Contemporary life, or "der Alltag" as the Germans call it, is a fascinating theme to explore. Social customs and values are often a point of curiosity when learning about another country because they say so much about the people and their attitude toward things. However, before students learn about social customs and values in Germany, they must first define what these are in our culture. Students will have the opportunity to do research on this topic. They will also read Wolf Wondratschek’s “Mittagspause.” This short story about societal behavior expands our discussion about free time and current social customs.
In the middle section of this unit, we will learn about the qualities and traits people have that will improve their chances for personal and professional success. We will study the phenomenon of "Mindset", focusing on the traits of a growth mindset vs a fixed mindset.
Last, we will be reviewing the German school system. Students will be able to compare and contrast both the American and German school systems after studying several articles published by German scholars.
In the middle section of this unit, we will learn about the qualities and traits people have that will improve their chances for personal and professional success. We will study the phenomenon of "Mindset", focusing on the traits of a growth mindset vs a fixed mindset.
Last, we will be reviewing the German school system. Students will be able to compare and contrast both the American and German school systems after studying several articles published by German scholars.