230816 Englisch: English and Culture: Discussion and Simulation (Level B1+ and higher) (S) (SoSe 2013)

Be part of a new and innovative approach to studying English!!! This is much more than just an English language class; it is a cultural experience. This class provides students with the opportunity to practice and learn English while at the same time meaningfully exploring the many different faces of culture in the English speaking countries of the world and beyond - all without ever leaving Germany. This class is unique in that it uses simulation within the classroom learning environment in order to provide students with an interactive and 'virtually' hands-on experience of the various cultures in places where people speak English and elsewhere.

Students should prepare to bring their culture with them - no matter where they are from. During the course of the semester we will compare and contrast the cultures of North America, the United Kingdom, and the Southern Continent countries of South Africa, India, Australia and New Zealand with the rest of the world in an attempt to better understand how these cultures are both divergent and parallel. This class is ideal for those interested in improving their English through an exploration and experience of culture.

For more information please contact:
fsz.english@uni-bielefeld.de.

Requirements for participation, required level

English knowledge Level B1+ and higher. Completion of a B1 class or proof of result on Language Level Test, (for details please see http://www.uni-bielefeld.de/fachsprachenzentrum/tests.html).