Intercultural dialogue

The intercultural dialogue is an open and respectful dialogue between individuals and groups of different ethnic , cultural , religious and linguistic origins and traditions .

Terminology

The Council of Europe's White Paper on Intercultural Dialogue defines cultural dialogue more precisely as “a process of open and respectful exchange of views between individuals and groups of different ethnic , cultural , religious and linguistic backgrounds and traditions in a spirit of mutual understanding and respect. The freedom and the ability to express one's opinion , but also the will and the ability to listen to what others have to say , are essential here. The intercultural dialogue contributes to political, social, cultural and economic integration as well as to the cohesion of societies with different cultures. It promotes equality , human dignity and the pursuit of common goals. The aim of intercultural dialogue is to make the different access and views of the world better understood, cooperation and participation (or the freedom of choice) to strengthen it to the people be allowed to evolve and change, and tolerance and respect for the to promote others. "

The Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) described a definition of the Council of Europe from a consular document as a suitable starting point: “Intercultural dialogue is an open and respectful exchange of perspectives between individuals and groups belonging to different cultures, which leads to a deeper understanding of each leads to a different perception. "

The European Institute for Comparative Cultural Research (ERICarts) defines intercultural dialogue as a process that is based on an open and respectful exchange between individuals and groups with different cultural backgrounds. According to this definition, the goals of intercultural dialogue are “u. a. to develop a deeper understanding of diverse worldviews and practices, to increase participation (or freedom of choice), to promote equality and to improve creative processes. ”The process-like aspect is emphasized and the intercultural dialogue understood as a“ ( learning ) process ”that Can be “productive in several ways”.

In connection with intercultural dialogue, UNESCO also speaks of a dialogue between civilizations, cultures and peoples. Dietmar Larcher emphasizes that intercultural dialogue is often misunderstood: "There is no dialogue between cultures, but people conduct the dialogue." It is not about a clash of cultures . In addition, cultures are not homogeneous, but this view was only promoted in the course of nation building .

An inventory made at the University of Lucerne states: “The general aim of the propagated intercultural dialogue is [...] always the construction of a mutual understanding that transcends cultural boundaries or even a common identity or at least the“ de-dramatization of what separates ”. With the emphasis on the necessity of cross-cultural interaction in the form of dialogue, the intercultural dialogue is differentiated from the concept of “ multiculturalism ” , which is often viewed as a failure . ”At the same time, it is critically emphasized that terms such as“ culture ”or“ civilization ”often do little Critically reflected that the notions of homogeneous, distinguishable cultures are a conceptual construct and that the intercultural dialogue appears to be a political panacea. Based on David Bohm , the dialogue is separated from a discussion or debate. The dialogue is understood here as “an equal verbal as well as non-verbal (e.g. guided by art or music) form of social interaction between individuals, groups or organizations, which aims to inform the other dialogue partner (s) about one's own otherness as well as one another to be informed about the otherness of the other. "

context

The civil society initiative Platform for Intercultural Europe emphasizes "that the need for intercultural dialogue arises on the one hand from the cultural diversity that is the result of migration , and on the other hand from the" old diversity "of minorities within nation states".

The euro Council evaluates in its White Paper on intercultural dialogue for "indispensable for the redesign of a social and cultural model in a Europe rapidly changing, so that everyone who lives in societies with different cultures, their human rights and fundamental freedoms perceive can."

Art and music

The term “intercultural dialogue” is also used, with a partially overlapping meaning, for verbal or non-verbal intercultural exchange in literature , theater , film and general art and music . Compared to the concept of multiculturalism , the emphasis is more on connecting elements and on something newly created together.

See also : Interculture , Interculturality and Intercultural Literature

See also

Portal: Integration  - Articles, categories and more on intercultural dialogue and integration

• European year of intercultural dialogue
• Intercultural communication
• Intercultural mediation
• Intercultural opening
• International understanding

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Definition quoted from: White Book on Intercultural Dialogue , Section 3.1 The concept of intercultural dialogue.
2. ↑ Compare also the short definition of the Council of Europe “ Intercultural Dialogue is an open exchange of views that is conducted on the basis of respect and mutual understanding between individuals and groups with different origins, different ethnic, cultural, religious and linguistic heritage.” White Paper on Intercultural Dialogue , Section 1.4 Key Terms.
3. ^ White Paper on Intercultural Dialogue: Statement by the EKD office in Brussels on the consultation process for the preparation of the "White Paper on Intercultural Dialogue" of the Council of Europe. (No longer available online.) EKD, June 4, 2007, archived from the original on June 30, 2016 ; accessed on June 4, 2016 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.  
4. ↑ Art, culture and intercultural dialogue. (No longer available online.) EDUCULT - Institute for the Communication of Art and Science, on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Education, Art and Culture, January 2008, archived from the original on June 5, 2016 ; Retrieved June 5, 2016 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. P. 14.  
5. ↑ Quotation: "Intercultural Dialogue - Equitable exchange and dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based on mutual understanding and respect and the equal dignity of all cultures is the essential prerequisite for constructing social cohesion, reconciliation among peoples and peace among nations." to: Intercultural Dialogue. UNESCO, accessed April 23, 2017 . 
6. ↑ Art, culture and intercultural dialogue. (No longer available online.) EDUCULT - Institute for the Communication of Art and Science, on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Education, Art and Culture, January 2008, archived from the original on June 5, 2016 ; Retrieved June 5, 2016 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. P. 15.  
7. ↑ The concept of “intercultural dialogue” at the Council of Europe, the European Union and UNESCO: an inventory ( memento of the original from June 4, 2016 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. . Jürgen Endres, Religious Studies Seminar, University of Lucerne, SER 2010 ( PDF ( Memento of the original from June 4, 2016 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice . ). Pp. 6-8.  
8. ↑ The concept of “intercultural dialogue” at the Council of Europe, the European Union and UNESCO: an inventory ( memento of the original from June 4, 2016 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. . Jürgen Endres, Religious Studies Seminar, University of Lucerne, SER 2010 ( PDF ( Memento of the original from June 4, 2016 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice . ). P. 12.  
9. ↑ Intercultural dialogue and intercultural action: Learning to understand the concepts. (No longer available online.) In: www.intercultural-europe.org. Platform for Intercultural Europe, 2011, archived from the original on June 5, 2016 ; accessed on June 4, 2016 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.  
10. ↑ White Book on Intercultural Dialogue , Chapter 6. The way into the future.