AMD 2

Ich habe einige von Die Goldene Gans für mein Hauseaufgaben gelesen.


Es war ein Mann, der hatte drei Söhne, davon hieß der jüngste der Dummling und wurde verachtet und verspottet und bei jeder Gelegenheit zurückgesetzt. Es geschah, daß der älteste in den Wald gehen wollte, Holz hauen, und eh' er ging, gab ihm noch seine Mutter einen schönen feinen Eierkuchen und eine Flasche Wein mit, damit er nicht Hunger und Durst litte. Als er in den Wald kam, begegnete ihm ein altes, graues Männlein, das bot ihm einen guten Tag und sprach: "Gib mir doch ein Stück Kuchen aus deiner Tasche und laß mich einen Schluck von deinem Wein trinken ! Ich bin so hungrig und durstig." Der kluge Sohn aber antwortete: "Geb ich dir meinen Kuchen und meinen Wein, so hab ich selber nichts, pack dich deiner Wege !" ließ das Männlein stehen und ging fort. Als er nun anfing, einen Baum zu behauen, dauerte es nicht lange, so hieb er fehl, und die Axt fuhr ihm in den Arm, daß er mußte heimgehen und sich verbinden lassen. Das war aber von dem grauen Männchen gekommen.

Darauf ging der zweite Sohn in den Wald, und die Mutter gab ihm, wie dem ältesten, einen Eierkuchen und eine Flasche Wein. Dem begegnete gleichfalls das alte, graue Männchen und hielt um ein Stückchen Kuchen und einen Trunk Wein an. Aber der zweite Sohn sprach auch ganz verständig: "Was ich dir gebe, das geht mir selber ab, pack dich deiner Wege !" ließ das Männlein stehen und ging fort. Die Strafe blieb nicht aus, als er ein paar Hiebe am Baum getan, hieb er sich ins Bein, daß er mußte nach Haus getragen werden.


The words I knew are in bold.

The first part of this story begins describing how a man has three sons. One day the first and eldest son goes into the woods. With him, he brings some cake and wine his mother packed for him to make sure he didn't get hungry or thirsty. While in the woods he meets an older man who wants some cake and wine. The eldest brother refuses to share and carries on his way. Then, he cuts himself in the arm with his ax.

The second brother then goes into the woods. He also takes cake and wine that his mother sent for him. He also meets the old man. Like his older brother he tells the old man that he will not share. He then goes on his way. While cutting down trees, his ax cuts him in the leg.


This is as far as I have read in the story. I hope to continue for my next AMD

Kultur Hausaufgaben

I think the draft thing is really funny, however I would not be able to survive without having some sort of airflow. I also liked the article about odd illnesses in Germany. As someone who doesn't love taking antibiotics or any prescriptions in general, I can appreciate the fact that they avoid taking them. In fact, lots of issues with medications in the US and countries that practice medicine similarly stem from over medication.

As for the saunas I don't think I could go for those. I'm not a saunas person as it is but stripping down for everyone to see isn't really my thing either.

Their university system is so different. Sure there are many students who take a while to graduate in the U.S. however the majority of them are not in their 30s when they are done. I think I would go mad if I studied into my 30s.


Universitatskurse
The lecture set up is similar between Germany and the U.S. we have big lectures with joint discussions. We also have smaller seminars. Also, the more difficult classes have less students in them similar to the Hauptseminare.

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The idea of taking qualifying exams in Germany is very different than the U.S. Also, when the mention that if a student is denied admission to a Numerus clausus program they are sometimes directed to another university with an open spot in the program. That would certainly never happen in the U.S. Universities are a lucrative business here, they certainly wouldn't send a student to another school they would convince them to study something else at their university.

Wie Studierende ihr Studium finanzieren
I don't know if German students appreciate how little it costs them to attend college. It would be upsetting for tuition to rise, but comparing to the U.S. they pay barely anything at all. In the passage it also describes that German students might work during their semester breaks to financial a trip or major purchase...not their education. I would say that they are still lucky when it comes to tuition.

Das deutsche Schulsystem
I cannot believe that by third and fourth grade children are being evaluated. I can't imagine having my scholarly path initiated at such a young age. And I certainly can't imagine selecting the type of work I wanted to do in only fifth or sixth grade!

If I went to Gymnasiasten I would be really nervous about the final tests. I was surprised to read that in 2000 PISA ranked German's secondary schools in the bottom third internationally. I guess there is the stereotype that the German educational system is extremely challenging and superior to most others.

Kapitel 7 Kultur Blog 1

Bargain Buys:
To be honest the description of this "Supermarkt" vaguely reminds me of a Sam's Club or Costco in America. Albeit, the moldy fruit usually isn't an issue, and their tends to be a trend of marginally better customer service. Nonetheless, the whole idea of having items laid out on huge pallets, in a brightly lit, institutionalized type setting is strikingly similar. Also the idea that there are only a few registers and almost always some are closed rings true in almost every American supermarket. That whole idea of people going before you even if you have a few items also rings true in America. In general I would say that America does have its equivalent experience.

Take it from a German:
I certainly never want to drive in Deutschland now. I think it's interesting how the comment about people being impatient when driving in Deutschland. That is because I've often heard that Germans (along with many other Europeans) feel that Americans are too impatient and stressed. I think one of the biggest differences in leaving the car running, that happens all the time in America and no one thinks anything of it. I wonder if everyone shutting off their cars while waiting would have a great positive impact on our environment.

What Discipline?:
I found this article actually really humorous. I think it's the mental picture of a bunch of grown-ups fighting to get to the start of the line. It's really interesting that they are not "line supporters". In America, I can remember from a young age that lines were instilled in our daily lives. When going from class to class in Elementary school we had to form a line. If you were lucky you got to be the line leader and everyone wanted that job. Although traveling in a line was annoying no one questioned why we had to, or if there was any other possibility.

Brennpunkt Kultur:
The Schulerausweis is a very interesting concept to me. Coming from an extremely small school we did not even use student IDs. I didn't realize how prominent they are in some societies or areas of the world. I think that the Studentenausweis is a great idea for students. It encourages them to do activities beyond studying. Also it makes students become well rounded educated members of society by encouraging them to go to museums and classical concerts.

Their grocery shopping experience is quite different from America's market experience. However, since the movement of living green more and more people are bringing their own bags to store their groceries in at the supermarket. Also, there are some stores that do in fact charge for paper and plastic bags. The only thing I haven't seen in the U.S. is paying for using a cart. That is kind of a strange concept to me. However, Americans generally do not go shopping each day and purchase many more groceries at a time. I'm surprised that Wal-Mart has made its way over to Deutschland. I never thought a company like that would be successful away from the U.S.

The Stuttgart sounds like an amazing place to visit. It has a rich and interesting history. From nearly being destroyed during WWII to being to the home of some of the best car makers in history. I would especially love to see the Schlossgarten and Neues Schloss I can only imagine how beautiful it would be in person.













The Fussball article was pretty interesting. For the most part it was mainly common knowledge though.

Munchen also sounds like an amazing place to visit. It's hard to grasps that they have 26 universities! It sounds like there is a lot to do there and that it is a very lively atmosphere with a younger crowd being attracted to the area. I think it would be nice to see the Englischer Garten or participate in Oktoberfest.