Übersichtliche Zusammenfassung zu folgenden Themen (samt Formulierungshilfen und wichtigen Vokabeln):

Schwerpunktthema: Ambiguity of belonging
❖ terminology: ambiguity, belonging, identity
❖ the concept of ambiguity (state of uncertainty / multiple meanings)
❖ the concept of belonging
➢ Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
➢ spheres of belonging
➢ positive effects of belonging
➢ negative effects of not belonging

Visions of future / media / dystopia
❖ science and technology
❖ utopia / dystopia
❖ visions of future / AR / VR
❖ impact / influence of media
❖ benefits and risks of modern / social media
❖ Trump and the media

English as a world language
❖ terminology: lingua franca, world language
❖ importance of English in the world
❖ history of English
❖ future of English
❖ varieties of the English language Global challenges
❖ definition globalization
❖ impact on globalization on society (consumer behaviour)
❖ European integration as a model
❖ different aspects of globalisation (political, economic, technological, cultural channels)
❖ global supporters / critics

UK – Traditions and change
❖ typically British (Britishness, stereotypes, prejudices)
❖ Brexit (in general; recent developments)
❖ Political system (British constitution, government)
❖ Regional identity, traditions
❖ British history, the Empire, immigration to UK/Britain
❖ British monarchy / the Royals
❖ British society (class society, multiculturism, ethnicity/ethnic minorities)

USA
❖ the making of a nation (promised land, Puritans, Frontier Spirit, American progress, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, etc.)
❖ immigration (history, laws, “Melting Pot” + “Salad Bowl”, illegal immigration) and the American Dream
❖ race relations
❖ terrorism and (in)security (9/11, Guantanamo, Patriot Act, global security)
❖ gun control