Titley, Gavan
(2008)
Youth, Intercultural Learning and
Cultural Politics in Europe:
Some Current Debates.
Youth Studies Ireland, 3 (1).
pp. 3-14.
ISSN 1649-8747
Abstract
Intercultural education has been central to the field of European youth work since at
least the 1960s, and arguably it has been one of its most formative influences and
projects. Currently the field of intercultural education is subject to intense debate
concerning its relevance to young people in diverse, multicultural environments. This
article examines some of the ways in which intercultural learning has become inflated
and over-burdened, and relates this to a general culturalisation of political education
and the problematics of ‘culture’ as an over-determining concept. The argument is
developed theoretically and through a discussion of research stemming from
intercultural education training courses. In conclusion the article suggests some ways
in which intercultural education can be re-politicised and reinvented.
| Item Type: |
Article
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| Keywords: |
Intercultural learning; cultural politics; youth in Europe; anti-racism; |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Arts & Humanities > School of English, Media & Theatre Studies |
| Item ID: |
4609 |
| Depositing User: |
Gavan Titley
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| Date Deposited: |
20 Nov 2013 16:59 |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
Youth Studies Ireland |
| Publisher: |
Irish Youth Work Centre |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
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| Use Licence: |
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