Naslov
Between Nation and Globalization – Croatia and the European Union

Autori
Urošević, Nataša

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
45. Annual UACES Conference, Bilbao / - Bilbao, 2015

Skup
45. Annual UACES Conference, Bilbao

Mjesto i datum
Bilbao, Španjolska, 06.09.2015. - 09.09.2015

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Podatak o recenziji nije dostupan

Ključne riječi
national identity, globalization, European integration

Sažetak
The paper will explore theoretical and practical implications of Croatian accession to the European Union. Although this process presented a unique opportunity to explore and celebrate the elements of its European identity, multicultural history and the cosmopolitan richness of a shared, multinational and transnational cultural heritage, it also raised a question of self-perception, promotion of European values and attitude toward new, turbulent international multicultural context. Besides reflection on fundamental theoretical concepts, the paper will present results of the research conducted in the framework of the courses Cultural Identity of Croatia and European Identity at the Interdisciplinary Study Programme of Culture and Tourism, University of Pula, Croatia. Using a qualitative methodology, we interviewed 250 Croatian citizens and explored their attitudes toward the key elements of cultural identity and cultural diversity in the wider context of European integration. We examined their attitudes toward Croatian accession to the EU and the key values of European identity, as well as the impact of globalization on national identity and economy. We analyzed the effects of the new European context on local cultural identities and economies, as well as existing models of multiculturalism and interculturalism at the local, regional and national level, the possibilities of improvement of intercultural communication in the local communities and international cooperation in the wider region. We also explored the most effective models of communicating European citizenship and cosmopolitanism, as well as projects promoting a common European cultural identity, such as the European Capital of Culture. One of the main goals of our research was to train students for critical reflection of the key values of cultural identity, cultural diversity, intercultural communication and European cultural cooperation.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Interdisciplinarne društvene znanosti

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