Intercultural Relations in a Global World

Abstract

This paper examines the Italian model of expatriate voting and diasporic representation (12 deputies and 6 senators in the Italian Parliament) and the tentative steps undertaken in other diaspora populations like the Greek and the Irish to follow in the same direction. The steps which the latter two diasporas have undertaken including the consolidation of jus sanguinis for the Irish with the referendum of 2004 and the recent constitutional changes proposed by the Greek Parliament to allow Greeks abroad to have a role in the Greek electoral process would indicate there is a commonality of approach. Put simply is the overseas Italian voting system and parliamentary model exportable? Are we seeing the emergence of a possible common model of expatriate voting rights?

Chapter 4. Exploring the intercultural in Australian community languages teaching

“…Interculturality is a process in which people develop a critical stance towards difference (Lobo, Marotta, & Oke, 2011) through engaging in " 'intercultural' exchange and dialogue" (UNESCO, 2006, p. 17). One of the debates surrounding intercultural approaches to education is on the kind of knowledge and experience that contribute to the development of interculturality.…”

“…(Swedish teacher) This teacher's response highlights the tension that exists between viewing culture as knowledge and culture as skills in IcLL. Although she recognises the importance of context and critical analysis in intercultural approaches, her understanding of culture as "concrete information" or facts suggests that this critical stance does not extend to critiquing asBrought to you by | New York University Bobst Library Technical Services Authenticated Download Date | 7/22/15 5:04 PM sumptions of the homogenous nature of culture (Lobo et al, 2011), as promoted by IcLL.…”