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Part 1: Language in cultural context
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Topics studied: |
Aims |
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Language
and the individual
(multi- / bilingualism, language profile, identity)
Language
and power
(linguistic imperialism, propaganda)
Language
and knowledge
(science and technology, argot and jargon)
Language
and communities
(nation / region, subcultures)
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Understand
persuasive language in
political speeches
Jargon
Professional language
Status of minority languages
in multilingual societies
emergence of new vocabulary
from languages of groups
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Further oral activity |
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| Part 2: Language and mass communication |
Topics studied: |
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Languages
and presentation of speeches and campaigns (elections, lobbying)
Analyze / give speeches
Stereotypes
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Examine different forms of
communication:
Advertising
Blogs |
Further oral activity |
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Part 3: Literature – texts and
contexts
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Works studied / thematic links |
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Miller: Tod eines
Handlungsreisenden
Schlink: Vorleser
Brecht: Der gute
Mensch von Sezuan
Thematic link:
individuelles Scheitern
Familie
(mangelnde) Kommunikation
Einfluss der Wirtschaft
Wirtschafts- / Gesellschaftskritik
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Understand relevance of thematic links for literature studied
Learn to analyze and use style and register |
Paper 2: Essay
1 out of 6 questions
students write essay based on
both the literary texts studied |
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Part 4: Literature – critical
study
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Works studied / thematic links |
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Dürrenmatt: Besuch der
alten Dame
Stamm: Agnes
Kästner: Gedichte
Thematic link:
Vergangenheitsbewältigung
Umgang mit Verantwortung
Auswirkung des Wirtschaftssystems aud Individuum und Familie
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Understand relevance of thematic links for literature studied
Learn to analyse and use style and register |
Individual Oral commentary
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| Exam preparation |
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Paper 1: Textual analysis
two unseen texts
students write analysis of one of these texts |
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