Undervisningsbeskrivelse
Stamoplysninger til brug ved prøver til gymnasiale uddannelser
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Termin(er)
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2025/26
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Institution
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Nørrebro Gymnasium
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Fag og niveau
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Engelsk C
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Lærer(e)
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Sandie Fyrst-Larsen
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Hold
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2025 en_eux_aug (2025 en_eux_aug)
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Oversigt over gennemførte undervisningsforløb
Beskrivelse af de enkelte undervisningsforløb (1 skema for hvert forløb)
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Titel
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THEME 1: Being British
Main idea
How language, accent, and culture express identity in different parts of the UK.
Students explore cultural diversity, stereotypes, and national belonging through authentic videos, interviews and short fiction.
Core materials
Guardian vox pop: What does being British mean?
Video: What is Britishness? (YouTube)
Systime iBog: Interviews on nations and cultural differences
Reading: Doing Business in the UK (British etiquette text)
Video: UK student life vs Denmark
Video/Quiz: UK vs US slang
Short fiction: The Fairy Pools (Scotland) + The Wall-Reader (Northern Ireland)
Documentary clips: Complete History of the UK and Northern Ireland Conflict
Follow-up module: Salaam Brick Lane + White Teeth Ep. 3 (Zadie Smith)
Key words
identity – accent – belonging – Britishness – stereotype – diversity – culture – hybrid identity – diaspora – multicultural – prejudice – language – communication
Activities and methods
Brainstorm: “What is Britishness?”
Vox pop + group discussion
Systime interview rotation (3 regions)
Board game: My Life vs British Life
Reading & comprehension tasks
Comparison: Fairy Pools vs The Wall-Reader (theme, tone, landscape, identity)
Film study: White Teeth – multicultural London
Oral reflection: “Britishness is…” sentence activity
Learning focus
Understand how language and culture are linked to identity
Compare regions (England, Scotland, Ireland)
Discuss cultural and linguistic diversity
Develop oral fluency through games, interviews and reflection
Prepare for oral exam: summarising, comparing and expressing opinions
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Indhold
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Kernestof:
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Omfang
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Estimeret:
11,00 moduler
Dækker over:
10,52 moduler
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Særlige fokuspunkter
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Væsentligste arbejdsformer
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Titel
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THEME 2: The Cult of Wannabees and Celebrities
Main idea
How fame, social media and celebrity culture shape modern identity and values.
Students examine how authenticity, image and influence are constructed in texts, film, and social media discourse.
Core materials
Non-fiction: Am I Trustworthy? Aristotle’s Ethos – Experience, Virtue and Goodwill
Fiction (shortened): Nick Hornby: Juliet, Naked
Non-fiction: Sharon Jayson, Generation Y’s Goal? Wealth and Fame (2007)
Ali Smith: Now Don’t Go Getting Us Wrong (2019) – shortened version
Videos / PowerPoints:
KUWTK clip – “You’re doing amazing, sweetie”
Teenage Paparazzo (documentary)
Tonya Harding scandal
Almanac: Nancy Kerrigan & Tonya Harding
Texts / visuals: The Influencer Phenomenon, Teenage Paparazzo.pptx, Generation Y’s Goal.pptx
Key words
celebrity – influencer – fame – authenticity – ethos – image – trust – guilty pleasure – social media – role model – public/private – generation – values
Activities and methods
Warm-up: “Reality programmes – why do we watch them?”
KUWTK video task: before/while/after comprehension
Vocabulary focus (guilty pleasure, snobbery, scrutiny, authenticity)
Reading + comprehension: Schopenhauer or Sharon Jayson
Discussion: Why do people want to be famous?
Analysis: Juliet, Naked – tone, narrator, fan culture
Exam video (HF B-level) + reflection: how to analyse oral tasks
Case studies: Tonya Harding & Teenage Paparazzo
Group project: My Generation oral presentations (3 images + reflection)
Learning focus
Understand and discuss how media and fame influence identity
Analyse ethos and self-presentation
Use examples from fiction and non-fiction to discuss authenticity and power
Strengthen oral presentation and argumentation skills
Prepare for exam tasks combining text and media analysis
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Indhold
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Omfang
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Estimeret:
11,00 moduler
Dækker over:
10,5 moduler
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Titel
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Theme 3: Aspects of the British Empire
Main Idea
Students explore how identity, colonisation, climate change and narrative techniques appear in fiction and non-fiction texts from Australia and Canada. Focus on post-colonial identity, Indigenous perspectives and environmental urgency.
Core Materials
Fiction
The Quiet – Carys Davies
Cloud Busting – Tara June Winch
Borders – Thomas King
Non-fiction (Australia)
British colonisation of Australia (PPT)
Stolen Generations (PPT facts)
“Australia, Your Country Is Burning” – Michael E. Mann
Non-fiction (Canada)
Indigenous history of Canada (PPT)
“Canada’s Wildfire Wake-Up Call” – opinion article
BBC photo story: The Orange Sky in New York
CTV segment: Why are wildfires getting so out of control?
Key Words
colonisation, settlers, treaty, assimilation
belonging, identity, heritage, sovereignty
greenhouse effect, rapid warming, pollution
narrator, setting, atmosphere, flashback
Activity & Methods
vocabulary warm-up
close reading of “The Quiet” (narrator, atmosphere)
group comparison: fiction vs. non-fiction
pair discussion: identity and belonging in Canada/Australia
short written reflection
Learning Focus
understand colonisation and Indigenous culture
analyse narrator, setting and atmosphere in fiction
distinguish factual vs. interpretive non-fiction
connect climate change texts to responsibility and action
build vocabulary for exam topics
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Omfang
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Estimeret:
16,00 moduler
Dækker over:
15,01 moduler
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Titel
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Theme 4: Working Abroad in the US
Main Idea
Students explore different perspectives on working and studying in the United States through memoir, informative texts, research articles and videos. Focus on motivation, challenges, cultural differences, and the modern American Dream.
Core Material
Texts
Memoir: American and I (short extract)
Informative text: International Students and Graduates in the United States: 5 Things to Know (FWD.us, 2025)
Research-based article: Europe’s American Dream – US most popular destination for Europeans seeking work abroad
https://totalent.eu/europes-american-dream-us-most-popular-destination-for-europeans-seeking-work-abroad/
Web/Blog: Studying in the USA – Everything You Need to Know (paired with the video)
Videos
The American Dream – History in 13 Minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9ZCXRQRELE&t=171s
Studying in the USA – Everything You Need to Know
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-78lEICLNc4
Why Work in the United States?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifBVWtlyD9I&t=2s
How to Study in the US for Free (extra)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT765vSgH6o
Keywords
Students identify their own 10–12 words from the texts. Typical examples:
the American Dream
visa sponsorship
labour market
cultural adjustment
international experience
opportunity
motivation
career pathways
challenges
expectations
independence
work culture
Activity & Method
Warm-up discussions + pre-understanding
Video analysis (opportunity–challenge–culture)
Group reading (memoir + informative text + research article)
Keyword discovery + dictionary work (Oxford + ordbogen.com)
Exam-presentation preparation (schema-based)
Group dialogue practice (exam simulation)
Whole-class reflection
Learning Focus
Understanding US culture and work/study motivations
Distinguishing between memoir, blog, informative text, research article
Building topic vocabulary
Training oral exam format
Strengthening cultural awareness and global competence
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Indhold
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Kernestof:
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Omfang
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Estimeret:
10,00 moduler
Dækker over:
13,52 moduler
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Særlige fokuspunkter
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Væsentligste arbejdsformer
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