Thanks go first and foremost to Nexhmije Mehmetaj, who initiated not only the above referenced sigh, but also a list of valuable suggestions. Heartfelt thanks to all co-authors who graciously provided consistently excellent work in a timely manner, and with great skill. For their energetic support in recruiting the HLT teaching staff and student body, I thank, among others: Claudia Ulbrich, Zürich, Lutfi Vata, London, Hazir Mehmeti, Wien, and Rizah Sheqiri, Landskrona/Sweden. Special thanks go to the Lottery Fund of the Canton of Zurich for financing the project. I am grateful to the colleagues of the Center for International Projects in Education (IPE) at the PH Zürich, including Barbara Müller (graphic designer and layout artist) for their optimal support and collaboration, and to my wife Erica Bauhofer for her overall support, critical suggestions and countless discussions during the work on the book in progress.
Basil Schader
Zürich, Fall 2015