of gender issues in various social setting and able to use theories and analysis tools to assess the impact of gender inequality. After finishing this course, students are expected to be able to explain the theories in psychology that explain and discuss about gender for multi perspectives. In addition, students are also expected to be able to apply the theories and perspective of gender equality in everyday life and especially in the social and cultural context of RMV.
  • [C2685] Neuropsychology
    The aim of the course is to inform the student about the history, subject, and studies of cognitive neuroscience, as well as to teach the biological structures underlying cognition. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: – Know the history of neuroscience; – Understand brain and neural anatomy; – Recognize types of neurotransmitters, their pathways in the brain, and their functions; – Identify functions performed by specific brain areas; – Demonstrate theoretical knowledge about techniques used in neuroscience; – Understand hemispheric lateralization; – Explain neural changes leading to cognitive decline; – Appreciate the importance of the brain and biological structures for cognitive functions; – Know neuropsychological tests and their applications.
  • [E3014] Psycholinguistics
    Aims of the course include: Understand fundamental psycholinguistic concepts; understand cognitive processes involved in language acquisition and comprehension; apply psycholinguistic theories to real-world phenomena and language disorders. Whereas learning outcomes include comprehensive understanding of psycholinguistic principles; critical analysis of language acquisition and comprehension; application of psycholinguistic theories to practical scenarios.
  • [E3015] Human and Artificial Intelligence
    Aims of the course program (Competencies): -To provide students with theoretical and practical understanding of the interaction between human cognition and artificial intelligence. -To develop the ability to analyze psychological, ethical, and technological aspects of AI systems. -To enable students to critically evaluate the impact of AI on human decision-making, behavior, and society. -To equip students with skills to apply cognitive and psychological theories in the design and assessment of AI systems. -To strengthen students’ research skills related to human–AI interaction, including data interpretation and scientific reasoning. -To foster ethical awareness and responsible practice in the development and use of AI technologies.
  • [E3016] Research Tools in Psychology
    Aims of the course program (Competencies): – To equip students with the ability to use modern digital tools in experimental psychology. – To train students in using PsychoPy and programming basic and advanced experimental paradigms. – To develop practical skills in designing, building, testing, and analyzing psychology experiments. Upon completion, students will be able to: – Use PsychoPy (Builder and Coder) to create experimental tasks. – Design valid experimental paradigms. – Manipulate stimuli, timing, trial logic, and variables. – Collect, export, and process experimental data. – Test, debug, and finalize experimental scripts.
• [6 ECTS] Professional Elective (from the module)
  • [E2791] Media Psychology and Communication
    Students will learn about the role that the field of psychology plays in exploring the complex ways in which media influence people's attitudes, behaviours, and feelings. What is more, this is related to the fact that media is developing at a fast pace. Many of the research and theories that make it possible to understand the importance of the psychology of media and communication are taken from different fields, such as: psychology, sociology, communication, media, etc. The ever-expanding world of media technologies leaves many opportunities for its application in a wide range of industrial environments, from entertainment and education to health and politics. Media psychology and communication covers a variety of topics related to all forms of media technologies: traditional media, such as newspapers, radio, television, film, video, music, art, and social media, especially in an information-saturated world. At a time when our social evolution seems linked to the media, it is more important than ever to study its effects in media psychology.
  • [E2792] Political Psychology and Philosophy
    In this course students should be able to analyse, differentiate theoretical assumptions of each political thought, critically analysing influence over society and political institutions, and its challenges in modern life. After successfully completing the course, it is expected that students would be able elaborate writings of influential political taught scholars as well as their characteristics in contemporary political philosophy.
  • [E3031] Introduction to Labor and Social Policy
    Aims and competencies: • To provide foundational understanding of social work as a profession and academic discipline. • To develop knowledge on the social protection system and social policy frameworks. • To strengthen analytical and critical thinking about social problems and vulnerabilities. • To equip students to identify vulnerable groups, social risks, and support needs. • To develop basic practical competencies for working with individuals, families, and communities.