Global competence development - thematic areas
Some 21st century songs are perfectly suitable for developing our students' global competence as they can provide a springboard for discussion and/or debate and they can raise awareness of certain issues.
Here's a collection of some songs put into thematic areas... most of the worksheets are yet to come!
Democracy/Freedom
Paolo Nutini - Iron sky
Major Lazer - Get free
K'naan - Wavin' flag
Society/Social issues
Childish Gambino - This is America
Katy Perry - Chained to the Rhythm
Jamiroquai - When you gonna learn
Eddie Vedder - Society
Father John Misty - Total entertainment forever
John Legend - Wake up everybody
Domestic violence/Sexual abuse
Hozier - Cherry wine
First Aid Kit - You're the problem here
Lady Gaga - Til it happens to you
Politicians
Bastille - The currents
Passenger - A kind reminder
Mental health
Logic - 1-800-273-8255
Homosexuality / Homophobia
Macklemore ft. Mary Lambert - Same love
Lily Allen - F*ck you
Individuality/Diversity/Bullying
Selena Gomez - Who says
Misterwives - Machine
Justin Bieber - Love yourself
Pink - Perfect
Taylor Swift - Mean
Racism
Marlena Shaw - Woman of the ghetto
Gwen Stephani - Long way to go
Childish Gambino - This is America
The Black Eyed Peas - Where is the love?
Social responsibility/Helping the ones in need
Birdy - People help the people
Ed Sheeran - What do I know?
Migration
Nadine Shah - Holiday destination
M.I.A - Paper planes
Global warming/the future of the planet
Melissa Etheridge - I need to wake up
GOTYE - Eyes wide open
Poverty
Major Lazer - Get free
The news
Bastille - Warmth
The age of social media
Lily Allen - The fear
White man privilege
Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit - White man's world
Feminism/Female empowerment/Gender equality
Lupe Fiasco - Bitch bad
