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Conference Announcement "Rethinking Citizenship Education in European Migration Societies: Political Strategies - Social Changes - Educational Concepts" European Conference Federal Agency for Civic Education of Germany Centro Cultural de Belém Lisbon (Portugal) 26-28 April 2007 __________________________________________________ Background and Aims of the Conference The countries in todays Europe have become migration societies, characterised not only by ethnic, religious and cultural diversity, but also by complex and manifold traditions of national cultures and national societies. Public debate on migration and integration is marked by emotions and fear on both sides: the riots in the suburbs of Paris in the autumn 2005, the cartoon dispute in Denmark, the intense debate on the integration of the Muslim population in Europe, the increasing fear of terrorist threats, and a rise in discrimination and xenophobia are all indicators of the powerful social and political challenges facing the states of the European Union. In view of this, it has become increasingly important to develop a common democratic culture in which the mutual recognition of cultural diversity and respect for basic human and civil rights are in close association. Here, citizenship education can and must make a significant contribution by transcending national borders and seeking cooperation on both a European and an international level. By looking closely at the most pressing challenges of migration and integration in Europe, we hope to contribute to a more informed debate on such basic concepts as citizenship, social inclusion, pluralism and tolerance. One defining feature of the conference will be the presentation and exchange of best practices of citizenship education in immigration societies, and it will bring academics and politicians together with experts, multipliers and practitioners involved in citizenship education in Europe. March of 2007 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. Coupled with the German EU presidency in the first half of that year, which will be conducted in close association with troika partners Portugal and Slovenia, this will lend weight to a truly European initiative. Organizational Notes The conference language will be English. Interpreters will not be available. You can registrate now with the conference management team by submitting your name, address, country, organisation and/or field of interest to: lab concepts GmbH Am Hofgarten 18 D-53113 Bonn Tel.: +49 228 24 98 110 Fax: +49 228 24 98 111 Email: [email protected] Participation Fee Generally, the participation fee is 90,- for the total duration of the conference. Student rate is 45,- (please send a copy of the student card with your registration). Daily participation rate is 30,-. Included are: conference folder and materials; all lunches (except on Friday, 27, 2007) dinners, the reception and coffee breaks announced in the programme; the exceptional music performance Maputo Lisboa Berlin; cinema show. Your participation is binding after you have received a written confirmation from the conference management. Participants from Eastern Europe The Remembrance and Future Fund is going to cover travel and accommodation costs as well as the participation fee for a limited number of guests from Eastern Europe. How to apply for funding: Please send a short cv (one page) describing your professional field and position. Summarise briefly your special interest in the topic of our conference. Upon receiving your application, we will send a written confirmation as soon as possible. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any further inquiries. Open Spaces Laboratories on the Future of Citizenship Education in European Migration Societies Scenarios, Projects, Networks, Saturday, 28th of April, 2007 Various laboratories will offer participants the opportunity to choose topics and activities they wish to explore. The laboratories will focus on: - conception and discussion of individual projects/ideas/exchange, including possibilities for financing and sponsor acquisition at both national and EU levels; - discussion of the possible construction of topic-specific European networks within the framework of Citizenship Education in European Migration Societies; - formulation of theses and recommendations for implementing conference and workshop results. Conclusions from the laboratories will appear on the Federal Agency for Civic Educations website under: www.bpb.de/nece Organizer: Federal Agency for Civic Education Christoph Müller-Hofstede, M.A. Adenauerallee 86 D-53113 Bonn Germany Tel: +49 1888 515575 Fax: +49 1888 515293 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.bpb.de/veranstaltungen/Q5RBIH.html __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org
