ألمانيا

The Objective of the Association is the promotion of political dialogue between young people in Europe and other regions and cultures as well as the promotion of tolerance in all facets of the concept of understanding between nations. This Objective shall be achieved particularly through financial, idealistic and organisational support provided to appropriate events for the general public.

We want to strengthen civil society in Germany and the rest of the world by encouraging young people to strengthen the position of their local communities. We also want to afford young people an opportunity to dedicate their free time in projects in their local environment, especially those who have not been committed to any projects so far.

The ZAK’s concept is based on three pillars: interdisciplinarity, applied research in cultural studies, and public science. In particular, the ZAK’s objectives include the promotion of interdisciplinary teaching, and the interdisciplinary collaboration of teachers and researchers; promotion of scientific, social and economic dialogue; promotion and improvement of relationships and cooperation between the KIT and the citizens of Karlsruhe and the region of in terms of scientific and cultural exchange.

Interculturality is a central theme of our times. The close proximity and coexistence of people from different cultures in a shared territory is what distinguishes modern societies; the problems and conflicts arising from this are on the agenda in both national and international politics. Close to 100 social scientists and other academics at Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz are carrying out interdisciplinary research under the auspices of the Center for Intercultural Studies in various projects. The researchers are analyzing the changes in living conditions that result from emigration/immigration and are investigating the connections between science, politics, and ethnic minorities. In addition to this research, the Center for Intercultural Studies is active in making the various specializations of these focal research units public – in particular in the form of interdisciplinary events, continuous teacher training, guest lectureships, visiting professorships, and project presentations. One of the Center's main concerns is to find access to the public arena. It collaborates widely with partners in politics and the economy, culture, and society. In previous years, the Center has promoted more than sixty conferences, financed more than a dozen guest professorships and put on numerous public events with literary figures, artists and musicians in collaboration with cultural organizations, particularly here in Mainz. The Center endeavors to promote intercultural skills across cultures and to create suitable tools to make intercultural expertise available to its relevant practitioners.