Mirela Alhasani Department: Economics Office: E-222 Phone: 0422 22 077 ext: 1639

Education • •

MA, Central European University, International Relations and European Studies Department -2004, Budapest Hungary BA, Aleksander Xhuvani University, Foreign Language Faculty/ English Department -2002, Elbasan Albania

Experience • • • • • •

Lecturer Epoka University, Oct. 2013- Oct. 2015 Instructor Abraham Lincoln Foundation of Albania, Sep. 2010- Sep. 2013 Lecturer Meditterrean University of Albania, Sep. 2010- Sep. 2012 Lecturer Aleksander Moisiu - Durres University, Albania, Sep. 2006- Sep. 2008 Lecturer Albanian Diplomatic Academy , Jan. 2006- Sep. 2012 Lecturer Tirana State University , Sep. 2004- Sep. 2008

Research Interests • •

Full time lecturer at Epoka University Teaching Courses: Development of Reading and Writing Skills/ Business English Interested in research related to Higher Educational issues, University curriculum designing, Academic Writing and Research through ENGLISH for Academic and professional purposes, Studies on European POLITICS, European integration and International Organizations.

EVENTS • • • • • • •

NGOs Fundraising Building a culture of critical thinking and writing in Albanian universities Strategic Planning and Project Cycle Management Teacher training Workshop on \"Improving Error Correction at the natural Speech level\" Building human right Culture in Albania The Value of 4 English dimensions combined at University Level. Thesis and Research Postgraduate Studies Child trafficking in Albania and law enforcement implications

Selected Publications (The Publications appears in SCI, SCI Exp.,SSCI and AHCI h are shown wit*) Academics Journals

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* Mirela Dubali Alhasani, "Educational Turning Point in Albania: No More Mechanic Parrots but Critical Thinkers", Journal of Eudcational Issues, Macrothink Institute, California. USA , Vol. Vol 1, No. No 2, Dec. 2015, pp. 117-128

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Mirela Alhasani / Alba Gerdeci, "Empowering Civil Society in Albania: Opportunities for the Future", International Scientific Journal Diskutime, Vol. Vol 2. , No. nr.13, Aug. 2014, pp. pp 27- 33 Mirela Alhasani / Alba Gerdeci, "The role of Socialization in Democratic Norms Cultivation: the Case of the OSCE in Albania ", International Scientific Journal Diskutime , Vol. vol 2, No. no.14, Aug. 2014, pp. 34-40 Mirela Dubali Alhasani, "The Added Value of Simulation Practices in teaching IRES", Journal of Educational and Social Research, Vol. Vol 4, No. no 2, Apr. 2014, pp. 340-348

Proceedings

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Mirela Dubali Alhasani, "Child Traffcking for Organ Transplant in Albania", Regional Economic Conference , Apr. 2014, Mirela Dubali Alhasani, "The Value of 4 English dimensions combined at University Level. Thesis and Research Postgraduate Studies", British Council- English language in Albania , Tirana , Dec. 2013, Albania English and Educational Opportunities , pp. 1-34

AFFILIATIONS • • • •

• European Academic Writing Association Women Democracy Network / Republican Institute USA- Country Chapter Alban • ELTA – English Language Teachers Association • Albanian Political Science Association

OTHER ACTIVITIES • • • • • • • •

English LanguageTeacher Development Program ,Kurs/Sertifika Programına Katılma, Cambridge University Press ELT OTHER, 20/10/2007 Improving Error Correction at the Natural Speed Level,Kurs/Sertifika Programına Katılma, Abraham Lincoln Foundation of AlbaniaOTHER, 16/05/2009 Parliamentary Debate Tournament ,Kurs/Sertifika Programına Katılma, Open Communication BelgradeCEPSEM, 25/02/2002 Project Cycle Management ,Kurs/Sertifika Programına Katılma, Besim Nebiu- Michael leach HRSI Project Manager- Central European UniversityOTHER, 05/02/2004 Annual Negotiation Simulation \" Southeast European Economic Cooperation: Negotiation of a free Trade Area on Agricultural Products \",Kurs/Sertifika Programına Katılma, Civic Education Project- Sorros Foundation BulgariaOTHER, 28/03/2002 Annual Balkan Debate Forum ,Kurs/Sertifika Programına Katılma, Civic Education Project- Sorros Foundation BulgariaOTHER, 12/05/2000 ESOL Examination - Teaching Knowledge Test English for Speakers of other languages ,Kurs/Sertifika Programı Düzenleme, University of Cambridge OTHER, 24/02/2010 Fundraising for NGOs and Non-Profit Enterprises ,Kurs/Sertifika Programına Katılma, Michael Leach- HRSI Project Manager- CEUSEM, 08/05/2004