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20/05/2004
University to hold NI citizenship debate
The University of Ulster is set to host a public debate on citizenship in Northern Ireland.
The debate, which takes place next Tuesday at the University's UNESCO Centre in Coleraine, will tackle issues such as the meaning of citizenship in diverse societies; rights and responsibilities of citizens; the relationship between identity and citizenship and notions of multiple citizenship.
Professor Alan Smith, UNESCO Chair said: “Citizenship education is currently being introduced into schools in Northern Ireland so this debate is particularly timely. It will be of interest to parents, educators, non-governmental organisations and anyone with an interest in local, national and international politics."
Chaired by the BBC's Mark Carruthers, the 'Let’s Talk' style debate will have local researchers, as well as a group of researchers from the University of Montreal, in attendance.
The debate entitled 'Citizenship in Northern Ireland: Implications for Citizenship', will take place on Tuesday at 7.15pm in the Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart.
The panel will include: Arlene Foster, DUP; Charo Lanau, Latinoamercia Unida; Malachi O’Doherty, Fortnight Magazine; and Paul Smyth, Public Achievement.
Anyone who would like to be in next week's audience should contact the UNESCO Centre on 028 7032 4699.
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The debate, which takes place next Tuesday at the University's UNESCO Centre in Coleraine, will tackle issues such as the meaning of citizenship in diverse societies; rights and responsibilities of citizens; the relationship between identity and citizenship and notions of multiple citizenship.
Professor Alan Smith, UNESCO Chair said: “Citizenship education is currently being introduced into schools in Northern Ireland so this debate is particularly timely. It will be of interest to parents, educators, non-governmental organisations and anyone with an interest in local, national and international politics."
Chaired by the BBC's Mark Carruthers, the 'Let’s Talk' style debate will have local researchers, as well as a group of researchers from the University of Montreal, in attendance.
The debate entitled 'Citizenship in Northern Ireland: Implications for Citizenship', will take place on Tuesday at 7.15pm in the Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart.
The panel will include: Arlene Foster, DUP; Charo Lanau, Latinoamercia Unida; Malachi O’Doherty, Fortnight Magazine; and Paul Smyth, Public Achievement.
Anyone who would like to be in next week's audience should contact the UNESCO Centre on 028 7032 4699.
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