It was a unique opportunity to discuss language as a tool for communication and the formation of one’s own identity, mindfulness of words, and the importance of ethics in everyday communication. We had the chance to talk about linguistic etiquette and Japanese honorifics, the Sapir–Whorf hypothesis, and we also highlighted the androcentrism of the Polish language. We also devoted considerable time to a debate on the place of the Polish language on the contemporary map of European languages (particularly English).
Katarzyna Pawlik (psychologist and academic lecturer) complemented the linguistic dimension with her knowledge of psychology, thanks to which we were able to explore even more effectively the mysteries of the human psyche that governs our behaviour, including our verbal behaviour.
The event took place as part of the project “Youth Unite: Fostering Tolerance and Inclusivity through Education and Engagement” during European Youth Week (“All in for Change”).
