On May 25, Education Minister Misir Mardanov met with a delegation led by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Norway to Azerbaijan Erling Skjonsberg and professor of Oslo University Vibeke Roggen.
Education Minister Misir Mardanov warmly welcomed the guests, and talked about rapid development of existing bonds and educational cooperation between Azerbaijan and Norway over recent years. Noting the importance of joint projects implemented to improve the efficiency of bilateral relations the Minister also touched upon the cooperation established between Azerbaijan University of Languages and Oslo University. The Minister suggested to expand the scope of a pilot project implemented in AUL and hailed works done within the project as important steps taken to integrate the Azerbaijani education system into European.
Noting that Azerbaijan joined the Bologna process in 2005 in a conference held at Bergen, Norway, the Minister stressed that the project is tightly coupled with the application of Bologna principals. Mr. Mardanov hailed the realization of the pilot project in our country as a support of the Norway’s government for the implementation of Bologna process in Azerbaijan, and thanked the Norwegian Embassy in Azerbaijan and officials of Oslo University. Moreover, he expressed a certainty that this work will be continued.
Ambassador of Norway to Azerbaijan Erling Skjonsberg talked about education bonds between two countries. He expressed satisfaction with works done by Oslo University and AUL within the cooperation project.
Professor of Oslo University Vibeke Roggen gave information on the progress achieved in cooperation projects, impending issues and current problems. Talking about the use of new methods within the pilot project at AUL, and changes made in the educational structure the guest noted that students of AUL have a high level of theoretical knowledge. V. Roggen suggested organizing courses for teachers within the project, as well as develop students' abilities to work independently and translate necessary materials on Scandinavian studies into Azerbaijani.
Education Minister added that the proper support will be provided for translation of necessary books and materials into Azerbaijani.
The meeting was also attended by Pro-recto of Azerbaijan University of Language Jala Garibova.
08.07.2015 - 16:52
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