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German/MFL: University Film Society – ‘Almanya – Willkommen in Deutschland’ by Yasemin Samdereli (2011) With Doris Zimmermann From University of Nottingham
22nd November 2023 @ 11:00 - 12:00
In this live and interactive Film Society, Doris Zimmermann, Teaching Associate in German in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies at University of Nottingham, will discuss/debate Almanya – Willkommen in Deutschland by Yasemin Samdereli (2011).
We invite the audience to shape the discussion with presubmitted and live questions and thoughts relating to key themes of the film. Please submit these HERE.
Expect a lively and dynamic session in which you will hear a wide range of different perspectives and insights and feel secure to contribute your own.
To respect the level of all students wishing to join us, the session will be led in English but there will be continual reference to and exploration of German language.
Speaker Profile: Doris Zimmermann
Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. This means that sessions will continue irrespective of possible school closures.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.
Suitable for: Year 12 & 13 students (and equivalent) studying, or with a more general interest in, Almanya – Willkommen in Deutschland. In addition, students with a possible interest in a degree in German/MFL and related disciplines will gain an understanding of how films are discussed in tutorials. Student groups, and individual students and teachers are very welcome to join us.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to familiarise themselves with Almanya – Willkommen in Deutschland and we encourage students to share their questions and insights prior to the session, using this form HERE. These will be used to shape the discussion on the day.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Bluejeans (similar to Zoom) and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the university via a microphone and/or typed comments and questions. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below: