Edu-Larp Prep: The Future of German

Future of German:

1. Please read the linked texts: 

https://www.politico.eu/article/we-will-all-be-speaking-german-soon-language-brussels Links to an external site.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/netflix-unveils-new-german-language-original-series-and-films-1235088713 Links to an external site.

2. Write a short response (175-250 words), addressing:

■ Why is the German language becoming more prominent in the European political capital Brussels?

■ Why is Netflix increasingly focussing on local content and languages other than English?

■ What could influence German’s current position as a popular foreign language in the future, both in entertainment and politics? Do you predict positive or negative changes?

■ What are the key issues German as a langauge is facint? Are they specific to the German langauge or comparable to problems in other langauegs? 

3. Respond thoroughly to two other responses (only visible after you posted your own response; 75-150 words)