AN INTERACTIVE
MODULE
FOR ENGLISH
A CRISIS IN CAPITALISM
FROM THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION TO A POSTMODERN CRISIS
MANCHESTER. A CASE STUDY
5A
prof.ssa M. Beltramini
A. S. 2012-13
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Long term perspective
 Fostering a multi - faceted vision of problems, processes and phenomena
 Promoting interaction in the target language
 Creating occasions to analyse different text types about the problem object
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of analysis
Practicing collaborative learning
Learning specific vocabulary
Encouraging writing skills in different formats
Using ICT to support research and documentation
Generating interactive learning processes and multimedia products
Using Content and Language Integrating Learning
Promoting virtual networking with different schools/institutions
Providing SS occasions to do something in and with the target language
Creating crosscultural and multilingualism occasions for learning
OBJECTIVES
SS are expected to discuss :
 The Industrial Revolution from its origin to its Postmodern perspectives
 The birth and transformation/s of capitalism
 The contemporary Italian and European Debate on the economic Crises
 The contradictions of the Western system of productions from the point of view of
different periods and text types
 Analyse non linear texts
 Generate argumentative texts in different formats according to purpose
 Discuss and share reflection on relevant aspects of the problem studied
 Explain the reason why Manchester is seen as A Case Study
 Communicate in the target language with different actors
 Experience public speaking
 Present group tasks to different audiences
KEY COMPETENCES INVOLVED
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Communication in the mother tongue 
Communication in foreign languages
Digital competence 
Learning to learn 
Social and civic competences 
Sense of initiative and entrepreneurship
Cultural awareness and expression 
Recommendation 2006/962/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of
18 December 2006 on key competences for lifelong learning [Official Journal L
394 of 30.12.2006].
CLASS MANAGEMENT
STUDENTS
 A Case Study
 Cooperative Learning
 Plenary activities
 Group discussion – sharing –product generation
 Peer proof reading and peer tutoring
TEACHER
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Organizer
Mediator
Encourager
Expert
CONTRIBUTIONS
The Manchester Academy (THE U.K)
Ms. Jane Delfino MBE
OTHER SUBJECTS INVOLVED
 German
Prof.ssa Luciana Tomadini
 Catholic Religion
Prof.ssa Liliana Giolo
 Economics
Prof.ssa Gabriella Burba
TEXTS I
From
 A. TOYNBEE, The Chief Features of The Industrial Revolution, 1884
 J. WINTERSON, Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal, 2011
 A. DE TOCQUEVILLE, Manchester 1835, from Journey to England and Ireland,1844
 C. DICKENS, Coketown,1854
 F. ENGLES, The Condition of the English Working Class in England
 W. CHURCHILL, Quotes
 SPARTACUS EDUCATIONAL, The Corn Laws
 The Peterloo Massacre, 1819, in Modern History Sourcebook
 The Peterloo Massacre in CAMPAIGN FOR A FITTING MEMORIAL TO THE
MARTYRS OF DEMOCRACY
TEXTS II
 M. AUGÈ, La città di tutti, in La Repubblica 1ottobre 2012
 L'Angleterre et l'Irlande. Le second voyage en Angleterre (1835) in A. De
Tocqueville ,in http://www.tocqueville.culture.fr/fr/voyages/v_anglet-02.html
 MARKWARD KUFLEITNER Interpretation des Abschnitts Manchester“ aus
Alexis de Tocqueville (1835): Journeys to England and Ireland
 Industrial Manchester in the Nineteenth Century at
<http://www.uncp.edu/home/rwb/manchester_19c.html>
 Sayings: The Parable
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<http://www.paulonpaul.org/jesus/sayings_1.htm>
Synoptic Gospels, Matteo 19,16-22, Matteo 20,1-16
Parable of the Talents
The Parable of the Talents in Arts
Puritanism, A School Power Point
<http://www.marilenabeltramini.it/schoolwork1213/UserFiles/Admin_teacher/puritanism_okk_beltra.ppt>
TEXTS III
 CLAUDIA MASIA, Scrivere il memoir
Come utilizzare i ricordi per scrivere
di sé stessi con autenticità
 JEANETTE WINTERSON, On Fiction and Fact, in Litagogo - A
Guide to Free Literary Podcasts
 JENNIFER MITCHELL, Tracking the Lines of Literature Across the
Maps of Our Lives, July 1, 2012 in Steep Stairs Review
< http://steepstairs.wordpress.com/>
 JEANETTE WINTERSON, Interview with Eleanor Watchel, in
Writers & Company, Sunday, February 5, 2012
<http://www.cbc.ca/writersandcompany/episode/2012/02/05/jeanette-winterson-interview/>
ARTICLES
 CAPITALISM, An A-Z of business quotations, in Schumpeter Business and
management, The Economist, Jul 6th 2012, 11:57 by B.R
 R. BELLOFIORE, A Crisis of Capitalism, in The Guardian, Wed 21 September 2011
 JOHN MAYNARD KEYNES at <http://www.maynardkeynes.org/>
 FEDERICA ANGELINI, L'utopia del merito. A lezione di capitalismo
 ideale contro capitalismo reale, Ravenna & Dintorni.it, 21 - 09 – 2012
 LUIGI ZINGALES, ''Nel mio libro spiego come è possibile uscire dalla crisi'‘
in <www.libreriamo.it>
 JEANETTE WINTERSON, Discusses Her Memoir "Why Be Happy When You Could
Be Normal?“, in THE BLOG, 03/ 5/2012 6:27 am
 G. STRINGA, Poche ferie, Sciopero nella fabbrica degli Iphone 5, Corriere della
Sera, Domenica 7 ottobre 2012
 MARIANGELA LATELLA, Perso un quinto di occupati,ma l’emorragia si attenua, Il
Sole 24 Ore, Martedì 25 settembre 2012
 LUCA VINCIGUERRA, Apple, torna la tensione in Cina, Il Sole 24 Ore, Martedì 25
settembre 2012
VIDEOS AND PODCASTS
 MANCHESTER ACADEMY’s Our Future Story , from Ms. Jane
Delfino MBE - Director of Enterprise and Internationalism
Holder of the Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion
 L. ZINGALES, Intervento integrale. Luigi Zingales alla Leopolda, 2011
 L. ZINGALES, FAHRENHEIT – 24. 09. 2012, Conversazione con Luigi
Zingales.mp3
 H. ROSLING, The Joy Of Stats, July 2011
 H. ROSLING'S 200 Countries, 200 Years,
 4 Minutes - The Joy of Stats - BBC Four
 J. M. KEYNES (prima parte), Educational, RAI EDU Economia
 J. M. KEYNES (seconda parte ), Educational, RAI EDU, Economia
PROCESS
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Brain storming
Individual reading
Comprehension
Singling out thesis/argumentation
Sharing and comparing points of view
Synthesizing results of dicussion/debate
Choosing to generating a product connected to the
learning process
Establishing organizational dead lines
Reflecting on the ideal/reader-audience of product
Presenting of product to the class and other…
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WORKSHOPS I
LEAD IN - Animated Podcast
Members: A. Gozzini, C. Stynen
GROUP 1 - Mini - Film
Members: C. Ballarin, R. Barzellato, S. Duz, M. Rmus
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GROUP 2 – Critical Review for School Online Library
Members: A. Bergamo, N. Buccolo, T. Fontana, A. Furlan, M. Toso
GROUP 3 – Newspaper Review
Members: P. Cavallari, G. Licata, A. Romano
GROUP 4 – Slideshow
Members: L. Iaccarino, E. Rabino, E. Selvazzo, S. Soranzo
GROUP 5 – One Act Play
Members: R. Baldin, S. Cislino, F. Laurano, L. Migli, D. Mosca
WORKSHOPS II
GROUP 6 – Mr. Bounderby’s On Line Game – An Economic
Glossary
Members: F. Chiesa, M. Giavedoni, A: Noacco, F. Piazza
GROUP 7 – Testimonial Gallery
Members: S. Baldo, E. Mongera,
V. Montanari, L. Talian, R. Zanutta
PLENARY
All Class and Teacher
Forum and Wiki
JOHN MAYNARD KEYNES AND
FURTHER RESOURCES
An Introductory Lesson by Prof.ssa G. Burba
 J. M. Keynes and Economic Science
 Classical Economic Theories
 Today’s Economic Crisis.
 A resource contribution
DEFICIT SPENDING
GERMAN
German Language
TASK and Students’ Workshop
Analysis of an argumentative text
Interpretation des Abschnitts „Manchester" aus Alexis deTocqueville
(1835): Journeys to England and Ireland. From the Seminar:
Introduction to British Studies. Januar 2003
RELIGION
Lead in: Puritanism
Texts
 Episode of The Young Rich Man – Mt 19,16-22
 The Rich and the Kingdom of God – Mt 19,23-26
 The Rich and the Kingdom of God – Mt 19,27-30
 The Parable of the Bags of Gold – Mt 25,14-30
DISCUSSION
The Puritan Logic of Capitalism during the Industrial Revolution
THEMES
Wealth – Talent – Progress – Salvation in
CHRISTIANITY and PURITANISM
TASK - A BILINGUAL VERSION (Italian – English)
 Single out similarities and dissimilarities
 Highlight possible cultural, economic and political link
and connections with other texts studied
MANCHESTER ACADEMY AND MORE
CONTEMPORARY MANCHESTER
What deserves to be discovered
according to Jane Delfino at Manchester Academy
and more
“Manchester today is unrecognisable from the post-industrial city of 20 years
ago. Home to grand relics of the industrial revolution, the modern city is also
studded with independent boutiques and top-flight shops, cool bars and snug
pubs. Not only do its museums house some of the UK’s finest historic
collections, but also Manchester has a contemporary cultural pulse that
puts other British cities to shame.” (Editor Time Out Manchester)
And
… ITS FUTURE STORY
THANK YOU
FOR
YOUR ATTENTION
JANE DELFINO
Jane Delfino, has been awarded with an Member of the
Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her
work in education.
Jane has also been awarded the Marks and Spencer Sieff
Award for ‘an individual based in the community, who has
best collaborated with business to benefit society”.
Jane has also been made a Sinnott Fellow
Jane is one of fifteen teachers across England to have been
granted the fellowship by the Department for Children
Schools and Families (DCSF)
and National Union of
Teachers (NUT).