OSZ TIEM, BERLIN (Ingrid Mathews)

Didactical Path:

FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND CONSCIENCE

Subject: English, Grammar School level

Year

General subjects

Possible thematic fields

12/1

The Individual

and the society

Possible special subject: Public and Private Morality:

- film analysis: “Just a Kiss” (Ken Loach) and “East is East”

-> conflicts-> should one follow one’s parents wish to get married to a chosen wife/to lead their way of life? Family tradition <-> individual wishes/freedom)

12/2

National and

cultural identity

Possible special subject: Ethnic Diversity:

Here: Religious/ mentality disharmonies between Christian and Muslim citizens e.g. in GB:

Novel: “Brick Lane” by Monica Ali

13/1

One World-Global

Issues

Possible special subject: Visions of the Future:

- Science fiction story: “The Guardian” by R. Bradbury ”-> Surviving in a totalitarian society

- novel: “Fahrenheit 451” by R. Bradbury

- film: “Gattaca” -> moral responsibility of scientists (e.g. Genetic manipulation, artificial intelligence etc) : film: “Feed the world” (-> industrialised food production merely for profit <-> human factor)

13/2

Contemporary

Issues

Possible special subject:

The Impact of the Media:

- films: “Truman Show”+ “Wag the Dog”-> question of responsibility/ personal conscience for producers and broadcasting stations (role of profit interests/ state influence): dangerous influence of the Media on Society: brainwashing effects/ manipulation, creation of artificial realities/ possible ways of evading manipulation and censorship