Intercultural Education through Civic Engagement: Service Learning in the Foreign Language Classroom

Not only the 2019 Global Peace Index but also a glance at the daily news shows that many conflicts and crises that have emerged in the past decade remain unresolved. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the situation in many countries and clearly demonstrated that peaceful coexistence in this globalized world is a goal that can only be achieved together. Teachers and curriculum developers play a major role in this process as they set the course of development for future generations. While educators in all subjects contribute in their own unique way, foreign language teachers are particularly well positioned