University of Malta. Euro-Mediterranean Centre for Educational Research
Abstract
Morocco has a long history of multiculturalism and language
contact; however, this characteristic has become more prominent as a
consequence of the expansion of education after independence. This paper
investigates how multiculturalism and citizenship in Moroccan society impact
on the system of education. It provides a framework that enriches the discussion
of multiculturalism and citizenship by highlighting the role that education plays
in the development and management of multiculturalism and citizenship. The
paper discusses the interlocked phenomena of multiculturalism, citizenship, and
education from an interdisciplinary standpoint, analysing and explaining the
synchronic relationships between them. The educational system must address
the linguistic and cultural diversity inherent in multicultural Morocco, from the
human rights and intercultural learning perspectives. Its purpose is not to teach
the role of multiculturalism in official curricula, but to construct an approach
to intercultural learning that promotes citizenship, dialogue, mutual
understanding, and living together. Such an approach differs from the
monocultural approach still existent in many North African and Middle Eastern
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