Erasmus within the Framework of the Ionian University: Research on Identity Related Metamorphoses, Reflections and Experiences in the Context of the Mobilities 2012-2016

Abstract

Nowadays Europe, aiming for the borders’ breaking down and in response to the globalization of the economy and the recent immigration crisis, presents a new, more demanding Erasmus+ program concerning the university education. On the occasion of the celebration of the 30th Erasmus anniversary and the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, which reflects the importance of the year 2017, the present research conducted within the framework of the Open University (Greece), notes the importance of identities issues through mobility actions. The main objective was to present the general theoretical reflexion of a Europe always developing, to explore the evolutions in a cultural, social, psychological level as well as the complexity of identification and identity related metamorphoses of the Ionian Universitys students of Corfu, who travel in a world facing a new barriers crisis. In particular, within the context of the six Departments of the Ionian University and the students` future personal and professional fulfillment, the Erasmus bubble will be presented thoroughly: a practical approach of data/statistics of the period 2012-16 and the 25years experience of the Chief of the Bureau of Public and International Relations will shed light on important aspects concerning the future of the University.

Presenters

Georgia Tsimpida

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Learning in Higher Education

KEYWORDS

"Erasmus", " Students Mobility Interculturalism", " Ionian University"