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  1. 1. How effective is the effort of the European Union to spread its normative power among its candidate countries through the ERASMUS+ exchange program? : The case of Albania

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Xhesika Gjolleshi; [2023]
    Keywords : normative power of the EU; common European identity; shifts in identity; ERASMUS exchange program; Albanian students; exchange students;

    Abstract : The European Union, viewing itself as a normative actor, employs various means to disseminate its normative power within its member states, candidate countries, and the global context. The ERASMUS+ program comprises one of the tools designed to enhance the EU's international presence by facilitating cross-cultural interactions among participants and fostering group affiliations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Colonial Tendencies of Voluntourism: A Postcolonial Analysis of Weltwärts Testimonials

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Amelie Aue; [2023]
    Keywords : Voluntourism; Weltwärts; Development; Postcolonial Theory; Coloniality of Power; Orientalism; white Saviorism; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Voluntourism is often described as a sustainable development strategy facilitating Global Learning and cross-cultural exchange. Initiated by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the voluntourism program Weltwärts strives to create stronger international partnerships, development engagement, and equitable encounters. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Constrained Privilege: Will the Tickets Go Full-Fledged? : A Study on Mobility Policies for Non-EU Students within EMJMD Programs

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Faikha Fairuz Firdausi; [2022]
    Keywords : Student Mobility; Erasmus ; Non-EU Students; Migration; Mobility Policies;

    Abstract : For the purpose of internationalization of higher education, the European Union has established a scheme to facilitate student mobility under the Erasmus project. Erasmus programs are intended to provide participating students with the opportunity to experience education and cultural exchange in different countries. READ MORE

  5. 4. Cultural Beacon

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Charles Gårdeman; [2019]
    Keywords : Halmstad; culture; cultural; culture center; civic center; museum; event hall; collaboration; exchange; engage; interact; beacon; lighthouse; open city;

    Abstract : The project aims to elevate Halmstad’s historical and contemporary culture. Today, the artistic practice is conducted in separate and closed of cultural clusters. By givning the city a new addition, the Cultural Beacon, the project aims to work in two ways. READ MORE

  6. 5. INTERCULTURAL CONTACT AND SOCIAL TRUST A Quantitative Analysis on the Effect of High School Exchange on Social Trust

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Maari Alanko; [2017-07-07]
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    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to investigate the effect of intercultural contact on social trust. The thesis focused on high school exchanges with AFS Intercultural in Finland. READ MORE