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The Perspectives of Multilingualism in Europe
The Perspectives of Multilingualism in Europe

Author(s): Ineta Savickienė, Laura Čubajevaitė
Subject(s): Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life
Published by: Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas
Keywords: multilingualism; diversity; European union

Summary/Abstract: With the enlargement of the European Union, Europe is experiencing profound changes. All European nation states are going to face growing cultural and linguistic diversity. Therefore, considerable efforts to understand, respect, and sustain the very contrasts that make Europe so rich and complex will be required from all EU citizens. A specific feature of European cultural life is the ability to engage effectively with diversity. This engagement is linked to its basis in tradition and new developments.

  • Issue Year: 2008
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 13-19
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: English