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multicultural citizenship and intercultural education  

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  • The concept of citizenship was elaborated in Western countries after World War II. The concept of multicultural citizenship is an evolution thereof in the era of accelerated globalization, which has brought about a considerable increase in intercultural exchanges. In this era, education is frequently considered the most important setting for enhancing young people's multicultural citizenship. [Source: Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education; Multicultural Citizenship and Intercultural Education]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-SD050QXL-0

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