Akdeniz
University, Faculty of Education, Turkey
Abstract:
In Europe there is a concrete attempt in training
European citizens who value similarities and respect differences. As an outcome
of such an attempt the European Language Portfolio was developed and piloted by
the Language Policy Division of the Council of Europe, Strasbourg, from 1998
until 2000. It was launched on a pan-European level during the European Year of
Languages as a tool to support the development of multiculturalism and
plurilingualism. Today most of the European countries make use of an ELP model
in their education system. It aims to standardise foreign language teaching
activities within European context and to improve the quality of communication
among European people, who have
different languages and cultural backgrounds, and it is based on the Common
European Framework (CEF), which provides a common basis for the elaboration of
language syllabuses, curriculum guidelines, examinations, textbooks, etc.
across Europe.
In this study, the philosophy and
implications of the European Language Portfolio will be discussed.
Key words: European
citizens, European Language Portfolio, Multiculuturalism, Plurilingualism