Humanities and Social Sciences (Dec 2018)
ERASMUS PROGRAMME –FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS AND EVOLUTION OF THE PROGRAMME FROM 1987 TILL 2016
Abstract
The article presents an outline of the historical background of the establishment of the European Union Programme for higher education functioning in Europe from 1987 originally as an independent programme of EuRopean Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Student (1987–1994) “called Erasmus” (the first part of programme). Then we will become familiar with its evaluation in the following years when it became one of the eight components of the “Socrates”, including two parts: “Socrates I” (1995–1999) and “Socrates II” (2000–2006) and then composition as one of its sectoral programme the scope of an even broader programme of Lifelong Learning in year 2007-2013 and in the fourth phase in 2014-20 adopt the name Erasmus. Also the article aims to outline the main ideas of the assumptions and objectives of the programme principles of students trips to study, internships and trips of didactic and training employees. In addition the article mentions the figure of the patron of programme – Erazm from Rotterdam, presents his opinions, ideas, short biography, achievements and why the programme was given his name. Presents the role of National Agency and tasks of university and faculty coordinators. Attempts to evaluate the programme not only for higher Education but also for the beneficiaries: students and employees. Presents the scope of activities in the programme and its development in the following years, as well as the importance of developing a Erasmus Policy Statement (EPS); defining strategies for European cooperation within programme. This EPS is a mandatory element of the application for the university in order to receive Erasmus Charter for Higher Education – ECHE for High Education. To estimate influence implementation the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System for increase number of mobility. Consider assessment of the impact on increasing mobility thanks to the introduction European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System. Presents also the overall evaluation of the programme and the opinions of its participants, indicating the benefits of the beneficiaries of the programme and its impact for the integration of Europe.
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