Intercultural Education for the Future on the Example of the University Course “Intercultural Dialogue” and the Erasmus Programme

Abstract

The article is a presentation of basic problems of contemporary civilization, connected with: the crisis of humanity and community, and also the necessity to define social strategies in multicultural societies and education for the culture of peace. Referring to the tragic cases of Islamic terrorism and conflicts originating from religious fanaticism, I point out the need to involve education in shaping human identity and intercultural competences, in creating civic foundations and in living in a community in a multicultural society. As examples of such educational activities I am presenting an authorship course titled “Intercultural Dialogue” – UW Erasmus Programme and also my lectures and artistic workshop the University of Art and Design Linz (Kunstuniversitäat Linz) in Austria – intercultural dialogue.