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E10 E - Create a source-based regional identity profile

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E10 E - Create a source-based regional identity profile

Mini-description: Create a multimedia profile of Scotland with a map, key facts, different voices, language examples and source checks. You will understand, respond, analyse, communicate, get feedback, revise and transfer your skills to a new region.

Target group: English as a first foreign language, Grade 10, E-level, Baden-Württemberg.

Learning path: English first → understand → respond → analyse → communicate → feedback → revise → transfer.

Safe learning: Use only fictional people in profiles. Audio or video recordings are voluntary and may stay private. Do not upload personal material without consent. External AI tools are not required. If you use AI-generated information, check it against reliable sources and keep your own writing visible.

Einleitung

Media start: Watch the first minute without taking notes. What image of Scotland is created? Then watch again and collect three details. Ask yourself: What is shown? What is missing? Who produced the video?

Important: A regional identity is not one fixed story. Scotland includes large cities, rural areas, islands, different languages, migration histories, local cultures and many individual identities. Avoid culture clichés such as “all Scots speak the same way” or “Scotland is only Highlands and castles”.

I can ...

I can locate Scotland and use a map to explain where it is.
I can extract key facts from a current source and name the source date.
I can compare perspectives in a tourism video, a statistical source and a language video.
I can describe regional diversity without stereotypes.
I can use evidence to support a short spoken or written profile.
I can mediate information for a clear purpose and audience instead of translating word for word.
I can revise my text after feedback and explain one important change.

Activate your knowledge

Before reading, write five words you connect with Scotland. Mark each word as fact, image/stereotype or not sure. Return to the list at the end and revise it.

Quick map task: Find Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness and the Western Isles. Then write two location sentences, for example: “Glasgow is in the west of Scotland.”

Key facts: Scotland in context

Key fact	Source-based note
Location	Scotland is part of the United Kingdom and occupies the northern part of Great Britain as well as many islands.
Capital	Edinburgh
Largest city	Glasgow
Population	About 5.55 million people in the mid-2025 estimate.
Languages	English is dominant. Scots, Scottish Gaelic and British Sign Language are also part of Scotland's linguistic landscape.
Diversity	Scotland's Census 2022 recorded a growing range of ethnic backgrounds, languages and national identities.

Source check: Population estimates and census data are not the same type of source and not from the same year. Always state the date when you use a figure.

National Records of Scotland: Mid-2025 population estimates

Scotland's Census 2022: identity, language and diversity

Reading: What do the data show?

Read this short source-based summary:

Scotland's Census 2022 reported that 12.9% of people had a minority ethnic background. Among people aged three and over, 46.2% had some skills in Scots, 2.5% had some skills in Scottish Gaelic, and 2.2% could use British Sign Language. These categories describe different kinds of language skills and should not be read as “home language” statistics.

Reading task: Choose two figures. Explain what each figure tells you and what it does not tell you.

Source-critical question: Why would it be misleading to turn one national percentage into a statement about every town, island or family?

Places and perspectives

Edinburgh is Scotland's capital. It is a centre of government, education, tourism and festivals. A skyline image can show architecture, but it cannot show everyday life for all residents.

Glasgow is Scotland's largest city. Its urban identity is connected with industry, migration, music, sport, universities and cultural change. A city photograph is one frame, not a full identity.

The Highlands are visually powerful in tourism media. They are real places where people live and work, but they should not stand for “all of Scotland”.

Compare: Which image could easily become a stereotype if it were used alone? What second source would you add?

Voices: fictional, not evidence

The short voices below are fictional classroom profiles. They help you practise perspective-taking. They are not real quotations and must not be used as factual evidence.

Maya, 16, Glasgow: “My Scotland is a busy city. I hear different languages on the bus and at school.”
Eilidh, 16, Na h-Eileanan Siar: “Gaelic is visible and audible around me, but people use languages differently.”
Callum, 16, Aberdeenshire: “I may use more Scots with family and more standard English in another context.”

Think: What information would you need before you could say that one fictional voice is “typical”?

Language: English, Scots and Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English includes several accents and regional varieties. There is no single “Scottish accent”.

Scots is closely related to English and has its own vocabulary, spelling traditions and regional forms. In the census, Scots skills are counted separately from English skills.

Scottish Gaelic or Gàidhlig is a Celtic language. It is not a dialect of English.

Language examples:

wee can mean “small” in Scots and Scottish English contexts.
aye can mean “yes”.
ken can mean “know” in some Scots varieties.
Fàilte means “welcome” in Scottish Gaelic.

Do not use a few words to imitate or stereotype a speaker. Ask where, when and by whom a form is used.

Viewing task: The video explains Scots for a general audience. Note one useful explanation and one point you would verify with another source.

Pronunciation and listening

This video focuses on one speaker and accent coaching. Treat it as one example, not as “the Scottish accent”.

Listening strategy: First listen for topic and key words. On the second listen, notice sentence stress, rhythm and unfamiliar vowel or consonant patterns. Your goal is understanding and intelligibility, not copying an accent.

Reflection: Which parts of the video are useful for listening practice? Which parts could create an over-simple image of Scottish speech?

Listening and viewing: source purpose

Compare the three media sources in this course.

Source	Main purpose	Useful for	Limitation
VisitScotland video	Promote Scotland as a destination	Landscapes, cities, visual impressions	Selects attractive images and leaves out many everyday experiences
Langfocus video	Explain language	Introduction to Scots	General overview; still one educational presentation
Babbel accent video	Language-learning entertainment	Listening to one voice	Cannot represent all Scottish accents

Analyse: A source can be useful and limited at the same time. Do not ask only “Is it good or bad?” Ask “Useful for what?”

Context vocabulary

Word	Useful meaning in this unit	Example
identity	how people see and describe belonging	Regional identity can be mixed.
evidence	information that supports a claim	Add evidence from the census.
perspective	a point of view	The tourism video gives one perspective.
diverse	including different people or forms	Scotland is regionally and linguistically diverse.
source	where information comes from	Check the source and date.
claim	a statement that needs support	“Everyone speaks Gaelic” is an unsupported claim.
stereotype	an over-simple fixed idea about a group	Avoid stereotypes about accents.
reliable	trustworthy for a specific purpose	Official statistics are useful for population data.

Word choice: Prefer clear words that communicate your point. Rare vocabulary is not automatically better.

Functional grammar for evidence-based profiles

Use grammar to make your meaning precise.

Compare:

The census shows that ... for a documented result.
The video suggests that ... when a source creates an impression.
While Edinburgh is the capital, Glasgow is the largest city. for contrast.
Although the image shows a rural landscape, it does not represent all of Scotland. for limitation.
About 5.55 million people were estimated to live in Scotland in mid-2025. for reporting statistical information.

Caution words: Use can, may, often, in some areas and according to the source when a statement should not sound universal.

Speaking

Prepare a 60–90 second regional profile.

Start with location and one key fact.
Add one contrast between two places or perspectives.
Use one language example.
Name at least two sources.
End with one sentence that avoids a stereotype.

Useful frame: “According to ..., ... . In contrast, ... . This suggests ... , but it does not mean that ... .”

A recording is optional. You may speak live, record privately or give the task as a written script.

Writing

Write a 150–180 word source-based profile of Scotland.

Your text should include a map reference, two current facts, one point about language, one example of regional diversity and one short source evaluation.

Structure: opening → evidence → comparison → source comment → balanced conclusion.

Keep your own text: If digital support is used, save your original version and mark what you changed after checking the suggestion.

Mediation

A German-speaking classmate has a short German text about regional diversity in Baden-Württemberg. A Scottish exchange partner wants the main ideas in English.

Task: Mediate the relevant points in 80–100 words. Do not translate every sentence. Select information for the partner's purpose and explain culture-specific terms briefly.

Help: source check in five questions

Who created the source?
When was it published or updated?
What is its purpose?
What evidence does it provide?
What does it leave open or leave out?

Feedback and revision

Give peer feedback on one paragraph.

Feedback code:

E = evidence is clear.
S = source needs naming or dating.
D = diversity is represented fairly.
L = language is clear and precise.
R = revise this sentence for stronger claim–evidence connection.

Then revise your paragraph. Under the new version, write one sentence: “I changed ... because ... .”

Error analysis

Correct these weak patterns:

“Scotland is all mountains.” → one landscape becomes the whole region.
“The video proves that Scotland is beautiful.” → a tourism video creates an impression; it does not prove a universal judgement.
“46.2% of Scots speak Scots at home.” → the census figure refers to some skills in Scots, not home use.
“Scottish people have one accent.” → language varies by region, community, situation and individual speaker.
“The population is 5.55 million according to the 2022 census.” → the 5.55 million figure comes from a mid-2025 estimate, not the 2022 census.

Transfer

Choose another English-speaking region such as Wales, Northern Ireland, an Australian state or a Canadian province. Build the same five-part profile:

map
key facts
voices or perspectives
language examples
source criticism

Use at least one official source and one media source. Explain why each source is useful.

Can-do check

I can ...	Yes	Almost	Not yet
locate Scotland and explain its position	□	□	□
distinguish fact, image and stereotype	□	□	□
compare two source purposes	□	□	□
write a coherent profile with evidence	□	□	□
describe language diversity accurately	□	□	□
revise my work after feedback	□	□	□

Follow-up course: Compare regional identities across the English-speaking world

Interaktive Aufgaben

Quiz: Teste Dein Wissen

Which statement best describes the population figure used in this course? (It is a mid-2025 estimate of about 5.55 million people) (!It is the exact population from the 2022 census) (!It is a tourism estimate from 2026) (!It is the population of Glasgow only)

Why should a tourism video be checked against another source? (It has a promotional purpose and selects what to show) (!It cannot contain any true information) (!It is always older than a census) (!It only shows invented places)

What does the 46.2% Scots figure refer to? (People aged three and over with some skills in Scots in the 2022 census) (!People who use only Scots at home) (!People who speak Gaelic every day) (!People who live in the Highlands)

Which statement about Scottish Gaelic is correct? (It is a Celtic language) (!It is one accent of English) (!It is another name for Scots) (!It is spoken by every person in Scotland)

What is the best way to use one city photograph? (As one piece of evidence that needs context) (!As proof of how every person in Scotland lives) (!As a replacement for all written sources) (!As evidence that rural areas do not exist)

What does source criticism ask you to consider? (Creator date purpose evidence and limitations) (!Only whether you like the source) (!Only how long the source is) (!Only whether the source has pictures)

Which sentence uses cautious evidence language well? (The video suggests a strong focus on landscapes but does not represent all of Scotland) (!The video proves what every Scot thinks) (!All Scottish people live near mountains) (!One accent represents the whole country)

What is the main goal in pronunciation work in this course? (Understanding and intelligibility) (!Copying one accent perfectly) (!Avoiding all regional speech) (!Using rare words)

What should a mediation task do? (Select and explain information for a specific audience and purpose) (!Translate every word in the same order) (!Add facts that are not in the source) (!Ignore the audience)

Which is the strongest final step after peer feedback? (Revise the text and explain one important change) (!Delete the first version without checking) (!Add more difficult vocabulary everywhere) (!Replace all personal writing with generated text)

Memory

Edinburgh	capital of Scotland
Glasgow	largest city in Scotland
Scots	language closely related to English
Gaelic	Celtic language
evidence	support for a claim
perspective	point of view
census	large-scale population data source
stereotype	over-simple fixed idea

Drag and Drop

Ordne die richtigen Begriffe zu.	Thema
Official statistics	population evidence
Tourism video	promotional perspective
City photograph	visual snapshot
Language video	explanatory perspective
Peer feedback	revision support

Kreuzworträtsel

Edinburgh	What is the capital of Scotland?
Glasgow	What is Scotland's largest city?
Gaelic	Which Celtic language is part of Scotland's linguistic landscape?
Scots	Which language closely related to English is counted separately in the census?
Census	Which large-scale source provides data on language and identity?
Diversity	Which word describes the presence of different identities languages and regions?

LearningApps

Lückentext

Offene Aufgaben

Project rule: Use fictional speaker profiles only. Recordings are voluntary and may stay private. Do not upload personal data or media without permission. Do not send class material to external AI services without permission.

Leicht

Map task: Create a labelled map with Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen and one island region. Add three clear English location sentences.
Source snapshot: Choose one Commons image from this course. Write four sentences: what you see, what you infer, what you cannot know and what second source you need.
Vocabulary card: Design eight digital or paper cards for key terms such as evidence, perspective and stereotype. Add your own example sentence.
Language notice: Use the bilingual road sign as a starting point. Explain in 80 words why one sign can show language presence but not language use by everyone.

Standard

Two-source comparison: Compare the VisitScotland video with the census summary. Identify purpose, evidence and one limitation of each.
Fictional voice profile: Create a fictional 16-year-old speaker from Glasgow, Aberdeenshire or the Western Isles. Keep the profile plausible, label it fictional and support the regional context with a source.
Mini podcast script: Write a 90-second script called “Scotland beyond stereotypes”. Recording is optional and private.
Mediation for an exchange: Explain regional diversity in Baden-Württemberg to a fictional Scottish exchange partner in 100 words. Select relevant information instead of translating sentence by sentence.

Schwer

Media representation study: Compare three media sources and code what they show: urban life, rural life, languages, age groups, migration, culture and everyday life. Explain two gaps.
Data and place: Use the national census data and one local source. Explain why national percentages should not be used to describe every area in the same way.
Source-based profile: Produce a polished 220-word Scotland profile with at least three named sources, one counterpoint and one source limitation.
Transfer profile: Build the same profile for another English-speaking region and compare how source availability affects your picture of regional identity.

Lernkontrolle

Claim and evidence: You receive the claim “Scotland is mainly a rural Highland culture.” Use three course sources to challenge, qualify or partly support the claim. Explain your reasoning.
Source conflict: A tourism video highlights landscapes while census data highlight demographic diversity. Explain why these sources are not necessarily contradictory.
Language interpretation: Explain the difference between “has some skills in Scots” and “speaks Scots at home”. Show how confusing the two would change a regional profile.
Representation choice: Select three images for a school webpage about Scotland. Justify the combination so that it avoids a one-sided picture.
Mediation decision: A German source gives ten facts about Baden-Württemberg, but your Scottish partner only asks about regional identity. Select the five most relevant facts and explain why.
Revision log: Compare a first and revised version of your profile. Identify one factual, one language and one source-related improvement.