Language, education and contemporary global issues

Language competencies are increasingly important in our globalised world. Global usage of a language enhances global understanding. A shared language should be a bridge between cultures, a bridge that connects speakers and allows people to share cultural values, diverse views and knowledge. Especially in multicultural education language plays very important role, because in this school or university process all students are prepared for their roles and responsibilities in an interdependent world. It places students at the centre of all school and university practices that promote multi-perspectives and an appreciation of cultural and linguistic diversity within society. Then the school or university community contributes to cultural and linguistic diversity. Schools and universities assist all students to develop the understanding, knowledge and skills to contribute to, and benefit from the diversity that characterizes our globalised world. Language especially plays a crucial role in the establishment and preservation of national and group identity. E-learning programs used at schools as well as universities has globalized students more than any other media.