Abstract

In the article, based on official documents, first of all the decisions of the Academic Council meetings of Ivan Franko State University of Lviv, characterized the structural changes at University during the 1990s, which were closely related to its international activities. Emphasis was placed on such departments as the Department of International Relations, the Faculty of Preparation for Foreign Citizens, the Department of Applied Ukrainian Linguistics (intended to provide courses in “Ukrainian as a Foreign Language” and “Ukrainian for Foreign Citizens”) and the Department of Oriental Studies (renaissance at the University of oriental studies was one of the foundations of establishing international cooperation with the countries of the East) of Philological Faculty, Faculty of Pre-University Training, Faculty of Foreign Languages (with emphasis on development new concepts of teaching and learning of foreign languages), in particular, the Department of Translation Studies and Contrasting Linguistics, the Department of Foreign Languages for the Faculties of Humanities and the Department of Foreign Languages for the Faculties of Natural Sciences, the Faculty of International Relations. As a result of the decisions of the Academic Council, at the end of the 20th century. Institute of Poland (existed in 1998–1999), Institute of European Integration (2000), Center for Italian Language and Culture (1997), Ukrainian-Austrian Center for Cooperation in Science, Education and Culture (1998), French Cultural Center and Center for Northern European Countries (1999) were opened at Lviv University. Thus, the 1990s were a period of significant structural transformation of Lviv University, driven by both educational and scientific needs and other factors, including the intensification of international activity. The most notable steps in this area have been to improve the work of the Department of International Relations; reorganizations related to the Faculty of Preparation for Foreign Citizens and the Faculty of Pre-University Training; establishment of the Faculty of International Relations; improvement of the structure of the Philological Faculty and the Faculty of Foreign Languages; establishment of specialized institutes and centers.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.