2016, vol. 5, no. 1

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Original Article
North Korea’s and Iranian Nuclear Program- Comperative aproach

Mentor Lecaj

Abstract
This paper aims to compare these two cases, to create a clear problematic overview, which representing today these countries to regional and global security, and solving this dispute with adequate means. By comparing the legal, political and diplomatic effects of these two nuclear programs, which affect the most powerful security strategies of countries in the world, this work paper intends to draw a line between their differences. The methodology to be used in this paper, it will be analysis of literature, international legal acts and declarations of the states’ representatives which are involved in resolving the crisis or which are part of the problem. The findings of this study relate to that: even existing of common elements between these cases, there are important differences between them. The same applicable legal instruments and diplomatic means resolution of these crises do not have the same effects on them. This it makes that each of this case to be unique, and unmatched in resolving the crisis. Taken into consideration the existing literature on this issue, this paper modestly trying to fulfill the scientific gap in terms of finding the differences in these cases, as well as possible application instruments in resolving the nuclear crisis in the future.

Keywords: North Korea, Iran, nuclear program, International community, differences

Original Article
Geopolitics of Albania – possibility of involving

Mersel Bilalli

Abstract
In the Balkans, European countries and the rest of the world fought fierce battles over who will control the gas pipelines, which means not only financial benefits but also powerful geopolitical positions of the countries. After the failure of two major Balkan gas pipelines – the project “South Stream” and “Nabucco”, the project TAP (Trans-Adriatic Pipelines) definitely won the battle, becoming the largest gas project in the Balkans in the last 100 years. This project will turn Albania into a very important energy artery in Europe. This will significantly affect the dynamics of the economic development
of Albania, creating over 15 thousand new jobs with the pipeline in the next five years and over a billion euros will be gained from tax transition in the next 20 years. TAP Project is currently predicted to have two branches of its own. The first one is the branch tube which will be connected to the main TAP pipeline in Greece and will continue through Bulgaria (180 kilometers long), and is also expected to continue through Romania and Hungary towards Central Europe. The
other branch, the so-called – IAP (Ionian-Adriatic Pipeline), will supply Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, while an additional branch of it will pass through Macedonia and Kosovo. There is no dilemma that this project will be very important not only for the development of the region, but also for its
stabilization and integration.

Keywords: TAP pipeline, geopolitical position, the development and stabilization of the region, the inclusion of Kosovo

Original Article
Wood in Architectonic Identity – An Overview of Wood-based Architecture Development in Kosovo

Arta Januzi-Cana

Abstract

Traditional wooden architecture is a valuable heritage of Kosovo, developed in relation to local climate, geographical position, political circumstances, diversity of cultural influences, material accessibility and skills in construction techniques. In this context, this paper investigates building typologies in two terms: traditional building systems and applied to contemporary structures, by analyzing and classifying their structural elements as well as interpreting the architectural values. A brief chronological description is given, and detailed explications follow. Technical details of construction methods and figures are presented based on a literature review and field survey of both historical and contemporary timber architecture. Furthermore, wooden decorative handcraft of Kosovo popular craftsman, which takes a considerable part of traditional house, is described. In conclusion, this paper asserts some clear results that are
categorized, therefore subsequent suggestions are provided. Suggestions are addressed toward the significance of traditional and contemporary timber architecture, the importance of preservation and further development of wood-based application.

Key words: Wooden/Timber Construction; Traditional/Vernacular Architecture; Local Identity

Original Article
Constructivist approaches and strategies for improving the listening language skills

Xhavit Rexhaj

Abstract

This article deals with activities to develop listening language skills in a context of authentic learning in the subject of English language in Kosovo schools. Looking into this issue we studied the relevant literature, used results of the visitations of English and Albanian language classes in 30 schools in Kosovo, and results of a questionnaire administered with 229 teachers of English language in ten Kosovo schools. Good practices observed during the visits organized in five American schools during the winter of 2015 have also been taken in consideration. The aim of the article, based on the findings of the quantitative and qualitative research in some 30 Albanian schools, is to identify and suggest learning activities in the classrooms that would help improve the development of student listening skills in the subject of English language. The suggestions can be generalized and used by teachers of the Albanian language as
well. Within the integrated learning approach and the competence based curriculum framework which is being applied recently in Kosovo, the strategies suggested in this article can be used for the curriculum area of languages and communication.

Keywords: language skills, listening, authentic learning, constructivist approach.

Original Article
On the truth in the rhetoric – An adduction through a discussion of Gorgias and Socrates point of views

Hajdin Abazi

Abstract

The object of this treatise is a comparison between Gorgias and Socrates views on rhetoric, namely the truth in rhetoric. The two prominent scholars of Greek antiquity, Gorgias as an expert on rhetoric and Socrates as a well-known philosopher, have attempted to examine the basics of rhetoric. Democracy has made rhetoric a high value of ancient Greek society, as well as an approach to enunciate, review and argue in public on various issues. As a tool of public communication, addressed to the attendees to convince them regarding an issue submitted for discussion and to fulfill its mission in the best to society, rhetoric should have support in the truth. This is the point at which both ancient scholars agree. But the issue is seen from a different point of view, and both defending their own views bring arguments and counter-arguments, which are worth even today. The purpose of this paper is that, through confrontational
approach and interpretation, to set diverse views and to reach a conclusion on the truth in rhetoric.

Keywords: rhetoric, rhetorician, the truth, Socrates, Gorgias.

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