Europe, here we are!

What are you going to do?

• You are going to watch the film clip of Slovakia. After the film there are some questions for you to think about and answer.

How will you proceed?

• Watch the DVD sequence about Slovakia (clip no. 9).
• Read the questions so that you know what you are looking and listening for.
• Try to answer the questions and, if necessary, look at the film clip again and use the pause button.

Questions

Geography questions

• Does Slovakia have a sea coast?
• Which country is about the same size as Slovakia?
• What is the surface area of Slovakia?
• How many countries share a border with Slovakia?
• How many people live in Slovakia?
• Is Slovakia bigger, smaller or the same size as your own country?

History questions

• What is the capital of Slovakia?
• What is the name of the big empire that Slovakia was part of?
• What happened in Saint Martin’s Cathedral?
• How was Slovakia connected with the Czech Republic?
• What happened in the 1980s?
• What happened in 1993?
• How long did their war of independence last?

Cultural and social questions

• When did Bratislava first develop its Baroque-Rococo character?
• Where is the folk festival held each year?
• Describe a Fujara.
• Would you like to try to play one?
• What special reason might some people have had for studying folk dancing during the communist period?
• What level of unemployment do they have – high or low?
• What is their banking system like?
• Do they think they will attract foreign investments?
• What advantages do they think that joining the EU will have for Slovakia?
• Name one famous Slovakian. Why is he famous?

Impressions

• Would you like to visit Slovakia?
• Do you think that European influence on Slovakia has been major or minor? What led you to this answer?
• Do you think the Slovakians will fit in well with the rest of Europe?
• Do you think Slovakia’s entry into the EU will be good for the EU? How?
• Do you think the EU will be good for Slovakia? How?

Material

• DVD player
• DVD Coming Home to Europe