Promotion of European Values at the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova through Extra Curricular Activities in French

Abstract

The Scientific Library of the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (SL of ASEM) hosts the most important informational and educational tool about the European Union (EU) - the European Union Information Center (EUIC). Since 2011, this center has served as an important source of information about the EU for students, teachers, researchers and other socio-professional categories from the Republic of Moldova, providing valuable support for educational and research processes. At the same time, in collaboration with the Department of Modern Languages, its French Language section, and the Faculty of International Economic Relations, the EUIC organizes various extracurricular activities and campaigns to promote European values and initiatives in the Republic of Moldova. The purpose of these events is to raise awareness and involve the general public in addressing current EU issues relevant to our country and its academic environment. The topics include globalization, European integration, economic resilience, climate change, green energy, sustainable development, cultural diversity, multilingualism and the European linguistic landscape, intercultural training/learning/education, intercultural communication, intercultural competence and intercultural dialogue, etc. Through joint efforts, EUIC within SL of ASEM and the French Language section within the Department of Modern Languages / ASEM organize numerous extracurricular activities, both traditional and modern, focused on training, education, information and promotion, actively contributing to access to knowledge, awareness of diversity and multiculturalism, formation and education of students’ intercultural competence, especially intercultural communication and interaction, enrichment of linguistic, sociolinguistic and pragmatic experience, as well as promotion of the French language, Francophone and European values in the Republic of Moldova. CZU: [002.66:061.1EU]:378.4(478); JEL: A 22, I 21, I 23; DOI: https://doi.org/10.53486/micg2024.05