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The impact of the Erasmus+ program on the internationalization of Croatian viticulture and enology on the example of the Polytechnic in Požega

The Polytechnic in Požega was founded in 1998. with the one of primary aim for improving winegrowing, enology and fruit production in Slavonia (Croatia). Taking into account the history and therelatively young independence of the Croatia, one of the goals of the establishment of the Polytechnic in Požega is to create an international recognition of Croatia's viticulture and enology. Nine years ago the Polytechnic received the first ERASMUS charter, which is also the first international institution project. The paper presents the importance of ERASMUS + mobility program on education and development of students social skills, teacher training and international recognition in the example of cooperation between the Polytechnic in Požega and the equivalent French wine schools. The study includes data collected from the system of ERASMUS+ program at the Polytechnic in Požega a survey of current students on professional study Viticulture – enology – pomology, students and teachers who participated in the exchange with French schools. After data processing, the positive impact of participation in the mobility program is reflected in several aspects. Better communication in a foreign language, two-way transfer of new and traditional technologies in wine and grape production between Croatian and France, more intensive participation in international wine events and professional associations, as well as dispersion of the international association of the Polytechnic in Požega with the mediation of French partner institutions. The presented data show indisputable international recognition Polytechnic in Požegain areas of viticulture and enology and therefore Croatia itself.

ERASMUS+ ; viticulture and enology ; Croatia.

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