Unterrichtsinhalte GK 12 und 12

1.British traditions and visions: British history

From Empire to Commonwealth, monarchy and modern democracy

The UK and Europe

2.Post-colonialism and migration:

From Empire to Commonwealth, multicultural society, post-colonial experience in India, Indian and Pakistani communities in Britain

3.Shakespeare – a literary ‘giant’ in the 21st century

4.Globalization - global challenges

Economic and ecological issues

International peace-keeping at the turn of the century: the role of the UN and the USA

5. The USA – the American Dream then and now

The American Dream – concept, history and current issues

Cultural diversity in the USA – migration

6.Utopia and dystopia – exploring alternative worlds

Science and ethics: genetic engineering

Science fiction, fantasy and utopia


Und hier die verpflichtenden literarischen Vorgaben

Roman:

Don DeLillo: Falling Man (GK)

Drama:

Tennessee Williams: A Streetcar Named Desire oder Lorraine Hansberry: A Raisin in the Sun (GK)

Lyrik:

Social Criticism in modern poetry and songs (GK)

Spielfilm:

Sam Mendes: American Beauty oder J. Clyton/F.F. Coppola: The Great Gatsby