Read one of these authentic German newspaper articles and explain its content to your American partners. You should not translate it word by word, but rather focus on the most important aspects. Be aware that some words or concepts will have to be explained and cannot simply be translated (e.g. political decisions, words referring to German culture, brand names). Discuss the topic with your transatlantic partners in the FORUM: Language and culture mediation or via Skype, chat, etc. How do they view the topic? Where do you especially agree/disagree?
Optional Report about a sustainability story from your own town or region.
Visit the websites of your local newspapers and look for appropriate news reports connected to this module's topic. Follow the same steps as outlined above. Discuss the story. Are there any particular differences or similarities between your regions? What can both sides (you and your transatlantic partners) learn from each other?
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Text MiGAZIN: Keine Plastiktüten mehr in migrantischen Geschäften (March 20, 2012) |
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Text WiWo Green: The Ocean Cleanup: Dieser Student will die Weltmeere vom Plastikmüll befreien (June 24, 2014) |
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Text WiWo Green: Metropolen: Hamburg will Hauptstadt der Radler und Fußgänger werden (November 12, 2013) |
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WiWo Green: Stadt der Zukunft: Wie Köln zur Smart City werden will (October 11, 2013) |
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Text Gießener Allgemeine Zeitung: Lebensmittel vor der Vernichtung "retten" (July 17, 2014) |
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Text Hessische/Niedersächsische Allgemeine: Studenten organisieren Workshop zum Thema „Nachhaltige Ernährung" (June 26, 2014) |
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Text Berliner Morgenpost : Von Kopf bis Fuß in Müll gekleidet "Upcycling Deluxe" verkauft schöne Dinge aus recycelten Rohstoffen – und feiert Einjähriges (July 19, 2014) |
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Text Audio Deutschlandfunk: Ethical Fashion Show. Mode mit gutem Gewissen (July 9, 2014) |
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