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Dialogue in intercultural communities [electronic resource] : from an educational point of view / edited by Claudio Baraldi.

Summary:

This book explores the meanings of educational interactions which aim to promote peace and positive relationships. This analysis is based on theories of communication and active participation in education systems, in particular in intercultural settings. The book investigates the cultural presuppositions of dialogues which can empower participants' expressions in interactions through the management of discussions and conflicts. These presuppositions are observed in the use of language in participants' narratives and interactions. The book draws on the fine-grained analysis of a large corpus of.

Record details

ISBN: 9789027288912 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9027288917 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9789027210210 (hbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9027210217 (hbk. : alk. paper)
Physical Description: 1 online resource (viii, 277 p.)
Publisher: Amsterdam ; John Benjamins Pub. Co., c2009.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Empowering dialogue in intercultural settings / Claudio Baraldi -- The research project / Claudio Baraldi, Gabriella Cortesi and Vittorio Iervese -- The CISV narrative / Gabriella Cortesi -- Organisational meetings 1: promoting participation / Claudio Baraldi and Cristina Caiti -- Organisational meetings 2: conflict management / Claudio Baraldi and Elena Gambari -- Activities 1: promoting participation / Monica Bonilauri and Elisa Rossi -- Activities 2: coordinating reflection / Federico Farini -- Activities 3: conflict management / Vittorio Iervese and Elisa Rossi -- Activities 4: adolescents' coordination / Claudio Baraldi and Alessandra Braglia -- Activities 5: interpreting as mediation? / Claudio Baraldi and Rosanna Blasi -- Conclusions / Claudio Baraldi.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.