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Recognition of studies abroad 59
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Concept of “full recognition” 60 Factors influencing recognition 61 Recognition and general perception of the Erasmus experience 64
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Problems of recognition and suggestions for improvement 70
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Incompatibility of study programmes 72 Problems with the credit calculation 74 Problems with the grade transfer 75 Bureaucratic issues 77 Attitude of professors 78 Insufficient information provision 80 Other problems 81 Comparative perspective: PRIME 2009 and PRIME 2010 82
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Conclusions and further steps 86
References 89 Appendices 90 A B C D E F G H
Discussion 90 Vilnius University: Study Period Abroad Recognition Experience 91 Minimise Recognition Problems – The Campus Europae Project 92 Ghent University 93 Index of tables 94 Index of figures 94 PRIME 2010 Students’ questionnaire 97 PRIME 2010 HEIs’ questionnaire 103 PRIME 2010 NAs’ interview 109 Learning Agreement 111 Erasmus Student Charter 113
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