Journey for the ‘Occidental Citizen’: Learning about the Role of Islam in Germany & the European Community

Exploring Islam in Germany

A Social Studies unit examining the fascinating Turkish Turn in German history, culture, and demographics of the past 50 years —foreign language education and global education will be strongly linked. Students will be encouraged to become “cultural investigators” to recognize and value cultural differences, challenge assumptions and stereotypes of his/her own and foster inquiry into the interconnectedness of international and domestic events.

“Journey for Occidental Citizen: Islam in Germany” Day 1 Supplement (pdf)
“Journey for Occidental Citizen: Islam in Germany” Day 3 Supplement (pdf)
“Journey for Occidental Citizen: Islam in Germany” lesson plan week 1 (pdf)
“Journey for Occidental Citizen: Islam in Germany” lesson plan week 2 (pdf)

Learning about the Role of Islam in Germany and the European Community

Learning about the Role of Islam in Germany and the European Community

Islamic Media in Germany

This is just a glimpse of Islamic media in Germany. Many articles in these magazines are great for lesson plan starters.

Islamischer Info Dienst

Muslim Markt

Qantara

Al Fadschr – Die Morgendaemmerung

Die Fontaene

Huda – Netzwerk fuer Muslimische Frauen

Islamische Zeitung

Salam Kinder

Ramadan in Germany

West European Studies – Islam

The following lesson plans, presentations, and other outreach are a product of the West European Studies National Resource Center Grants and Outreach programs.

Islam in Deutschland

Muslims in France