Univerzitet u Srbiji i njegova društvena odgovornost
The University in Serbia and its social responsibility
Contributor(s): Gazela Pudar Draško (Editor), Aleksandar Pavlović (Editor)
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Education
Published by: Institut za filozofiju i društvenu teoriju
Keywords: social responsibility; academic engagement; University autonomy; civic activism; educational integrity
Summary/Abstract: The study explores the role and responsibility of universities in Serbian society, questioning whether their purpose is limited to educating students or extends to broader social engagement. Despite the expansion of higher education institutions, issues like low educational attainment, questionable academic standards, nepotism, and lack of interdisciplinary programs hinder progress, while the academic community remains largely disengaged from public life. The 2012 research, revived in 2021, emphasizes the need for renewed discussion and action regarding the university’s social mission, highlighting that although some critical voices exist, sustained collective academic responsibility is still lacking.
- Print-ISBN-13: 978-86-80484-62-4
- Page Count: 217
- Publication Year: 2021
- Language: Serbian
NARATIV, DISKURS I METANARATIV: TEORIJSKO-METODOLOŠKA RAZMATRANJA
NARATIV, DISKURS I METANARATIV: TEORIJSKO-METODOLOŠKA RAZMATRANJA
(NARRATIVE, DISCOURSE AND METANARRATIVE: THEORETICAL-METHODOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS)
- Author(s):Nada Sekulić
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, Higher Education
- Page Range:33-39
- No. of Pages:7
- Keywords:narrative; discourse; metanarrative; social context; meaning-making
- Summary/Abstract:Chapter 1 discusses narrative as a key source for understanding social and cultural phenomena, emphasizing that its value lies not just in content but in how individuals structure and convey their stories. It explores various theoretical definitions of narrative, highlighting its non-linear, meaning-driven nature and its role as a performative social act shaped by the narrator’s perspective and context. The chapter also distinguishes between narrative and metanarrative analysis, arguing that while both reveal underlying social structures and ideologies, metanarratives operate on a conceptual level, generating frameworks for interpreting diverse linguistic expressions.
NARATIVI I METANARATIVI O IDEJI UNIVERZITETA: ANALITIČKI OKVIR
NARATIVI I METANARATIVI O IDEJI UNIVERZITETA: ANALITIČKI OKVIR
(NARRATIVES AND METANARRATIVES ABOUT THE IDEA OF THE UNIVERSITY: AN ANALYTICAL FRAMEWORK)
- Author(s):Predrag Lažetić
- Language:Serbian
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Philosophy, Social Sciences
- Page Range:41-57
- No. of Pages:17
- Keywords:Narrative; Metanarrative; University; Discourse; Social Role
- Summary/Abstract:Analysis explores how individual narratives about the social role of the university are shaped by both personal experience and broader historical metanarratives, emphasizing that these narratives are reconstructed based on present needs and expectations of the future. He distinguishes between narrative (what happened) and discourse (how and why), noting that discourses are shaped by symbolic vocabularies and are constrained by societal boundaries of acceptable truth. The study identifies hybrid local narratives—fragments of grand narratives—about the university's role in Serbia and beyond, analyzing them through four dimensions of societal transformation: economic, political, socio-structural, and cultural.
EKONOMSKA RELEVANTNOST ZNANJA: PERCEPCIJE O ULOZI UNIVERZITETA U EKONOMSKOM RAZVOJU SRBIJE
EKONOMSKA RELEVANTNOST ZNANJA: PERCEPCIJE O ULOZI UNIVERZITETA U EKONOMSKOM RAZVOJU SRBIJE
(ECONOMIC RELEVANCE OF KNOWLEDGE: PERCEPTIONS OF THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF SERBIA)
- Author(s):Jelena Branković
- Language:Serbian
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Education, Higher Education
- Page Range:59-84
- No. of Pages:26
- Keywords:Knowledge Economy University-Industry marketization of higher education; entrepreneurial university; economic development
- Summary/Abstract:Chapter explores how Serbian universities are increasingly seen as key actors in economic development, particularly through education, research, and partnerships with industry. While international and European institutions promote university-market integration via liberalization and privatization, Serbia’s higher education system is only partially aligned due to uneven state policies and limited private sector collaboration. The study reveals differing perceptions within the academic community about universities’ economic roles, with tensions arising from market pressures and the preservation of institutional autonomy.
DRUŠTVENO-STRUKTURNA DIMENZIJA
DRUŠTVENO-STRUKTURNA DIMENZIJA
(SOCIAL-STRUCTURAL DIMENSION)
- Author(s):Isidora Jarić
- Language:Serbian
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Education, Higher Education
- Page Range:85-106
- No. of Pages:22
- Keywords:Social Transformation; University Transformation; Post-Socialist Transition; Higher Education Systems; Social Inequality; Access to Education
- Summary/Abstract:The analysis frames the relationship between Serbian universities and the academic community within two intertwined contexts: the broad social transformation of Serbian society and the more specific transformation of the university itself, influenced by both global changes and national reforms like the 2003 Bologna Process. Post-socialist Serbia has undergone a complex, long-term social transformation marked by crises of identity and social restructuring, which also significantly impacted the university’s social role, institutional structure, and perceptions within society. Despite ongoing societal changes, many academic members believe universities in Serbia still provide equal opportunities across social classes, while simultaneously recognizing that universities play a crucial, though differently interpreted, role in shaping social transformation and elite formation.
UNIVERZITET KAO ČINILAC U SFERI KULTURE
UNIVERZITET KAO ČINILAC U SFERI KULTURE
(THE UNIVERSITY AS AN ACTOR IN THE SPHERE OF CULTURE)
- Author(s):Jelena Kleut
- Language:Serbian
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Education, Higher Education
- Page Range:127-150
- No. of Pages:24
- Keywords:University culture; Cultural heritage; Innovation and tradition; National identity; Academic community perspectives
- Summary/Abstract:The concept of culture is understood broadly, encompassing knowledge, values, behaviors, artifacts, and social meanings, which shapes diverse perspectives on the university’s role in culture. Universities are seen both as preservers of national cultural heritage and as innovative, critical institutions that challenge traditions and contribute to societal progress, especially in transitional societies like Serbia. The academic community recognizes tensions between conserving tradition and embracing innovation, with debates on how universities balance their cultural responsibilities amid globalization and shifting social values.
UNIVERZITET I POLITIKA: OD SAMOIZOLACIJE DO KONTRATEŽE VLASTI
UNIVERZITET I POLITIKA: OD SAMOIZOLACIJE DO KONTRATEŽE VLASTI
(THE UNIVERSITY AND POLITICS: FROM SELF-ISOLATION TO CONTRACTING THE AUTHORITY)
- Author(s):Dušan Spasojević
- Language:Serbian
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Education, Higher Education
- Page Range:107-125
- No. of Pages:19
- Keywords:Democratization; University autonomy; Civil society; Political transition; Social responsibility
- Summary/Abstract:The text argues that political transition and democratic consolidation in Serbia require changes not only in political institutions but also in non-political ones, particularly universities. While some view universities as crucial actors in democratization—through fostering civic values, critical research, and public discourse—others, especially from technical fields, either see no political role for universities or perceive democracy as chaotic and undesirable. The overall conclusion is that the role of universities in political processes is complex and contested, shaped by legal restrictions, individual perceptions, and broader societal expectations.
NARATIVI O IDEJI UNIVERZITETA – OSVRT NA METOD I ANALITIČKI OKVIR
NARATIVI O IDEJI UNIVERZITETA – OSVRT NA METOD I ANALITIČKI OKVIR
(NARRATIVES ABOUT THE IDEA OF THE UNIVERSITY - REVIEW OF METHOD AND ANALYTICAL FRAMEWORK)
- Author(s):Nada Sekulić
- Language:Serbian
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Education, Higher Education
- Page Range:151-154
- No. of Pages:4
- Keywords:University transformation; Metanarratives; Academic discourse; Cultural dimensions; Social role of university
- Summary/Abstract:The research explored narratives within the academic community about the idea of the university, identifying three core metanarratives—traditional, modern, and postmodern—as flexible frameworks rather than fixed categories, reflecting fragmented and overlapping views shaped by turbulent social transformations. Findings showed that academics hold diverse, often contradictory visions of the university’s cultural, political, and economic roles, revealing an unclear and unsettled collective identity amid ongoing societal change. Rather than confirming a dominant model, the study highlighted the university’s liminal state and the complexity of how its social role is conceptualized and debated within academia.
AKADEMSKA ZAJEDNICA U SRBIJI U PRVOJ DECENIJI 2000-IH GODINA I NJEN STRUČNI I DRUŠTVENI ANGAŽMAN – KVANTITATIVNI PODACI
AKADEMSKA ZAJEDNICA U SRBIJI U PRVOJ DECENIJI 2000-IH GODINA I NJEN STRUČNI I DRUŠTVENI ANGAŽMAN – KVANTITATIVNI PODACI
(THE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY IN SERBIA IN THE FIRST DECADE OF THE 2000S AND ITS PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT - QUANTITATIVE DATA)
- Author(s):Ivana Živadinović
- Language:Serbian
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Social Sciences, History of Education
- Page Range:157-200
- No. of Pages:44
- Keywords:Academic Community; Social Engagement; Quantitative Research; Professional and Social Responsibility; Higher Education Transformation
- Summary/Abstract:This study quantitatively examines the academic community in Serbia during the 2000s, focusing on their professional careers, work conditions, job satisfaction, and especially their social engagement and responsibility towards society. It situates the social activism of academics within the broader transformational processes of Serbian society and explores how the academic elite contributes to social change and democratic principles. The research builds on international and regional studies to define and measure social engagement, emphasizing the evolving role and potential of universities and academics in shaping public life.
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Prilozi
(Addendums)
- Author(s):Author Not Specified
- Language:Serbian
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Social Sciences
- Page Range:201-216
- No. of Pages:16
