List+of+Culture+Topics

=**How to Sign Up for Your Topic**=

1. Go to our wiki site: http://fraubogard.wikispaces.com/ Then click on the quarter topic listed in the navigation menu.

2. See which topics have already been claimed- look at the titles of the pdf files posted on that page.

3. Check how many students may choose the same topic by looking at the number in. Same topic does NOT mean same focus: i.e. If there are 2 spots for religious celebrations, only one person may select Christmas.

4. News articles must not be more than 2 years old - check the date!

5. In order to secure your specific topic and focus, you must post each of your 3 German culture articles (as pdf files) on the class wiki page, with this file name format: **theme_topic_focus_first3wordsofarticletitle_yourlastname.pdf**

6. Please do not delete anyone else’s posts (all activity is recorded and time/date stamped).

7. New posts should be placed at the top of the list.

Curriculum A (odd years: 2013-2014, 2015-2016, etc.) __ The IB World Language Studio __  © 2007 Eva Bogard

**Q1 LEISURE** The variety of activities performed for enjoyment. Entertainment Exhibitions TV Shows Games Hobbies Recreation Sports Travelling Social interaction through leisure activities

**Q2 CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS** The current and past practices, representations, expressions and knowledge that belong to a community of German-speakers. Celebrations (not social events) ex. birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, new baby, funerals, etc. Religious celebrations and events Dress codes Uniforms Etiquette and protocols Fashion Food Historical events National costumes The arts

**Q3 GLOBAL ISSUES** Current matters and future scenarios that have an impact at a regional, national and/or international level, bearing in mind that they need to be addressed from the perspective of the German-speaking cultures. Educational system Energy reserves Food (not recipes) ex. shortage, toxins, spoilage, gmo, organic, composting, etc. Water (not recipes) ex. pollution, shortage, recycling, sources, etc. Global warming Climate change Natural disasters Globalization Poverty Famine Man’s effect on nature Sustainability Employment/ Unemployment **Q4 CULTURAL DIVERSITY The ethnic, gender, racial, ideological and socio-economic varieties within a community of German-speakers.** Beliefs, values, norms Culinary heritage How culture is learned Intercultural assimilation Interlinguistic influence (German words taken from other languages) Language diversity Migration (rural-urban or international) Minorities Population diversity Subcultures Concepts of human beauty Verbal and non-verbal communication Racism, prejudice, discrimination ** Curriculum B (even years: 2012-2013, 2014-2015, etc.) ** **Q1 COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA How people interact, transmit and gather data for the purposes of information and entertainment.** Advertising Bias in Media Censorship Telephone Internet Mail Press / printed media Radio and television Sensationalism in the media Telephones **Q2 SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS How people interrelate and behave- as members of a community, individually and in groups.** Social events (not holidays/religious celebrations) ex. wine festivals, cocktail parties, Grillfeste Cultural identity Linguistic dominance Multilingualism Nationalism, patriotism, Fanaticism Relationships within the family Relationships at work Friendships Love relationships/dating/marriage Social and/or /political structures Social behaviors and stances Taboos versus socially acceptable behavior

**Q3 HEALTH Physical, mental and social well-being, as well as matters related to illnesses.** Concepts of good health Diets Nutrition Drug abuse Epidemics Health services Hygiene Illnesses, symptoms of ill health Mental health Physical exercise Surgery Traditional medicine Alternative medicine

**Q4 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY The relationship between science and technology, and their impact on a community of German-speakers. Do not repeat any global issues that involve technology (health. medicine, solar, etc.)** Entertainment technology Ethics in science Ethics in technology Impact of technology on society Natural sciences Environmental technology Renewable energy Scientific research Social sciences