Learning and interculturality

The year 2008 has been declared as the European year of Intercultural Dialogue. One of our authors pertinently outlines: "This is but one sign of the growing awareness of the need to reflect on the multicultural dimensions of our society and work actively at overcoming the gaps and fear that often exist between people of different cultures". Therefore, eLearning Papers wants to contribute to the reflection on this theme. Above all we want to emphasise the importance that ICT have in the process and the added value that e-learning can offer.

The concept of interculturality gives us an idea of diversity and acknowledges that we live in societies that are more complex than ever, where it is necessary to facilitate a "meeting point" for cultures. In this respect, educational processes need to recognise these cornerstones in learning designs that promote interculturality: the need to provide space for dialogue, negotiation and respect towards minorities.

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