Open AccessMehrsprachigkeit und interkultureller Dialog in Temeswar
Author(s) -
Ana-Maria Dascălu-Romiţan
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
germanistische beiträge
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2247-4633
pISSN - 1454-5144
DOI - 10.2478/gb-2019-0021
Subject(s) - multilingualism , internationalization , globalization , multiculturalism , sociology , context (archaeology) , political science , capital (architecture) , social capital , social science , geography , pedagogy , law , archaeology , economics , microeconomics
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.