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  THE EFFECT OF INNOVATIVE INFORMATION AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES ON FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING AT TSENOV ACADEMY OF ECONOMICS

  The wider introduction of modern IT in all spheres of public life, and especially in modern teaching and learning has lead to the growing recognition of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) as an innovative method for improving the quality of foreign-languages learning. The indexes of improved quality of teaching and education by applying ... The wider introduction of modern IT in all spheres of public life, and especially in modern teaching and learning has lead to the growing recognition of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) as an innovative method for improving the quality of foreign-languages learning. The indexes of improved quality of teaching and education by applying the Computer-Assisted Language Learning method include increased productiveness and efficiency of the learning process, as well as better accessibility and convenience, alongside higher motivation of students and tutors and overall institutional efficiency. In this paper, we have tried to present some key theoretical concepts regarding the efficiency of innovative methods in foreign languages teaching, as well as potential for their deployment in academic practice. The paper also summarises the findings of the research we conducted with the project The Effect of Innovative Information and Computer Technologies on Foreign Languages Teaching at Tsenov Academy of Economics in a pursuit of improving further the foreign-languages teaching process at the Academy by adding more value to the educational product.

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  THIRD STREAM ACTIVITIES AND ALUMNI RELATIONS AT THE UNIVERSITIES

  This material explores the role of alumni relations as a factor for the development of Tsenov Academy of Economics` third stream activities. Graduates of Tsenov Academy of Economics are regarded as bearers of knowledge and skills which are inexhaustible strategic capital on competition at the educational market. With their help, the Academy can ... This material explores the role of alumni relations as a factor for the development of Tsenov Academy of Economics` third stream activities. Graduates of Tsenov Academy of Economics are regarded as bearers of knowledge and skills which are inexhaustible strategic capital on competition at the educational market. With their help, the Academy can significantly extend the type and scope of third stream activities, to attract an increasing flow of prospective students, students, business partners, material and financial resources, to further strengthen the social and cultural impact on the external environment.

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  SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS IN A VIRTUAL COLLABORATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

  The present study is focused on the social network analysis and its opportunities for identification and analysis of virtual social structures that emerge in the process of education. The social world and the relative position of the individual members and cliques within the social network is investigated and described, based on empirical data for ... The present study is focused on the social network analysis and its opportunities for identification and analysis of virtual social structures that emerge in the process of education. The social world and the relative position of the individual members and cliques within the social network is investigated and described, based on empirical data for online interactions (private messages and postings in course forums) between 901 actors (including 14 teachers, 2 administrators and 885 students) emerging in the learning environment of the elective course “Business communications in foreign language”. This can help in better understanding and managing of their behavior in the process of collaborative learning.