1. “Vasile Alecsandri” University of BACAU, ROMANIA “Vasile Alecsandri” University of BACAU, ROMANIA

2. Brief History “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău is an important constituent part of the Romanian educational system; its achievements are nationally and internationally acknowledged for the quality of its academic and research activity. “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău is an important constituent part of the Romanian educational system; its achievements are nationally and internationally acknowledged for the quality of its academic and research activity.

3. “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău is situated in Central Moldavia, in Bacău, the capital of the county of Bacău. The town has a population of approximately 200,000 inhabitants and a long history, as it is one of the oldest in Romania. The first documents attesting the existence of the town date back to 1408. The town is situated at the crossroads of national and international transport corridors that connect Bucharest with the northern part of the country, and Moldavia with Transylvania. “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău is situated in Central Moldavia, in Bacău, the capital of the county of Bacău. The town has a population of approximately 200,000 inhabitants and a long history, as it is one of the oldest in Romania. The first documents attesting the existence of the town date back to 1408. The town is situated at the crossroads of national and international transport corridors that connect Bucharest with the northern part of the country, and Moldavia with Transylvania.

4. In 1961, the Pedagogical Institute was founded. It had three faculties: Humanities, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences. The Faculty of History and Geography, and the Faculty of Physical Education were added in 1964; in 1976, the Faculty of Engineering is founded. In the same year, the Pedagogical Institute becomes the Institute of Higher Education of Bacău. In 1961, the Pedagogical Institute was founded. It had three faculties: Humanities, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences. The Faculty of History and Geography, and the Faculty of Physical Education were added in 1964; in 1976, the Faculty of Engineering is founded. In the same year, the Pedagogical Institute becomes the Institute of Higher Education of Bacău.

5. In 1990 the Sub-engineers’ Institute became the University of Bacău In 1990 the Sub-engineers’ Institute became the University of Bacău October 13, 2009, the University of Bacău’s name is changed into “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău October 13, 2009, the University of Bacău’s name is changed into “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău

6. The University has 5 faculties: the Faculty of Engineering the Faculty of Engineering the Faculty of Letters the Faculty of Letters the Faculty of Sciences the Faculty of Sciences the Faculty of Economics the Faculty of Economics the Faculty of Movement, Sport and Health Sciences the Faculty of Movement, Sport and Health Sciences

7. The mission of “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău is both a didactic mission and one of scientific research; is both a didactic mission and one of scientific research; it is focused upon regional necessities and favours partnerships with academic and economic entities, both nationally and internationally it is focused upon regional necessities and favours partnerships with academic and economic entities, both nationally and internationally the University trains its students in fundamental domains and disciplines and ensures appropriate qualifications in B.A./B.Sc. domains and specialisations the University trains its students in fundamental domains and disciplines and ensures appropriate qualifications in B.A./B.Sc. domains and specialisations The improvement of the graduates’ professional and research training is also achieved through graduate studies, doctoral studies, short-term graduate studies, lifelong learning courses, post-graduate studies of specialization, and academic programmes of professional conversion The improvement of the graduates’ professional and research training is also achieved through graduate studies, doctoral studies, short-term graduate studies, lifelong learning courses, post-graduate studies of specialization, and academic programmes of professional conversion

8. Between 1990 and 2012, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău has been developing its range of domains and study programmes; Between 1990 and 2012, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău has been developing its range of domains and study programmes; it is currently structured into five faculties 34 B.A./B.Sc. programmes, 32 M.A./M.Sc. programmes, 3 doctoral programmes; it is currently structured into five faculties 34 B.A./B.Sc. programmes, 32 M.A./M.Sc. programmes, 3 doctoral programmes; various other post-graduate courses are also developed. various other post-graduate courses are also developed.

9. In addition to the above-mentioned programmes, the students may attend the courses of the Pre-service and In-service Teacher Training Department may attend the courses of the Pre-service and In-service Teacher Training Department they can obtain the ECDL – European Computer Driving Licence, internationally accepted in over 135 countries they can obtain the ECDL – European Computer Driving Licence, internationally accepted in over 135 countries may attend the academic Cisco Networking Academy programme, in which over 50 countries participate may attend the academic Cisco Networking Academy programme, in which over 50 countries participate

10. Every year, the University hosts numerous local, regional, national, and international events: scientific conferences, symposia, workshops, and summer schools. Every year, the University hosts numerous local, regional, national, and international events: scientific conferences, symposia, workshops, and summer schools. Scientific articles authored by University teaching staff and researchers are published in international database indexed journals and reviews. Scientific articles authored by University teaching staff and researchers are published in international database indexed journals and reviews. The University co-ordinates and participates in various types of research projects (national and international grants), as well as development projects. The University co-ordinates and participates in various types of research projects (national and international grants), as well as development projects.

11. The relationships of international co-operation of “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău have multiplied recently and bilateral collaboration agreements have been signed with prestigious universities. Most of these ageements function within the framework of the Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, and Grundtvig programmes. As of January 2004, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău is an associate member of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), which gives it the right to participate in AUF programmes and to benefit from mobilities to Francophone countries. The relationships of international co-operation of “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău have multiplied recently and bilateral collaboration agreements have been signed with prestigious universities. Most of these ageements function within the framework of the Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, and Grundtvig programmes. As of January 2004, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău is an associate member of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), which gives it the right to participate in AUF programmes and to benefit from mobilities to Francophone countries.

12. “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău also has co- operation agreements and protocols for academic and research activities with universities and research institutes in more than 71 countries from Europe and Asia “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău also has co- operation agreements and protocols for academic and research activities with universities and research institutes in more than 71 countries from Europe and Asia

13. THE FACULTY OF LETTERS Departments The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures The Department of Romanian Language and Literature and Communication Sciences The Department of Romanian Language and Literature and Communication Sciences Research Centres The Interdisciplinary Study Centre of Contemporary Discursive Forms (INTERSTUD) The Interdisciplinary Study Centre of Contemporary Discursive Forms (INTERSTUD) The Centre of Textual Exploration and Action through Language (CETAL) The Centre of Textual Exploration and Action through Language (CETAL)

14. B.A. Study programme Romanian Language and Literature–English Language and Literature / Romanian Language and Literature– French Language and Literature Romanian Language and Literature–English Language and Literature / Romanian Language and Literature– French Language and Literature English Language and Literature–French Language and Literature English Language and Literature–French Language and Literature English/French Language and Literature–Romanian Language and Literature English/French Language and Literature–Romanian Language and Literature

15. Communication and Public Relations Communication and Public Relations Translation and Interpreting (English – French) Translation and Interpreting (English – French)

16. Master Programmes Communication Practices in the English language (in English) Communication Practices in the English language (in English) Linguistic Studies in English (in English) Linguistic Studies in English (in English) Anglophone Cultures and Literatures – Discourse Practices Anglophone Cultures and Literatures – Discourse Practices

17. Communication Practices in the French language (in French) Communication Practices in the French language (in French) Discourse and Communication Discourse and Communication

18. Preparatory Courses (one year) Preparatory Courses (one year) Romanian as a Foreign Language (for foreign citizens) Romanian as a Foreign Language (for foreign citizens)

19. ERASMUS MOBILITIES BELGIUM Haute Ecole Libre Mosane (HELMo) FRANCE Université “Michel de Montaigne” Bordeaux 3 Université de Poitiers Université “Michel de Montaigne” Bordeaux 3 Université de Poitiers Université “Jean Monnet” de Saint-Étienne - Université de Limoges Université “Jean Monnet” de Saint-Étienne - Université de Limoges Université de Bretagne Occidentale de Brest Université de Bretagne Occidentale de Brest Université d’Angers Université d’Angers Université d’Orléans Université d’Orléans Université de Nantes Université de Nantes

20. ITALY Università degli Studi di Torino Università degli Studi di TorinoPOLAND Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu Uniwersytet Wrocławski Uniwersytet Wrocławski Wyższa Szkoła Filologiczna we Wrocławiu Wyższa Szkoła Filologiczna we WrocławiuTURKEY Atatürk University, Erzurum Atatürk University, Erzurum

21. Bacau team in the project Elena Bonta – Associate Professor in the Department of foreign languages, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacau Elena Bonta – Associate Professor in the Department of foreign languages, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacau Adriana Gertruda Romedea – Professor in the Department of foreign languages, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacau Adriana Gertruda Romedea – Professor in the Department of foreign languages, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacau Maricela Strungariu – lecturer in the Department of foreign languages, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacau Maricela Strungariu – lecturer in the Department of foreign languages, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacau Raluca Galiţa - lecturer in the Department of foreign languages, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacau Raluca Galiţa - lecturer in the Department of foreign languages, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacau

22. Target groups Romanian teachers who teach English as a foreign language to young adults Romanian teachers who teach English as a foreign language to young adults Romanian teachers who teach French as a foreign language to young adults Romanian teachers who teach French as a foreign language to young adults Adults studying in the University Adults studying in the University Young adults studying English/French as a foreign language Young adults studying English/French as a foreign language

23. Objectives to raise awareness regarding the subjective experience of foreign languages learning in the Romanian context; to raise awareness regarding the subjective experience of foreign languages learning in the Romanian context; to collect and analyse language autobiographies of foreign languages teachers; to collect and analyse language autobiographies of foreign languages teachers; to collect and analyse language autobiographies of young and adult learners of foreign languages; to collect and analyse language autobiographies of young and adult learners of foreign languages;

24. to develop different methods/tools to help teachers and learners in writing language autobiographies; to develop different methods/tools to help teachers and learners in writing language autobiographies; to implement materials for the development of plurilingualism through the use of language autobiographies to implement materials for the development of plurilingualism through the use of language autobiographies to attend and contribute to partner meetings to attend and contribute to partner meetings to disseminate project and materials to disseminate project and materials

25. First activities in Bacau we have established the contribution of each team member; we have established the contribution of each team member; we have identified the target groups; we have identified the target groups; we have identified the adult learning situation in Bacau we have identified the adult learning situation in Bacau we have signed two partnership agreements with “silent” partners we have signed two partnership agreements with “silent” partners we discussed about methods of collecting and analyzing language autobiographies of the target groups we discussed about methods of collecting and analyzing language autobiographies of the target groups

26. Elena Bonta attended a one-day seminar in Bucharest on Grundtvig project management Elena Bonta attended a one-day seminar in Bucharest on Grundtvig project management informing the team about the project management informing the team about the project management keeping contact with project members through e-mails keeping contact with project members through e-mails first partner meeting by Skype – 10.09.2012 first partner meeting by Skype – 10.09.2012 second partner meeting by Skype – 18.10.2012 second partner meeting by Skype – 18.10.2012