Intercultural Dialogue in EU

SUMMARY OF THE MODULE

This module comes as a response to the need of understanding the concept of intercultural dialogue. The module is structured in five lessons, each one offering a conceptual framework and the underlying principles that are creating the solid foundation of ICD. The information provided in these lessons helps create new learning opportunities that can bring a contribution to a better world, where culture and diversity are not used as argumentation for social exclusion.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

• Introductory video

• Content delivery in lessons

• Elaboration of relevant case studies and examples during the lessons development

• Provision of bibliography and references for further elaboration

• Assessment test at the end of the module

LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THE MODULE

By the end of the module, participants will be able to:

• Define intercultural dialogue & know the official definition of ICD by the Council of Europe

• Know what are the main concepts of ICD (stereotypes, prejudices, discrimination)

• to be aware of the role of intercultural dialogue in our current society

• to be aware about the digital dimension of ICD

• to get familiarized with the “The White Paper on Intercultural Dialogue”.

• Acknowledge barriers & challenges that impede the construction of ICD

• Discuss the future of ICD: needs identified and policies to be placed in practice

LESSONS OF THE MODULE

Lesson 1. Introduction: What Is Intercultural Dialogue?
Lesson 2. Intercultural Dialogue & The World We Live In
Lesson 3. Intercultural Dialogue: The Institutional Act & The White Paper
Lesson 4. ICD: The Challenges to Its Realization
Lesson 5. The Future Of Intercultural Dialogue

KNOWLEDGE GAINED/ EDUCATIONAL CONTEXT OF THE MODULE

The following content is included in Module 1:

• short history of the ICD concept

• the official definition of ICD concept

• definition of diversity

• European Union’s documents and projects

• The institutional dimension of intercultural dialogue (European Commission, United Nations & UNESCO)

• Definition of key terms (pluralism, discrimination, racism, xenophobia, prejudice, exploitation, social cohesion)

• The socio-cultural impact of COVID-19

ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

At the end of every lesson, learner is assessed through a short test of true-false and check –in questions based on the theory of the lesson developed.