Abschnittsübersicht

  • Multiculturalism, Interculturalism, Transculturality

    Wolfgang Welsch & Afef Benessaieh


    Please read at least Welsch's essay, before preparing notes on the following questions:


    Discussion questions:


    1. How does Welsch define ‘transculturality’? How does he distinguish it from 'multiculturalism'?
    2. What are the reasons why he sees ‘transculturality’ as a viable alternative model -- to multiculturalism -- for thinking about the ways in which multicultural societies actually work?
    3. Are we all transcultural – and if so, in what ways? Are there differences between generations? Try to find an example from the essay, and two specific examples from your own life.
    4. Is there a sense in which Welsch is too optimistic about the possibilities of ‘transculturality’ – especially in the wake of the rise of nativist populism after 2015? Can you identity and exemplify the particular challenges that this idea faces in contemporary politics and society?