Interkulturelle Kompetenz

Intercultural Competence

Englisch Klasse 11 15 Aufgaben
KulturInterkulturellGesellschaft

Gesellschaftliche, politische und kulturelle Phänomene englischsprachiger Länder analysieren und mit der eigenen Lebenswelt vergleichen — von multiculturalism über Schulsysteme bis zu politischen Debatten. Interkulturelle Kompetenz heißt: Perspektiven wechseln, Stereotype als solche erkennen, Unterschiede erklären statt bewerten. Die inhaltliche Klammer der Oberstufenthemen und Grundlage der Abitur-Sachtexte.

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Multiple Choice #1 15s ▶ Testen

What is the 'American Dream'?

  • ○ A famous novel
  • ● The belief that anyone can achieve success through hard work
  • ○ A holiday in America
  • ○ A type of music
The American Dream is the ideal that every person, regardless of background, can achieve prosperity and success through determination and hard work.
Wahr / Falsch #2 15s ▶ Testen

The United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

✓ Wahr
True. The UK is a union of four countries. Great Britain (without Northern Ireland) includes England, Scotland, and Wales.
Lückentext #3 15s ▶ Testen

The system of government in the UK is a constitutional ___, with a king or queen as head of state.

✓ Antwort: monarchy
The UK is a constitutional monarchy: the monarch is the ceremonial head of state, while the Prime Minister and Parliament hold political power.
Multiple Choice #4 15s ▶ Testen

What is multiculturalism?

  • ○ Living in only one culture
  • ● The coexistence of diverse cultures within a society
  • ○ Speaking one language
  • ○ Avoiding other cultures
Multiculturalism acknowledges and promotes cultural diversity. Countries like the UK, USA, Canada, and Australia are multicultural societies.
Multiple Choice #5 20s ▶ Testen

What does 'cultural stereotype' mean?

  • ○ An accurate description of a culture
  • ● A simplified, generalised image of a group that may not reflect reality
  • ○ A cultural festival
  • ○ A traditional recipe
Stereotypes are oversimplified beliefs about a group. They can lead to prejudice and discrimination, even when based on a kernel of truth.
Multiple Choice #6 20s ▶ Testen

Which event is significant in American history for the civil rights movement?

  • ○ The Boston Tea Party
  • ● Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech (1963)
  • ○ The moon landing (1969)
  • ○ The signing of the Magna Carta
Dr. King's speech at the March on Washington was a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, calling for racial equality and an end to discrimination.
Lückentext #7 15s ▶ Testen

The policy of racial segregation in South Africa was called ___.

✓ Antwort: apartheid
Apartheid (1948–1994) was a system of institutionalised racial segregation in South Africa. Nelson Mandela became the first Black president after its end.
Wahr / Falsch #8 15s ▶ Testen

India was a British colony until 1947.

✓ Wahr
True. India gained independence from British rule on 15 August 1947. The colonial period significantly shaped India's political, legal, and educational systems.
Multiple Choice #9 20s ▶ Testen

What is 'culture shock'?

  • ○ An electric shock
  • ● Feeling disoriented when experiencing an unfamiliar culture
  • ○ Being shocked by art
  • ○ A natural disaster
Culture shock is the anxiety or confusion felt when living in or visiting an unfamiliar culture. It typically involves stages: honeymoon, frustration, adjustment, acceptance.
Lückentext #10 15s ▶ Testen

The movement for equal treatment regardless of gender is called ___.

✓ Antwort: feminism
Feminism advocates for equal rights and opportunities for all genders. Waves of feminism have addressed voting rights, workplace equality, and intersectional issues.
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Wahr / Falsch #1 15s ▶ Testen

English is the official language of the United States as defined in the Constitution.

✓ Falsch
False. The US has no official language at the federal level. While English is the de facto language, the Constitution does not specify one.
Multiple Choice #2 20s ▶ Testen

What is the Commonwealth of Nations?

  • ○ A trading company
  • ● A political association of 56 member states, most of which were former British colonies
  • ○ A military alliance
  • ○ A sports league
The Commonwealth includes countries like Australia, Canada, India, and many African and Caribbean nations. The British monarch is the symbolic head.
Multiple Choice #3 25s ▶ Testen

What does the term 'melting pot' describe in the context of US society?

  • ○ A cooking technique
  • ● A society where different cultures blend into one unified culture
  • ○ A type of metal factory
  • ○ A political party
The 'melting pot' metaphor suggests that immigrants' cultures fuse into a single American culture. Critics prefer 'salad bowl' — cultures coexist but retain distinct identities.
Multiple Choice #4 25s ▶ Testen

Which of these is an example of 'cultural appropriation'?

  • ○ Learning a foreign language
  • ● Adopting sacred symbols of another culture as fashion without understanding their significance
  • ○ Travelling to another country
  • ○ Reading literature from different cultures
Cultural appropriation is using elements of a culture (especially from a marginalised group) without understanding or respecting their original meaning and context.
Multiple Choice #5 20s ▶ Testen

Why is English considered a 'global lingua franca'?

  • ○ Because it is the easiest language
  • ● Because it is widely used for international communication in business, science, and diplomacy
  • ○ Because everyone speaks it as a mother tongue
  • ○ Because it is the oldest language
English serves as a common language between speakers of different mother tongues, largely due to the historical influence of the British Empire and American global presence.