Context/backgroundWe are convinced that education in the current immigration to Europe has a key role.We see throughout the discussion two main stages:- The granting of asylum is a human right to which we are committed without any reservation- The next step is the decision of the refugees to integrate into European societiesSince the ideas, hopes, opinions and knowledge of Europe among refugees differ widely, we would like to eliminate information deficits, set in motion educational processes and produce in addition to learning the local language, a new learning module comprising two parts:- "Understanding Europe - A guide to European Citizenship" and- "Understanding Germany / Austria / Poland / Romania / Bulgaria / Belgium - A guide to German / Austrian etc. citizenship"We are convinced that only well-informed people can make a serious decision about how they want to set up in this Europe and see prospects for their future.We are also convinced that we have to support the migrants in this integration process the best we can.Objectives- Learning about Europe as a contribution to a successful integration of refugees into European societies- A learning module about Europe as part of the learning process of the language of the host country- Successfull integration and inclusion of immigrants and refugees into European societies.Number and profile of participantsWe were looking for an adequate geographical distribution of partner institutions in Europe:Sprachendienst Konstanz offers since many years courses for German for immigrants; during the latest Grundtvig-project they developed a short teaching module about Europe that was presented during a project meeting in April 2013.Universität Klagenfurt contributes the scientific background for the basic project work, and brings in very new up-to-date information about the situation of refugees in Europe.POS in Lodz as a cultural institution is an important regional stakeholder supporting peace education and integration of immigrants in Lodz.Nevo parudimos cares for the Roma community in the Severas county in Romania. This institution is involved in various European projects with different successful experiences in basic educational work.Hamburger Volkshochschule is one of the local key players for the approach "integration by education".EU Warehouse is one of the most experienced project management institutions, it has accepted the responsibilty for the dissemination part of the project.Bulgarian Development Agency is the only new member in the consortium: It wil be interesting to hear the point of view of this representative of a country at the borders of Europe dealing with immigrants.VHS Wien is involved in European cooperation projects since 1995, and it is part of the "Start Wien" program of the City of Vienna, organising German language courses and Information modules for refugees. Furthermore VHS Wien is responsible for the documentation of formal education - certificates, competences etc. - of the refugees arriving in Vienna.Description of activities- We will develop the Curriculum "Understanding Europe - A guide to European Citizenship" with national appendixes for the partner countries, we will develop a Course Design and format for this curriculum. Main part of the curriculum are: The definition of learning targets, teaching methodologies, media, learning material, blended learning.Methodology to be used in carrying out the projectGenerally speaking we stand for a democratic project work regarding the strengths of the partners.We will form a working group for the development of the learning module.This working group will include participants of ongoing language courses, so we will consider the interests and wishes of the refugees. Methods applied in the prototype courses based on the new curriculum (after the projects end):- Classical classroom teaching including excursions to European points of interests- blended learning- individual homework and group work- Visiting theatre, cinema, museums focussing on questions of European importanceA short description of the results and impact envisagedA curriculum "Understanding Europe" plus a national addition for the countries involved in the project. Participants: We expect an improvement of the inclusion process for immigrants to Europe.Participating organisations: A new educational offerOther stakeholders: The chance for educational institutions not involved in the project to take over a tested learning module to integrate in their regular work program.Longer term benefitsImprovement of the degree of integration of migrants and refugees into European societies; at a national level: A new contribution to the ongoing integration process for immigrants. A better understanding of the needs of immigrants in the national population. And at the European level: Another contribution to the task of integration and inclusion of refugees.