LINGUAMÓN-UOC CHAIR IN MULTILINGUALISM

(a) UOC: A university founded in 1995, based on an internet platform, eLearning philosophy. (b) Casa de les Llengües – Linguamón: Set up by the Government of Catalonia to promote the world’s languages as (i) a vehicle for communication, civilisation and dialogue; (ii) a source of personal development, human creativity and heritage of mankind; and (iii) the rights of individuals and of linguistic communities. BACKGROUND (1)

Framework strategy for multilingualism: Communication from the Commission [COM (2005) 596 final] “provide support through the […] LLLP for studies on the state of multilingualism in higher education and the creation of chairs in fields of study related to multilingualism and interculturalism” BACKGROUND (2)

Promote research, training, information and documentation activities related to multilingualism as a means of social and economic development Provide an interdisciplinary area for analysis and reflection on the role of multilingualism in society’s globalisation Produce and disseminate knowledge on the importance of languages and promote mechanisms for change and further multilingualism Establish an international cooperation framework for academic training and collaboration with international research institutions PURPOSE OF THE CHAIR

Teaching activities Teaching activities: design of International Master in Multilingualism Management (materials, partner search, etc.) Dissemination and research Dissemination and research: organisation of seminars and conferences, publication of documentation related to multilingualism in different sectors, website development, etc. Internationalisation Internationalisation: steps towards creating a European Network of Chairs in Multilingualism ACTIVITIES 2007 (1)

Research willingness to communicate Seminars on teaching practices aimed at developing the willingness to communicate in a L2 as a key aspect for successful learning ICT and multilingualism: language technology Multilingual universities: paper on the Linguamón-UOC Chair in Multilingualism at the Free University of Bozen- Bolzano (September 2007) ACTIVITIES 2007 (2)

European Universities Network on Multilingualism Network of European Universities devoted to study, promotion and development of multilingualism Funding: ILLLP- Key Activity 2 – Languages UOC as lead organisation 22 participants in the consortium EUNoM

OBJECTIVES (I) OBJECTIVES (I) To link Universities which set up Chairs / research specialism in multilingualism and interculturalism  leading to an on-going dialogue between network members To bring together the various components of University teaching, research and practice in order to constitute a programme of multilingualism and interculturalism EUNoM

OBJECTIVES (II) OBJECTIVES (II) To establish precise ways to modernise the approach to the study of language and culture To focus on the use of new technologies and the exploitation of resources of the virtual campus To develop a coherent framework around a handful of key issues that will allow Universities to re-conceive the relationship between HE and linguistic diversity EUNoM

AREAS TO BE COVERED (Workshops) Language teachers: training for a new paradigm Higher education and research on multilingualism: challenge or opportunity? Unity in diversity: managing the European linguistic mosaic, where every colour counts Multilingualism in the knowledge economy: labour markets revisited, and corporate social responsibility ICT, e-Learning and languages The politics of multilingualism: managing multilingual and multiethnic societies EUNoM

Pre-launch Workshop: September 2007 EUNoM

STRATEGY / ACTION PLAN 1.Focus on Knowledge Economy and Information Society 2.Synergy with similar bodies in Catalonia and abroad 3.Three levels: a.Teaching b.Research, and c.Dissemination to a wider audience (awareness-raising)

Isidor Marí, director

LINKS LINGUAMON: UOC: EU portal on languages Communication from the Commission [COM (2005) 596 final] com596_en.pdf

LINKS LINGUAMON: UOC: EU portal on languages Communication from the Commission [COM (2005) 596 final] com596_en.pdf com596_en.pdf

Thank you! Gràcies Merci Mulţumesc Takk Aïtah …