'Five-minute-dramas' as a concept of dramatic acting seen from the point of view of foreign language didactics

Abstract

The article outlines the special didactic value of humorous sketches and short drama scenes for teaching German as a foreign language. This is illustrated by examples of short dramas written by the German comedians Loriot (Vicco von Bülow) and Gerhard Polt.

Keywords

• German as a foreign language – theatre – short dramas – Loriot (Vicco von Bülow) – Gerhard Polt