Reflections of Multiculturalism and Patriotism in Slovene Elementary School Curricula

Authors

  • Vladimir Prebilič
  • Irena Bačlija

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3986/dd.2016.1.10

Keywords:

curriculum, multiculturalism, ethnic minorities, patriotic elements, elementary education

Abstract

Reflections of Multiculturalism and Patriotism in Slovene Elementary School CurriculaThe paper presents an analysis of the inclusion of patriotic elements in the curricula of elementary school subjects which are adapted to a multicultural environment. The legislative framework of the educational system in Slovenia anticipates the modification of curricula when elements of a minori­ty’s identity are in question. The results of the analysis can be summarised in two sets of findings: the method of the inclusion of patriotic elements differs firstly according to the subject’s curriculum (absence of a strategic approach), and secondly depending on the minority in question. It seems as if the integration of patriotic elements in the curricula of both national minorities is coincidental.

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Author Biographies

Vladimir Prebilič

PhD in Political Science, Associate Professor; University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Social Sciences, Kardeljeva
ploščad 5, SI-1000 Ljubljana

Irena Bačlija

PhD in Political Science, Assistant Professor; University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Social Sciences, Kardeljeva
ploščad 5, SI-1000 Ljubljana

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Published

2016-01-01

How to Cite

Prebilič, V. ., & Bačlija, I. . (2016). Reflections of Multiculturalism and Patriotism in Slovene Elementary School Curricula. Two Homelands, (43). https://doi.org/10.3986/dd.2016.1.10

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