ROMÂNĂ 
ENGLISH VERSION 
Following the partnership agreement concluded by the Rector and CEO of Danubius University, Dr. Steve O. Michael, with educational representatives from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the first Romanian language course was organized, specially designed for Pakistani citizens who wish to come to Romania for work or study purposes.
From 15 to 28 June, the participants attended this course, which focused on Romanian culture and civilization so that their integration in Romania would be easy.
The course was held by Dr. Alina Beatrice Cheșcă, a teacher at Danubius University, who enthusiastically told us some impressions about this teaching experience:
„The purpose of these courses was to help the students from Pakistan improve certain English language skills, especially their conversational level, as well as learning some basic conversational words and patterns in Romanian.
The courses were based on a permanent dialogue in English, designing simulations of the interview that the citizens from Pakistan will have at the Romanian Embassy. We focused on the possible questions and answers, choosing together the most correct and appropriate formulas in the English vocabulary and grammar.
In the latter part of the course, the participants became familiar with the most important aspects of Romanian culture, taking a short journey through history, geography, literature, music, traditions and customs, religion, culinary art and the present society. Besides, the students from Pakistan learned some basic Romanian words and phrases that they will be able to use in their daily interactions in our country.
In the more than 3 hours that we spent together apart from the official number of course hours, we discussed aspects related to interculturality and multiculturalism, knowledge, common values, humanity and other universal human topics.
These courses were a very special experience, representing, above all, a genuine intercultural dialogue, a warm closeness between two cultures that are so different and yet united by common human values.”
Following participation, the trainees received a certificate of participation issued by Danubius University.
The new programme developed by Danubius University for the citizens of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has been so successful that the Centre for Continuing Education and Technological Information aims to extend the programme to other regions in Asia and beyond.
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Mioara Lepădatu,
PR Specialist
