Fryslân, Mercator & Research

1. Fryslân, Mercator & Research Cor van der Meer Mercator European Research Centre on Multilingualism and Language Learning Fryske Akademy London, 17th of April 2009

2. Outline • Fryslân • Mercator European Research Centre on Multilingualism and Language Learning • Profile • Research • Activities London, 17th of April 2009

3. Fryslân in history Early Middle ages Today Late Middle ages London, 17th of April 2009

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5. Frisian Celebrities London, 17th of April 2009

6. Language situation Fryslân London, 17th of April 2009

7. Frisian language command • 54 % Mothertongue • 94 % Understanding • 74 % Speaking • 65 % Reading • 26 % Writing London, 17th of April 2009

8. Mercator European Research Centre on Multilingualism and Language Learning • 1987-2006: Documentation & Information Centre • From 2007: transition into Information and Research Centre London, 17th of April 2009

9. Mercator Research Centre Profile • Multilingualism and language learning • Information • Scientific Research • Platform function • Goals: • Creation of knowledge • Circulation of knowledge • Application of knowledge London, 17th of April 2009

10. Position in Europe • European Union • Communication on Multilingualism • Council of Europe • European Charter for RML • Framework Convention for National Minorities • Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) London, 17th of April 2009

11. Mercator Research Centre - “lead partner” 4 Partner institutes: • Aberystwyth – University of Wales • Barcelona – Ciemen • Budapest – Hungarian Academy of Sciences • Eskilstuna (Zweden) – Mälardalen University London, 17th of April 2009

12. Mercator’s activities • Research • Publications & Databases • Network of Schools • Network of Teacher Training Institutes • Conferences & seminars London, 17th of April 2009

13. Fields of Research • Added value of multilingualism and multilingual education • New technologies; distant language (and culture) learning • Application of the CEFR and the ELP in Europe • Informal learning and promotion of reading in families & households London, 17th of April 2009

14. Research reports Newsletters Regional Dossier series > 40 dossiers Update every 5 year Online available Publications London, 17th of April 2009

15. Network of Schools • > 80 Members • > 20 Language communities • Newsbulletins • Website • Teaching materials • Projects London, 17th of April 2009

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18. Conferences in 2009 • 4&5 June, “Pedagogy and Didactics in the Multilingual Classroom”, in cooperation with the Basque Ministry of Education • 16-18 September, Mercator Network conference • 30 October, “Partnership for Diversity” conference, linked with song festival “Liet international” London, 17th of April 2009

19. Mercator’s team • 14 staff members (8 FTE) • 3 affiliated researchers London, 17th of April 2009

20. London, 17th of April 2009

21. www.mercator-research.eu cvdmeer@fryske-akademy.nl • Eskerrik asko • Thank you Köszönöm • Grazia • Mercé plan • Dankscheen • Graciis • Giitus • Diolch • Dz'akuju so • Hvala Tankewol • Moltes gràcies • Trugarez • Multumesc • Go raibh maith agaibh London, 17th of April 2009