German lessons rely on the use of literature, films and other media. But which works are suitable for which context and for what purpose? Where can I find information on the literary canon and access films and various media? And what practical difficulties are there in selecting and using German-language works and media in Belgium? The ‘Week for German 2025’ is an ideal opportunity to discuss these questions – and to gain new ideas and knowledge.
In the first part of this online workshop, you will gain an overview of the current discussions on the necessary expansion of the literary and media canon. The focus will be on questions of its appeal to a changing student body and the competition from digital and social media.
In the second part, we will engage in a discussion: Which literary works, films and other media have you had good experiences with so far? Which works and media have proven difficult to access? What would a platform that makes canon and media knowledge available to German teachers in Belgium need to offer?

The workshop is primarily aimed at German teachers from Belgium, but is of course open to anyone interested in the use of the literary canon, films and other German-language media in Belgium.

If you would like to participate in this workshop, please register by Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 12:45 p.m., via the Deutschcafé website. On the day of the event, you will receive an email at 1 p.m. with the access data for Zoom online.

Registration via: Literary canon, films and other media in Belgian German lessons | Deutschcafé | University
Schedule: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.