Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ekaterine Bakaradze

Contact Info

  • Dean of Law Faculty
  • Ekaterine
  • Bakaradze
  • www.law.ibsu.edu.ge

Specific and Technical Skills

Languages
  • Georgian - native, English - fluent, Russian - fluent, French - elementary
Technical Skills
  • MS Office, lexisnexis
Education
  • PhDc, Caucasus International University, Law, 2015 - Pre, Tbilisi, Georgia
  • Doctor of Philology (English Language and Literatu, Tbilisi State University, Faculty of Humanities, 2009, Tbilisi, Georgia
  • Program of Business Law, American University , Law, 2005–2006, Washington, US
  • Post-graduate studies, Tbilisi State University, Department of Western European Studies, 2003–2007, Tbilisi, Georgia
  • Lawyer (with Distinction), Sokhumi Branch of TSU , Faculty Social-Political and Legal Sciences , 2000-2005, Tbilisi, Georgia
  • Philologist, Teacher of English Language and Liter, Sokhumi Branch of TSU , Faculty of Philology , 1995-2000, Tbilisi, Georgia
Academic and Administrative Experience
  • Member of Scientific Committee, Legal Committee, Parliament of Georgia, 2017- present
  • Dean, International Black Sea University, Law Faculty, 2016 - present
  • Associate Professor, International Black Sea University, Faculty of Education and Humanities, 2008 – present
  • MA program of Comparative Commercial Law, International Black Sea University, Law Faculty, 2014-2017
  • Quality Assurance Manager, International Black Sea University, Faculty of Social Sciences, 2010 – 2016
  • Associate Professor, Sokhumi State University, Faculty of Humanities, 2001 – 2018
  • Senior Trainer and Coordinator of Teaching Foreign Languages Program, Institute of Education, Department of Foreign Languages, 01.2005–01.2010
  • JFDP Fellow/ Research Scholar, American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, USA, 01.2010–05.2010
  • Trainer of Teachers, Professional Syndicate of Education, Department of Foreign Languages, 03.2008–12.2009
  • English Teacher, Georgian-American Education Centre, (LEAF), 09.2009–12.2009
  • Head of the Chair , Boarding School ‘Mthiebi’, English Language Department, 09.2007–07.2009
  • Deputy Director, Association for Art Development, “Art-Link”, 06.2006–03.2007
  • Lawyer, Chargeishvili and Company, Ltd, 04.2006–11.2006
  • Interpreter/ Fundraiser, Georgian Association for Psychosocial Aid , “NDOBA” , 06.2005–04.2006
  • Assistant of a Notary /Intern, Translator , Tbilisi Notarial Office, 06.2004–06.2005
  • Interpreter /Administrative Assistant, ‘Orbeli 91’, Ltd., 03.1999–05.2001
Research Interests
  • Academic Freedom, Various linguistic aspects of English Language, American Literature, Legal Research and Writing, Education Management, US Constituti
Teaching Interests
  • American Literature, ESP, Legal Research and Writing, Education Law
Selected Publications
Journals
  • Ekaterine Bakaradze . (2016). The Study of English Language Vocabulary Development Through Shortened Words and Units . International Journal of Arts and Sciences . 02(09), pp.15. http://www.universitypublications.net/ijas/0902/html/M6K261.xml.
  • Ekaterine Bakaradze. (2012). The Eighth Amendment of the US Constitution versus Death Penalty as a Form of "Cruel and Unusual" Punishment . IBSU Journal of Social Sciences. 1(1), pp.16.
  • Ekaterine Bakaradze. (2012). Slovenly Language and Freedom of Speech at US Colleges. IBSU Journal of Humanities. 1(1), pp.9.
  • Bakaradze Ekaterine. (2011). Shortenings in Computer Mediated Communication Among Georgian Teenagers . RCH CONFERENCE SITE, 2011 KENTUCKY FOREIGN LANGUAGE CONFERENCE. 2011-(.), pp.4. http://www.kflcabstracts.uky.edu/index.php/kflcabstractsite/kflc/paper/view/1526.
  • Bakaradze, E. . (2010). Campus Slang and Blend Words (Blangs) Among US Students. Journal Language and Culture. ., pp...
  • Bakaradze Ekaterine. (2010). Characteristic features of Portmanteau and Blend Words - Telescopic Wordformation. online journal. .(.), pp.9. http://www.hf.uib.no/doktorandkonferanse/AbstractBakaradze.pdf.
  • Bakaradze Ekaterine. (2010). Principle of the Least Effort – Blendings and Clippings. International Journal of Arts and Sciences. .(.), pp.13. http://openaccesslibrary.org/images/RLN253_Ekaterine_Keke_Bakaradze.pdf .
  • Bakaradze Ekaterine. (2009). Characteristic Features of Portmanteau and Blend Words – Telescopic Wordformation. Journal Caucasus and The World. 3, pp.14.
  • Bakaradze Ekaterine. (2008). Communicative-pragmatic Aspects of Clipped Words. International Scientific Journal Intellectual. 8, pp.12.
  • Bakaradze Ekaterine. (2008). Что такое сокращение?. International Scientific Journal Intellectual. 8, pp.8.
  • Bakaradze Ekaterine. (2007). Сферы употребления сокращенных слов. International Scientific Journal Intellectual. 4, pp.14.
  • Bakaradze Ekaterine. (2007). Blends in English Language Vocabulary. International Scientific Journal Intellectual. 3, pp.9.
  • Bakaradze Ekaterine. (2005). Slang, as Humorous Phenomenon in the Present-Day Teen Language . "Kartuli Ena" . XVII, pp.16.
  • Bakaradze Ekaterine. (2004). Shortenings In Computer Usage. "Kartuli Ena" Publications Linguistic Papers. XVI, pp.11.
  • Bakaradze Ekaterine. (2004). History of Abbreviated Word-formation . Caucasian Messenger. 9(16), pp.13.
Proceedings
  • Ekaterine Bakaradze Core Values of Academic Freedom in EU and their Compliance with Legal Documents Adopted by the Common European Space and UN. 8th International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences. 2018. Washington DC. pp.12. http://rais.education/proceedings-of-the-8th-international-rais-conference-on-social-sciences/.
  • Ekaterine Bakaradze, Vakhtang Zhvania Controlling Authority of Georgian Parliament on the Government’s Activities – Peculiarities of Proclaiming Trust or Mistrust. 12-th international Silk Road Scientific Conference ‘Contemporary Challenges Through Democracy and Human Rights Through Politics and Security. 2017. International Black Sea University. pp.11.
  • Ekaterine Bakaradze, Vakhtang Zhvania Academic Freedom – Pillar for the Contemporary Higher Education, as Part of Constitutional Principles of Free Thought and Expression (Comparative-L. 12-th international Silk Road Scientific Conference ‘Contemporary Challenges Through Democracy and Human Rights Through Politics and Security. 2017. International Black Sea University. pp.15.
  • Bakaradze Ekaterine The Study of English Language Vocabulary Development Through Shortened Words and Units. International Journal of Arts and Sciences . 2016. Munich, Germany. pp.15. http://www.universitypublications.net/ijas/0902/pdf/M6K261.pdf.
  • Bakaradze Ekaterine The Role of Quality Assurance in Legal Education in the Republic of Georgia. Global Legal Skills Conference (presented by John Marshal Law School. 2013. Verona, Italy. pp.7. https://10times.com/profile/15197370/ekaterine-bakaradze.
  • Bakaradze, E. Shortenings in Computer Mediated Communication Among Georgian Teenagers. Global Conference for Academic Disciplines. 2010. Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA . http://www.internationaljournal.org/images/Harvard_SocSciences_Program_2010.pdf .
  • Bakaradze, E. Principle of the Least Effort. IJAS. 2010. Orlando, Florida, USA . pp.18.
  • Bakaradze, E. Telescopic Wordformation in the Vocabulary of US English. .. 2009. Indiana University Research .
  • Bakaradze, E. Characteristic Features of Portmanteau and Blend Words – Telescopic Wordformation. Third Scandinavian PhD Conference in Linguistics. 2009. University of Bergen, Norway .
  • Bakaradze Ekaterine Telescopic Wordformation in the Vocabulary of US English, Indiana University Research. University of Georgia Scientific Conference . 2009. University of Georgia, Tbilisi . http://ic.daad.de/tbilissi/data/file_db/IC_Tbilissi/Programm_Konferenz_GU_qvAFlansRF.doc.
  • Bakaradze, E. Communicative-pragmatic Aspects of Clipped Words. SSU. 2009. Tbilisi, Georgia.
  • Bakaradze, E. Systemic Development of School to Support Education Reform. Institute of Education. 2008. Batumi, Georgia.
  • Bakaradze, E. Computer Mediated Communication – Georgian Netizens. .. 2008. Sokhumi State University. pp.9.
  • Bakaradze, E. Taboo and Euphemisms. SSU . 2007. Tbilisi, Georgia.
  • Bakaradze, E The Right To Asylum In International Law. SSU. 2006. Tbilisi, Georgia.
  • Bakaradze, E. Crimes Against The Person . SSU. 2006. Tbilisi, Georgia.
  • Bakaradze, E. The Evolution of Refugee Status in International Law. SSU. 2005. Tbilisi, Georgia.
  • Bakaradze, E. Slang, as Humorous Phenomenon in the Present-Day Teen Language. SSU. 2005. Tbilisi, Georgia.
  • Bakaradze, E Shortenings In the Present-Day Language. SSU. 2004. Tbilisi, Georgia.

Books

  • Bakaradze Ekaterine. (2009). Modern Approach to Telescopic Wordformation: Portmanteau and Blend Words. Tbilisi, Georgia: Tb.: Universal.
  • Bakaradze Ekaterine. (2014). Inventive Components of Portmanteau Words. Germany: Scholars' Press. 978-3639718782

Projects

  • Teaching Methods – Policy Possibilities for Public Discussion. Washington, DC, USA . 2010
  • Development of Intercultural Awareness in Students. Tbilisi, Georgia. 2008-2009
  • English Language Teaching Methods and Techniques. Tbilisi, Goergia. .
  • English Language Teaching Methods and Techniques - 2. Tbilisi, Georgia. 2006-2009
Membership in scientific and professional communities
  • Junior Faculty Development Program-ის კურსდამთავრებული
  • American University, Washington College of Law-ის კურსდამთავრებული
  • Alumni of International Studies Summer Institute
  • Indiana University Alumni Club Member
  • Member of Georgian Young Lawyers Association (GYLA)
  • Member of English Teachers Association of Georgia (ETAG)
  • Member of Georgian Association for Psychosocial Aid “NDOBA”
  • Member of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
  • Editorial Board Member: Scientific Journal ‘Caucasus and World’
  • Editorial Board Member: ‘International Black Sea University Journal of Social Studies’
  • RAIS Education (Washington DC) სამეცნიერო კომიტეტის წევრი http://rais.education/scientific-commi
Seminer and Events
  • Participant more than 50 workshops in the fields of Education Policy and Management,Quality Assurance,Law and Linguistics in Georgia & internationally. Quality Assurance, Law and Linguistics . in Georgia & interna
  • Mediation and Negotiation Skills. Mediation Amsterdam & IBSU. 2017
  • An Introduction to American Law . University of Pennsylvania Law School (online course). 2016
  • Improvement of Quality of Education at IBSU. IBSU, Tbilisi, Georgia. 2015
  • ALPHE Preparation for Educational Agents. Malaga, Spain. 2015
  • ALPHE Preparation for Educational Agents. London, Liverpool, St. Bury, UK. 2014
  • ALPHE Preparation for Educational Agents. Istanbul, Turkey . 2014
  • Creating Law Practice in Big Classrooms. USAID, East-West Management Institute (EWMI-JILEP). 2011
  • Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc (TESOL). The 44-th Annual Convention and Exhibit, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. 2010
  • CELTA - Certificate of English for Speakers of Other Languages. University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. 2009
  • International Studies Summer Institute (ISSI) for Educators . Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA. 2009
  • Managing Educational Establishments . League of Education Leaders . 2009
  • Test of Professional Knowledge for English Language Teachers . British Councils - TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test). 2008
  • Quality Management Systems ISO 9001:2000. Centre for Training and Consultancy (CTC). 2008
  • Methodology of Active Learning. Professional Syndicate of Education (PSE). 2008
  • Modern Technologies of Teaching . Institute of Education. 2008
  • Modern Research Techniques at Universities. Institute of Education. 2007
  • Effective Communication and Presentation. Georgian Psychosocial Aid Association ‘NDOBA’. 2006
  • Training on Social Work. Georgian Psychosocial Aid Association ‘NDOBA’. 2006
  • Gender Assertiveness . Georgian Psychosocial Aid Association ‘NDOBA’. 2006
  • Start and Develop Your Own Business. "Friederich Ebert Stiftung"Bundesrepublik Deutschland with Tbilisi Business Academy Training-Seminar. 2005
  • Training-seminar on Suicide Prevention . Georgian Psychosocial Aid Association ‘NDOBA’. 2005
  • BE – Business English for English Teachers . British Council Georgia & English Teachers’ Association of Georgia (ETAG). 2003-2007
  • English Language Translation Master Class . Open Society Georgia Foundation & Lingua-Plus . 2003-2004
  • Group of the Civil Law . Georgian Young Lawyers Association (GYLA) . 2002-2003
  • Training-Seminars on Methods of Conflict Prevention and Solution . International Center on Conflicts and Negotiations (ICCN). 2000
  • Developing Writing Skills (DWS). Modern English Language Teaching (MELT). .
  • Language Development for ELT (LDELT) – stage 2. Modern English Language Teaching (MELT). .
  • Less Teaching, More Learning . Modern English Language Teaching (MELT). .
Awards
  • Certificate of Head Trainer
  • Award of The International Visiting Scholars Program at American University Washington College of Law, 2010
  • 2010 - Award in recognition of outstanding research, University of Central Florida, USA
  • 2010- Linguistics at American University, Washington, DC, USA
  • 2010- IF Discussion Process for use is Student-Centered Discussion Courses, George Washington University, Washington DC, USA
  • 2009- Cambridge ESOL Exam - CELTA - English Language Teaching to Adults
Courses Taught
  • 2012 - Present "Legal Correspondence"
  • 2011 - 2014 "Roman Law"
  • 2010 "TOEFL"
  • 2009 - 2017 "Media English"
  • 2008-present "American Novel"
  • 2008 - Present "Academic English for Legal Purposes (MA Level)"
  • 2006 - present "ESP Law (B1, B1+, B2 levels)"
  • 2004- 2009 "Introduction into Journalism"
  • 2001-present "Consecutive Interpretation (MA Level)"
  • 2001- Present " Academic English for Law"
  • 2001- 2015 "Business English"