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<p>In the context of globalisation and internationalisation, multilingualism and intercultural interaction are indispensable prerequisites that are desired in all areas. The focus of this paper is to highlight the importance and necessity of multilingualism and intercultural dialogue on the example of Timișoara. The beginnings and traces of multilingualism and the intercultural dimension of Timișoara can be traced based on the geography and history of the city alone. Considering these historical, political, social, cultural and economic prerequisites, this paper presents how the intercultural character and multilingualism of the Banat capital has led it to become a unique phenomenon in Europe, and how it has influenced the history and existence of this region of Romania. The good interethnic relations between the minorities shape the spirit of this city and have helped Timișoara become the European Capital of Culture 2021.The multicultural character of the city has also enabled the emergence of numerous cultural institutions, educational institutions, associations and organisations, which in turn promote this diversity of languages and intercultural interaction.</p>
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In the context of globalisation and internationalisation, multilingualism and intercultural interaction are indispensable prerequisites that are desired in all areas. The focus of this paper is to highlight the importance and necessity of multilingualism and intercultural dialogue on the example of Timișoara. The beginnings and traces of multilingualism and the intercultural dimension of Timișoara can be traced based on the geography and history of the city alone. Considering these historical, political, social, cultural and economic prerequisites, this paper presents how the intercultural character and multilingualism of the Banat capital has led it to become a unique phenomenon in Europe, and how it has influenced the history and existence of this region of Romania. The good interethnic relations between the minorities shape the spirit of this city and have helped Timișoara become the European Capital of Culture 2021.The multicultural character of the city has also enabled the emergence of numerous cultural institutions, educational institutions, associations and organisations, which in turn promote this diversity of languages and intercultural interaction.

Mehrsprachigkeit und interkultureller Dialog in Temeswar

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In the context of globalisation and internationalisation, multilingualism and intercultural interaction are indispensable prerequisites that are desired in all...

Mehrsprachigkeit und interkultureller Dialog in Temeswar

Publié en ligne: 01 févr. 2020

Pages: 78 - 93

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/gb-2019-0021

Mots clés
globalisation, multilingualism, intercultural dialogue, Banat, Timișoara, intercultural communication

© 2019 Ana-Maria Dascălu-Romiţan, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Mehrsprachigkeit und interkultureller Dialog in Temeswar

Publié en ligne: 01 févr. 2020

Pages: 78 - 93

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/gb-2019-0021

Mots clésglobalisation, multilingualism, intercultural dialogue, Banat, Timișoara, intercultural communication

© 2019 Ana-Maria Dascălu-Romiţan, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Mots clés
globalisation, multilingualism, intercultural dialogue, Banat, Timișoara, intercultural communication