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Intercultural language course: Programme 2009 Intercultural Dialogue in Youth Work Training courses with Arabic, Russian or Turkish language option for the partners of the Youth Sector Training courses with English language option for local Arab, Russian and Turkish NGOs Table of contents Programme 2008
Consulter la base de données des activités Intercultural competence and foreign language skills are seen as essential preconditions for youth mobility, for the development of international activities and for increased youth participation, one of the key priorities of the Council of Europe’s Directorate of Youth and Sport. The present programme consisting of three separate courses puts the improvement of foreign language skills at the service of youth work and intercultural communication through a non formal education methodology. The aim of the programme is to promote intercultural and interreligious dialogue with a special focus on youth work at European level by bringing together young people from different backgrounds and countries. This approach aims at contributing to an active, critical understanding of one’s own culture and of other people’s culture. The programme also encourages an interest in areas other than just language: history, politics, culture, geography, religion and everyday life in the host country. The strategic objectives of this programme are to:
This year’s programme brings together participants not only from various European countries but also from the host country itself, thus allowing for a day-to-day direct networking between the local partners and those from other European countries. While international participants will improve their proficiency of the language of the host country (Arabic or Russian or Turkish), the participants from local/national partners (from Russia, Turkey, Morocco) will improve their English language skills. Thus the morning language sessions will be held separately, whereas the youth work workshops and cultural programme in the afternoons and evenings will be a joint activity. Where and when Each course takes place during three weeks in the country in which the language is spoken. Arabic: Rabat, Morocco, from 6 July to 24 July 2009. Arrival date is 5 July and departure date is 25 July 2009. Russian: Moscow, Russia, from 22 June to 11 July 2009. Arrival date is 21 June and departure date is 12 July 2009. Turkish: Istanbul (2 weeks) and Trabzon (1 week), Turkey, from 13 July to 1 August 2009. Arrival date is 12 July and departure 2 August.
No pocket money for other activities will be provided. Participants should find out about local price levels and make sure they have enough pocket money for their own personal expenses and extra-curricular activities. Important: The participants must attend the whole course without missing any days. Commitment, initiative and active participation will be expected. Those who already participated in the Directorate of Youth and Sport Intercultural Language Programme in previous years are NOT eligible to re-apply. Objectives The learning objectives are to develop the knowledge and experience of participants:
on youth work:
Methods The course combines various elements that provide participants with an understanding of interculturality and communication skills in the target language(s):
Educational team The educational teams comprise language teachers and two youth work trainers fluent in the language of the host country and in English. They alternate their sessions but coordinate them to ensure that language learning and non-linguistic learning are linked and are mutually enriching, and that similar methodologies (non-formal approaches and practices) are used. However, the success of the course depends on the participants’ own initiative and the responsibility they take for their learning. Application Who can participate? Applicants must:
This programme should be seen as an opportunity for capacity-building for youth organisations and youth partners. For this reason, candidates must be nominated by their organisation. The organisation must justify its choice through the benefit which the candidate represents for the projects or activities implemented within the organisation, or for the organisation’s development at European/international level. Quantitative aspects for a balance within the group will be taken into account, in particular:
Application procedure The applicant should return the completed application form to his or her nominating organisation before the date mentioned in the respective calendar (see below). The nominating organisation will then select their preferred candidate; if there are two or more candidates, they should be listed by order of priority. No individual applications will be accepted. The nominating organisation must forward the scanned version of the signed application, along with a signed recommendation letter for each applicant, to the Secretariat by e-mail to the following address: youth.language@coe.int. The deadline for the respective course indicated in the table below must be respected (deadline is midnight Central European Summer Time). All applicants and their supporting organisation will be notified of the selection results by email.
Calendar for the selection of participants: Arabic:
Russian
Turkish
Dates and venues for the 2009 courses Each course takes place during three weeks in the country in which the language is spoken. Arabic: Rabat, Morocco, from 6 July to 24 July 2009. Arrival date is 5 July and departure date is 25 July 2009. Russian: Moscow, Russia, from 22 June to 11 July 2009. Arrival date is 21 June and departure date is 12 July 2009. Turkish: Istanbul (2 weeks) and Trabzon (1 week), Turkey, from 13 July to 1 August 2009. Arrival date is 12 July and departure 2 August. |
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