Powerpoint presentations developed for the Tanner Humanities Center workshop "Exploring Modern Switzerland." Presenters were Dr. Karin Baumgartner and Dr. Maya Gerig, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, July 2009.

Kulinarische Reise durch die Schweiz

Powerpoint presentation, developed for the Tanner Humanities Center seminar "Exploring Modern Switzerland." Dr. Maya Gerig, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, July 2009.

Author not responsible for content!

Schweizer Bräuche und Sagen

Powerpoint presentation, developed for the Tanner Humanities Center workshop seminar "Exploring Modern Switzerland." Dr. Maya Gerig, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, July 2009.

Author not responsible for content!

An (incomplete) list of popular Swiss hip hop artists:

Bligg: sings in Swiss German. Bligg collaborated with Swiss folk music band "Streichmusik Alder" on song "Volksmusik". He is part of group of hip hop artists who are fighting agains the Swiss People's Party (SVP). Listen on You Tube. Here is the text to dowload.  Bligg_Volksmusik.doc ( 26K ) Number of downloads: 2


Greis: sings in Swiss German and French; collaboration with Curse (Germany)

Stress: originally from Estonia, sings in French. He is at this point (2009) the most popular rapper in Switzerland. Here is his homepage. Read New York Times article about his battle with the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP). Here is a clip (Youtube) from "Kulturplatz", a news program on Swiss TV about the battle between the rappers and the SVP.

Gimma: sings in Swiss German, comes from the canton Grison. Maybe the most creative of the Swiss rappers.

OBK (Oschtblock Kuabuaba, Eastern Bloc Cowboys): band (includes Gimma) sings in Swiss German and Romansh. Youtube clip "Ferien in Guantanamo"

Bauers collective - group of artists who want to emphasize their rural roots. Members of these bands collaborate widely. Sektion Kuchikaschli,, Luut & Tüütli, X-Chaibä and Breitbild

Liricas Analas: band sings in Romansh. Song with text (in German) on Youtube.

Die Schweiz im Anfängerunterricht (using Deutsch Aktuell)

Powerpoint presentation about integrating Switzerland into Deutsch Aktuell, Level 1. Author followed publisher's website and provides links that can be used instead of the ones suggested by EMC.

Presentation held at the Tanner Humanities Center seminar "Exploring Modern Switzerland." University of Utah, Salt Lake City, July 2009.

 DA_Schweizer_Themen.ppt ( 59.5K ) Number of downloads: 7

Schweizer Film: Einführung

This is a short powerpoint presentation about Swiss film with links to film websites in Switzerland. Link to artfilm.ch, where you can order Swiss films (with German, French, and English subtitles!)

Held at the Tanner Humanities Center seminar "Exploring Modern Switzerland." University of Utah, Salt Lake City, July 2009.
Author takes no responsibility for accuracy!

 Schweizer_Film.ppt ( 46K ) Number of downloads: 7

Migrationspolitik in der Schweiz

This is a powerpoint presentation about migrants in Switzerland with links to websites and resources. Given at the Tanner Humanities Center seminar "Exploring Modern Switzerland." University of Utah, Salt Lake City, July 2009.

You are free to use, but author takes no responsibility for accuracy!
 Migrationsthematik.ppt ( 188K ) Number of downloads: 12

Vortrag über die Schweiz: Allgemeine Einführung

This is a powerpoint presentation, held at the Tanner Humanities Center seminar "Exploring Modern Switzerland." University of Utah, Salt Lake City, July 2009.
Author takes no responsibility for accuracy!

 CH__berblick.ppt ( 4.14MB ) Number of downloads: 10

2009 THINKSWISS RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP
Apply now! Deadline March 31, 2009

For the third time, ThinkSwiss is offering 15 research scholarships for talented U.S. undergraduate and graduate students. These scholarships provide the awardees with a monthly stipend of CHF 1,000 (approx. USD 830) for a maximum of three months to conduct research at a Swiss university or research lab. The scholarship is open to students of all fields who have an outstanding academic record and a keen interest in conducting research in Switzerland.

Information about and Requirements for the Scholarship:

You must be
• A student currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. university or college
• Studying at the graduate or undergraduate level and will have completed your sophomore year by the time your research stay begins
• Talented and ambitious and can provide proof by a strong academic record and a written statement

The scholarship covers
• The expenses of CHF 1,000/month for a period of up to three months (max. amount of scholarship: CHF 3,000/approx. $2,490)
• A trip to Bern, organized and sponsored by Presence Switzerland

Your responsibilities:
• Find a research group at a Swiss university that suits your interest and abilities. (Information about Swiss institutions of higher education can be found here (Link to http://www.thinkswiss.org/campus_and_resea...tzerland.html))
• Contact your chosen research group, offer your support and ask for a letter of acceptance by the responsible professor or principal investigator
• Share your experiences on a blog published on the ThinkSwiss website
• Serve after your return to the U.S as a student “ambassador” by promoting Swiss research in the U.S.
• Cover all other costs including travel expenses, health insurance, and housing

Application documents (deadline: March 31, 2009):
• Cover letter, including information about your educational and professional background, goals for your research stay in Switzerland, why you have chosen that particular Swiss university, and one reason why you would make an excellent student “ambassador” to promote Swiss research in the U.S.
• Résumé
• Letter of acceptance by a professor at a Swiss university into her/his research group
• A current official university/college transcript
• A letter of reference from a senior academic in your field of study

Send documents by e-mail to was.science@eda.admin.ch or by mail to:
Embassy of Switzerland
Office of Science, Technology and Higher Education
2900 Cathedral Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008-3499

Read about and see what the 2007 and 2008 awardees of the ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship experienced in Switzerland:
ThinkSwiss Research Blog

2009 ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship: Call for Applications

Session Panel:

Teaching German-Speaking Countries as Multi-Ethnic Cultures

Scheduled Time: Sat, Nov 17 - 4:45pm - 6:00pm Building/Room: Convention Center / 209

Authors:

Michaela Grobbel (Sonoma State University)
*Elizabeth Snyder (University of North Carolina-Asheville)
*Nancy Nenno (College of Charleston)
*Elizabeth Loentz (University of Illinois at Chicago)
*Karin Baumgartner (University of Utah): "'So kam ich unter die Schweizer.' Die multi-kulturelle Literatur der Schweiz."

Abstract:

This session presents innovative multi-media teaching modules on representations of minority cultures in German-speaking countries. The units reflect ACTFL standards and identify specific learning outcomes and assessment tools. Presenters will offer a compilation of ancillary materials so that session participants may implement the proposed teaching units in their classrooms.

Teaching German through Swiss children's literature. This unit was developed by Dr. Margrit Zinggeler, Eastern Michigan University, and introduced at the 2007 ACTFL conference. Go to "Members" to contact the author.

Powerpoint Presentation.  CH.Jugendliteratur.Pres.2007.ppt ( 41K ) Number of downloads: 21

New Perspectives in German-speaking Swiss Literature. Four teaching units on Swiss writers Peter Stamm, Franz Hohler, Zoe Jenny, Milena Moser. This unit was introduced at the ACTFL 2007 by Dr. Annette Kym, Hunter College.

Hand-out Peter Stamm.  Handout_Stamm.doc ( 30K ) Number of downloads: 20

Hand-out Franz Hohler.  Handout_Hohler.doc ( 76K ) Number of downloads: 22

Hand-out Zoe Jenny.  Zo__Jenny_Handout.doc ( 46K ) Number of downloads: 20

Hand-out Milena Moser.  Handout_Moser.doc ( 40.5K ) Number of downloads: 20

New Swiss Voices. Handouts for teaching units on Christoph Simon, Peter Stamm, Martin Dean, Sibylle Berg. The texts were taken from Focus: New Swiss Writers, in:Dimension. Ed. Romey Sabalius and Michael Wutz 8.2&3 (2007). Go to "members" to contact Dr. Karin Baumgartner, University of Utah.

Handouts.  worksheet_how_Swiss.doc ( 73.5K ) Number of downloads: 46

General resources for young Swiss literature (references anthologies, websites, etc.)  Resources_How_Swiss.doc ( 39.5K ) Number of downloads: 28

Multi-cultural literature in Switzerland. This is a 3 1/2 week unit (7 x 75 minutes) for intermediate high - advanced students that can be taught in a course on Contemporary Switzerland, or in a course on multi-cultural literature in German speaking countries. The unit was introduced at the ACTFL conference 2007. Go to "Members" to contact Dr. Karin Baumgartner, University of Utah.

Lessonplan.  lessonplan_multi_kulti.doc ( 188.5K ) Number of downloads: 25

Worksheets.  multi_cultural_wrksheet.doc ( 84K ) Number of downloads: 22

Resources for the teaching of multi-cultural Swiss literature.  Allgemeine_resourcen.doc ( 74K ) Number of downloads: 19

Swiss Household Panel. The principal aim of the Swiss Household Panel (SHP) is to observe social change, in particular, the dynamics of changing living conditions in the population of Switzerland. The Swiss Household Panel is a joint project run by the SWISS NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, the SWISS FEDERAL STATISTICAL OFFICE and the UNIVERSITY OF NEUCHATEL. For publications click here.

Marco Jorio, et al, eds. Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz; volume 1: Aa-Basel (Fuersbistum). Stiftung Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz (HLS). Basel: Schwabe and Kompanie AG, 2002. xxxix + 754 pp. Maps, figures, graphs, tables, index. EUR 208.50 (cloth), ISBN 978-3-7965-1901-7. Here is a review.
The lexicon has a website in German, French and Italian. Click here.

Leo Schelbert. Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Lanham: Scarecrow Press, 2007. Schelbert is emeritus professor of history at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Picture databank about Swiss life. Commercial provider Aura Fotoagentur. Pictures by noted Swiss photographer Peter Ammon about Swiss life in the mountains.

Swiss Review. This is the magazine for the Swiss Abroad. It's in its 34th year of publication and is published in German, French, Italian, English, and Spanish in 21 regional editions. Appears four times a year.

This is the magazine for the Swiss Abroad. It's in its 34th year of publication and is published in German, French, Italian, English, and Spanish in 21 regional editions. Appears four times a year. Click here for the link.

Die Sprachsituation in der Schweiz: Was bedeutet Schweizerische Identiät? Ein Interview mit Hugo Loetscher

Hugo Loetscher: Die Schweiz ist was man nennt eine Willensnation, das bedeutet, dass die klassische Vorstellung der Romantik von einer Nation mit einer eigenen Sprache, einer eigenen Geschichte und einem eigenen Volk hier nicht zutrifft. Eigentlich hat man in der Schweiz erst in den letzten Jahren damit angefangen, sich mit dem Thema "schweizerische Identität" zu beschaeftigen. Früher gab es halt die Schweiz und keiner machte sich weiterhin grosse Gedanken darüber. Mit dem europäischen Zusammenschluss hat sich das sehr geändert und obwohl die Schweiz – leider – nicht Teil der Europäischen Union ist, wird hierzulande die Frage, ob es überhaupt eine Einheit zwischen den vier Sprach- und Kulturgemeinschaften existiert, immer mehr diskutiert.

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Hugo Loetscher: Die Schweiz ist was man nennt eine Willensnation, das bedeutet, dass die klassische Vorstellung der Romantik von einer Nation mit einer eigenen Sprache, einer eigenen Geschichte und einem eigenen Volk hier nicht zutrifft. Eigentlich hat man in der Schweiz erst in den letzten Jahren damit angefangen, sich mit dem Thema "schweizerische Identität" zu beschaeftigen. Früher gab es halt die Schweiz und keiner machte sich weiterhin grosse Gedanken darüber. Mit dem europдischen Zusammenschluss hat sich das sehr geändert und obwohl die Schweiz – leider – nicht Teil der Europaeischen Union ist, wird hierzulande die Frage, ob es überhaupt eine Einheit zwischen den vier Sprach- und Kulturgemeinschaften existiert, immer mehr diskutiert.

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Publications include

See Dr. Rindisbacher's webpage here.