Folklore lessons in the schools of the German minority in Hungary. Attitudes and methodological aspects – results of a questionnaire research Cover Image

Der Volkskundeunterricht in den Schulen der ungarndeutschen Minderheit. Ergebnisse einer empirischen Forschung
Folklore lessons in the schools of the German minority in Hungary. Attitudes and methodological aspects – results of a questionnaire research

Author(s): Éva Márkus, Dorottya Erb
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Social Sciences, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Civil Society, Sociology, Nationalism Studies, Inter-Ethnic Relations, Politics and Identity
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: German minority in Hungary; primary school; folklore lesson

Summary/Abstract: The study deals with teaching issues of the German minority in Hungary. It briefly describes the so-called folklore lesson is dealt with, which every learner at a nationality school in Hungary should learn in one hour per week. Finally, we present the research results of an online survey on folklore teaching. The aim of the data collection was to find out what educational background the teachers have, what difficulties teachers are confronted with in the teaching process and what claims they have for assistance. Their students’ attitude was also asked. Subsequently, recommendations for the education system are formulated.

  • Issue Year: 2021
  • Issue No: 51
  • Page Range: 79-94
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: German
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