CULTURA AND LANGUAGE

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This module focuses on the European Union's cultural and language policies regarding its role in promoting democracy, equality, inclusion, and a rule-based global order. The primary objective of the course is to provide students with a solid understanding of the tools and perspectives related to the EU's current strategies and policies on culture and language, as well as to enhance their ability to grasp the EU's vision for the future concerning multiculturalism, multilingualism, and inclusion. This module aims to add a European Union dimension to the Culture and Language course offered at the Faculty of Education at Yıldız Technical University. Therefore, the first track of the module is designed to equip students with a foundational understanding of the significance of lanThis module focuses on the European Union's cultural and language policies regarding its role in promoting democracy, equality, inclusion, and a rule-based global order. The primary objective of the course is to provide students with a solid understanding of the tools and perspectives related to the EU's current strategies and policies on culture and language, as well as to enhance their ability to grasp the EU's vision for the future concerning multiculturalism, multilingualism, and inclusion. This module aims to add a European Union dimension to the Culture and Language course offered at the Faculty of Education at Yıldız Technical University. Therefore, the first track of the module is designed to equip students with a foundational understanding of the significance of language and culture, recognizing language as a fundamental aspect of society and exploring the interconnections among various cultures. Subsequently, students will engage with the second track, which focuses on the EU's cultural and language policies while emphasizing the growing presence of populist and far-right parties across the EU to understand the opportunities and challenges the EU faces in addressing this critical issue.