Сommunication with patients in crisis situations

The course will offer discussions on some critical skills when communicating with patients and their families in crisis – communicating serious illness, death of family member, donor situation, medical errors. The course includes 6 hours of lectures and discussions and 6 hours of practical activities – case discussions, simulation of situations. Course schedule 17.07.2023 10.00 […]
Developmental language disorder and learning difficulties – theory and practice

The course will offer an introduction to developmental language disorders and learning disabilities – clinical features, assessment methods and research. The signs and symptoms of the disorders will be presented and different assessment methods, interviews and observation instruments. The course includes 6 hours of lectures and discussions and 6 hours of practical activities – case […]
Developmental Psychopathology – Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD – theory and practice

The course will offer an introduction to the biological foundations of Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD – clinical features, assessment methods and research. The signs and symptoms in the dynamics of the disorders will be presented from a neurobiological perspective and in the context of genetics, neuroimaging, neurochemistry, and disease biomarkers. Examples of tests and […]
Intellectual Disability – theory and practice

The course will offer an introduction to genetics and neurobiology of Intellectual disabilities – clinical features, assessment methods and research. The signs and symptoms of the disorders will be presented and different assessment methods, interviews and observation instruments. The course includes 6 hours of lectures and discussions and 6 hours of practical activities – case […]
Architectural Photography

The online course aims at gaining specialized knowledge and professional skills in shooting architectural photography, as well as creating a corpus of photographic work on the campuses of ERUA. The theoretical work in the course of architectural photography comprises usage of proper equipment, settings of the camera and lens, preparation for the session, rules of […]
The Balkan Peninsula and the Eastern Mediterranean in Late Antiquity

The study of the material culture of the Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean in Late Antiquity requires an interdisciplinary approach, encompassing a series of humanities and social sciences. The course aims to present the archaeological evidence on a series of topics related with historical processes in Late Antiquity. We tackle topics such as the sphere […]
Impasto and abstract painting for Everyone

In this intensive course students will be introduced in world of fine art and painting. Impasto painting and abstract painting are very well known styles that are easy to achieve with the proper technique for the particular task. We will discuss the role of brush strokes, palette knife strokes and the material aspect of art […]
Artefact Biographies and the Interpretation of Archaeological Finds

Artefact Biographies and the Interpretation of Archaeological Finds European Reform University Alliance Class in 2022/2023 by Assistant Professor Bogdan Athanassov, Department of Archaeology at the New Bulgarian University, Sofia Duration: 6 days
Interviewing Adults in Medical Practice

The course will offer a discussion of some important skills needed when conducting an interview with an adult in medical practice – demonstrating empathy, validation, and compassion. The practice includes presenting a difficult situation and training. The course includes 6 hours of lectures and discussions and 6 hours of practical activities. Course schedule 10.07.2023 10.00 […]
Introduction to cultural studies: bodies in cinema

This class is an introduction to Cultural Studies and their application to visual film practice through an analysis of the staging of the bodies. The class is taught entirely in English. Students will need to submit a written assignment in English. Duration: 4 days