In this paper, a fourth form “Content and language integrated learning” reading project, which is concerned with raising awareness and promoting a multiculturalist society, is presented. Affiliated with the course objectives of Literatures for Language Teachers, the underlying research questions are:How does the reader perceive the way that monoculturalism is challenged in the novel The Lotterys Plus One by Emma Donoghue? And how can an extensive reading project on the novel The Lotterys Plus One by Emma Donoghue promote multiculturalism in “Content and language integrated learning” history classes?
In the first part of this paper, the necessary theoretical concepts will be introduced. The second section will consist of an analysis of the novel The Lotterys Plus One by Emma Donoghue. Lastly, the third part will integrate the theoretical background with the analysis of the book in the form of a “Content and language integrated learning” extensive reading project in history with an attached lesson plan.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Theoretical concepts
- Multicultural awareness in schools
- CLIL
- CLIL in the EU
- Reading projects in CLIL
- Extensive reading
- Analysis of The Lotterys Plus One by Emma Donoghue
- Methodology
- Analysis of the The Lotterys Plus One on story and discourse level
- World view of the novel
- Project lesson plans
- Lesson plan matrix
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper presents a fourth form CLIL reading project designed to raise awareness and promote a multiculturalist society. It investigates the challenges to monoculturalism in the novel "The Lotterys Plus One" by Emma Donoghue and explores how an extensive reading project based on this novel can foster multiculturalism in CLIL history classes.
- Multiculturalism and its role in education
- The impact of international migration and globalization on societies
- The potential of CLIL to develop intercultural competence
- The effectiveness of extensive reading projects in promoting multiculturalism
- Analyzing literary texts to understand cultural perspectives
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter introduces the concept of multiculturalism in the context of rising racist incidents in Austria. It highlights the influence of teachers in shaping students' attitudes towards different ethnic groups and outlines the research questions that guide the paper.
The second chapter defines and discusses the theoretical concepts of multiculturalism, CLIL, and extensive reading. It examines the importance of promoting tolerance and cultural diversity through education and explores how CLIL can contribute to the development of intercultural competence.
The third chapter analyzes "The Lotterys Plus One" by Emma Donoghue, focusing on its narrative structure and its depiction of cultural perspectives. It examines the novel's portrayal of multiculturalism and its potential to challenge monocultural views.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper explores the key themes of multiculturalism, CLIL, extensive reading, intercultural competence, and literary analysis. It examines the potential of "The Lotterys Plus One" by Emma Donoghue as a resource for promoting multiculturalism in CLIL history classes.
- Quote paper
- Lisza-Sophie Neumeier (Author), 2020, Encouraging Multiculturalism in History Class. An Illustration of Planning an extensive Reading Project in a "Content and Language integrated learning Class", Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/937080
