The Intercultural Dialogue - Preparing Teachers for Diversity

Book Cover

Preface

Contents

Chapter One. Intercultural Dialogue and Its Relevance for Teacher Education

Introduction

The Scope

The Concept of Intercultural Dialogue

Structure of the Argument

Why Should We Reflect on Intercultural Dialogue in Education?

Discussion Partners

Policy Documents

Methodology

A Potential Objection

Chapter Two. Culture and Dialogue

Introduction

A Classical Distinction

Three Conceptual Meanings

Culture as Community

A Conventional Understanding

Interculturality

Multiculturality

Transculturality

How to Understand the Stranger?

Theo Sundermeier’s Contribution

Summary

Chapter Three. Religion and Dialogue

Introduction

Systemic Religion – In Light of Beyer’s Theory of Religion

The Need for a Broader Conception

Religion and Tradition – In Light of Hervieu-Léger’s Sociology of Religion

Everyday religion – In Light of Heimbrock’s Practical Theology

Summary

Chapter Four. Interaction and Dialogue

Introduction

Recognition – In Light of Taylor’s Political Theory

Procedure as Ethical Framework – In light of Habermas’ Theory of Communication

Communication as Argumentation – In Light of the “Socratic Dialogue”

Interaction – In Light of Martin Buber’s Philosophy

Summary

Chapter Five. Teachers’ Intercultural Agency in light of Government-Initiated Curriculum Changes

Introduction

The Notion of Intercultural Dialogue – Some Main Features

Dialogue Partner

Administrator of Diversity

A Paradox

Culture and Dialogue

Religion and Dialogue

Summary

Chapter Six. On the Power and Weakness of Dialogue – Concluding Remarks

Introduction

The Transcultural Perspective

Implications For Teaching

Bridge Over Troubled Waters?

References