MEDIATIVE, POLITICAL AND CULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF THE TRILINGUAL STATE OF BELGIUM

The course Mediative, political and cultural dimensions of the trilingual state of Belgium   will focus on the trilingual state of Belgium, with its varied political, cultural, and mediative dimensions, presents numerous definitions. In this course, we focus on the political, cultural, and mediative aspects of the Belgian regions. The goal is to explore Belgium’s diverse linguistic and cultural heritage. The lecturers aim to establish a clear relationship between mediation, language, law, politics, and culture, and to examine them from various perspectives.

A B2 level of French is required !

Students will learn to:

• understand the basic notions in the realm of mediation;
• understand and appreciate perspectives and world views of others (values);
• examine local, global and intercultural issues (values);
• value cultural diversity and pluralism of views and practices (attitudes);
• articulate awareness of one’s own cultural identity (attitudes);
• work effectively in diverse teams (skills);
• respond to case studies or simulations (skills);
• empathise with people who have a different cultural background (attitudes);
• compare the intercultural and the transcultural perspectives in the field of theatre(knowledge);
• tolerate ambiguity and uncertainty (attitudes);
• understand cultural, societal and individual interactions (attitudes);
• implement translation strategies (skills/values).

Timetable:

– First Session, 30/09/2024 from 15.30 to 18.00 / Béatrice COSTA 2h30 [10/30]
– Second Session, 03/10/2024 from 15.30 to 18.00 / Juan JIMENEZ SALCEDO 2h30 [5/30]
– Third Session, 07/10/2024 from 16.45 to 19.15 / Juan JIMENEZ SALCEDO 2h30 [5/30]
– Fourth Session, 14/10/2024 from 15.30 to 18.30 / Béatrice COSTA 2h30 [10/30]
– Fifth Session, 21/10/2024 from 15.30 to 18.30 / Béatrice COSTA 2h30 [10/30]
– Sixth Session, 11/11/2024 15.30 to 18.00 / Béatrice COSTA 2h30 [10/30]
– Seventh Session, 18/11/2024 from 16.45 to 17.45 and from 18.00 to 19.00 / Laure KAZMIERCZAK 2h [2/30]
– Eighth Session, 22/11/2024 from 16.45 to 17.45 and from 18.00 to 19:00 / Kevin HENRY 2h [4/30]
– Ninth Session, 25/11/2024 from 15.30 to 17.30 / Kevin HENRY 2h [4/30]
– Tenth Session, 29/11/2024 from 16.45 to 17.45 and from 18.00 to 19.00 / Guillaume DENEUFBOURG 2h [4/30]
– Eleventh Session, 01/12/2024 from 16.45 to 17.45 and from 18.00 to 19.00 / Guillaume DENEUFBOURG 2h [4/30]
– Twelfth Session, 04/12/2024 from 15.30 to 18.00 / Laurence PIEROPAN 2h30 [5/30]
– Thirteenth Session, 08/12/2024 from 15.30 to 18.00 / Laurence PIEROPAN 2h30 [5/30]

• EUNICE student: enrolled as a student ( Master or PhD) in one of the universities of EUNICE European University consortium (check universities here).
• B2 level of French and English
• Interest in linguistics, mediation, translation and cultural studies, law and political institutions.

Study Level: Master, PhD

• Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
• Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
• The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
• Yourhome university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities:

• BTU students: for questions about enrolment and recognition at your university, you can visit this website.
• UPHF students: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
• UoP students: questions about enrolment and recognition can be answered by your Director of Studies or ECTS Coordinator, or you can contact eunice@go.uop.gr

Any questions about enrolment or credit recognition? Contact your EUNICE courses coordinator.