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Undervisningsbeskrivelse
Stamoplysninger til brug ved prøver til gymnasiale uddannelser
Termin(er)
2022/23 - 2025/26
Institution
Falkonergårdens Gymnasium og HF
Fag og niveau
Engelsk A
Lærer(e)
Amalie Fangel Cleemann Christensen
Hold
2022 EN/u (
1u EN
,
2u EN
,
3u EN
,
4u EN
)
Oversigt over gennemførte undervisningsforløb
Titel 1
1.g Rhetoric and communication
Titel 2
1.g Being American
Titel 3
1.g The British Empire / Multicultural Britain
Titel 4
2.g. Sports and Politics
Titel 5
2.g. Climate and fossil fuels in the US (TF3)
Titel 6
2.g. Born a Crime in South Africa
Titel 7
3.g. Utopia/Dystopia - Survival of the fittest
Titel 8
3.g. The United States of America?
Titel 9
3.g. A United Kingdom?
Titel 10
4.g. Technology and human relations
Titel 11
4.g. Shakespeare - Love and Power
Titel 12
4.g Australia / dreamtime, trauma and healing
Titel 13
Exam prep. course
Beskrivelse af de enkelte undervisningsforløb (1 skema for hvert forløb)
Titel 1
1.g Rhetoric and communication
Theoretical course introducing production- and analysis of non-fiction texts. Elements such as the history of rhetoric, the rhetorical pentagram/rhetorical analysis and non-verbal communication are explored.
Part of the course focuses on a rhetorical analysis of Michelle Obama's speech, 'The Power of Education' (2013).
Also, we have spent time solving grammar tasks and learning about the analytical essay in English on MinLæring (www.minlaering.dk).
Course material:
- Flindt Quist, Nanna, 'On Purpose', pp. 1-15. (10ns)
- Obama, Michelle, 'The Power of Education' (2013), performed at Bell Multicultural High School. (5ns)
- Cuddy, Amy. TED Talk - 'Fake it Till You Make it' (2016).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVmMeMcGc0Y
(5ns)
Estimeret antal normalsider: 20.
Indhold
Kernestof:
1u / Rhetoric and Communication
What defines non-fiction? Please read pp. 5-8 (red numbers) and seek to answer the question in three coherent sentences. Rhetoric and Communication compendium students.pdf
description
If you were not present on Nov. 24, you have to look into slides 21-23: Read pp. 12-15 (On Purpose) and watch Michelle Obama's speech on the 'Power of Education'. It possibly is a good idea to take just a few notes, yet the important thing is that yo
Supplerende stof:
Bring your three texts to class - feel free to sharpen the content at home. Not a must.
Skriftligt arbejde:
Titel
Afleveringsdato
Oral recording / M. Obama
18-12-2022
Omfang
Estimeret: 8,00 moduler
Dækker over: 9
moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Faglige
Lytte
Læse
Søge information
Skrive
Diskutere
Projektarbejde
Formidling
Almene (tværfaglige)
Analytiske evner
Kommunikative færdigheder
Overskue og strukturere
Personlige
Selvstændighed
Selvtillid
Initiativ
Ansvarlighed
Sociale
Samarbejdsevne
Åbenhed og omgængelighed
IT
Lectio
Tekstbehandling
Internet
Væsentligste arbejdsformer
Gruppearbejde
Individuelt arbejde
Lærerstyret undervisning
Pararbejde
Titel 2
1.g Being American
American ideals, values, and federal history.
What characterises an American (if this is at all possible to state exactly), how is the American Dream perceived and experienced by different people, what are the cornerstones of the American Constitution?
The course also includes an analysis of Joyner Lucas' song, 'I'm Not Racist' as well as presentations/analyses of self-chosen songs/music videos linked to the theme.
Course material:
- O'Connor, Sarah Jane, 'What it means to be an American'. TEDx Talks, April 2017.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm2rapbicIM
(12 min./4ns)
- WNYC, 'What does it mean to be American?'. 2016. (2:40min./1ns)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeSf7WhTtYo&t=30s
- Obama, Barack. ‘Unless you're Native American, you came from someplace else.’ Las Vegas, January 2013. Speech on Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Extract. (1ns)
- 'Understanding Americans'. PP. 170-173. (3ns)
- Lucas, Joyner, ‘I’m Not Racist’ (2017). Lyrics and music video. (4ns)
Estimeret antal normalsider: ca. 15.
Indhold
Kernestof:
1u Being American / 2023
Understanding Americans.pdf
description
Supplerende stof:
Feedback - rhetorical analysis:
Grammar task: www.minlaering.dk. Find the four grammar tasks on the frontpage/'lektier'. Complete the tasks at home - we will talk about them in class.
We will do a 60 min. individual writing task in class today, based on all the different aspects of our US course so far. Therefore, look into your notes and go through the slide presentation in order to be well-prepared. Feel free to write and/or pri
Dear all. Please read the instructions for the group task on slides 40-41, and consider which songs/music videos that could be interesting to work with. Bring your suggestion(s).
Skriftligt arbejde:
Titel
Afleveringsdato
Written assignment
21-02-2023
Omfang
Estimeret: 8,00 moduler
Dækker over: 8
moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Faglige
Lytte
Læse
Søge information
Skrive
Diskutere
Formidling
Almene (tværfaglige)
Analytiske evner
Kommunikative færdigheder
Overskue og strukturere
Personlige
Selvstændighed
Selvtillid
Ansvarlighed
Sociale
Samarbejdsevne
Åbenhed og omgængelighed
IT
Præsentationsgrafik
Væsentligste arbejdsformer
Gruppearbejde
Individuelt arbejde
Lærerstyret undervisning
Pararbejde
Projektarbejde
Titel 3
1.g The British Empire / Multicultural Britain
We will start from texts from and about the legacy of the British Empire. Also, this course focuses on English-speaking culture in a globalised world as well as cultural meetings- and clashes. In this regard, we will discuss whether British colonisation was mainly a positive or negative era in world history. Our text-analytical focus is on characterisation, setting, theme, and message. Finally, lingua franca is reflected upon in a colonial and global context.
Material:
- Ten Minute History - The Early British Empire (Short Documentary). History Matters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQktE-YKlJg
(4ns)
- Ten Minute History - The Late British Empire (Short Documentary). History Matters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uifyFUL22PA&t=2s
(4ns)
- Subramanian, Samanth, 'India: 70 Years of Independence' (2017). Essay. (4ns)
- Brown, Sarah, 'India British rule & Independence'. (2013)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBI8-eHkxgw
(5ns)
- Montoya, R.H., '5 Ways the British Empire Ruthlessly Exploited India'. Article. (2ns)
- Singh, Kuswant, 'Karma' (1950). Short story. (3ns)
- 'BBC Empire Episode 2: Making Ourselves at Home' (2014). BBC. (40 min/12ns)
Estimeret antal normalsider: 34ns
Indhold
Kernestof:
1u The British Empire 2022-2023
Essay for the written assignment: India - 70 years of independence.pdf
description
To be read in class: 5 Ways the British Empire Ruthlessly Exploited India.pdf
description
Karma.pdf
description
Please read the short story, Karma.pdf, and consider what we are told about the main character, who is named Sir Mohan Lal, and his wife, Lady Mohan Lal (also called Lachmi). Also consider why the short story is called 'Karma'. Write down a few notes
1u - analytical essay India - feedback - April 2023
Supplerende stof:
Toolbox FICTION (1) (1).pdf
description
Skriftligt arbejde:
Titel
Afleveringsdato
Written task
04-04-2023
Final written task of the year
27-04-2023
Omfang
Estimeret: 10,00 moduler
Dækker over: 10
moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Faglige
Lytte
Læse
Skrive
Projektarbejde
Formidling
Almene (tværfaglige)
Analytiske evner
Kommunikative færdigheder
Personlige
Selvstændighed
Selvtillid
Initiativ
Ansvarlighed
Sociale
Samarbejdsevne
Åbenhed og omgængelighed
IT
Internet
Væsentligste arbejdsformer
Gruppearbejde
Individuelt arbejde
Lærerstyret undervisning
Pararbejde
Titel 4
2.g. Sports and Politics
This course focuses on the relationship between sports and politics, paying special attention to social activism and political propaganda. Key elements in the course are Colin Kaepernick's taking-a-knee-action, the Caster Semenya case and political- and social activism in connection to the Olympic Games. Also, we will look into the history of the Olympic Games, sportsmanship and sports ethics.
Course material:
ABC News, 'How Colin Kaepernick went from football star to civil rights icon | Nightline'. June 2020.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdlQtjPGnSc
(12 min/ 4ns)
Mindock & Woodward, 'Taking a knee: Why are NFL players protesting and when did they start to kneel?'. Independent. June 2020. Article. (4ns)
Obama, Barak. 'Obama discusses Kaepernick's anthem protest'. CNN, September 29, 2016.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPqOotT_ta8
(1ns)
Amnesty International, 'Colin Kaepernick: Ambassador of Conscience'.
https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2018/04/colin-kaepernick-ambassador-of-conscience/
(3ns)
Kaepernick, Colin. 'Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award. Acceptance Speech'. Amnesty International.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B8VU3JykvI
(3ns)
McCleary, Meredith, 'Politics and Sports: A Long and Complicated Relationship'. Feb. 2019. (3ns)
IOC, 'The Incredible History of the Olympic Games - English Edition'.
https://www.olympics.com/en/video/the-incredible-history-of-the-olympic-games-english-edition.
(4ns)
The Week Staff, ‘Grim game of our times’: what is sportswashing?'. May 2022.
https://theweek.com/news/sport/football/956759/what-is-sportswashing
(2ns)
Schad, Tom, 'LIV Golf, PGA Tour merger shines spotlight on 'sportswashing''. USA Today. June 10, 2022.
https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2022/06/10/sportswashing-explained-saudis-liv-golf/10003676002/
(3ns)
BBC SPort, 'Doping in sport: What is it and how is it being tackled?'. 20 August 2015.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/33997246
(3ns)
TRT World, 'Caster Semenya v IAAF'. Beyond the Game. 20 February 2019.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTzVGSvSiBk
(18 min/6ns)
Shazi, N., 'What Is Hyperandrogenism And How Does It Affect Caster Semenya?'. Huffington Post. 26-04-2018.
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/what-is-hyperandrogenism-and-how-does-it-affect-caster-semenya_uk_5c7e930fe4b06e0d4c23f8d8
(1ns)
Estimeret antal normalsider: 34ns.
Indhold
Kernestof:
Spend 10 min. reflecting upon to what extent politics influences your own sport both locally, domestically and internationally.
2u 2023/2024 - SPORTS AND POLITICS
Kaepernick Amnesty Speech .pdf
description
Politics and Sports_ A Long and Complicated Relationship.pdf
description
Grim game of our time. The Week.pdf
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(30 min) Please read/skim PDF pp. 3-8, and write a few keywords for the questions on slide no. 20.
Doping in sport.pdf
description
Is it fair that female athletes with naturally higher levels of testosterone compete in women’s events?
Supplerende stof:
Terms for rhetorical analysis.docx
description
Literary Devices and Literary Terms - The Complete List
Prepare for the oral presentation (8 min.) of your Kaepernick analysis, which you have to complete in front of two classmates. Find the exact instructions on slide no. 12.
We read the article Politics and Sports: A Long and Complicated Relationship in class last week. Please bring your list of 10 excellent keywords, which will enable you to communicate the essence of the article (orally).
Omfang
Estimeret: 11,00 moduler
Dækker over: 12
moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Faglige
Lytte
Læse
Søge information
Skrive
Diskutere
Projektarbejde
Formidling
Selvrefleksion
Almene (tværfaglige)
Analytiske evner
Kommunikative færdigheder
Overskue og strukturere
Personlige
Selvstændighed
Selvtillid
Initiativ
Ansvarlighed
Kreativitet
Sociale
Samarbejdsevne
Åbenhed og omgængelighed
IT
Præsentationsgrafik
Internet
Væsentligste arbejdsformer
Titel 5
2.g. Climate and fossil fuels in the US (TF3)
Cross curricular course with geography, thus the Danish description of the course.
Grøn omstilling i USA: Viden om det amerikanske politiske system (incl. state legislation in esp. Montana) samt om det politiske landskab anno 2023, undersøgelse af amerikanernes syn på klimaforandringer, redegørelse og analyse af casen ‘The Montana Youth vs. The State of Montana’ (2023) og et overblik over amerikanernes brug af fossile brændsler (økonomi, beskæftigelse, udledning).
Med udgangspunkt i den indsamlede viden har vi kigget på forskellige interessenter og politikeres argumenter i debatten og i klassen forberedt argumenter (Toulmin) til en klimadebat i en amerikansk kontekst (på engelsk).
(Forløbets indhold NG: Viden om energiforbruget Danmark, USA og globalt, samt andelen af fossile brændsler i hhv. den danske og amerikanske energiforsyning.
Generel viden om olie-, kul- og gasdannelse, olieudvinding og begrebet forsyningssikkerhed. Vi har derudover kigget på alternativer til de fossile brændsler i en amerikansk kontekst.)
Course material:
Tyson, Funch and Kennedy. 'What the data says about Americans’ views of climate change'. Pew Research Center. August 9, 2023.
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/08/09/what-the-data-says-about-americans-views-of-climate-change/
(7ns)
PBS News Hour, 'Young activists in Montana win landmark climate change lawsuit against state'. August 16, 2023.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqF5T8iwVUU
(1ns)
Osborne, Janie. 'Judge Rules in Favor of Montana Youths in a Landmark Climate Case'. The New York Times, Aug. 2023. (3ns)
Genstart, 'Børnene vs. Montana'. 24. august 2023.
https://www.dr.dk/lyd/special-radio/genstart/genstart-2023/boernene-vs-montana-11802350344
/(23 min/8ns)
Center for Sustainable Systems, 'U.S. Energy System Factsheet'. University of Michigan. https://css.umich.edu/publications/factsheets/energy/us-energy-system-factsheet (4ns)
Bergant, Mano, and Shibata. 'How the Green Transition Will Impact U.S. Jobs'. International Monetary Fund. December 13, 2022.
https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2022/12/12/cf-how-the-green-transition-will-impact-us-jobs
(2ns)
EPA, 'Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks'. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/inventory-us-greenhouse-gas-emissions-and-sinks. (2ns)
Estimeret antal normalsider: 27ns.
Indhold
Kernestof:
The Americans' view on climate changes.
2u: The climate debate in the US, 2023
TF3 2u 2023 NG/EN
Supplerende stof:
Please spend 20 min. considering which state(s) that could be interesting to focus on in the TF3 course. In that regard, look for options and challenges in regard to green transformations in the US.
Spend 20 minutes investigating your chosen state.
Omfang
Estimeret: 8,00 moduler
Dækker over: 8
moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Faglige
Lytte
Læse
Søge information
Skrive
Diskutere
Projektarbejde
Formidling
Selvrefleksion
Almene (tværfaglige)
Analytiske evner
Kommunikative færdigheder
Overskue og strukturere
Personlige
Selvstændighed
Selvtillid
Initiativ
Ansvarlighed
Kreativitet
Sociale
Samarbejdsevne
Åbenhed og omgængelighed
IT
Præsentationsgrafik
Internet
Væsentligste arbejdsformer
Gruppearbejde
Lærerstyret undervisning
Pararbejde
Projektarbejde
Titel 6
2.g. Born a Crime in South Africa
The pivotal point of this course is the biography 'Born a Crime' (2016) by Trevor Noah.
Focus points:
- Discourse analysis / social constructivism (see PPs)
- Analysis of an autobiography
- Social conditions in South Africa
- The portrayal of Apartheid, language, power, and race problems.
Course material:
- Noah, Trevor: 'Born a Crime' (2016). Biography. (256ns)
- Noah, Trevor: 'Trevor Chats with His Grandma About Apartheid and Tours Her Home, “MTV Cribs”-Style | The Daily Show'. December 2018.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s5iz6ml-qA
(12 min/4ns)
Estimeret antal normalsider: 260 ns.
Indhold
Kernestof:
2u Born a Crime in South Africa 2023-2024
born-a-crime-trevor-noah.pdf
description
Bring earphones: https://15minutehistory.org/podcast/episode-36-apartheid/
Supplerende stof:
Written task / 2u / March 12, 2024
Dear all. Please bring a fully charged computer and 'Born a Crime', as we will do an individual writing task on class. How to prepare? Look into your notes on esp. ch. 17 and practise thematic words.
2u Born a Crime in South Africa 2023-2024
Omfang
Estimeret: 10,00 moduler
Dækker over: 10
moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Faglige
Lytte
Læse
Skrive
Projektarbejde
Formidling
Almene (tværfaglige)
Analytiske evner
Kommunikative færdigheder
Personlige
Selvstændighed
Selvtillid
Initiativ
Ansvarlighed
Sociale
Samarbejdsevne
Åbenhed og omgængelighed
IT
Lectio
Væsentligste arbejdsformer
Titel 7
3.g. Utopia/Dystopia - Survival of the fittest
This topic focuses on characteristics of dystopian literature, involving analyses of both old and contemporary material (fiction).
As an introduction to the topic the students had to discuss and reflect upon how their utopian societies would be constructed and which set of values that would rule.
Material:
- Swift, Jonathan - 'A Modest Proposal' (1729). Essay. We have read extracts and listened to the essay (audiobook). (2ns)
- Golding, William - 'Lord of the Flies' (1954). Novel.
Extracts: 'You Should Have Seen the Blood' + 'I'm Chief'. (5ns)
- Orwell, George - '1984' (1948). Novel. Extracts: 'Big Brother Is Watching You' and 'How Many Fingers, Winston?'. (4ns)
- Lowry, Louis - 'The Giver' (1993). Novel. Extracts: Close reading and Ch. 14. Film (2014) (1ns + (97min/3=32ns) = 33ns)
- Collins, Suzanne - 'The Hunger Games' (2008). Film (2012) (46ns)
Theory:
The Augustan Age (very brief introduction)
The Contemporary Age (very brief introduction)
Dystopian literature
- Dystopian literature, characteristics, protagonist, etc.
- The History of Dystopian Literature
- What Makes It Dystopian?
- Dystopian Novels: What is the appeal?
Young Adult Dystopian Literature
(altogether 12 ns)
Slide presentation:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xWl2QmYJw0jFdXcI--baeU2mKVC4rc0UasfC4J5fQL8/edit#slide=id.ge7596d29ab_0_140
Estimeret antal normalsider: 102 ns
Indhold
Kernestof:
3u/ UTOPIA-DYSTOPIA society 2024-2025
A Modest Proposal - FULL Audio Book - by Jonathan Swift - Comedic Satire
3u A Modest Proposal questions.docx
description
Swift + Golding.pdf
description
DYSTOPIA THEORY.pdf
description
Find 'Lord of the Flies' here: Swift + Golding.pdf
description
George Orwell texts (1).pdf
description
Grammar LordoftheFlies.docx
description
Please finish reading the extract, 'Big Brother Is Watching You', from 1984 (PDF pp. 3-5). We will discuss analysis questions 1-4 + 7 on PDF p. 6).
HOMEWORK (30 min): Read about Young Adult Dystopian Literature in our theory compendium (pp. 15-20) and be able to account for the following:
The Giver excerpts.pdf
description
Young Adult dystopian literature (theory) IMG_7896.HEIC
description
Supplerende stof:
1. Spend 10 minutes getting to know the theoretical terms on pp. 2-3. There are quite a few, so I certainly do not expect you to get to learn and remember them all. Choose the term that you find most interesting/challenging and be able to explain its
3u A Modest Proposal questions.docx
description
(30 min) Please skim/read pp. 9-14 and write down three keywords for each of the three texts. They deal with the history-, the characteristics- and the appeal of dystopian literature, respectively.
BRING A BOOK OF YOUR OWN CHOICE
Skriftligt arbejde:
Titel
Afleveringsdato
Utopia I
19-09-2024
Utopia/Dystopia II
24-11-2024
Omfang
Estimeret: 16,00 moduler
Dækker over: 17
moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Faglige
Lytte
Læse
Søge information
Skrive
Diskutere
Projektarbejde
Formidling
Selvrefleksion
Almene (tværfaglige)
Analytiske evner
Kommunikative færdigheder
Overskue og strukturere
Personlige
Selvstændighed
Selvtillid
Initiativ
Ansvarlighed
Kreativitet
Sociale
Samarbejdsevne
Åbenhed og omgængelighed
IT
Præsentationsgrafik
Internet
Væsentligste arbejdsformer
Gruppearbejde
Individuelt arbejde
Lærerstyret undervisning
Pararbejde
Projektarbejde
Titel 8
3.g. The United States of America?
This course revolves around the American presidential election, 2024, the key elements being:
How is it decided who is to serve in the Oval Office? We will become acquainted with the general election process.
Getting to know the presidential candidates and their political positions on key issues; the economy, immigration and abortion legislation.
Exit polls - what are the predictions before election day?
The outcome / rhetorical analysis of Kamala Harris' concession speech / future predictions.
Voting tendencies both in the US and on a global scale, including the global political divide between young men and women.
Refresh: What is ‘an American’ and which ideals and values form American society?
The three branches of government on federal-, state- and local level, incl. checks and balances.
Material:
Abbasi, Ali: 'THE APPRENTICE'. (2024) Film. (40ns)
Brønnum et al: 'USA Now'. Forlaget Columbus og forfatterne 2014. Pp. 13-21, 27-30. (7ns)
Pew Research Center: 'How Voters Expect Harris’ and Trump’s Policies to Affect Different Groups in Society'. Sep.25, 2024 (3ns)
Stutzman, Belinda: 'How is power divided in the United States government?'. Ted Ed. (2013) (1ns)
The Daily, podcast: 'A Peculiar Way to Pick a President' (2022)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-peculiar-way-to-pick-a-president/id1200361736?i=1000495647037
(9ns)
Van, Jones: 'What if a US presidential candidate refuses to concede after an election?'. (Oct.26, 2020). TED TALK. (5ns)
Yerushalmy, Jonathan: 'What’s behind the global political divide between young men and women?'. The Guardian, November 14, 2024. (3ns)
Slide presentation:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jBViRgmKziH5mVJzh1SyhPlYG_xzt-15y7_Uw6tMnjc/edit#slide=id.p
Estimeret antal normalsider: 68ns.
Indhold
Kernestof:
The presidential election in the US / 3u 2024-2025
Bring a book of your own choice :)
What’s behind the global political divide between young men and women?
Supplerende stof:
Minlæring / opgavesæt A-level
3u December 19, 2024
Skriftligt arbejde:
Titel
Afleveringsdato
Oral analysis of Harris' concession speech
08-12-2024
Omfang
Estimeret: 9,00 moduler
Dækker over: 9
moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Faglige
Lytte
Læse
Søge information
Skrive
Diskutere
Formidling
Selvrefleksion
Almene (tværfaglige)
Analytiske evner
Kommunikative færdigheder
Overskue og strukturere
Personlige
Selvstændighed
Selvtillid
Initiativ
Ansvarlighed
Kreativitet
Sociale
Samarbejdsevne
Åbenhed og omgængelighed
IT
Lectio
Præsentationsgrafik
Internet
Væsentligste arbejdsformer
Titel 9
3.g. A United Kingdom?
This course revolves around the UK, focusing on the issue of Scottish indepence, UK's relationship with the EU (including Brexit), the British political landscape, right-wing tendencies as well as multiculturalism.
Course material:
Chappell, Sarah: 'Brexit or Bremain: the arguments at a glance'. Published on EuroNews on 12/05/2016. (1ns)
BBC News: 'EU Referendum results'.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/eu_referendum/results
(1ns)
Betts, Alexander: ‘Why Brexit happened - and what to do to next’. TED TALK, June, 2016. (6ns)
Lammy, David: Speech to the House of Commons, December 9 2018. (3ns)
Kelly, Timothy George: 'Why Did England Really Leave The EU?' - Brexitannia - Politics Documentary 2017. Extract, 00:00-15:10min. (5ns)
The Economist: 'Scottish independence: could Britain break up?'. Documentary April 18, 2021.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBHZiXUDV6A
(4ns)
Nicola Sturgeon’s full statement announcing the 2023 independence referendum. SNP.
https://www.snp.org/nicola-sturgeons-full-statement-announcing-the-2023-independence-referendum/
(6ns)
Meredith, Sam: 'Here’s how Britain’s voting system works'. CNBC Dec 11 2019.
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/11/uk-election-how-does-britains-voting-system-work.html
(2ns)
UK Parliament: 'The two-House system'.
https://www.parliament.uk/about/how/role/system/
(1ns)
Butler, Patrick: 'Trust in British politics hits record low, latest BSA survey finds'. The Guardian 12 June 2024.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/jun/12/trust-in-british-politics-hits-record-low-latest-bsa-survey-finds
(1ns)
Bloom, Dan: 'Why a disillusioned, angry Britain voted for change'. POLITICO, June 5, 2024. Extract. (3ns)
Connell, Kieran: ‘White British people aren’t under threat from multicultural Britain – they are part of it’. The Guardian Dec. 27, 2024.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/dec/27/multiculturalism-britain-white-people
(2ns)
Dave: 'Three Rivers'. Released in 2021 (3ns)
Protect UK: 'The Threat from Extreme Right-Wing Terrorism'. Publication date
28/02/2023.
https://www.protectuk.police.uk/threat-risk/threat-analysis/threat-extreme-right-wing-terrorism
(3ns)
Major, Lee Elliot: ‘How can we level the playing field of life?’. TED Talk, 2019.
https://www.ted.com/talks/lee_elliot_major_how_can_we_level_the_playing_field_of_life
(4ns)
Link to slide presentation:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FLdWjp3uDc48gvgdf1m26L-_p23KK-XvNHuC7KsPkgE/edit#slide=id.g2a4f5bb125a_0_85
Estimeret antal normalsider: 45ns.
Indhold
Kernestof:
3u UK
Nicola Sturgeon_s full statement announ...e referendum - Scottish National Party.pdf
description
Politico Why a disillusioned Br. 2024 extr..pdf
description
Om dagens dokumentar skrives følgende:
3u The UK
Supplerende stof:
The inauguration of the 47th American President
3u UK
Instructions written task
Tegnsætning / punctuation in English
Log på Exam Cookie kl. 10.10: https://sites.google.com/falgoo.dk/falko-it/start
Skriftligt arbejde:
Titel
Afleveringsdato
Brexit
28-01-2025
Written assignment at Falko 'Red Sari'
08-04-2025
Final assignment
15-05-2025
Omfang
Estimeret: 18,00 moduler
Dækker over: 19
moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Faglige
Lytte
Læse
Søge information
Skrive
Diskutere
Projektarbejde
Formidling
Almene (tværfaglige)
Analytiske evner
Kommunikative færdigheder
Overskue og strukturere
Personlige
Selvstændighed
Selvtillid
Initiativ
Ansvarlighed
Sociale
Samarbejdsevne
Åbenhed og omgængelighed
IT
Internet
Væsentligste arbejdsformer
Titel 10
4.g. Technology and human relations
This course explores the impact of technology on human relations. We will read and watch even more dystopian literature/productions, where technology is a key theme. We will watch 'The Social Dilemma', collect data on our own SoMe usage, learn about algorithms and the tech companies' business models, as well as the students have to produce podcasts, which serve the purpose of raising young people's awareness in regard to digital empowerment.
The theoretical knowledge that the students were presented to in the previous Utopia/dystopia course is applicable also to this topic.
Material:
Bradbury, Ray - 'The Veldt' (1950). Short story. (8ns)
'The Social Dilemma', a docudrama by Jeff Orlowski for Netflix (2020) (30ns)
Kuyda, Eugenia. 'Can AI Companions Help Heal Loneliness?' TED Talk (2025) (4ns)
BBC - 'A simple guide to help you understand AI'. July 10, 2023 (3ns)
Commonsensemedia - 'Talk, Trust, and Trade-Offs: How and Why Teens Use AI Companions'. Extract. July 16, 2025 (2ns)
Smith, Dana G. - 'Can A.I. Be Blamed for a Teen’s Suicide?'. The extract, 'A Mother's Quest'. The New York Times (2025) (2ns)
Roose, Kevin - 'Could Dementia Patients Benefit from an A.I. Companion?', The New York Times (2024) (2ns)
Theory:
Dystopian Literature
Estimeret antal normalsider: 51ns.
Indhold
Kernestof:
* Source CommonSenseMedia. This report examines how U.S. teens age 13 to 17 currently use AI companions, drawing from a nationally representative survey of 1,060 teens conducted in April and May 2025. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/research/talk-tr
The Veldt PDF.pdf
description
4u TECHNOLOGY / HUMAN RELATIONS 2025-2026
Bring your printed version of 'The Veldt'.
talk-trust-and-trade-offs_2025_web.pdf
description
Could Dementia Patients Benefit from an A.I. Companion_ - The New York Times.pdf
description
Can a Chatbot Named Daenerys Targaryen ...a Teen_s Suicide_ - The New York Times.pdf
description
Written task in class 4u Sep. 2025
Feedback / podcasts 4u
HOW TO - analytical essay English AF – Google Drev
HOMEWORK (30 min): Listen to the following two podcasts and fill out the worksheet.
4u 2025/2026: SHAKESPEARE LOVE AND POWER
Supplerende stof:
If you have no memory of which terms to apply when analysing fiction, please take a look at the links on slide no. 12. In that way we do not have to start from scratch when analysing 'The Veldt' in class.
Fælles løsning A-niveau 10. dec 2024 (1).pdf
description
Consider this, please:
Grammar focus of the day: sætningsanalyse og sammensatte verballed.
Asta, Viggo, Laura, Nicolai https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ofxtnGMwAGwhHhmXeSeCWglEvCyfX0cW/view
Preparation for the written task (pen and paper, only): Skim your notes for the course, focusing on 'The Veldt', 'The Social Dilemma' and the Ted TALK by Eugenia Kuyda. Also, check thematic terms.
Feedback written task in class, Sep. 25. Please remind me.. Comments are now available (Lectio) + I will hand you back your papers incl. comments.
Make sure to share with me your essay outline and a fully written introduction and conclusion for Eugenia Kuyda's Ted TALK. Insert the link to your shared document in Lectio (opgaver).
Skriftligt arbejde:
Titel
Afleveringsdato
Podcast productions
24-09-2025
Tech. and human relations II
25-09-2025
Introduction/conclusion Ted TALK
03-10-2025
Omfang
Estimeret: 13,00 moduler
Dækker over: 14
moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Faglige
Lytte
Læse
Søge information
Skrive
Diskutere
Projektarbejde
Formidling
Selvrefleksion
Almene (tværfaglige)
Analytiske evner
Kommunikative færdigheder
Overskue og strukturere
Personlige
Selvstændighed
Selvtillid
Initiativ
Ansvarlighed
Kreativitet
Sociale
Samarbejdsevne
Åbenhed og omgængelighed
IT
Lectio
Internet
Væsentligste arbejdsformer
Titel 11
4.g. Shakespeare - Love and Power
This course covers different aspects of Shakespeare's work, focusing especially on William Shakespeare's life and legacy, Shakespeare’s London and the Elizabethan Era, Shakespearean traits (genres, themes, as well as language and style), Shakespearean sonnets and lastly why Shakespeare still matters today.
Course material:
Doug Rappaport, Shakespeare was the First Gangster Hip-Hop Artist. (2017). TED Talk. (6ns)
‘Macbeth’ (1606), Crash Course and the opening scene from the 1971 film by Polanski. Tragedy. (4ns)
‘House of Cards’, Season 1, episode 1. (2013). Netflix series. (20ns)
‘Much Ado About Nothing’ (1598-1599). Comedy. The original written play and Kenneth Branagh’s film from 1993. ( 105ns + (105min/3=35ns) = 140ns)
Sonnets no. 18, 116, 130. (2ns)
‘Romeo and Juliet’, Baz Luhrmann’s film from 1996. Original play written between 1591-1596. Tragedy. (120min = 40ns)
Why Shakespeare matters (6:46min):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhZeaSH_IaA
(2ns)
David Tennant Explains Why Shakespeare Still Matters (3:37min):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIZ_eq0vLfc
(1ns)
TEDxVancouver, ‘Shakespeare is everywhere’, by Christopher Gaze (until 10:26 min):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsESSyMnwmU&t=166s
(3ns)
Estimeret antal normalsider: 218ns.
Indhold
Kernestof:
4u 2025/2026: SHAKESPEARE LOVE AND POWER
Much Ado About Nothing: Please finish reading Act 1, scene 1-3. If time allows, write down keywords for tasks a-c on slide no. 22.
Supplerende stof:
Instructions for the written assignment.docx
Bring 'Much Ado About Nothing' and 'Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare' (pink book).
Bring the pink Shakespeare book, which we are going to hand in today.
Skriftligt arbejde:
Titel
Afleveringsdato
Written assignment / Falko
28-10-2025
Grammar task
30-11-2025
Why Shakespeare still matters today
16-12-2025
Omfang
Estimeret: 20,00 moduler
Dækker over: 22
moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Faglige
Lytte
Læse
Søge information
Skrive
Diskutere
Projektarbejde
Formidling
Selvrefleksion
Almene (tværfaglige)
Analytiske evner
Kommunikative færdigheder
Overskue og strukturere
Personlige
Selvstændighed
Selvtillid
Initiativ
Ansvarlighed
Kreativitet
Sociale
Samarbejdsevne
Åbenhed og omgængelighed
IT
Præsentationsgrafik
Internet
Væsentligste arbejdsformer
Eksperimentelt arbejde
Forelæsninger
Gruppearbejde
Individuelt arbejde
Lærerstyret undervisning
Pararbejde
Projektarbejde
Titel 12
4.g Australia / dreamtime, trauma and healing
The first fleet arrived in Australia in 1788, marking the beginning of tumultuous era in Australian history. In this context the students have examined Aboriginal history and culture, British colonisation of the indigenous peoples' sacred land, The Stolen Generations and intergenerational trauma, and post-colinial writing. Also, the students have discussed and explored how Australia should deal with the past to create a better future.
Course material:
-Deep Time Australia, by ABC News. Visited in March 2026. https://www.abc.net.au/news/deeptime/ (4ns)
-Dreamtime. https://dreamtime.net.au/ (5ns)
-'The Entire History of Australia', a This Is History podcast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p9sdeRxQZo
(10 ns)
-'The Stolen Generations', a digital story by Eliza Milosevich. Visited March 2026.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tDlSSzwfy4
(1 ns)
- 'An Introduction to Post-Colonialism, Post-colonial Theory and
Post-colonial Literature', College of Arts and Sciences, University of Washington. https://art.washington.edu/sites/art/files/documents/about/an_introduction_to_post-colonialism_post-colonial_theory_and_post-colonial_literature.pdf (5ns)
- 'Rabbit Proof Fence', (film from 2002) extract 'Unwanted Race'.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWjGteDg9VE
(2 ns)
- 'The History of the Stolen Generations', article published by NSDC. (4 ns)
- 'The Unhappy Race' (1939), poem by Oodgeroo Noonuccal (1ns)
- 'Took the Children Away' (1990). Song by Archie Roach (2ns)
- 'Belonging Where?' (1997), poem by Lorraine McGee-Sippel (2ns)
- 'Going Home' (1986), short story by Archie Weller (7ns)
- National Apology speech (February 13th, 2008), Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3TZOGpG6cM
(1ns)
- Face the Facts 2024, Australian Human Rights Commission. https://humanrights.gov.au/__data/assets/file/0024/56454/Face_the_facts_cultural_and_racial_diversity.pdf (4ns)
- 'Intergenerational Trauma Animation', by The Healing Foundation (2018)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlqx8EYvRbQ
(2ns)
- 'Pay the Rent' (2019), short documentary by Alex Kelly.
https://www.facebook.com/BuzzFeedOz/videos/362370487916243/
(7ns)
Estimeret antal normalsider: 57 ns.
Indhold
Kernestof:
Australia / dreamtime, trauma and healing 4u 2025-2026
Watch the 30 min. documentary, The Entire History of Australia and write down a few keywords for the questions on slide no. 7.
Please read the article and focus esp. on the sections 'Why were children removed?', 'Experiences of the children' and 'Long term impacts'. Write keywords for the questions (worksheet) OR highlight terms and points in the article. Purpose of reading:
1 elev til terminsprøve matematik
'Going Home' Archie Weller 4u.pdf
description
Bring your copy of 'Going Home'.
Go through your Australia-course notes and pay attention to key concepts and key points linked to the texts we have dealt with. Quite a few of you were not present last week, thus I will not ask questions about the course material when you were away.
Supplerende stof:
You will get 20 min. to finish your presentations in class. If you need more time, please spend a little at home.
Those of you who were not present last week, please take a look at slides 38-49 just to get an idea of what we have been dealing with while you were away.
Skriftligt arbejde:
Titel
Afleveringsdato
Written assignment
11-01-2026
4u EN skr. prøve
03-02-2026
Written task in class / Australia
09-03-2026
Omfang
Estimeret: 17,00 moduler
Dækker over: 17
moduler
Særlige fokuspunkter
Faglige
Lytte
Læse
Søge information
Skrive
Projektarbejde
Formidling
Almene (tværfaglige)
Analytiske evner
Kommunikative færdigheder
Overskue og strukturere
Personlige
Selvstændighed
Selvtillid
Initiativ
Ansvarlighed
Kreativitet
Sociale
Samarbejdsevne
Åbenhed og omgængelighed
IT
Præsentationsgrafik
Internet
Væsentligste arbejdsformer
Titel 13
Exam prep. course
Indhold
Kernestof:
Indbetal 70 Lady Macbeth-penge på MobilePay 959190. Vi skal i Operaen tirsdag d. 28/4.
Se oversigten over vores forløb i engelsk, og overvej forud for dagens modul hvilke 6-7 forløb, I ønsker skal udgøre vores eksamenspensum.
4u EXAM PREP. Spring 2026
4u Exam prep course 2026
Nikita - Nicolai
Bring a pen and a highlighter - the exam task will be handed out on paper. You can use your personal notes and a dictionary on your computer, yet looking up things online is not an option.
STX_Engelsk_A_Auld_Lang_Syne.pdf
description
Bring your notes for John Green's essay.
Look into your notes for the course (Utopia/Dystopia - survival of the fittest) and consider the discussion points on slide no. 22: 4u Exam prep course 2026
Characterisation of Lady Macbeth (preparation for the ballet next week)
Spend 30-40 minutes considering the questions on slide no. 15. Get a hold of key concepts and key material and check out your shared class notes (see link below):
Link to the video for non-fiction: We Need DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS | Simon Sinek
Prepare at home for 60 min. Read my comments for your previous assignments and make an essay plan that suits your personal writing process. Also, make a check list of possible grammatical/linguistic- and content wise elements, that you need to pay sp
Download Examcookie
Bring earphones
Focus points: Plot, characterisation of Lady Macbeth, (any) Shakespearean traits.
MobilePay 959190 / 70kr.
Grammar A-level: 1stx251_ENG_A_21052025.zip
description
stx232-ENG-A-11082023.zip
description
Lady Macbeth analysis on slide no. 16: 4u Exam prep course 2026
I recommend that you spend time practising A-level grammar tasks on www.minlaering.dk. You could solve one every week :)
Please take a close look at the tasks/questions on slide no. 25. One of the questions is linked to your self-produced podcast - please listen to it again before coming to class.
Texts:
Check out the focus points on slide no. 29 and be aware of the addition to the course on slide no. 30.
Ved det grønne bord / STX A Engelsk
MY GRAMMAR PLAN / AF
ANALYTICAL TERMS writing course AF – Google Drev
Engelsk Skriftlighedsforløb 2023 AF Se slides 8 og frem (style of writing)
Style of writing 4u det bliver väldi bra 2026
Hvis I vil øve jer
Before coming to class, skim slides 31-39 and consider proper answers for the questions on slide no. 34: 4u Exam prep course 2026.
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