This article in Journal European Education analyzes qualitative data obtained from focus groups with students learning in schools with a majority and minority language of instruction from Estonia, Latvia, Romania, and Slovakia. The focus groups were developed within the framework of the project "Divided Education, Divided Citizens?" conducted by the Network of Education Policy Centres in eight countries of East-Central Europe and Central Asia. Although students who took part speak positively about diversity, they nevertheless exhibit a range of outgroup biases and self-enhancement constructions. Such intergroup perceptions are described in conjunction with the students' assumptions concerning citizenship, ethnic culture, and history, and conclusions are drawn as to the policy relevance of the findings.

• Content Type Journal Article
• Pages 69-86
• DOI 10.2753/EUE1056-4934420404
• Authors
  • Anca Nedelcu, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Bucharest
  • Romita Iucu, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Bucharest, Romania
  • Lucian Ciolan, Educational Sciences Department at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Science, University of Bucharest

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  • Journal European Education
  • Print ISSN 1056-4934
  • Journal Volume Volume 42
  • Journal Issue Volume 42, Number 4 / Winter 2010-11