Orientierungskurs, Ausgabe 2024, A2/B1, Grundwissen Politik, Geschichte und Gesellschaft in

Perfectly suited for your orientation course!

This teaching material for German as a second language is aligned with the curriculum for a nationwide orientation course provided by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees. It offers a diverse range of essential knowledge about politics, history, and society in Germany. The material is designed for the orientation course consisting of 100 teaching units, which follows the language courses within the framework of integration courses for newcomers.

Cornelsen's orientation course effectively prepares participants for the nationwide final test "Living in Germany" and aims to foster an understanding of the German state, promote a positive assessment of it, and impart knowledge about the rights and duties of residents and citizens.

What the orientation course offers:

• Information about the political system in Germany and the European Union
• An overview of key facts from modern German history
• Insights into the cultural foundations of German society
• Tips for the naturalization or orientation course test
• Model test "Living in Germany"
• Project ideas
• References to the question catalog and solutions in the web code

New: Two digital model tests and one final quiz per module for review and reinforcement in the PagePlayer app

New: Glossary

With three modules for success

Three modules address the following topics from multiple perspectives:

• Politics in democracy
• History and responsibility
• People and society

The foundational knowledge conveyed in these modules helps to better understand the political and social system of the Federal Republic, the historical development since the time of National Socialism, and everyday life in Germany. Special emphasis is placed on imparting values and norms that are important for communal living.