VALUES OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN CITIZENS
VALUES OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN CITIZENS

Summary/Abstract: From a general perspective, we attempt to approach the issue ofintercultural communication, mainly because through intercultural relations we shouldleave aside the differences between cultural and national traditions, way of life, customsand attitudes. In this article we aim to briefly present some theories of interculturalcommunication, to observe whether intercultural education is implemented in the practiceof schools and how European Union institutions are favourable to integrating diversity,fostering interculturalism and promoting intercultural dialogue. Language is the mainmedium in where information circulates and it assembles itself as the message transmitterand, therefore, we should give special attention to the mediating role of language in theprocess. Particular attention is to be focused on the characteristics and perspectives ofintercultural communication as well as the key factor of understanding this concept andphenomenon. The present study proposes an historical excursion into matters of Europeanculture and identity. This whole brief journey is intended to highlight the reality, but alsothe imamance, of this approach for the future of Europe.

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