Conversation Class Lesson Plan
Section: Advanced Conversation
Date: 27th Jan 2011
Class theme/topics discussed:
Migration in Germany
How did you pick this theme or topic?
It’s connected to politics in Germany which was the bigger topic for the last 2 weeks
How did you present the material? (handouts, group work, general discussion, student presentations, etc.)
We discussed where the immigrants in Germany mostly come from and why they are there, as well as problems immigrants in Germany are facing. After that we watched an episode of “Tuerkisch fuer Anfaenger”, a German TV series which illustrates these problems in a very funny way.
How did students react?
Liked it.
Did they engage with each other and you?
Yes
What materials or media did you use? (articles, satellite tv, digital projector, etc.)
TV series
Please attach a copy.
DVD available at the FLRC
Would you recommend this activity for a future class?
Yes
Why or why not?
Important topic of German culture and problems Germany is facing at the moment.