Esperanto & Peace Culture

1 Week Course in Vélez-Málaga, Spain.

Erasmus+ Esperanto course, the international language for a Culture of Peace and Tolerance

Course Description:

Esperanto, the international language for a Culture of Peace and Tolerance. With approximately two million speakers around the world, Esperanto is considered a national intangible cultural heritage in Poland and Croatia, and a living language in Hungary where it is possible to be officially examined of this language to get a bachelor’s degree. From its beginnings, Esperanto was linked with the values of peace, tolerance, respect, and Human Rights.

International institutions like UNESCO recommend studying this language as a perfect tool to spread values of peace and tolerance and facilitate communication and understanding between different cultures. Esperanto has a huge literary tradition from all the countries around the world with an important historical presence in several communities of Europe, Brasil, China, and Japan. Esperanto is currently experiencing a new renaissance on the Internet and in the classrooms as a vehicle for integration and intercultural communication and as an accelerator and training model to learn any language.

Activities: Local excursion included.

Methods: Digital explanation, Storytelling, Project-Based Learning, and Socratic dialogue.

Concepts:

• History of Esperanto.
• Esperanto as a language of peace.
• The propedeutic value of Esperanto and its educational possibilities.
• Phonetics and writing.
• Names, adjectives, and adverbs.
• The verbal system.

Objectives:

• Learn about the history and culture of the international Esperanto language.
• Know the values of peace and intercultural education linked to Esperanto.
• Learn the basic grammar of the language.
• Practical use of Esperanto in the classroom.

Esperanto and Global Citizenship

This language was created to embody the ideals of peace, tolerance, and human rights, as highlighted by its longstanding recommendation by UNESCO as a tool for intercultural communication. It is also considered a Esperanto language country in its own right, connecting speakers from diverse nations through shared values and a commitment to understanding.

Course Highlights

Participants will explore Esperanto’s vast literary and historical traditions, with examples from Europe, Brazil, China, and Japan. You’ll also learn about its growing presence in the digital age and its application in classrooms worldwide as an accelerator for language learning and a model for integration.

Activities and Methods

• Interactive Learning: Use storytelling, project-based learning, and Socratic dialogue to engage with Esperanto’s core principles.
• Cultural Excursion: A local outing to immerse participants in Spanish culture and explore how Esperanto connects with broader cultural narratives.
• Digital Tools: Enhance your understanding of the language’s phonetics, writing system, and grammatical structures through modern educational technologies.

Key Concepts

• The history and mission of Esperanto.
• Grammar essentials: names, adjectives, adverbs, and the verbal system.
• The propedeutic value of Esperanto as a stepping stone to learning other languages.
• Practical classroom applications for promoting multilingualism and cultural integration.

Objectives

• Understand the Esperanto culture and its link to peace education.
• Learn about the international significance of Esperanto as a Esperanto language country with global relevance.
• Develop foundational grammar skills for practical use in diverse educational contexts.
• Embrace the language as a tool for intercultural dialogue and multilingual education.

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Join this inspiring Erasmus professional mobility course in Vélez-Málaga to learn how Esperanto can create meaningful connections across cultures and accelerate language acquisition. Explore the potential of Esperanto for promoting peace and tolerance in a globalized world!