Konterkariert die europäische Dimension im Bildungswesen die Aufgaben und Ziele der interkulturellen Bildung

Abstract

Does the European dimension in education counteract the tasks and aims of intercultural education? The European dimension in education, launched by the EU and her member states, is sought to be an integral part of the curriculum. But neither what nor how it is to be tought and learned is by no means yet clear: Is a eurocentric or a multicultural approach (to be) adopted? This is a central question in view of the EU's growing influence in general education since Maastricht (1993) and considering the fact that the multiculturality of the students in the EU is not limited to those who have their ethnic origins within the member states, but also outside. During the past 30 years in order to suit this situation intercultural, multicultural or anti- racist education approaches are applied. Against this background the following article looks at initiatives launched under the two topics by the EU and her member states in general, paying special attention to the situation in Great Britain and Germany. Examples of secondeary schools in London and Frankfurt on the Main show how in practice both approaches are dealt with. (DIPF/Orig.)