Thema 8: Burning Issues
Prüfling A
You are applying for a traineeship at the European Parliament. Applications need to include a presentation (e.g. video, podcast) on a burning issue. You are inspired by a conversation you overhear. Comment on the conversation.
Student A:
Why are you looking so miserabale?
Student B:
Because I can no longer undertake my dream Erasmus exchange programme at Cambridge University.
Student A:
European students can still spend a year abroad during the course of their university studies.
Student B:
Sure, but it is no longer possible to study at UK universities through the Erasmus programme. That's Brexit for you!
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Together with your partner(s), discuss further burning issues in today's world.
Agree on the content and form of your presentation.
Prüfling B
You are applying for a traineeship at the European Parliament. Applications need to include a presentation (e.g. video, podcast) on a burning issue. You are inspired by a conversation you overhear. Comment on the conversation.
Student A:
Why do you look so downcast?
Student B:
I participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count over the weekend, and the findings weren't exactly something to tweet about.
Student A:
How so?
Student B:
I stood out there with my binoculars for a full fifteen minutes and didn't see anything more interesting than sparrows. lt turns out the bird population in Wales has been on the decline for decades. Urban expansion and pollution are not conducive to wildlife.
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Together with your partner(s), discuss further burning issues in today's world.
Agree on the content and form of your presentation.
Prüfling C
You are applying for a traineeship at the European Parliament. Applications need to include a presentation (e.g. video, podcast) on a burning issue. You are inspired by a conversation you overhear. Comment on the conversation.
Student A:
Let's go and hang out at the new mall. Why the long face?
Student B:
My Aunt lnga has had to close her grocery store.
Student A:
Ah! What a pity! lt's been in your family for generations, right? What gives?
Student B:
She couldn't compete with the large chains and new shopping malls that have opened up in our town. In fact, we've lost some small bookshops and clothing stores as well.
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Together with your partner(s), discuss further burning issues in today's world.
Agree on the content and form of your presentation.
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Note:
Please note that these solutions are only suggestions. There are various possibilities for argumentation.
Prüfungsteilnehmer A
Prüfungsteilnehmer B:
Prüfungsteilnehmer C:
Please note that these solutions are only suggestions. There are various possibilities for argumentation.
- Here we are then.
- Let's talk about mankind's reaction to climate change and how to cope with the consequences
- Let's start with...
- On the one hand / on the other hand
- It must be considered
- In my opinion / I think, personally, ...
- I agree / I disagree
Possible introductions to the topic and the argumentations
- record a podcast
- cut a video
- create a powerpoint
Possible ways of presentation
- the Brexit caused numerous negative effects on Europe, the economy and individual people inside as well as outside the UK
- I've just recently overheard a conversation of two peers talking about the advantage being taken of stuying in the UK like ever wanted
- students, for instance, got the chance stolen of studying in the UK through programs like Erasmus - which were brought to life to ease the way to an abroad study within Europe
- the population with a connection to the united kingdom experienced a decline on every level - personal, business or social
Conversation A: Brexit
- one could get the impression that the reduction of the bird population is only a phenomenon, but this species is only representative for all species in the world of animals
- the increasing pollution of the world results in a decline of biodiversity
- overpopulation and expanding human population, habitat development, results in reduced animal habitats and species extinction
- furthermore, global megatrends such as globalization and increasing consumption patterns are leading to increasing production, use, and trade of chemicals growing in all regions of the world
- it is up to each and every one of us to change our behaviour, to consume more sustainably and less in order to counteract pollution and biodiversity loss
Conversation B: Biodiversity loss and species extinction
- globalization, i.e. the increasing interconnectedness of the world, has advantages but also great disadvantages
- local and regional supermarkets and stores cannot stand up to the large international chains
- people lose a sense of seasonality, for example the availability of certain foods all year round
- the continuous demand for products from overseas not only promotes imports but also local working conditions in third world countries
- the megatrend globalization does not only lead to the disappearance of minor shops but also encourages pollution and loss of biodiversity
Conversation C: Globalization
- further burning issues in the world include:
- the Covid 19 crisis
- water pollution and scarcity
- poverty and world hunger
- hunger emergencies, terrorism and oppression of minorities, child labour, and poverty
- terrorism and oppression of minorities
- child labour and marriages
Further burning issues
- the world's burning issues affect each and every one of us
- it is up to each and every one of us to work on our behavior and make the world a better and more sustainable one
- our behavior has a great impact on our surroundings
Conclusion