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Culture and language “to go” in Europe

Culture and language “to go” in Europe. European Expert Seminar: Cultural Education and Civil Society – How can languages contribute? Ewa Chylinski, European Centre for Minority Issues. European Centre for Minority Issues. European Mandate

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Culture and language “to go” in Europe

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  1. Culture and language “to go”in Europe European Expert Seminar: Cultural Education and Civil Society – How can languages contribute? Ewa Chylinski, European Centre for Minority Issues

  2. European Centre for Minority Issues • European Mandate • Traditional autochtonous minorities in geographic Europe • Majority-minority relations • Practice-oriented research, information and documentations • Five research clusters: • Citizenship and Ethics • Conflict and Security • Justice and Governance • Politics and Civil Society • Culture and Diversity • 2 Field presences – Kosovo and Georgia

  3. Cultural policies • Theories disagree about importance of cultural identity, yet a brad agreement on accomodation in a democratic societies • Non-discrimination • Protection and promotion (no desire to give up their status as separate (selfßgoverning people) • Culture as public good • Decentralisation and devolution of authority

  4. ECRML – minority languages & cultures Language Culture 7 areas of public life Education Judicial authorities Administrative authorites Media Cultural activities and facilities Economic and social life Transfrontier exchange • Protection and promotion • 25 ratifications • 17 regional languages • 51 minority langugages

  5. Culture and language “to go” • Multilevel and multidirectional • Choices • Adaptation to age, needs and interests • Expanded reality in language teaching • Civil society as driving force for language preservation • Institutions as a vehicle

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