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This article presents an extensive reading of Franz Kafka's Die Verwandlung (The Metamorphosis) from the perspective of Literary Disability Studies. Furthermore, it sheds light on how the contemporary disability culture engages with Kafka's narrative. In doing so, it will compare and contrast Die Verwandlung with the literary work of contemporary Swiss author Christoph Keller. This juxtaposition reveals elements of both continuity and change in the artistic representation of disability in modern literature from the 20th to the 21st century. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The EU is in a phase of transition as the USA descends as a global hegemonic power and the West as a whole loses influence. A global "concert of powers" is emerging, in which several powerful centers compete for power and influence. China will not automatically replace the USA as a superpower, but rather a world of instabilities is emerging. The EU is the weakest link among the world order powers of the 21st century and faces major challenges and risks that could jeopardize its future. It is argued that the EU must evolve from a rule-maker to a politically capable actor and should create a political union to solve its problems and enable effective taxation and foreign policy. [Extracted from the article]

Far from being a neutral category, »white« as a self-designation has often been linked to the notion of being the most »racially« advanced and as such entitled to take possession of the world while shouldering the burden of a »civilising« mission. With the first European settlers, »whiteness« as a hegemonic relation arrived on the Australian continent. Over the next hundred years of British settlement, the nascent working class adopted and enforced whiteness as a state doctrine. However, its ideology had to be socially and politically implemented and culturally embedded as a manifestation of a racial power relationship that was by no means a natural perception. In White Australia, social struggles arose that emphasised the central role of whiteness as a societal bonding agent, bridging or overriding other social distinctions. At the »zenith of whiteness« – the proclamation of the Commonwealth of Australia – the nationally invoked »triumph of whiteness« was intended both to defy the globally proclaimed »crisis of whiteness« and to help overcome intrasocietal tensions. The symbolism and actual application of White Australia is well illustrated by the history of its sugar industry. Eventually, the political colour symbolism of Australian whiteness, which manifested itself ideologically before the turn of the century, found material manifestations in the first decades of the twentieth century. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper first provides an overview of topics covered in Info DaF from the first decade of the twenty-first century that are considered to be of particular relevance and interest to practitioners and researchers in the field. Second, foreign language teacher education and its necessary reorganization in terms of content are focused on as important focal points in the contributions of Info DaF and in the professional discussions outside of Info DaF during this decade. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The book "World in Turmoil: The Order" by Herfried Münkler analyzes the current global political situation as a transitional phase towards a new world order. Münkler emphasizes that an order without power cannot be maintained or changed. He sees a possible order of powers in the 21st century as multipolar, driven by the USA, Russia, China, India, and the EU. However, the perspectives of the EU are difficult to assess as its role depends on the unity of its approach. Münkler calls on Germany to take on a stronger political leadership role, but in a strategically wise and thoughtful manner. [Extracted from the article]

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The article deals with the book "Die großen Fragen des Alterns" (The Big Questions of Aging) by Wolfgang Schmidbauer. The book addresses various questions about aging in the 21st century and criticizes modern society for not accepting and fighting against aging. Instead, Schmidbauer recommends forgetting oneself, turning to others, and discovering slowness. The article explores various aspects of aging and how one can be content in old age. The author, Wolfgang Schmidbauer, talks about the importance of everyday rituals and how they can help focus on the positive. He also discusses topics such as eroticism, communication, and psychotherapy in old age. Schmidbauer emphasizes the diversity of aging and warns against hasty generalizations. He recommends distancing oneself from destructive ideals and striving for essentials instead of expansion. The book offers a mixture of biographical, psychoanalytic, and wise advice and is aimed at people who want to achieve maturity in old age. [Extracted from the article]

"In a way, 'Bildung' (formation/culture) is unavoidable, like catarrh with an east wind," Roland Reichenbach once paraphrased Theodor Fontane. Of course, a CV, a "curriculum vitae" (as Victor Klemperer called his diaries) may not be as institutionalized or professionalized as we expect from educational institutions. At the same time, some biographies and family dictionaries (Lessico famigliare, Natalia Ginzburg) seem to give more than enough reason for the formation of the person in the turmoil of the 20th and early 21st centuries, without a "harmonious whole" being able to emerge from it, of course, as it still did appear ideal to Wilhelm von Humboldt in the 19th century. Of course, this formation, which is not able to be an identity, i.e. equality with oneself, only happens when the person deals with their collective and individual becoming. If it does this in the form of 'permanently fixed expressions of life' (Dilthey), then this enables us as scholars in education to trace this fragmentary formation of the person in an exemplary manner. Maxim Biller, whose family history stretches from the Soviet Union through Czechoslovakia to Germany, Israel, and England, is a writer who has undertaken this questioning of himself and others in more or less fictitious and unsparingly autobiographical texts. These reflective processes of formation are traced in this article and the question is asked about how collective and familial influences can be turned around using the example of the multifaceted reconstruction of a European migration biography in the course of autobiographical literary work in such a way that, although no identity is formed, a consistent self is formed. This knowledge could become pedagogically relevant to develop ideas on how to deal with the breaks in the lives of people with migration experiences in the 21st century. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The book "Early Language Policy in the 21st Century. An International Perspective" by Zein, Subhan, and Coady, Maria R. deals with the framework conditions for foreign language teaching in primary education. A total of 14 chapters are dedicated to foreign language teaching in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese on all continents. The focus is on the situation of German language teaching in Great Britain, which is described as sobering. German ranks third among foreign language learners there, while Chinese as a foreign language is gaining momentum. The book shows that foreign languages are a political football and do not align with the needs of teachers or learners. [Extracted from the article]

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Dieser Beitrag thematisiert im ersten Abschnitt verschiedene Aspekte von Wohnungsnot im 21. Jahrhundert, die keineswegs neu sind, sondern in sich wandelnden Ausprägungen seit 150 Jahren immer wieder nachgewiesen wird. Der zweite Abschnitt fokussiert kritische und konstruktive Beiträge sozialer Bewegungen zu aktuellen Wohnungsnöten. Abschließend wird auf Handlungsansätze eingegangen, die in Koproduktion unterschiedlicher Akteure einen Abbau von Wohnungsnöten ermöglichen könnten. In the first section, this paper addresses different aspects of housing deprivation in the 21st century, which is by no means new, but has been repeatedly evidenced in varying manifestations for 150 years. The second section focuses on critical and constructive contributions of social movements to address contemporary housing hardship. Finally, it discusses approaches that could enable a reduction of housing needs in co-production of different actors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In view of the environmental and nutritional challenges of the 21st century, it is imperative to deal with the production and consumption of animal foods. The topic is directly linked to societal values and norms and is therefore an informative subject area for subject didactics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The literature of the so-called Eastern Turn which dominates the German migration literature of the 21st century shows common thematic features regardless of the authors’ country of origin, but also differences related to the migration background of the author in question. German authors with Czechoslovak roots often refer to Franz KAFKA in their texts. This has a pragmatic function – writers from the East want to establish themselves in the (West) German market by referring to this world-famous compatriot. Allusions to Kafka reflect the peculiar reception of his texts in a country with a communist dictatorship. Moreover, the references to KAFKA IN REINEROVÁ, MONÍKOVÁ and WAGNEROVÁ are gender-specific: they are simultaneously an emancipatory settlement with a literary tradition shaped by men. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The book "Working Group Analytically with Children and Adolescents" deals with various aspects of group analysis with children and adolescents in the German-speaking region. Topics such as working with parent-child groups, group therapy for children with accompanying parent groups, and group work with elementary school children are discussed. The book emphasizes the importance of the playful moment and the transitional space in working with children and adolescents. It provides a practical overview of group analytic work with children and adolescents and promotes understanding of this work. The book "Designing Dynamic Processes for Leadership, Consulting, Teams, and Organizations in the 21st Century" by Heidelberg addresses the topic of designing dynamic processes in various areas such as leadership, consulting, teams, and organizations in the 21st century. It was published by Carl-Auer and has 320 pages at a price of €49.00. [Extracted from the article]

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The analysis "Inequality as a Megatrend of the 21st Century" by Dimitrios L. Margellos and Berthold M. Kuhn addresses the topic of inequality on a global and national level. It is noted that inequality between countries is tending to decrease, while it is increasing within many societies, especially in Western countries. The analysis emphasizes the need for a fairer distribution of resources to counteract populist reactions. Examples such as the election of Gabriel Boric as president in Chile and the deep polarization between Lula and Bolsonaro in Brazil are mentioned. The analysis also highlights the dangers of inequality, such as lower social cohesion and lower GDP growth. Possible steps that states and international organizations can take to reduce inequality and create a good life for all are outlined. [Extracted from the article]

In the article "Russia: Hegemon, Empire or Just a Normal Nation-State?" by Hans-Heinrich Nolte, the question is raised whether Russia is a hegemon, an empire, or simply a normal nation-state. It is argued that centralized empires no longer fit the complexity of the 21st century and that only unions can adequately deal with it. It is also discussed whether the confrontation between the West and the East, especially between NATO and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), will continue to exist. It is speculated whether the war in Ukraine is Russia's last attempt to keep its own candidacy for leadership in the East open. It is pointed out that Russia has lost its leadership position in the international community through its own behavior and the use of limited military means. Despite its economic importance, Russia relies on the solidarity of other countries and cannot achieve a hegemonic position like the United States or China. It is also noted that Russia's politics are more post-imperial than global, and that a federated nation-state might be a better alternative. [Extracted from the article]

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As early as the end of the 1990 s, the advantages and disadvantages of the DSH examination as well as the possibility of its further development were already being discussed. The question of centralised or decentralised design played a major role in the debate. This article discusses terms that are central for the DSH: linguistic study skills, study relevance, and academic orientation.Furthermore, the article shows how the quality assurance of all university entrance examinations, introduced in the RO-DT of 2011, shapes today's design of the DSH. This article also reveals which role FaDaF plays in this process, supporting German universities in implementing uniform quality standards. Criteria catalogues for the creation and assessment of examinations play a special role. In addition, the article deals with the sample DSH and the DSH manual that are based on it. In the final section, the innovations of the DSH examination regulations are also highlighted.The article thus sheds light on how the DSH, as a decentralized examination designed by universities for universities, is trying to meet the challenges of the 21st century in the field of activity between universities, HRK, FaDaF and the DSH office. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The text by Dr. Ludger Volmer from 1997 emphasizes the importance of collective security for the 21st century instead of NATO expansion. It is pointed out that trustworthy political and economic cooperation is crucial for the democratic and economic development of the eastern neighbors as well as for overall European stability. The text argues that NATO expansion would lead to a division of Europe into different security zones and instead proposes a common European security structure with the involvement of Russia. It is recommended to pursue a cooperative and integrative policy and to strengthen political and economic support for civil development processes in the East. A significant strengthening of the OSCE is seen as an important step towards a collective security system. [Extracted from the article]

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The book "After Suburbia. Urbanization in the Twenty-First Century" is part of the project "Global Surbanisms" led by Roger Keil at York University in Toronto. It provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary research on urban peripheries. The book consists of 21 chapters, divided into three parts and a conclusion. It addresses topics such as land, governance, and infrastructure, and includes case studies from different parts of the world. The book raises the question of whether the era of suburbs is over and emphasizes the need for a new perspective on urban peripheries. [Extracted from the article]

Media criticism is one of the key skills we need to acquire for living in the 21st century and we cannot start early enough enabling our young people to acquire that competence. With its methods and approach, the project Die FakeHunter provides the basis for a critical attitude towards multimedia information.Embedded in a simulation game, the students are introduced to five testing tools they can use to identify fake news. The project is extremely flexible in terms of extent and duration. It can be carried out on a single day in the library or over several weeks. Students work on a password-protected news portal with exclusive access for each class. Due to the success and international demand for the FakeHunters from grade 8, a version for fourth and fifth graders has also been developed, which approaches the topic in a more playful way.The project was financed with public funds and all working aids and materials are provided under creative commons licence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]