INTERCULTURALITY FROM THE STANDPOINT OF AMBASSADORS
What are the major societal challenges posed by interculturality?
How can we speak of cultural identity without falling into the traps of cliché and caricature?
Are multilingualism and intercultural competence now indispensable assets for professional success?
These are among the critical questions addressed in this collective volume, which brings together the contributions of nineteen ambassadors and three academics and practitioners with expertise in the field.
Drawn from the proceedings of a webinar convened in May 2024 by the Federation for European Education, the chapters explore how interculturality can serve as a sustained and transformative force within contemporary societies.
At the heart of this collective endeavour lies a clear objective: to demonstrate that interculturality is not merely a subject of academic inquiry, but a vital foundation for peaceful coexistence in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
True to its educational vocation, the FEDE intends to demonstrate through the publication of this book that education and seduction are words that pair up very well.
Contents
Forewords
Introduction
Part I: Interculturality as seen by nineteen ambassadors
A) Synthesis of the Webinar
B) Words of Ambassadors
Part II: Interculturality from the perspective of scientific research
An Intercultural encounter on the Eastern Front – Sylvie LE RAY-BURIMI
Secularism, interculturality, and the teaching of religious facts – Jean-Louis BISCHOFF
The Intersection of Interculturality and Geostrategy: Cultural Implications in the Configuration of Global Power – Pablo NEDER
Conclusion
Appendix