Opinion vlog about a children’s song (Russian department)
Developed for beginner learners to consolidate their vocabulary and expose them to the authentic language. Final product: video about the song
Category: 45-60 min
Padlet on intercultural differences (Russian department)
This task involves reading authentic Russian texts and writing a short feedback in Padlet. The texts are on the topic of intercultural communication: these are interviews with Russian language learners who live/work/study in Russia. They talk about cultural shock, differences in mentality, challenges to live in Russia.
Group work action plan (English department)
The goal of the task is for students to reflect on their role as a group member, to form groups based on complementary preferences and skillsets, to discuss their preferences with their group, and to come up with an action plan (final product) for the group project in which guidelines and a rough timetable for the project are described. The aim of the action plan is also to identify potential challenges for the group as well as ways to navigate these challenges.
Inklusion in deutschen Schulen – Inclusion in German schools – German department
Students read articles about inclusion within the German educational system and discuss and write about whether they are in favor/against inclusion in schools
Swedish culture (IKEA) – Swedish department
Students read an article, then go to IKEAs website to find information to perform the task.
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