Witaj language center
The Witaj Language Center ( Upper Sorbian , Lower Sorbian Rěcny centrum Witaj ) is an independent department of the Sorbian umbrella organization Domowina , founded in 2001 , which deals with the preservation and revitalization of the two Sorbian languages ( Upper Sorbian and Lower Sorbian ). The Witaj language center consists of a head office in Bautzen and a branch in Cottbus .
The center's mission is to develop and carry out activities and events for the preservation and dissemination of the two Sorbian languages. The focus is on the lively and authentic teaching of the Sorbian language in kindergartens and schools. Here children and young people have the opportunity to learn the language at the highest level.
The Witaj Language Center spreads Sorbian in kindergartens through the Witaj immersion program of the same name . The 2-plus project is run in the schools in Saxony and is supported by the Witaj language center. 2-Plus stands for two languages - Sorbian and German - plus foreign languages. In Brandenburg , Lower Sorbian is spread as a foreign language, as a second language and through bilingual teaching.
The Witaj Language Center helps disseminate these educational programs through textbooks, digital learning opportunities and other materials, as well as workshops for students and teachers. There is also the monthly children's magazine Płomjo (Upper Sorbian) and Płomje (Lower Sorbian).
His work is financially supported by the Foundation for the Sorbian People .
Web link
- Official website (German, Upper Sorbian, Lower Sorbian)