Profesionālā maģistra studiju programma

Participant/manager of research projects, programmes financed by Latvian Council of Science and other state organizations

Since 2008 a researcher at the LU project No. 2007/ZP-41 “Research methodology of promoting learning quality of new generation” (since Feb. 2009 a senior researcher).

Since 2008 the representative and coordinator of the University of Latvia in ASEM Education and Research Hub for LLL Network 4 “National strategies of Lifelong Learning with regard to citizens' motivation and barriers against continuing education and training”.
Participant/manager of international projects:

2009 Jan.Mar. a team member of the team working at an application for Lifelong Learning Programme “Multilateral Projects. Key Activity 2” funded by the EU project „ Materials for Innovative Russian Learning” (Latvia 3 partners, Bulgaria 2 partners, Italy, Slovak Republic, Spain, Estonia, Lithuania). Project No. 504952-LLP-1-2009-1-LV-KA2-KA2MP.

2008 – 2009 a team member of the team working at an application for Lifelong Learning Programme “Multilateral Projects. Key Activity 2” funded by the EU project „Mehrsprachige interkulturelle Geschäftskommunikation für Europa” (Germany, Lithuania, Slovenia, Slovak Republic, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Hungary, Romania).

2008 – 2010 project manager (from Latvia) of the Lifelong learning programme Grundtvig project in Learning Partnership "Adults Learning Languages and Intercultural Awareness" in the field of teaching foreign languages and intercultural education, financed by the EU (Romania, Latvia, Germany, Poland, Turkey). Project No. 2008-1-RO-GRU06-00113 4.

2008 – 2010 assitant of project manager (from Latvia) of Leonardo da Vinci project financed by the EU „TOURNEU: Kulturelle und wirtschaftliche Aspekte des Incoming-Tourismus in den neuen EU-Ländern (Slowakische Republik, Estland, Lettland) - Ausarbeitung internetgestützter multimedialer Lehr- und Lernmittel für Tourismuswirtschaft in Bezug auf den Incoming-Bereich aus deutschsprachigen Ländern“ (Slovak Republic, Germany, Latvia, Estonia). Project No. 2008-1-SK1-LEO05-00228.

2008 Aug. a team member of a team working at a Project „MACIÓN EN COMPETENCIAS PROFESIONALES EN UNA SOCIEDAD INTERCULTURAL Y EN UN MARCO EMPRESARIAL GLOCALIZADO” [Global management framework in promoting the development of professional competence in multicultural society] application. COMISIÓN EUROPEA ALFA III. EUROPEAID/126-821/C/ACT/RAL.

2008 Feb.-Mar. a team member of the team working at an application for Lifelong Learning Programme “Multilateral Projects. Key Activity 2” funded by the EU project “On-line language learning course in five languages”. (Latvia, Germany, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland). Project No. 143473-LLP-1-2008-1-LV-KA2-KA2MP.

2007 Nov. a team member of an international team working at an application for an international scientific project - Application FR7-SSH-2007-1 sub-theme CP-FP project „Teacher’s facilitator training with ICT, University and Business: Challenges of Regional Development in Evaluating International Contexts” (Spain, Portugal, Latvia).

2005–2006 Assistant of the project manager in the EU Leonardo da Vinci project „Travel and Tourism Co-ordinator of the EU”, co-operation between the Department of Foreign Languages of the School of Business Administration Turiba and „Comhard” Ltd. Germany.
Participant/manager of Latvian projects:

2007–2008 Consultant of the project VPD1/ESF/PIAA/06/APK/3.2.6.3./0074/0014 „Organizing qualification training for the students of Public Relations” in activity „Support for organizing training at vocational education and higher education students” financed by the EU and co-financed by BAT.

Internationally reviewed scientific publications in international data bases:

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  Luka, I. (2008). Students and the educator’s co-operation as a means of development of students’ ESP competence. Paper presented at the European Conference on Educational Research, University of Goteborg, 10-12 September 2008. Education-line <http://www.leeds.ac.uk/educol/documents/172916.htm> (July 18, 2008). [Cambridge BEI index data base].
  

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  Luka, I. (2008) An Evaluation Research for Supporting of Students’ ESP Competence in the Studies of a Higher Educational Establishment. // Qualitative Psychology Nexus: Vol. 6 Qualitative Psychology in the Changing Academic Context. (ed. Maslo, I., Kiegelmann, M., Huber, G.L.). Germany, Tübingen: Zentrum für Qualitative Psychologie e.V., pp. 167-187. ISBN 978-3-9812701-1-2. [Thomson DB].
  

Internationally reviewed scientific publications in internationals scientific journals:

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  Luka, I. Hockley, A. (2009) Developing more effective language training for adults in Europe. // ATEE Spring University 2009 journal “Changing Education in a Changing Society”. Klaipeda University.
  

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  Luka, I. (2007) Some Aspects of the ESP Curriculum Design for Tertiary Institutions. // The New Educational Review. Poland, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic. Torun: Wydawnictwo Adam Marszalek, 2007, N11, vol.1, pp. 63-74. ISSN 1732-6729.
  
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  Luka, I. (2007) Development of Students’ Intercultural Competence at the Tertiary Level. // Polish Journal of Applied Psychology. University of Wroclaw, 2007, vol. 5, N 1, pp. 97-111. PL ISSN 1642-1892.
  
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  Lūka, I. (2006) Developing Communicative Competence in Teaching English for Students of Tourism Specialty. // Scientific Papers, University of Latvia, Vol. 700. Pedagogy and Teachers’ Education. Riga: University of Latvia, pp. 217-227. ISSN 1407-2157, ISBN 9984-783-88-X.
  

Internationally reviewed scientific publications in Proceedings and Collections of Papers

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  Lūka, I., Smilga, S., Kļaviņa, L. (2008) Die Bildung der Fachkompetenz der Studenten der Fachrichtung Tourismus in den Fremdsprachenstudien. The proceedings of the international scientific conference Foreign Languages – Lifelong Challenge. Technical University of Košice, Slovakia. June 26-28. ISBN 978-80-553-0063-4; EAN 9788055300634.
  

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  Lūka, I. (2008) Development of Students’ ESP Competence and Educators’ Professional Activity in Tertiary Level Tourism Studies // Reviewed and selected materials of the International Conference – ATEE Spring University. Teacher of the 21st Century: Quality Education for Quality Teaching. Riga: University of Latvia Press”, pp. 689-697. ISBN 978-9984-825-51-9.
  
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  Lūka, I. (2008) Development of Students’ ESP Competence in Tourism Studies at Tertiary Level. Synopsis of Ph.D. Thesis. Riga: Latvijas Universitāte, 65 p. ISBN 978-9984-825-41-0.
  

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  Luka, I. (2007) Development of Students’ ESP Competence. // Research Papers of International Nordic-Baltic conference of the World Federation of Language Teacher Associations (FIPLV). Innovations in Language Teaching and Learning in the Multicultural Context. Riga: SIA „Izglītības soļi”, pp.329-339. ISBN 9984-712-78-8.
  
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  Lūka, I., Smilga, S. (2007) Topošo speciālistu profesionālās kompetences veidošanās augstskolas studijās. (Development of prospective specialists’ professional competence in tertiary level studies.) // Proceedings of the 8th International Scientific Conference New Tourism Products for Regional Development. Riga: SIA “Biznesa augstskola Turība”, pp. 81-90. ISBN 978-9984-766-93-5.
  
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  Lūka, I. (2006) Studentu kreativitātes atraisīšana lietišķās angļu valodas rakstītprasmes veidošanā. (Development of students’ creativity in developing their business English writing skills.) // Collection of Scientific Articles Creative Personality, Vol. 4. Riga: Izdevniecība kreativitātes centrs, pp. 227-233. ISBN 9984-39-067-5.
  
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  Lūka, I. (2006) Studentu angļu valodas kompetences veidošanās augstskolas studijās. (Development of students’ English language competence in tertiary level studies.) // LPA Collection of Scientific Articles Valodu apguve: problēmas un perspektīva V. Liepaja: LiePa, pp. 160.–167. ISSN 1407-9739.
  
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  Lūka, I. (2005) A Social Constructivist Model for Developing Students’ ESP Competence. // Spring University. Changing Education in a Changing Society. Vol. II. Klaipeda: Klaipeda University, pp.128-134. ISSN 1822-2196.
  
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  Lūka, I. (2004) Role-play as a tool for developing students’ ESP competence. // Proceedings. Language as Identity. Riga: SIA “Mācību grāmata”, pp.104-111.ISBN 9984-18-152-9.
  
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  Lūka, I. (2004) ESP Syllabus Design for Tourism Students. // Collection of the selected papers presented at the International conference of Association for Teacher Education in Europe. European added value in teacher education: The role of teachers as promoters of basic skills acquisition and facilitators of learning. Tartu: University of Tartu, pp. 151-156. ISBN 9985-4-0415-7.
  
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  Lūka, I. (2004) English for Specific Purposes – Past, Present and Future. // Proceedings of the 5th International Scientific Conference Business Options, Problems and Solutions Concerning Globalisation. Riga: Biznesa augstskola Turība, pp. 223-232. ISBN 9984-766-05-5.
  
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  Lūka, I. (2004) Effective Teaching Means Effective Learning. // Proceedings of the International scientific conference Theory and practice in teacher training II. Part II. Riga: RPIVA, pp. 200-209.ISBN 9984-689-29-8.
  
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  Lūka, I. (2003) Creative Tasks as Tools for Developing Students’ Language Skills. // Collection of Scientific articles Creative Personality, Vol. III. Riga: Izdevniecība RaKa, pp. 196-201. ISBN 9984-15-566-8.
  
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  Lūka, I. (2003) Task-based Learning Means of Improvement of Students’ English Language Skills. // Proceedings of the international scientific conference Sustainable tourism development: tendencies, experience, possibilities. Riga: “Biznesa augstskola Turība” SIA, pp. 196-201. ISBN 9984-728-56-0.
  

Articles approved/submitted for publishing in internationally reviewed editions:

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  Luka, I. Development of Students’ ESP Competence in Tertiary Studies. (approved for publishing in the Science Book Dervin, F. & E. Suomela-Salmi. Assessing language and (inter-)cultural competences in higher education. Paris, 2009).
  
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  Luka, I. Students and the educator’s cooperation as a means of development of students’ ESP competence. (approved for publishing in international scientific journal US-China Education Review, published by David Publishing Company, Illinois, USA; indexed by EBSCO data base; ISSN 1548-6613, CBSN 382B0036).
  
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  Luka, I. ESP Competence – an Integral Component of Tourism Students’ Professional Competence. (approved for publishing in the Proceedings of the international scientific conference, “Applied linguistics for specialized discourse”, University of Latvia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, 2009).
  
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  Luka, I. Students and the educator’s co-operation in ESP studies. (submitted for publishing in the Proceedings of EERA Network 11 „Educational Effectiveness and Quality Assurance” of the international ECER conference 2008 „From Teaching to learning?”).
  
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  Luka, I., Maslo, I. Ludborza, S. Effectiveness of the use of more than two languages and quality assurance in European interuniversity master studies. (approved for publishing in the ECER 2009 scientific international conference Theory and Evidence in European Educational Research platform, 2009)
  
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  Luka, I. Development of students’ English for Special Purposes competence in tourism studies at tertiary level. (submitted for publication in an international scientific journal Learning and Instruction, published by Elsevier Ltd.; an official journal of EARLI (The European Association for Research on learning and Instruction); ISSN 0959-4752).
  

Monographs:

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  Luka, I. Profesionālās angļu valodas kompetences veidošanās augstskolā [Development of ESP competence in tertiary institution]. Rīga: Biznesa augstskola Turība, 2008. 176 p. ISBN 978-9984-828-15-2.
  

Designed teaching aids:

2003 Teaching aid for the study course English for Special Purposes 1 for the students of Tourism and Hospitality Management curriculum. “Biznesa augstskola Turība”, SIA. 2003, 96 p.

2003 Teaching aid for the study course English for Special Purposes 2 for the students of Tourism and Hospitality Management curriculum. “Biznesa augstskola Turība”, SIA. 2003, 112 p.
Other publications:

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  Lūka, I. Jauni izaicinājumi profesionālās svešvalodas apguvē. (New challenges in ESP teaching-learning.) BAT webpage. www.turiba.lv Uploaded on September 5, 2007.
  

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  Lūka, I. Pedagoģijas un psiholoģijas problēmu risinājumi Eiropā. (Solutions of education and psychology problems in Europe.) // Izglītība un kultūra. Vol.11 (3027). 22 March, 2007.
  
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  Lūka, I. Case Studies – aktualitāte, priekšrocības, jaunas iespējas. (Case studies – topicality, advantages and new possibilities.) // Izglītība un kultūra. Vol.8 (3024). 1 March, 2007.
  
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  Lūka, I. Language Case Studies seminārs Austrijā. (Seminar of Language Case Studies in Austria.) BAT webpage. www.turiba.lv Uploaded on 22 February, 2007.
  

Presentations at international conferences, congresses and symposiums:

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  7-9 May, 2009 the report “Developing more effective language training for adults in Europe” (co-author Andy Hockley, Romania) in international conference ATEE Spring University “Teacher of the 21st Century: Changing Education in a Changing Society” Lithuania, Klaipeda University (report published).
  
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  23-25 November, 2008 representative of Latvia in the work of the 4^th scientific research network “National strategies of Lifelong Learning with regard to citizens' motivation and barriers against continuing education and training” of ASEM Education and Research Hub for Lifelong Learning in Peking University, China.
  
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  10-12 September, 2008 the report „Students and the educator’s co-operation as a means of development of students’ ESP competence” in EERA ECER scientific international conference “From Teaching to Learning?”, Sweden, Gothenburg University (report published).
  

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  2-3 May, 2008 the report “Development of Students’ ESP Competence and Educators’ Professional Activity in Tertiary Level Tourism Studies” in International conference ATEE Spring University “Teacher of the 21st Century: Quality Education for Quality Teaching”, Riga, University of Latvia, (report published).
  

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  August 30–September 1, 2007 the report “Development of Students’ ESP Competence in Tertiary Studies” in International conference “Assessing language and (inter-) cultural competences in Higher Education”, Finland, University of Turku (abstract published, University of Turku, 2007, p.28.; the paper approved for publishing in science book).
  
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  15–16 June, 2007 the report “Development of Students’ ESP Competence” in International conference of the FIPLV Nordic-Baltic Region (NBR) “Innovations in Language Teaching and Learning in the Multicultural Context”, Riga (report published).
  
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  15–18 March, 2007 the report “Development of Students’ Intercultural Competence at the Tertiary Level” in the 1^st International Pedagogy and Psychology PhD students’ Symposium “Human relations and nowadays challenges” in Poland, University of Wroclaw (report published).
  
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  15–18 March, 2007 the report “Some Aspects of the ESP Curriculum Design for Tertiary Institutions” in the 1^st International Pedagogy and Psychology PhD students’ Symposium “Human relations and nowadays challenges” in Poland, University of Wroclaw (report published).
  
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  30 March, 2006 the report “Development of Students’ ESP Competence in the Study Process of a Higher Educational Establishment” in the V International conference “Language learning: problems and perspectives”, LPA, Liepaja (report published).
  
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  5–8 May, 2005 the report “A Social Constructivist Model for Developing Students’ ESP Competence” in International conference “Spring University. Changing Education in a Changing Society”, Lithuania, University of Klaipeda (report published).
  
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  12–13 November, 2004 the report “Development of students’ creativity in developing their business English writing skills” in the IX International Creativity conference “Kreativitātes atraisīšana”, Riga, RPIVA, the Centre of Creativity (report published).
  
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  14–15 May, 2004 the report “Role-play as a Tool for Developing Students’ ESP Competence” in International conference “Language as Identity”, Riga, Public Service Language Centre (report published).
  
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  6–8 May, 2004 the report “ESP syllabus design for tourism students” in International conference “Teacher Education 7th Spring University”, Estonia, University of Tartu (report published).
  
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  23 April, 2004 the report “English for Specific Purposes – Past, Present and Future” in 5^th International Scientific Conference “Business Options, Problems and Solutions Concerning Globalisation”, Riga, the School of Business Administration Turiba (report published).
  
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  5–6 April, the report “Effective Teaching Means Effective Learning” in International scientific conference “Theory and Practice in Teacher Training II”, Riga, RPIVA (report published).
  
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  7 November, 2003 the report “Creative Tasks as Tools for Developing Students’ Language Skills” in International VIII Creativity conference, Riga, RPIVA (report published).
  
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  6-7 June, 2003 the report “Implementation of Task-based Learning Approach in Teaching English at School of Business Administration Turiba” in International conference “Language in Intercultural Communication”, Ventspils, Ventspils University College (abstract published, Longman, Oxford University Press, 2003, pp. 13-14).
  

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  25 April, 2003 the report „Task-based Learning Means of Improvement of Students’ English Language Skills” in international scientific conference Sustainable tourism development: tendencies, experience, possibilities. Riga, the School of Business Administration Turiba (report published).
  

Presentations at international seminars:

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  8 April, 2009 the report “Tūrisma izglītības programmu attīstība Boloņas deklarācijas kontekstā” [The development of tourism curricula in the context of Bologna Declaration] (School of Business Administration Turiba, La Fondation pour la Formation Hôtelière (Switzerland), Manchester Metropolitan University (the UK) un Latvian Tourism Education Association).
  

Presentations at local conferences, congresses and symposiums:

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  22 September, 2008 the report „Angļu valodas kompetences veidošanās tūrisma studijās” [Development of the English Language Competence in tourism Studies] the conference organized by the Language learning research group of the University of Latvia „Jaunākie pētījumi Valodu apguvē” [The Latest Studies in Language Acquisition]. Riga, the University of Latvia (abstract published).
  

III PEDAGOGICAL WORK


The study courses taught (the last 6 years):

Since 2008 Pedagogy and Management of Higher education for PhD curriculum Entrepreneural Management (1 st study year, 4 credits).

Since 2008 Foreign Language (English) for PhD curriculum Communication Management (2^nd study year, 2 credits).

Since 2006 English for Special Purposes for Tourism and Hospitality Management curriculum (10 credits).

2007–2008 Professional lexis (English) for Public Relations curriculum (8 credits).

2004–2005 English for Special Purposes for Tourism and Hospitality Management curriculum (12 credits).

2003–2004 English for Special Purposes for Tourism and Hospitality Management curriculum (9 credits).

2002–2003 English for Special Purposes for Tourism and Hospitality Management curriculum (8 credits).

Work at the Council of the Faculty (including approval of curricula and syllabi):

Since 2001 a member of the Council of the Faculty of International Tourism of the School of Business Administration Turiba

2005–2007 a member of the Council of the Faculty of Public Relations of the School of Business Administration Turiba

2002–2004 a member of the Council of the Faculty of Law of the School of Business Administration Turiba

The study courses designed (the last 6 years):

2008 Pedagogy and Management of Higher education (4 credits, BAT PhD curriculum Entrepreneural Management).

2008 Foreign Language (English) (2 credits, BAT PhD curriculum Communication Management).

2007 Professional lexis (English) (8 credits, BAT professional bachelors’ curriculum Public Relations).

2006 English for Special Purposes (10 credits, BAT professional bachelors’ curriculum Tourism and Hospitality Management).

2004 English for Special Purposes (12 credits, BAT professional bachelors’ curriculum Tourism and Hospitality Management).

2003 English for Special Purposes (9 credits, BAT professional bachelors’ curriculum Tourism and Hospitality Management).
The designed syllabi (the last 6 years):

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      Pedagogy and Management of Higher education (in co-operation with Dr.paed. A. Baumanis, Dr.psych. S. Mihailova; PhD curriculum Entrepreneural Management. 4 credits, 1 st study year).
      

2009 International Communication (Professional Bachelors’ curriculum Management of International Communication. 4^th study year; 4 credits).

2009 Discussion and Manipulation (Professional Bachelors’ curriculum Management of International Communication. 4^th study year; 4 credits).

2009 Foreign Language for Special Purposes (1^st level professional curriculum Marketing and Trade. 1st study year, 4 credits).

2009 Foreign Language for Special Purposes (1^st level professional curriculum Finances and Accounting.. 1st study year, 6 credits).

2009 Foreign Language for Special Purposes (1^st level professional curriculum Advertising in Entrepreneurship. 1st study year, 6 credits).

2009 Professional lexis (English) (1^st level professional curriculum Public Relations 1st study year, 6 credits).

2009 Foreign Language for Special Purposes (1^st level professional curriculum Security of Organizations. 1st study year, 5 credits).

2009 Foreign Language for Special Purposes (1^st level professional curriculum Law Sciences. 1st study year, 4 credits).

2009 Professional terminology (the English language) (1^st level professional curriculum Hospitality Service. 1st study year, 6 credits).

2009 Foreign Language for Law (Professional Masters’ curriculum in Law Sciences. 1st study year, 4 credits).

2008 Foreign Language (PhD curriculum Communication Management. 2nd study year; 2 credits).

2008 Foreign Language (PhD curriculum Law Sciences. 2nd study year; 2 credits).

2008 English for Special Purposes (Tourism and Hospitality Management curriculum. 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd study year; 10 credits).

2008 English for Special Purposes (1^st level professional curriculum Hospitality Service. 1^st, 2^nd study year; 6 credits).

2008 Professional lexis (English) (in co-operation with Mag. phil. V. Maļavska; Professional Bachelors’ curriculum Public Relations. 1^st study year; 8 credits).

2008 Professional lexis (English) (in co-operation with Mag. phil. V. Maļavska; 1^st level professional curriculum Public Relations. 1^st study year; 6 credits).

2007 English for Special Purposes (Tourism and Hospitality Management curriculum. 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd study year; 10 credits).

2006 English for Special Purposes (Tourism and Hospitality Management curriculum. 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd study year; 12 credits).

2006 Language for Special Purposes (in co-operation with Mag. phil. V. Maļavska, Mag. phil. A. Emse; Business Administration curriculum. 11 credits).

2006 English for Special Purposes (Professional Masters’ curriculum in Public Relations. 4 credits).

2005 English for Special Purposes (in co-operation with Mag. paed. K. Liepiņa; Professional Bachelor’s curriculum Public Relations. 1^st and 2^nd study year; 10 credits).

2004 English for Special Purposes (Tourism and Hospitality Management curriculum. 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd study year; 12 credits).

2004 English for Special Purposes (1^st level professional curriculum Hotel Management. 1^st, 2^nd study year; 6 credits).

2003 English for Special Purposes (Tourism and Hospitality Management curriculum. 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd study year; 9 credits).

2003 English for Special Purposes (in co-operation with Mag. paed. K. Liepiņa; Public Relations curriculum. 1^st and 2^nd study year; 8 credits).

2003 English for Special Purposes (Professional Masters’ curriculum Tourism Strategic Management. 4 credits).

Designed teaching aids in electronic form:

2008. 
      Teaching aid for acquiring the study course Foreign Language for the second year PhD students of curriculum Communication Management of BAT.
      

2006 Teaching aids for acquiring the study course English for Special Purposes for the 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd year students of Tourism and Hospitality Management curriculum.
Lectures/lessons in higher educational institutions/schools abroad:

2008 Dec. lectures in Pedagogy of higher education and in Applied linguistics (the English philology) in Americanos College in Cyprus; the teachers’ mobility in the ERASMUS Programme LLP

1994 Nov. lessons in the English language in the 9^th form of the elementary school in Nykobing F., Denmark; participation in teachers’ exchange programme of the Baltic States and Nordic Countries
Experience exchange abroad:

2009 Apr. experience exchange in adult education centre “Muenchner Volkshochschule GmbH”, Munich, Germany in the Grundtvig Programme LLP project

2008 Nov. experience exchange in adult education centre “Hox and Erix SRL” in Romania, Miercurea Ciuc in the Grundtvig Programme LLP project

2008 May Staff training and experience exchange in the ERASMUS Programme LLP in University of Abertay Dundee, in Scotland, the UK

2007 Nov. experience exchange in UNED University, Madrid, Spain.

2006 Feb. experience exchange in adult education centre “Comhard Ltd” in Germany, Berlin in the EU Leonardo da Vinci project framework

2005 Nov. experience exchange in adult education centre “Comhard Ltd” in Germany, Berlin in the EU Leonardo da Vinci project framework

1999 June experience exchange of teaching staff of International Tourism Institute of the School of Business Administration Turiba at Hotel Management School in Switzerland, Chur and Restaurant Industry’s College in Padova, Italy

1997 June experience exchange of the management and the teaching staff of the School of International Tourism at Hotel Management School in Switzerland, Chur

1996 June experience exchange of the management and the teaching staff of the School of International Tourism at Hotel Management School in Switzerland, Chur

Public Lectures:

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  24 March, 2009 a public lecture “Syllabi Design in the Context of Bologna Declaration” for the educators of the Faculty of International Tourism of the School of Business Administration Turiba.
  
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  11 March, 2009 a public lecture “Trends in Higher Education in the Context of Bologna Declaration” for the administrative staff of the School of Business Administration Turiba.
  
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  8 March, 2006 a public lecture “Current Trends in Language Teaching-Learning” for the administrative staff of the School of Business Administration Turiba (in co-operation with Mag.philol. A Emse, Mag.comp.sc. Sundars Vaidesvarans).
  

IV ORGANIZING WORK
Participation in organizing of international scientific events:

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  A member of the organizing committee of international scientific meeting ASEM Education and Research Hub for LLL Network 4 “National strategies of Lifelong Learning with regard to citizens' motivation and barriers against continuing education and training” (16-19 June, 2009; arrangements done since February).
  

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  Participation in organizing of international conference ATEE Spring University “Teacher of the 21st Century: Quality Education for Quality Teaching”, Riga, the University of Latvia (2 – 3 May, 2008).
  

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  A member of organizing committee of interuniversity PhD students’ symposium about the creation of international research networking with UNED (Madrid e-learning University, Spain; 1–3 November, 2007).
  

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  A member of the organizing committee of International conference of the FIPLV Nordic-Baltic Region (NBR) “Innovations in Language Teaching and Learning in the Multicultural Context”, Riga (15–16 June, 2007).
  
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  A member of the organizing committee and a member of the panel discussion of international interuniversity PhD students’ symposium „Research designs, methods and results” (22–27 October, 2007).
  
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  A member of the organizing committee of the symposium “Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches to Learning and Instruction” organized by European Association for Learning and Instruction (EARLI) (20–22 October, 2006).
  

A member of Editorial Board of scientific editions/scientific reviewer:

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  Scientific reviewer of the submitted scientific reports for EERA (European Educational Research Association) ECER international scientific conference Theory and Evidence in European Educational Research, Network 11“Educational Effectiveness and Quality Assurance” (2009 February – March, 8 reports).
  

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  Participation in the work of preparing an internationally reviewed scientific edition Qualitative Psychology Nexus: Vol. 6 Qualitative Psychology in the Changing Academic Context. (ed. Maslo, I., Kiegelmann, M., Huber, G.L.). Germany, Tübingen: Zentrum für Qualitative Psychologie e.V., 2008, 258 p.
  
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  A member of the Editorial Board of the Proceedings of International scientific conference „Integration of Tourism Practice, Education and Research: experience and evaluation” the School of Business Administration Turiba, Riga (March 2000).
  

A chairperson of international scientific conferences:

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  A chairperson of the conference session 4A. „School Assessment to Improve Performance”, session 5B.“Quality of Educational Organization and Management” and session 6 “Leadership and Participation for Educational Effectiveness” of Network 11“Educational Effectiveness and Quality Assurance” EERA (European Educational Research Association) ECER international scientific conference “From Teaching to Learning?”, Sweden, University of Goethenburg. (10-12 September, 2008).
  
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  A chairperson of the conference session „Assessing LSP” of International conference “Assessing language and (inter-) cultural competences in Higher Education”, Finland, Turku University (30 August–1 September, 2007).
  

The Head of the Department of higher educational institution:

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  Since September 2001 the Head of Foreign Languages Department of the School of Business Administration Turiba
  

The Head of the Constitutional assembly of the institution:

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  2007 the Head of the Constitutional assembly of the School of Business Administration Turiba
  

Member of scientific, academic and Professional associations of world/Latvia:

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  A member of the Latvian Association of Teachers of English (LATE).
  
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  A member of Business English Special Interest Group (BESIG).
  
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  A member of the World Federation of Language Teacher Associations (FIPLV).
  
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  A member of European Association for Language Testing and Assessment (EALTA).
  

Dr.paed. Ineta Luka

27 April, 2009

CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal Details Name Surname Identity No. Telephone Address E-mail	Aija Poikāne-Daumke 020877 - 10020 00371–7378043 Brīvības street 129–48, Riga, LV–1012 [e-mail]
Education 2001 – 2004 June 2001 2000 – 2001 1999 – 2001 1995 – 1999 1994 - 1995	Dortmund English and American Institute, Germany Defence of doctoral thesis (Magna cum Laude) University of Latvia, Master’s Degree, Faculty of Modern Languages University of Cologne, Germany – English philology and speciality – German language Postgraduate studies, University of Latvia, Faculty of Modern Languages Bachelor studies, University of Latvia, Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology, English language - speciality Shaker Heights Secondary School, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Professional Experience 2008 – 2006 – 2002 – 2004 1998 – 2000	Assistant Professor, School of Business Administration Turiba, Department of Languages, doctoral programmes Lecturer, University of Latvia, Faculty of Modern Languages Lecturer, Dortmund English and American Institute, Germany English Language teacher, Spīdola Gymnasium, Jelgava
Additional Education Feb. – Apr. 2006	Course „Creative Writing“, Cambridge University
Scientific and Methodological work 2001 – 2004	Doctoral thesis: Comparison of German and American literature
Scientific Publications 2009 2006 2005 2005 2004 2004	Publication: "The Meaning and the Importance of Southern Tradition in Rudolph Fisher's Short Stories" USA, Science Journal, New York, 2009. Monograph: African Diasporas: Afro-German Literature in the Context of the African American Experience. Münster: LIT Verlag, 2006. Review: Hänschen klein, ging allein: Hans Jürgen Massaquoi’s Life in The United States of America. The African Courier, Speyer, Germany, 2005. Article: ’’Breaking Isolation in Latvia.’’ The African Courier, Speyer, Germany, 2005. Essay: ’’Homeliness and Loneliness In Afro-German Women Narratives“, in Acta Universitatis Latviensis: Literature, Folklore, Arts. University of Latvia Press, 2004. Review: Schwarzer Peter: The Tale of a Black Austrian. The African Courier. Speyer, Germany, 2004.
Scholarships March 2008 2002 – 2004 2001 – 2002 2000 – 2001	Scholarship for attending conference, Connecticut USA: Culture capital fond Scholarship for doctoral studies: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarship for doctoral studies University: of Dortmund Erasmus Scholarship at University of Cologne
Lectures at foreign HEI’s 18.03.09.-24.03.09.	Lectures on the topic “Latvia: from Siberia to Freedom” Leesburg College Florida, USA. Lectures organised by CAAR – Collegium for African American Research
Language skills	Latvian, English, German, Russian

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27.04.2009

HIGHER EDUCATION PEDAGOGY AND MANAGEMENT

Doctoral study programme "Communication Management"

Designed by Dr. paed., Assoc. Prof. Aldis Baumanis, School of Business Administration Turiba,

Dr. psych., Assoc. Prof.. Sandra Mihailova, Riga Stradins University

Aim – Theoretical and practical concepts of higher education pedagogy and management shall be addressed within the framework of the course. Significant concepts in adult education, principles of adult pedagogy, adult teaching and learning models and styles shall be analysed.

Preliminary knowledge – no special preliminary knowledge required.

Objectives – 1) provide an insight of the latest theoretical and practical concepts in contemporary pedagogy; 2) deepen the knowledge and understanding of pedagogical and psychological aspects of teacher student interaction; 3) create an understanding of higher education management and economics of education.

Obligatory requirements – compulsory active participation in seminars and presentation of latest research in pedagogy.

Scope – corresponds 2 credit points (CP) or 80 academic hours.

Final examination – exam.
Content of the study course

1. 
   Contemporary pedagogy.
   
2. 
   Economics of education.
   
3. 
   Higher education management.
   
4. 
   Pedagogical and psychological aspects of teacher student interaction.
   

List of literature

1. 
   Becker, Gary S. Human Capital: A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis, with Special Reference to Education. Chicago Press, 1993. 
   
2. 
   Brennan, John, and Shah, Tara. Managing Quality in Higher Education: An International Perspective on Institutional Assessment and Change. Open University Press, 2000.
   
3. 
   Geraint, Johnes. The Economics of Education. Macmillan Press, 1993.
   
4. 
   Izglītība ir zelts: UNESCO Starptautiskās komisijas ziņojums par izglītību 21. gadsimtam. Rīga, 2001.
   
5. 
   Koķe, Tatjana. Pieaugušo izglītības attīstība: raksturīgākās iezīmes. Rīga, Mācību apgāds NT, 1999.
   
6. 
   Leitner, Erich (Ed.). Educational Research and Higher Education Reform in Eastern and Central Europe. Peter Lang, 1998.
   
7. 
   Lenington, Robert L. Managing Higher Education as a Business. Oryx Press, 2001.
   
8. 
   Lifelong Learning: The contribution of education systems in the Member States of the European Union. EURYDICE Survey, 2000.
   
9. 
   Lonstrupa, Brita. Mācīt pieaugušus ar atklātību. 1. daļa. Rīga, 1997.
   
10. 
    Lonstrupa, Brita. Mācīt pieaugušus ar atklātību. 2. daļa. Rīga, 2002.
    
11. 
    Lieģeniece, Daina. Ievads andragoģijā. Rīga, 2002.
    
12. 
    Mūžizglītības Memorands [Eiropas Komisijas darba dokuments]. Brisele, 30.10.2000.
    
13. 
    Neave, Guy (Ed.) / International Association of Universities [IAU]. Organizing Higher Education for the 21st Century [Theme issue]. London, Kogan Page. In: Higher Education Policy, v. 8, no. 4, Whole issue, December 1995.
    
14. 
    Rokasgrāmata pieaugušo izglītības pasniedzējiem. Rīga: LPIA, 2003.
    
15. 
    Urdze, Toms. Būt, zināt, prast – metodes veiksmīgam darbam ar auditoriju. Rīga: LPIA, 1999.
    
16. 
    Svence Guna. Pieaugušo psiholoģija. Rīga, 2003.
    
17. 
    Trowler, Paul R. (Ed.). Higher Education Policy and Institutional Change: Intentions and Outcomes in Turbulent Environments. Open University Press, 2002.
    
18. 
    www.laea.lv
    
19. 
    www.adultstudy.net
    
20. 
    www.learning4sharing.nu
    
21. 
    http://metodes.lv
    
22. 
    www.pasniedzejs.lv
    
23. 
    www.likumi.lv
    
24. 
    www.mk.gov.lv
    
25. 
    www.izm.gov.lv
    
26. 
    www.oecd.org
    
27. 
    Topical research in pedagogy from www.search.epnet.com and other databases.
    

MANAGEMENT OF STRATEGIC ISSUES AND COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT MODELS

Doctoral study programme "Communication Management"

Designed by Dr. hab. oec., PhD in enterprise management and economics,

Foreign Member of Latvian Academy of Sciences,

Prof. Gundar J. King (Gundars Ķeniņš-Kings), School of Business Administration Turiba
Aim – to help doctoral students understand and acquire successful enterprise management principles and skills of applying them in Latvian economic sphere. The course focuses on organisation heads, who create development plans and manage organisations or manage actions of the state in a rapidly changing environment in a market oriented society.

Course consists of lectures that elaborate analysis of previously read and discussed topics on the particular situation. Part of the task is to conduct a group work on full strategic analysis of newspaper “Diena”.

Preliminary knowledge – management, economics.

Objectives – 1) provide an insight on history of the development of state, society and entrepreneurs; 2) provide knowledge on contemporary practice and main notions that are predominant in this field; 3)create an understanding of topical strategic management issues and tendencies; 4) create an understanding and interest regarding global change processes; 5) acquire strategic thinking, management and analytical skills.

Obligatory requirements – three regular tests of the form and type determined by the teacher.

Scope – corresponds 4 credit points (CP) or 160 academic hours including contact hours (in accordance to the study plan) and independent studies.

Final examination – exam.
Content of the study course

1. 
   Strategic management basics for a market oriented economic system. Fundamental strategic goals in market economy for three centuries. Main considerations on strategic plans. Dynamic nature of large changes. Description of an entrepreneur, head of an enterprise, aims and role in economic activity.
   
2. 
   Developing strategy for individual enterprises. Imperative goals of an enterprise. Analysis of external environment. Dynamics of the organisation’s internal environment. Strategic choices.
   
3. 
   Harmonised and balanced organisational management. Organisational structure. Hierarchical tradition and collegial cooperation across structural borders.
   
4. 
   Evaluation, recommended orientation and corrections in the approved strategy. Stability and dynamic progress; search for a new equilibrium.
   
5. 
   Overview of strategy development and management practice. Problem analysis, alternative strategies and recommendations.
   
6. 
   Future perspectives. Globalisation and glocalisation. International achievements, problems and nature of conflicts. New enterprises.