The orientation course follows directly on from the general language course or the language course with literacy and comprises 100 lessons.
The thematic contents of the orientation course relate to the following areas:
Politics and democracy
- The structural principles of the German state
- Fundamental rights and civic duties
- Constitutional organs, parties and state symbols
- Welfare state
- Political involvement and participation
History and responsibility
- National Socialism and its consequences
- Important milestones in the history of Germany after 1945
- Life in reunified Germany and Europe
People and society
- Living together in the family and other communities
- Education and training in Germany
- Intercultural coexistence
- Religious diversity
The aim
of this course is to pass the final test “Living in Germany” (LID). Participation in this test is not mandatory.
