Móðurmál – the Association on Bilingualism is a partner in the project Studio 25: Iceland. Studio 25: Iceland is a cultural education initiative designed to strengthen ties between Slovakia and Iceland by engaging young people under 25 in learning about and co-creating content on Icelandic culture. Instead of simply receiving information (Cultural Education 2.0), participants will actively contribute to the creation of cultural reports and a short documentary (Cultural Education 3.0). This approach aims to foster a deeper understanding of Icelandic culture while encouraging a shift in young people’s perspectives, measured through a sociological survey. The initiative’s findings will help refine and expand the program across Slovakia and other European countries.
Nationwide Impact & Key Activities
The initiative reaches across Slovakia and Iceland through:
- Workshops on Icelandic culture – held in-person at the Slovak Television and Radio´s Creative Centers in Kosice, Banska Bystrica, and Bratislava, as well as the Nordic House in Reykjavik. The sessions are free, interpreted, and available online. (April 2025).
- Hands-on cultural education in Košice—where young participants will collaborate with experts in audiovisual production and Icelandic culture, applying a “learning by doing” method. (April 2025)
- Mobility to Iceland—offering young people firsthand experience and enabling the production of six cultural reports and a documentary, which will be broadcast nationwide on Slovak Television and Radio. (March 2025)
- Hybrid accessibility—events, recordings, and educational materials will be available online for a broader audience.
- Sociological research—tracking changes in young people’s attitudes toward cultural engagement.
Potential for Positive Change
Studio 25: Iceland aims to:
- Shift young people from passive consumers to active creators in cultural education.
- Redefine the role of media by using positive, inspiring content to foster cross-cultural understanding.
- Expand the initiative beyond Slovakia and Iceland, creating a scalable model for other European countries.
Strategic Collaboration & Long-Term Goals
The initiative is expected to establish lasting partnerships between Slovak and Icelandic institutions, including public broadcasters, universities, and research centers. These collaborations will strengthen educational and cultural exchanges, laying the foundation for future joint projects.
Through its innovative approach, Studio 25: Iceland is not only educating but also empowering young people, redefining cultural education, and fostering long-term international cooperation.
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Presentations by the young creators
