Invitation to participate in an online event called "The Importance of Native Language in the Diaspora"
What exactly is it about?
At the beginning of February, more precisely on February 3rd, 2021 representatives of the Pangea Network from Germany, the Association of Bosnian Associations Operating in Denmark (SBHUD), representatives of BH Roots from Austria, leaders of the Board of BiH Teachers, also operating in Denmark (OBHU), representatives of the Bosniak Cultural Society "Preporod" from Split, representatives of the i-platform from Switzerland, and representatives of the Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees of BiH, from the Sector for Emigration with joint efforts and resources organize a unique online event that will emphasize the importance of the native language, its preservation, especially in the field of our emigrants. The idea arose within the already established cooperation between these organizations and the Ministry, gathered around the well-known project Diaspora Online Check In.
The goal of this event is to exchange experiences and strengthen mutual cooperation that would contribute to the improvement of native language learning in the diaspora.
Lecturer Dr. Dina Mehmedbegović - Smith
Participants of this online event, which will be organized through the Zoom platform, will have the opportunity to attend a lecture by Dr. Dina Mehmedbegović - Smith from the Institute of Education, University College London, whose research concerns bilingualism / multilingualism, minority languages and language positioning in relation to dominant language, political power, and the disappearance of language.
Dr. Mehmedbegović - Smith is currently developing interdisciplinary work with colleagues in neuroscience with the aim of providing broader evidence for advocating for the cognitive benefits of bilingualism in education and lifelong learning. Her concept of “Healthy Linguistic Nutrition” is an innovative approach to language learning, as well as her autobiographical approach to developing intercultural skills.
However, the participants will also be addressed by Mr. Vedad Boberg - Fazlić, who will present the results of research conducted in Germany, regarding online learning of the native language in that country.
Also, this event will be an ideal opportunity to introduce participants to the current practice of learning the native language in the host countries, and on this occasion the actors will be addressed by Ms. Semira Ceribašić, representative of the Bosnian School Munich, and Ms. Jasminka Hasanbašić, representative of the BiH Teachers' Committee in Denmark.
Thematic meeting agenda
7:00 - 07:05 PM - introductory address by Mr. Kemo Sarač, Sector for Emigration, Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees of BiH;
07:05 - 07: 10 PM - introductory speech by Mr. Nikola Burić, Executive Director of the i-platform from Switzerland;
07:10 - 07:40 PM - lecture by Dr. Dina Mehmedbegović - Smith;
07:40 - 07:50 PM - Questions and answers;
07:50 - 08: 05 PM - Presentation of research related to online native language learning in Germany, Vedad Boberg-Fazlić;
08:05 - 08: 15 PM - Questions and answers;
08:15 - 08: 25 PM - Examples of native language learning in the host countries, Semira Ceribašić, Bosnian School Munich, Germany;
08:25 - 08:35 PM - Examples of native language learning in the host countries, Jasminka Hasanbašić, Board of BiH Teachers in Denmark;
08:35 - 08: 45 PM - Questions and answers.
Technical information
As previously emphasized, this important event is organized through the Zoom platform, and a link to join will be provided to all meeting participants.
However, due to the fact that the number of participants is limited, we please all interested parties to register on time via this link, no later than February 1st.
We deeply thank all the participants for their interest.
See you on February 3rd at 7:00 PM. Until then, stay healthy and safe.
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