Shaping the Future Through Dialogue, Quality and Education Papers of International Conferences held at Kodolányi János University 2017–2019 Editors: SZELE Bálint HOFFMANN Orsolya HORVÁTI Éva Publisher: SZABÓ Péter Kodolányi János University Budapest, 2019 www.kodolanyi.hu ISBN 978-615-5075-52-0 © Authors, Editors 2019 © Kodolányi János University 2019 Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 4 Maj-Lis Läykki: Elements of a good student experience and innovation as a part of the curriculum ....................................................................................................................... 6 Dr Juljana Laze: Perceptions of academic staff on the implementation of the Bologna process in Albania towards European Area of Higher Education ................................. 12 Dr Esilda Luku: The image of the “Other”: Albanians in the primary and secondary education history textbooks in Macedonia .................................................................... 19 Manuilova O.V.: Psychological features of reflexivity and emotional frustration at students in border and post-conflict regions ................................................................. 34 Pirumyan A.A.: Identifying orientation of trainees’ professional activity in the programs of further education ....................................................................................... 39 Ivlieva Olga, Shmytkova Anna, Ksenia Kushnir: The main trends in tourist accommodation development in Russia. The case of the Sea of Azov coasts .............. 45 Shmytkova Anna, Kartseva Ksenia: Recreation needs study as a basis of formation of tourist products (example of the Rostov region) ........................................................... 54 Gentjana Taraj, Greta Jani: Increasing students’ participation in the English classroom: a case study ................................................................................................................... 62 Dr Mirela Tase, Dr Manjola Xhaferri, Dr Arjeta Hallunovi: The potentials and challenges of developing sustainable and safe tourism: the case of Albania ................ 69 Dr Silvo Devetak: What is the EU’s future? Internally disunited, it is confronting unpredictable international challenges .......................................................................... 77 Elena A. Makarova: Globalization and cultural identity in a digitalized world ........... 99 Dr Mirela Tase, Dr Manjola Xhaferri, Dr Arjeta Hallunovi: Integration of Albania in Europe: perspectives and challenges ........................................................................... 107 Iris Klosi: American Plays Speak Albanian: Culture and Identity in Theatrical Translation ................................................................................................................... 112 Manjola Zaçellari (Lumani), Heliona Miço: Issues regarding quality education for returned migrants’ children into Albania .................................................................... 119 Dr Manjola Xhaferri, Dr Mirela Tase: Albanian Girls and Women Face Gender Challenges. Case Study Kruja ..................................................................................... 130 Gaukhar Kalkabayeva: The Contribution of the Banking System to the Development of the Economy of Central Asian Countries ............................................................... 138 Yuliya Saifullina: Interaction of national systems of bank lending of the EAEU countries ...................................................................................................................... 144 Denada Lica: Internationalization of Albanian firms: a cluster analysis .................... 149 Mereke Sakypbek, Zhannat Aliyeva, Zhanna Assipova: Applying sustainable tourism indicators in the territory of national parks: case of Kazakhstan ................................ 154 Aliya Aktymbayeva, Akmaral Sapiyeva, Yeldar Nuruly: Assessment of the possible development of agriturism in SNNP „Buiratau” ......................................................... 162 Pedro Oliveira: Designing a collective efficiency strategy for Tagus River watershed municipalities: an economic and institutional view .................................................... 170 Ivlieva Olga, Shmytkova Anna: Destination competitiveness in the south of Russia: issues and challenges ................................................................................................... 182 Majlinda Muka, Brunilda Licaj: Undesirable past and communist heritage as a tourism offer in Albania ........................................................................................................... 189 Introduction Editors’ Foreword This volume presents 23 papers covering issues of primary importance inside and outside Europe. In our fast changing world, university lecturers and researchers have a responsibility in shaping the future, by giving expert advice, asking relevant questions, or just by thinking about problems and trying to find solutions. In our volume Shaping the Future Through Dialogue, Quality and Education, Kodolányi János University is proud to present a collection of papers that might contribute to finding solutions for the future. The topics of the papers presented here include timely questions of education, the current situation and problems to be solved in tourism, issues in literature and intercultural communication, European politics and questions of further integration, as well as some issues in business and finance. One common feature is clearly visible: all the papers presented here promote dialogue between states and nations, facilitating joint thinking and a joint solution of todey’s problems. The volume incorporates the papers of three conferences in three consecutive years. The first one, held in 2017, was titled New Approaches for International Quality Education. The second, in 2018, was titled Well-being in an Uncertain Future – Challenges for University Research and Education Using European and Global Foresight Trends. The third, held in 2019, had the title Global Trends: New Challenges of Political, Economic and Cultural Development. We would like to express our gratitude to all contributors for participating and letting their voices heard in this international dialogue. The editors: SZELE Bálint HOFFMANN Orsolya 4 New Approaches for International Quality Education 5 April 2017 5 Maj-Lis Läykki:1 Elements of a good student experience and innovation as a part of the curriculum Abstract Profiling the education for competitiveness and inclusion of students The purpose and educational context of the presentation The presentation is based on the study and article made in our university of applied sciences by Harri Kukkonen, PhD, MSocSc, Principal lecturer in Tampere University of Applied Sciences, “Imagined future – elements of a good first year student experience”. (Kukkonen 2016). There are five main elements which should be included in a good student experience: a) personalization, b) mentoring guidance, c) authenticity, d) collaboration and e) adaptability. All of these elements are included in our case studies InnoEvent and InnoWeeks, where unspoiled students work together with skilled staff and people from educational institutions, and businesses, to create innovative solutions for the companies. A brief description of the methods used (i.e. of research, teaching or evaluation) In our two case studies students get to know their multidisciplinary team members and get familiar with different tools for the process of InnoEvent or InnoWeeks. They can any time get support from the coaches, who can give them ideas and new methods for innovation. Finally the students present their solutions to the representatives of the companies. A conclusion that underlines the new dimensions or unpublished results of the presentation It is important that the five basic elements identified in this study should be applied not only during the time spent in the institution, but also during the practical training periods in work-places, and in other situations involving cooperation with companies and representatives of working life. The five elements give a good basis for building a participatory culture where students, teachers, other staff members and representatives of working life engage mutually in creating dialogical learning environments. (c.f. Haworth & Conrad 1997; Annala & al. 2012). This would provide a good basis for enabling students to become competent partners for research and development projects, and valued employees who are capable of developing their organizations and work communities. (Kukkula 2016). For the companies the concept has proved to be “brilliant” and “positively surprising”. Companies estimated the solutions developed to be “creative and include the opportunity for commercialization”. Concepts “exceeded all expectations and the companies got good realistic new ideas from young students in a short pace of time”. “The youngsters were excited and they had a good spirit during the events and that´s companies will keep the communication with them in the future.” Students have reported that the teamwork with students of different background and the real assignments of companies are the best things in the developing process. Providing multiple ideas and solutions in short time is new and motivating option for learning. During the teamwork students share their