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Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies

We are one of 24 Subject Centres funded by the Higher Education Academy
Our primary aim is to support learning and teaching of Languages,
Linguistics and Area Studies across UK Higher Education

700 Reasons: Reason #70

Reason: 70
The contribution of language teaching to the culture of peace is not limited-far from it- to the building up of linguistic skills enabling individuals to communicate beyond the borders of their own country. There are many ways that langage teaching can make a contribution, but perhaps first and foremost, is the fact that it can make learners aware of the relative vision of the world inherent in their own language and society
Reference:
Candelier, M., MacDonald-Smith, F., Reig-Garganta, D. The contribution of modern language teaching to peace (Graz: European Centre for Modern Languages, Workshop Report, 30 September-3 October 1998)
Related Keywords:
Communication, Intercultural competence, International relations, Language learning skills, Teaching, Values