1. Germany's New Culture of Welcome—Our Libraries are an Essential Part of it.
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Lison, Barbara
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EDUCATION libraries , *CULTURAL education , *GOVERNMENT corporations , *REFUGEES , *EDUCATIONAL programs - Abstract
German authorities are expecting more than 1 million refugees by the end of 2015. These people come to Germany to seek protection and assistance and to build a new life, therefore it is important to welcome them and to assist them in their integration as soon as possible. This situation creates a versatile and perfectly fitting opportunity for cultural and educational programs, including libraries, which can play a vital role in this integration process. The key to integration is the knowledge of the German language, and the most important challenge now is to teach the necessary language skills to as many asylum-seekers as possible. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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