ERIC ED451725: European Year of Languages, 2001.

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European Year of Languages, 2001.
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Council of Europe, Strasbourg (France). Directorate of
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*Cultural Maintenance; Foreign Countries; Language
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Attitudes; Second Language Instruction; *Second Language
Learning; Uncommonly Taught Languages
*Council of Europe (France); European Union
IDENTIFIERS
ABSTRACT
This document is a folder full of brochures describing the
activities of Council of Europe and the European Union to celebrate 2001 as a
year of languages in order to celebrate the linguistic diversity of,Europe
and promote the many opportunities available for lifelong language learning.
A number of facts and figures about the languages of Europe are included,
focusing almost exclusively on primary national languages of the member
countries.
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We are delighted that the Council of Europe and the
European Union have joined forces to organise the
European Year of Languages 2001.
Both our institutions are absolutely committed to
these two key principles.
First, that the Europe of the future, like that of the
past and of the present, will be a Europe of linguistic
diversity. That diversity is one of Europe's great
strengths.
Second, that everyone in Europe should have the
opportunity, throughout their lifetime, to learn
languages. Everybody deserves the chance to
benefit from the cultural and economic advantages
language skills can bring. Learning languages also
helps to develop tolerance and understanding
between people from different linguistic and
cultural backgrounds.
INTRODUCTION I
European
As you can see from the documents in this pack, both
the European Union and the Council of Europe are
already very active in promoting linguistic diversity
and language learning. Both of us will be striving to
increase the already significant impact of what we do.
The European Year will take place in 2001, but its
effetts will not end there. By making more and more
people aware of the importance of languages, the Year
will create a platform on which we can build in years
to come.
Everyone has a role to play in the European Year of
Languages 2001. We will do everything we can to
make it a success. But by taking part in the Year and
telling other people about it, you can make the most
important contribution of all.
WALTER SCHWIMMER
VIVIANE REDING
Secretary General of the
European Commissioner
Council of Europe
for Education and Culture
What are the main ideas behind the European Year ?
Language skills give people opportunities.
If you understand someone's language, you can
appreciate them and their culture better.
Everybody can learn to speak or understand a new
language, it is never too late or too early. Language
learning is a lifelong process.
The European Year is about all languages used in
Europe. Each one is a key part of Europe's cultural
heritage and of its future.
The objectives of the European Year are given in full in a
European Union Decision and in official documents of
the Council of Europe, available via Internet (addresses
at end).
The European Year of Languages 2001 aims to celebrate
Europe's linguistic diversity and to promote language
learning. The European Year is organised by the European
Union and the Council of Europe.
What is the European Year of Languages 2001 ?
What are the advantages of learning languages ?
People who speak several languages can take full
advantage of the benefits of living in modern Europe:
Language skills can help people enjoy travel and make
friends.
Knowledge of languages can mean better job
prospects. It is a requirement for many occupations
and can mean quicker promotion and higher earnings
in many more.
Language skills are often vital for active participation
in regional, national and European democratic
processes.
EU citizens have the right to live and work anywhere in
the Union. It is much easier to use this right if you
can speak the language of the country or region you
want to go to.
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What is happening during the European Year?
Throughout the period from autumn 2000 until the end
European Year of Languages activities are mostly aimed
of 2001:
at informing people about languages and how to learn
them.
A special website www.eurolang2001.org with much
more information on the European Year, including a
Here are just a few of the many things taking place:
detailed calendar. The site also includes enjoyable
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interactive language activities.
From 18-20 February 2001
A European opening event in Lund, Sweden
A Europe-wide information campaign, including various
publications, material for the press and broadcasters,
March/April 2001
support from celebrities and the distribution of a range
Publication of a short guide with tips for language
of promotional items.
learners
A wide range of national, regional and local exhibitions
From 5-11 May 2001
and events
European Adult Language-Learners' Week
Europe-wide competitions
On 26 September 2001
European Day of Languages
In December 2001
A European closing event in Belgium
WELCOME TO THE EUROPEAN YEAR OF LANGUAGES
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National, regional and local projects from European Union and European Economic Area (EU + Iceland, Liechtenstein,
Norway) countries may be co-financed by the European Commission. There are two deadlines for submitting applications
for funding: 2 October 2000 and 15 February 2001. Forms are available from national coordinating bodies in the
countries concerned. Organisers of projects in other countries should contact the Council of Europe for information about
other possible support.
Throughout the Year, the Council of Europe and the European Commission are also highlighting their other initiatives to
promote language learning. Both institutions have produced material giving further details of their work, available via
their Internet sites.
Who can participate and how?
Everyone can participate in the European Year of
Companies and foundations may support and sponsor
activities or simply encourage employees to take part.
Languages 2001:
The European Union and Council of Europe are
The first and best way is by beginning to learn a new
offering the right to reproduce the. European Year logo
foreign language or improving your existing knowledge!
and slogans, free of charge and under certain
conditions, to all of those who wish to make use of
Take part in events and activities taking place in your
them.
country or region.
For further details of all of these ways of getting involved,
Get together with other people nearby or in other
please contact your national coordinating body (see below)
countries to organise your own activities.
or look at the special European Year Internet site.
Join in the interactive language exercises, games and
chats accessible through the Internet site.
Enter the special competitions being organised.
Language teachers and trainers can use the European
Year to help them motivate learners and to tell people
about their work and about the importance of learning
languages. They can also learn about the work of
others in the field.
Journalists and broadcasters can cover activities during
the European Year and contribute to the debates
inspired by the Year.
Political decision makers can launch and respond to
debate on language issues. They can also cooperate
across borders, using for example town twinning
arrangements.
Non-Governmental Organisations can use the European
Year to organise activities and to encourage debate on
questions of language learning and policy.
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Who are the national coordinating bodies and what do
Useful contacts
they do ?
All participating countries have chosen national
Special European Year of Languages 2001
coordinating bodies to organise their participation in the
Internet site: www.eurolang2001.org
European Year:
These national bodies among other things:
European Commission
work closely with the Council of Europe and the
Directorate-General for Education and
European Commission
Culture
provide information to the public and answer enquiries
Language Policy Unit
organise events and activities on a national and regional
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Office B-7
encourage national media to cover the European Year
B-1049 BRUSSELS
Fax: ++32 2 299 6321
In addition, national bodies in European Union and
e-mail: info- 2001©cec.eu.int
European Economic Area Member States receive
Internet site:
applications for co-financing and advise the European
http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/
Commission on them.
languages/index.html
Details of how to contact your national coordinating body
are available in a separate document accompanying this
one or via the special European Year Internet site.
Council of Europe
Modern Languages Division
Directorate of School, Out-of-School and
Higher Education
F-67075 STRASBOURG Cedex
Fax: ++33 3 88 41 27 06
++33 3 88 41 27 88
e-mail: [email protected]
Internet sites:
htto://culture.coe.int/lang
htto://culture.coe.int/AEL2001EYL
European Centre for Modern Languages
4 Nikolai Platz
A-8010 GRAZ
Fax: ++43 316 32 21 57
e-mail: [email protected]
Internet sites:
htto://www.ecml.at
htto://culture.coe.int/ecml
Directorate-General for Education and Culture
European Commission
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