FRANCOFONY AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY

Aurel ARDELEAN

Rector of “Vasile Goldis” Western University of Arad

E-mail: rectorat@uvvg.ro

The day of 20 March, The International Day of Francophony, is a chance to promote the

idea of unity beyond geographical and political frontiers.

The role of Parliaments in promoting Francophony is to support the impact of cultures in the

democratic process of the Francophone area, based on the principles of active participation and the

respect for responsibilities.

The most important issues that must be approached are: the promotion of cultural diversity

and of the dialogue between cultures, the protection and rehabilitation of the cultural partnership

and the continuous improvement of the educational system within the francophone area. All of

these are meant to contribute to the idea of solidarity between cultures and peoples.

Member of F.E.D.E., organisation based in Lyon – France, „Vasile Goldis” Western

University of Arad organizes francophone post graduated courses and awards European linguistic

competence certificates, diplomas which are recognized and enjoy success on the labour market of

France.