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Englisch Abitur1. Tradition and change in British politics and society: monarchy and modern
democracy, multicultural society
• Monarchy and modern democracy
• Ethnic diversity & Multiculturalism
• Britain & Europe
• From Empire to Commonwealth
2. American myths and realities: freedom and equality
• What is the American Dream?
• Historical Background
• Black American Dream
• The Lure of America: Immigration
• The West as promised land
• The end of the American Dream
3.Voices from the African Continent: Focus on Nigeria
• Historical Background / Colonialism
• Economy
• Cultural and religious diversity / ethnic conflicts
• Politics / crime / corruption
• Nollywood
4. The impact of Shakespearean drama on young audiences today: study of extracts
and film scenes
• Shakespeare: life & works
• Much Ado About Nothing
5. Studying and working in a globalized world (Teil I)
• Project: English as a key to the future
• Applications
6.Globalisation and global challenges: economic, ecological and political issues
• exploitation
• outsourcing
• int. trade /shopping habits
• pollution / nat. resources / Fracking
7. Visions of the future: utopia and dystopia
• elements of utopian and dystopian novels
• “The Circle”
8. Visions of the future: ethical issues of scientific and technological progress
, 1. Britain
• The UK is a hereditary constitutional monarchy. As Head of State the monarch is
neutral in political debates. Its power is mainly limited to constitutional duties and
representational functions. Part of monarch’s constitutional duties:
• To formally appoint the Prime Minister in order to talk about current events
• To appoint the ministers on recommendation of the Prime Minister
• To summon and dissolve the Parliament
• To sign bills which have already been passed by the government
• Head of State in the UK /Head of the Church in England/ Head of the Commonwealth
• The monarch’s representational functions include:
Supporting voluntary services and charities
Visiting people in need and show sympathy e.g. after natural catastrophes
Making state visits overseas and welcoming foreign Heads of States when they
visit the UK
Pro (ABOLISHING) Con (KEEPING)
- Only a representative function: monarch - would change the atmosphere - it s a tradition
does not really have any real political power that people see as a part of their national
= functions are mainly formal and for identity people are comforted by it being the
representtive reasons same; creates unity and feeling of belonging
- Britain is a hereditary monarchy* - Queen gets 5 times higher pay rise than other
* = follower of the throne will take the crown workers too much property in comparison to
regardless of their suitability, character, the average Britain
previous scandals etc.
- People would still visit the UK would make - Touristic attraction important source of
the place more visiter friendly money for the state
- Monarchy lives of taxes taxes could be - the positive image of the British monarchy
used for more meaningful things that would around the world helps to secure trade deals
actually help the people
- Prevents the UK from becomming fully - the very hard-working (especially for her age)
democratic (against the idea of a democracy) Queen, is respected by the people, takes care
- monarchy sticks to old values and is old- of her people, does charity work in hospitals,
fashioned school etc.
- high pressure to members of the royal family
- progress and modernization is necessary - every country requires a head of state
- monarch does not pay any taxes at all, bu - is not automatically a threat to democracy,
costs the UK taxpayer money represents public regardless of politics (neutral)
- Poeple should be able to elect their head of - positive image of the British monarchy around
state the world helps to secure trade deals
- high pressure on members of royal family - Monarchy brings stability
, economic and political involving 28 European countries; began after WW2
to foster economic co-operation, idea: countries which trade together were more likely to avoid
going to war with each other. It has since grown to become a "single market" allowing goods
and people to move around, basically as if the member states were one country (own currency,
own parliament, sets rules in a wide range of areas like environment, transport etc.
Pro Brexit – leave the EU: Con Brexit – remain in the EU:
Foreign affairs only have a limited say Foreign affairs loose the say on climate
EU membership limits Britains international change/ trade regulations, economy and
influence security less influence over the world
Security Britains domestic security would Security A union better equips Britain to
benefit from full border controls threats to security terrorism, cross, border,
crime; can make own laws
Money (Cost saving) Much money is spent Money European business invest billions of
on the EU (membership fees pounds in the UK (Public and Private Sector);
per year of which they only get back ½ ) UK higher prices
could spend the money on national concerns
Trade Membership of the EU keeps Britain Trade less trade / EU membership gives
from fully capitalising on trade with others With Britain acces to European single maket
Brexit: They have to pay on every UK is actually not saving that much money by
export/import British products get expensive leaving, more benefits from EU than saving
Business more opportunities for smaller Business Free trade within the EU reduces
companies to do business, more jobs, more barriers and enables UK companies to grow,
financial security, cheaoer prices (less for less investment
energy, flights, food)
Jobs improved global trade agreements and Jobs millions of jobs linked to Britains
more selective immigration membership would be put at risk
Economy no more EU regulations, businesses Economy less economic growth
are destroyed by overregulation/bureaucracy
Society/Culture/Education preserve their own Society/Culture/Education Britain’s leading role
, culture almost extinguished in research and science might suffer
Consumer goods Average British person Consumer goods Average person in Britain
looses hundreds of punds each year due to EU saves hundreds each year thanks to lower
and agricultural subsidies prices of goods and services
When they leave they lose the say on climate EU laws protect working rights (i.e. max. work
change, regulations, economy, security less hours, equality, health, safety)
influence on the world
Summary: British mentality, historical aspects, Summary: Peace; Stability, Free trade, stronger
less payment without membership together, more independent,
, people from different countries live together, no matter which sex / nation / religion etc.
“melting pot” salad bowl”
completely blend into different culture, interact with majority in host culture, partly
become part of it and loose own identity adjust but keep elements of own culture -> two-
(unlikely to happen) way progress (country and person adapt)
- living together in harmony; different - “Britishness” might be lost due to ethnic
perspectives influence suddenly Britains will be a minority in
respect for different beliefs and identities their own country
- cultural exchange - No guarantee of integration radicalisation,
less segregation and racism segregation, suppression, depression
exchange of ethnical beliefs
Brain gain English as a Lingua Franca, Integration loss of original tradition, culture,
Globalisation identity, values
- Variability of product bc of ethnic diversity - creates a divison between between migrants
- people get more open minded/ tolerant: - people who dont identify can become isolated
peacefuls society, more tolerant
- greater and skilled work force Rising - minorities get excluded: Racism violence
economy
Reasons for Indians/Pakistanis • people were attracted by the higher standard of living
- already (often) speak the (education, job, welfare system etc.)
language • Racial discrimination and persecution in own country
- family members already life in people fled war and terror
the UK • A lot of people had served during WW2 in the British
-GB as former colonial power army and then settled down in Britain
have to take responsibility for • English is easy to learn
the former Empire s citizens • not affected by euro crisis (Turkey) better wages
well being • multicultural society equal chances, freedom, liberty
• were allowed to immigrate for a certain time
• most of them are Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi origin
• most of them settled in the Midlands and Greater London
cheap workers were required, they settled and formed Asian suburbs
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