Pluralism and Coexistence Foundation puts Ceuta as an example of normalization of the Muslim issues

17 May 2012 The director of the Foundation for Pluralism and Coexistence (FPC), Jose Manuel Lopez, went to Ceuta to participate with the Counselor of Education, Culture and Women, Mabel Deu, in the awarding diplomas ceremony to students of Spanish Language courses for religious leaders, an initiative that also includes the Instituto Cervantes, and that…

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Language and Integration Mediators in Germany: Tackling Communication Problems Head-On

Misunderstandings frequently arise between migrants and specialist staff in government agencies and in schools. The new job of language and integration mediator is intended to provide a long-term solution to this problem. The youth welfare office contacts the family of a pupil with a behavioural disorder, a woman is diagnosed as having breast cancer, a…

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French President Sarkozy Appears to Have Forgotten About Arabic Language Instruction

This article in Libération charts Nicolas Sarkozy’s discourse on Arabic language instruction in France. The author suggests that while he has been extremely involved in the structuring of Islam in France and has presented himself as open to relationships with Mediterranean nations, there has been little advancement on his earlier promises related to Arabic instruction…

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Deaf Muslims Find Religious Class in Toronto

At Masjid Toronto, a mosque in Toronto’s downtown core, 20-or-so students attend the city’s only Islamic class for deaf Muslims. “Deaf Muslims don’t have many opportunities to meet others from that community, so the chance to have those social connections is very fulfilling,” said Amina Daimee, among the first Muslim ASL/English interpreters who graduated from…

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Moroccan University offers Dutch classes

The University of Casablanca has instituted Dutch language courses to serve individuals seeking work in the Netherlands. This is the first time an academic institution in an Arab country has offered free Dutch courses, and over 100 students are enrolled in the course, Expatica.com reports. Although Dutch lessons are also available in the Egyptian and…

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