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LANGUAGE, EQUALITY, INTERCULTURALITY – WORKSHOP

Date: 22 October 2021, at 17:00–20:00

Venue: Passage of Dialogue (Przejście Dialogu)
ul. Świdnicka 19, Wrocław

How does language shape reality? When do words bring people together, and when do they exclude? How can we speak without causing hurt? We invite educators, teachers and school counsellors to a workshop that aims to reflect on the role of language in intercultural relations. Participants will learn about tools for working with children and […]

THE MIDDLE EAST: A LAND OF FIRE AND WAR – DISCUSSION

Date: 21 October 2021, at 18:30–20:00

Venue: Passage of Dialogue (Przejście Dialogu)
ul. Świdnicka 19, Wrocław

The war in Afghanistan (or rather, the end of the US involvement in it) and the withdrawal of American troops from Kabul have dominated the world’s media for several months. But can this conflict be considered in isolation from the other problems that have plagued the region for years? What does Afghanistan have in common […]

WHAT DOES THE WORD “NEIGHBOUR” MEAN? RELIGIOUS LANGUAGE IN THE FACE OF CRISIS

Date: 19 October 2021, at 18:30–20:00

Venue: Passage of Dialogue (Przejście Dialogu)
ul. Świdnicka 19, Wrocław

Recent weeks have brought another serious migration crisis, linked to the situation in Afghanistan. Many statements on the subject are being made in the media and in public life, representing almost the full spectrum of attitudes towards refugees. The language used by politicians, activists, religious leaders and other participants in the debate can reveal their […]

DO WE NEED NEW WORDS?

Date: 14 October 2021, at 17:00–19:00

Venue: Passage of Dialogue (Przejście Dialogu)
ul. Świdnicka 19, Wrocław

To its everyday users, the Polish language may seem entirely neutral – we are so used to the sound of words that we rarely stop to think about how they came about or the emotions they carry. Host: Joanna Synowiec Guests: Yulia Krivich, Jana Shostak, Dr hab. Tomasz Piekot, Bartłomiej Potocki, Bartłomiej Ciążyński Registration for […]

Look for similarities, not differences – a meeting with Malek Odeh

Date: 16 October 2021, at 16:00–19:00

Venue: Passage of Dialogue (Przejście Dialogu)
ul. Świdnicka 19, Wrocław

How should we talk about armed conflict? How should we respond when it is happening far away from us? Are demonstrations effective? How can we speak so as to attract the attention of so-called public opinion? Is it possible to fight for dignity and the right to life with words? Our guest will be Malek […]

A discussion on film and TV series: a propaganda tool or a space for dialogue and understanding? / Dialogopolis

Date: 12 October 2021, at 18:00–20:00

Venue: Passage of Dialogue (Przejście Dialogu)
ul. Świdnicka 19, Wrocław

We will talk about the different forms and contexts of communication in film and TV series. The films and series discussed will be a starting point for a conversation about cinema as a tool of communication – and of manipulation, used in the past for propaganda purposes – and also for considering whether cinema is […]

“Nowacy” – an art action by Jana Shostak / Dialogopolis

Date: 14 October 2021, at 13:00–17:00

Venue: Wrocław – public space around the city

Artist Jana Shostak invites you on a walk with the “nowacy”. This is a word that did not previously exist in Polish, formed from the adjective “nowy/nowa” (“new”). The artist proposes introducing “nowak” (plural “nowacy”) as a replacement for the word “refugee”, which she sees as stigmatising. The artist describes her work as follows: “Through […]

Taming the Unknown: How to Talk Confidently About Disability / Dialogopolis

Date: 13 October 2021, at 17:00–20:00

Venue: Passage of Dialogue (Przejście Dialogu)
ul. Świdnicka 19, Wrocław

How can we speak correctly and mindfully about people with disabilities and the people around them – and why say “a person with a disability” rather than “a disabled person”, “a charge”, “a patient” or “a cripple”? How should we talk about the people who support people with disabilities? During the meeting we will learn […]

Workshop “Dialogue – what is it, exactly?” / Dialogopolis

Date: 11 October 2021, at 17:00–20:00

As social divisions and polarisation grow ever deeper, it is worth developing the skills needed to build dialogue. This training is an introduction to building dialogue using the methods of the Nansen Center for Peace. We will consider how dialogue differs from debate. We will talk about questioning techniques that help get to the heart […]

Verbal Reactions – an art action by the Julianna Płaczysko collective / Dialogopolis

Date: 11 October 2021, at 10:00–17:00

Venue: Wrocław – public space around the city

Walls are silent? Quite the opposite. If we look around carefully, walls shout to us and at us, often insulting us with obscenities, slurs and symbols. Sometimes they enter into a constructive dialogue, but more often they assault the eye. Do we know how to respond? How can we stop hate speech when it creeps […]