EUROPEAN STUDIES FOR TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES AT LVIV POLYTECHNIC NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
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There is a need to develop a special methodology for teaching European studies for technical specialties, which can be achieved through the introduction of Jean Monnet Chair of European Studies for Technical Specialties. It will help young people to understand what the European Union is, what is the history of its creation, through which institutions and principles it operates, why cooperation with the EU is important for Ukraine, how European integration affects the professional activities of future graduates. University, what are the EU programs to support such changes as to take advantage of them. The introduction of the Chair of European Studies for Technical Specialties will be the first such practice in Ukraine, so it is important knowledge of the EU should be disseminated not only to members of the internal academic community, but also to teachers of other free economic zones, employers, NGOs, the media and representatives of government institutions that directly implement European standards in various fields. Prerequisites for the introduction of the Chair is the request of Ukrainian society to continue and intensify the European integration process, and at the university level:1) successful implementation of individual modules on the Jean Monnet program for students ; 2) a multidisciplinary team of highly qualified teachers of the department; 3) students have professional theoretical knowledge, which is a good basis for the implementation of knowledge about European studies; 4) the existing demand from employers for graduates who have knowledge of the implementation of European standards in the field of their professional activity, including the use of project support opportunities for change provided by the EU; 5) experience of interactive and distance learning methods, which will make the teaching of disciplines and events by members of the Chair available to the general public and interesting to learn, as well as practically oriented.