Modern societies are inconceivable as isolated and mono-cultural entities. The interaction of various cultures is not only a fact of life for most Europeans, it also enriches our societies. However, we also witness tensions between cultures. Intercultural dialogue is therefore one of the political priorities of the Council of Europe, as shown most prominently by the adoption of the White Paper "Living Together as Equals in Dignity" in May 2008.

Higher education, by its history and contemporary practice, is a natural partner in and promoter of intercultural dialogue and understanding. Higher education institutions and campuses are themselves multicultural societies, and as such are the focus of the present volume. A second volume will examine the role of higher education in furthering intercultural dialogue and understanding in broader society.

Contents

Preface

Introduction

Intercultural dialogue in higher education in Europe

Intercultural dialogue and democracy: new values for higher education

Defining the sources of intercultural conflict and their effects

Euro-Mediterranean intercultural dialogue

Cultivating intercultural dialogue at the European University Viadrina

Intercultural dialogue on a Russian university campus

Intercultural dialogue in "the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" - How to achieve it?

The multiple facets of interculturalism

Intercultural dialogue on the University Campus

Contributors

Appendix 1: White Paper on Intercultural Dialogue: "Living Together As Equals in Dignity"