Cultural Identity and Diversity

Lecture by W. Schulz at the Communication University of China (CUC) in Beijing, May, 22nd 2009

Culture is an integral part of a democratic society and essential for the self-concept of a nation. Creative processes can initiate new developments within the society. The lecture outlined the legal framework of the German cultural policy with a focus on the promotion of cultural diversity. The question was addressed, why new media, especially the internet, should be understood as an integral part of the culture of a modern society. Examples how such new cultural forms are promoted in Germany have been given (reward for computer games, “A Net for children”-initiative).