Language in Transition: BTU Expertise Enriches Nationwide Lecture Series
The speaker is Prof. Dr. Heike Radvan. The scientist is head of the Methods and Theories of Social Work chair at the BTU with a focus on community work and prevention of right-wing extremism and brings a broad range of expertise and many years of experience to the lecture.
The event provides an outstanding opportunity to address current developments in language equality and to work together to find solutions to fund inclusive and respectful communication. All who wish to discuss together the importance of language and its impact on our society are invited.
Those interested can participate in the BTU Centre for Continuing Education event online or attend it at the Konrad Zuse Media Center (Building 11) on the Campus Senftenberg.
Online access is available via the Internet address:
www.b-tu.de/weiterbildung/offene-hochschule/bundesweite-online-ringvorlesung.
Language changes. From a historical perspective, this is not a new phenomenon. Current approaches, such as a gender-reflective and discrimination-critical use of language, aim to reflect on our speech in terms of what effect it has: Who is being addressed? Who is meant? How is it possible to speak in a respectful way that excludes experiences of discrimination and possible violations? Which approaches open up common learning processes and paths towards a most inclusive, solidary and dialogue-oriented coexistence? In the lecture, background knowledge on the relevant topics will be conveyed as well as thinking in the direction of practice.
The nationwide Online Ring Lecture (ORV) has been organized since 2008 by institutions of scientific continuing education of older people in cooperation with the Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung Älterer (BAG WiWA). This year, the focus is on "Images of Man - Views and Perspectives". Various sciences that have shaped our view of humanity and our view of the world will be examined, including anthropology, cultural studies, philosophy and other disciplines.
The Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg offers a wide range of study programmes, research opportunities and open courses. It is thus a respected player in the regional and national educational landscape for lifelong learning.
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