Economy and Politics (“WiPo”)

“A compromise is the art of dividing a cake in such a way that everyone believes he has the biggest piece. “

Ludwig Erhard

 

Head of economy and politics: Christina Klapdor (Kl)

Department of WiPo

Economy and politics is being taught in the 8th and 9th grade as well as in senior classes. The 8th and 9th grade deals primarily with the topics of the of teenagers´ everyday life (e.g. Youth Protection Act, data protection, consumer protection) with the aim of turning them into critical members and consumers of society. First insights into the world of work for the students are acquired with the internship at a company which lasts 14 days.
In the senior classes the topics of the political and social system of the Federal Republic of Germany, questions about international politics and the securing of peace are dealt with as well as as the topics of the EU and the topics about economic policies. As part of 14-day-long internship, questions about entrepreneurial behaviour are clarified.
In the profile, all topics are dealt with intensively and in a sophisticated way.

Teacher Second subject
Mr. Hertlein Geography
Mrs. Klapdor German
Mr. Sachtleben History
Mr. Trupkovic P.E.