CCC Diversity Hour • April 2005
See it on ACN Channel 80 or on the web at http://www.cccsat.org/

Fokus Deutsch
Follow the story of Professor Bob Di Donato and Marion, his assistant, as they create a German course using a “German studies” approach. They weave together minidramas set in Germany, interviews with native speakers, and documentary footage on history and culture, all of which help increase fluency in and comprehension of the language. (Each episode is 15 minutes long).

Saturday, April 2nd, 8:00-8:54am
Episode 25
Ein Familiengeschichte (A Family History), Lebensstile (Life Styles)
The professor, Susanne, and native speakers discuss their upbringings. A historical biography and three contemporary profiles give a picture of German life in the twentieth century.

Episode 26
Jugend in Bewegung (Young People on the Move), Drei Jugendporträts (Three Youths)
One documentary on German youth from the 1950s to today and another with three contemporary portraits, with comments from native speakers. Vocabulary related to youth issues.

Episode 27
Geschichte eines Gymnasiums (History of a Gymnasium), Der Schulalltag (A Typical School Day)
A historical documentary about secondary education and a contemporary portrait of a rural high school student, with comments from Susanne and native speakers.

Review 9
Wiederholung
Ein Familiengeschichte (A Family History), Drei Jugendporträts (Three Youths), Der Schulalltag (A Typical School Day).

Saturday, April 9th, 8:00-8:54am
Episode 28
Geschichte einer Universität (History of a University), Ein Student aus Kamerun (A Student From Cameroon)
A look at the founding of Heidelberg University and a portrait of an engineering student from Cameroon. Native speakers, Susanne, and Sabine discuss their lives as students.

Episode 29
Wirtschaft im Wandel (A Changing Economy), Hilfe für Arbeitslose (Help for the Unemployed)
Germany's changing economy, including a short documentary about unemployment. Vocabulary for economics and industry.

Episode 30
Die Frauenbewegung (The Women's Movement), Im Auftrag der Frauen (Representing Women)
The role of women in twentieth-century Germany. Vocabulary related to women's issues and history.

Review 10
Wiederholung
Geschichte einer Universität (History of a University), Ein Student aus Kamerun (A Student from Cameroon), Hilfe für Arbeitslose (Help for the Unemployed).

Saturday, April 16th, 8:00-8:54am
Episode 31
Ein grünes Hobby (A Green Hobby), Weiterbilden in der Freizeit (Leisure Learning)
Documentaries on urban gardening and adult education. Native speakers and Susanne talk about hobbies. Vocabulary about gardening and education.

Episode 32
Urlaub: Gestern und heute (Vacation: Yesterday and Today), Abenteuerurlaub (Adventure Vacation)
A look at how Germans spend their vacations, with commentary from native speakers. Vocabulary about vacations and travel arrangements.

Episode 33
Ein Kurort (A Spa), Ein Arztbesuch (A Visit to the Doctor)
A historical look at spas, highlighting the famous city of Bad Ems, along with a documentary about a typical physical examination. Vocabulary about health.

Review 11
Wiederholung
Weiterbilden in der Freizeit (Leisure Learning), Urlaub: Gestern und heute (Vacation: Yesterday and Today), Abenteuerurlaub (Adventure Vacation).

Saturday, April 23rd, 8:00-8:54am
Episode 34
Typisch Deutsch? (Typically German?), Vom Sauerkraut zur Pizza (From Sauerkraut to Pizza)
The wide array of modern German cuisine and a look at the multicultural German world. Vocabulary about food.

Episode 35
Auf Kosten der Umwelt (At What Cost to the Environment?), Umweltschutz zu Hause (Environmental Protection at Home)
Environmental problems and political efforts in modern Germany and an environmentally sound German household. Vocabulary about environmental topics.

Episode 36
Theater für Jugendliche (Theater for Young People), 100 Jahre deutscher Film (100 Years of German Cinema)
Berlin's avant-garde Grips Theatre and a documentary about Germany's legendary film history. Vocabulary related to film and theater.

Review 12
Wiederholung
Typisch Deutsch? (Typically German?), Vom Sauerkraut zur Pizza (From Sauerkraut to Pizza), Umweltschutz zu Hause (Environmental Protection at Home).

Women are Surgeons

Rebroadcast:
Sat., April 9th, 8:54-9:20am
Sat., April 16th, 8:54-9:20am
Sat., April 23rd, 10:15-10:41am

Holocaust Survivors
Holocaust survivor Rose Meyer and Holocaust refugee Henry Ebstein describe their experiences during World War II.  Ms. Meyer and Mr. Epstein, residents of Stockton, give their presentation at San Joaquin Delta College's Atherton Auditorium.

Rebroadcast:
Sat., April 16th, 9:20-10:20am

CA Welcomes the Hokulea

Rebroadcast:
Thurs., April 14th, 11:00-11:30am
Thurs., April 21st, 11:00-11:30am

Native Hawaiian/Indian Sovereignty

Rebroadcast:
Thurs., April 14th, 11:30am-12:00pm
Thurs., April 21st, 11:30am-12:00pm
Thurs., April 28th, 11:30am-12:00pm

Betty LaVette
Butte College presents soul singer Bette LaVette.  LaVette, a regular in night clubs and top theaters has been wowing audiences for forty years.  Her current album, "A Woman Like Me" was selected Blues Comeback Album of the Year by The Blues Foundation.

Rebroadcast:
Sat., April 23rd, 9:00-10:15am
Sat., April 30th, 8:00-9:15am

Crossing the Rainbow Bridge