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Higher Institute for Teacher Training No.

Student: Maria Agustina Cima

Teacher: Verónica Schulz

TOPIC: Multiculturalism and

Interculturalism

Date of expiring: May 9th, 2021

1) Explain multiculturalism and interculturalism

with your own words

Multiculturalism: It’s the prescence and acceptation of the diversity of all-type ethnicities in a determined place (most precisely, a country). They don’t need to stay in contact among them to be so. Interculturalism: A way to approach different cultures of diverse nationalities in a determined place. Every single individual from a specific country shares to the other people either a food, a typical garment, a belief, a typical custom, etc. Unlike multiculturalism, they MUST interact with each other.

2) What interculturslism is

about. The British Council

Activity

In this text you have the transcription of the video. The text has been divided into sections to facilitate the completion of the activity. Before each section, you will have phrases that have been removed from the text. Write these phrases in the correct place. Take into account not only the meaning the phrase, but also that it should fit the grammatical structure of the sentence. Proceed as follows: Work with one section at a time

their differences

Keys elements of interculturalism

1- Builds on the foundations of multiculturalism 2- Respects difference 3- Acts at every opportunity to bring together people of different cultural, language and faith backgrounds 4- Reduces the risks and opportunities for divisive politics 5- New skill sets, as it’s not just about engagement but relationship building Interculturalism is the intentional bringing together of people of diverse cultural backgrounds, languages and faith, which results in meaningful interactions. Interculturalism provides a framework for creating and maintaining relationships between newcomers within a broader community , by linking them directly with people from all cultural backgrounds. Intercultuiralism is about making a place for everyone in society. Interculturalism reduces the risk of divisive or identity politics, as people of different cultural, faith or identity backgrounds get to know and trust each other. It acknowledges that identity is a dynamic concept that changes overtime and depends on one’s personal circumstances. Interculturalism is also based on the idea that individuals draw from multiple culture and traditions and may combine multiple identities --. Because interculturalism is about relationships and dialogue, it may require new skill sets for community workers, public officials and policy makers. Therefore, positive intercultural experiences are the outcome of strong and visionary leadership, as well as well-structured and implemented policies and activities at the local level. a threat to the integrity of the majority group to create a homogenous group of people the benefits of harmonious diversity that are enjoyed in others countries creating and maintaining relationships between newcomers within a broader community individuals draw from multiple cultures and traditions and may combine multiple identities acts at every opportunity to bring together people of different cultural, language and faith backgrounds which results in meaningful interaction

What assimilation policies are about

Assimilation is a policy framework that seeks to absorb differences as quickly as possible to create a homogenous group of people. For instance, newcomers would be expected to give up their heritage when they arrive in a new country in order to become part of the dominant culture. Their differences from the cultural norms of the host community would not be encouraged and may even be discouraged or suppressed if they are considered a threat to the integrity of the majority group. The challenge for assimilationalist policies is that people may feel resentful if obliged to deny their background, and reluctant to assume the values, rules and customs of the dominant culture if this is imposed on them. They may disengage from society altogether. Moreover, assimilationalist policies are unsustainable in a world which is losing its borders in a technological, social and economic relationship. As such, they do not experience the benefits of harmonious diversity that are enjoyed in others countries

Multiculturalism vs. Interculturalism

The prefix multi means many , so multicultural society is one in which many cultures coexist. Accommodating many cultures does not however mean that a society will be intercultural Individuals, families and communities of different cultural, language and faith backgrounds may in fact live paralell lives and not interact with each other. if the policy frame overemphasizes diversity without building on the bonds that unite people It is interaction that makes a society intercultural. Furthermore, as we have already seen, people’s identities are multidimensional, and influenced by the way in which some attributes such as their age, gender, disability and class intersect with other elements of their background such as ethnicity, culture, language and faith. Multiculturalism often does not allow for the recognition of these development, and classifies individuals into one-dimensional boxes. This can sometimes create a society intercultural parallel lives and not interact with each other separation, marginalization or segregation of diverse cultural groups a society will be intercultural the bonds that unite people

Potential conflict is a natural part of social interaction , especially when individuals of different cultural, social and economic backgrounds live in close proximity. Not only should conflict neither be ignrored nor denied, but its identification and resolution should be seen as a good opportunity to create intercultural understanding, dispel rumours and improve communication and dynamism. Mediation and conflict resolution approaches, such as community training for intercultural mediators, may be actions to address and resolve potential conflict at the local level. understanding and acceptance of diversity the language capacities of the whole community the promotion of positive attitudes must be able to speak the language of the host community equal respect for all languages and mutual learning 4- Languages One of the most important elements of intercultural inclusion is the ability to communicate. To participate in everyday life, enjoyment and education, to enjoy one’s rights, to understand the laws and systems to fulfil one’s duties, and to make friends outside their own cultural group, new residents must be able to speak the language of the host community. At the same time, the aim of intercultural approach is to foster equal respect for all languages and mutual learning across language divides. In fact, a positive attitude towards language diversity contributes to better understanding, as well as people’s well-being and development of identities of non-native speakers, also increasing the language capacities of the whole community 5- Intercultural messaging The promotion of positive attitudes with regards to migration and the value of diversity in the mass media is critical to community perceptions, understanding and acceptance of diversity Key messages need to be crafted according to specific issues and needs of the community. Campaigns and communication strategies may be developed for the written press, television, radio and social networks, providing the mass and social media with positive stories about diversity.

6- Intercultural competence training. Some people work naturally in an intercultural manner, creating networks amongst people of different backgrounds. However, some people may be concerned about their lack of knowledge of how to mediate if there is an intercultural conflict , and some may be concerned about saying or doing something wrong and offending people. Intercultural competence training for members of the community, government leaders, staff and volunteers of governmental and non-governmental organizations may increase the confidence in intercultural interaction and can also be very important in building intercultural relationships, facilities and working places. Besides, increasing the intercultural competence of public service providers, who have a positive impact on the quality of that service, does increase in citizen’s trust in public institutions 7- Welcoming newcomers Symbolic and practical initiatives can create an immediate sense of acceptance and belonging in a community Intercultural activities such as guided tours of the neighbourhood or the city for newcomers, shared dinners with local residents, official welcome ceremonies in local places, accompaniment and mentoring programmes as well as welcome packages may help initial acceptance and result in an easier inclusion process. trust in public administr ation local well - being sense of acceptance and belonging in a community increase in citizen’s trust in public institutions how to mediate if there is an intercultural conflic may increase the confidence in intercultural interaction