European Studies in Ukraine and beyond Irina Sikorskaya, PhD Ukrainian Association of Professors and Researchers of European Integration Jean Monnet Module Holder of the EU Intercultural Dialogue Studies Donetsk State University of Management in Mariupol

European Studies can be considered a coherent ’interdisciplinary area’ based on fundamental questions about the conceptual, cultural, socio-political and economic entity ’Europe’… (P. Morgan, 1999).

EU/European Studies Originated some 60 years ago in Europe European Studies are unique They are of highly interdisciplinary/ multidisciplinary character Mostly offered as special disciplines at Bachelor level, Growing number of Master Programs, DD programs PhD studies are often based in European Institutes or Centers of European Studies within universities or Business Schools

European Studies in Ukraine Since late1990s the disciplines were initiated by HEIs, could be established within the international partnership or as an outcome of the joint projects. Academic offer as minors at related specialties at Bachelor level: (law, economics, history, public administration, international relations, business, political sciences, sociology, etc.) Specialization at related specialties at MA programs Kyiv National University named after Shevchenko Master program “International Economic Relations” specialization “Economics of European Integration” DSUM. Specialization European Management in Management of Foreign Economic Activities Master program Kyiv-Mohyla Academy DD program of “German and European Studies»

European & EU Studies in Ukraine Formation of European mentality among pupils, students, civil society groups. It is a "soft power" of gradual political transformation of the country towards the EU, Targeted training specialists capable to maintain fruitful relations with the EU in various fields This is effective tool in protecting positive image of the EU in times of transformations Platform to have an objective, and comprehensive understanding of the EU’s strengths and weaknesses

European Studies graduates subject –related competences ability to interpret European events, developments and policies in national, regional and local frameworks ability critically to follow and interpret EU policies ability critically to follow and interpret ideas and concepts of Europe and European integration ability to communicate in one’s own and foreign languages using the appropriate terminology Enhanced intercultural awareness

EU Studies graduates’ employability prospects international organizations; administrative structures at central, regional and local levels of governance companies, trading with the European Union; policy research centers; NGOs; mass media; information centers, political parties and other organizational structures with a special interest in European affairs. “The EU Studies Survey. Students views on EU Studies.” (EC Jean Monnet team, July 2014). Q. Why did you chose EU studies? A. To acquire solid EU background for an international career 45%

Encouraging factors/drawbacks European Integration – the objective of foreign policy in Ukraine Internationalization(Europeanizat ion) of HE Growing demand from applicants Image of the HEIs International professorship/ students International projects Specific graduates’ skills/ Professional staff development Quality assurance Lack of information about best practices, teaching methods, textbooks Access to the latest international publications in the field The level of English level proficiency (staff/students) Low interest of wider academic community to European Studies Lack of financial support for sustainability of these programs

Jean Monnet projects in the world Between 1989 and 2016 more than 1000 universities in 86 countries throughout the world participated in the Jean Monnet actions, offering Jean Monnet courses as part of their curricula. So far around 4730 Jean Monnet projects in the field of European integration studies have been set up. eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus_en

The range of disciplines 2007-2013

The range of disciplines 2014-2016

JM projects

JM projects

The Jean Monnet Programme: Benefits Quality label It is an instrument for increasing knowledge about the European Union and relations of the EU and partner countries It stimulates excellence in teaching and research on European integration processes Academic networking and exchange of information It is extremely valuable for university for integration into EHEA It is extremely valuable for Ukraine to be positioned in the common European area Obtaining extra financing

JM projects application Application Form evidence of academic added value, promotion of European Union studies multidisciplinary synergies and openness to civil society to give greater visibility to this field of study at a national level. to foster the dialogue between the academic world and policy-makers, in particular to enhance governance of EU policies to contribute to stimulating knowledge on the European integration process and to enhancing the visibility

Areas for Improvement To make our efforts visible and tangible To rethink –what “Teaching activities” are (networking with colleagues, participating in the conferences/seminars of JM community) To achieve the goals of the projects stated in the application form To ease bureaucratic, time-consuming, administrative procedures to implement projects in universities To Involve of students on projects and extra-curricular activities To improve Internal and external dissemination of results

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