The process of acculturation and integration of second generation immigrants in the Italian school context

Abstract

This theorical contribute is contextualised within the debate and the heuristic paths that have and continue to deal with the topic of differences, developing a cultural perspective to be identified within the link of education/ formative intercultural approach. By means of
an intercutltural approach, the practice of mediation-negotiation integrates the perspective of the differences with the capacity of empowerment expressed by the ethic of responsibility. The formative and educative value of this contribute takes its place on the front of pedagogical reflexivity/reflection on intercultural issues. The cultural scenario of reference for identity and acculturation processes of second generation of teenager immigrants, integrated in the italian school and social context, is outlined.