Myths and facts about multilingualism: Lecture in Friedrichshafen!

Myths and facts about multilingualism: Lecture in Friedrichshafen!

24.10.2024 - 13:27

University of Konstanz

Language variety in focus!

The Center for Multilingualism celebrates its tenth anniversary with an revealing lecture on October 30, 2024 in the Landseek district in Friedrichshafen. Here the secrets of multilingual education are ventilated and questions about language development disorders and opportunities in schools are discussed. Linguists such as Theodoros Marinis and Simone Waitz clarify whether multilingual children learn really more slowly and what they are all about. The lecture that begins at 4 p.m. is an indispensable guide for educators, teachers and all interested citizens.

The Center for Multilingualism: A lighthouse in voice research

originally founded in 2014, the Center for Multilingualism is an interface between research and society. Marinis explains: "Our projects always aim at what the results mean for society." The language researchers offer practical support for questions about multilingualism, language acquisition and integration criteria, the importance of which in many schools where bilingual children are often represented.

The heart of the lecture will also be the international project "Actin", which promotes the integration of young immigrants through language skills and cultural awareness. Visitors not only expect theory, but also practical approaches to promote language development in schools. Entry is free, so a must for everyone who is interested in this exciting topic!