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Dictatorships in the 20th Century I
Communism under Mao
Double DVD: Mao Zedong or Mao Tse-tung, founder of the People’s Republic of China, wanted to enter history as the “Great Helmsman“ who led his country into a new and better era by means of rigorous socialist transformations in economy, culture and society. But his rule was marked by terror, violence and despotism. DVD I shows the unpheaval of feudal China and the problems of the country, which is ravaged by continuous civil war and invasions. Soon enough, Mao is involved in politics, has to flee and sets out on his ”Long March“. The Communists come to power and the first great social revolution takes place. DVD II illustrates the oppression of the Chinese people and politicians’ various campaigns to stay in power. The extent of the mass hysteria of the Proletarian Cultural Revolution and the personality cult around Mao are demonstrated, the human rights violations and the almost unimaginable brutality of people against each other are examined. Together with the extensive accompanying material the DVD is ideally suited for use in the classroom.
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Pupils Practise Inclusion
When people come together, no matter under what concomitant circumstances – ultimately, it is about how these people meet and how openly they interact with one another.
Internet Addiction
The film consists of two parts. The first part is the 15-minute short film “In the Net”. It describes the problem of excessive Internet use in a humorous way, in particular the risk of losing touch with reality when chatting. The second part illustrates with three real persons how Internet addiction can develop and the problems encountered by those who are afflicted. The authentic statements are commented by an experienced therapist. For many pupils, the issues addressed here are related to their everyday lives. What is a “sensible” use of the Internet, where does pathological addiction start? In contrast to addiction to alcohol, nicotine or drugs, the public seems to be largely ignorant of the problem of this addiction, which is not related to any substance abuse. The film provides material for discussion in the classroom (crossdisciplinary) and can be used as a basis for the formulation of prevention strategies.