Critical language awareness, democratic engagement and sustainability

CLADES aims to increase civic engagement and sustainability literacy through Critical Language Awareness (CLA). Our main objectives are: 1) To develop understanding of language's societal impact, ...

CLADES aims to increase civic engagement and sustainability literacy through Critical Language Awareness (CLA). Our main objectives are: 1) To develop understanding of language's societal impact, targeting different educational contexts. 2) To enhance analytical skills for critical language evaluation as a means to increase media and visual literacy and critical thinking. 3) To promote the use of one's own voice and ethical communication to foster positive societal change.

1) Host congresses and workshops for educators and students, providing a platform for different groups to voice opinion, influence material development and foster a community of practice around CLA. 2) Develop and test educational resources, demonstrate their use, and support educators in adoption. 3) Launch comprehensive courses: a university-wide CLA skill course, and online "CLA for Educators" and "Econarrative and Ethical Leadership," accessible to a broad audience.

The project anticipates specific results leading to transformative outcomes: 1) Enhanced civic engagement and sustainability literacy through CLA education 2) Comprehensive CLA resources, a university-wide CLA course and two online courses, "CLA for Educators" and "Econarrative and Ethical Leadership," promoting widespread application. 3) Establishment of community of practice developing in fostering societal change and ethical communication.