A screenshot is shared again showing excerpts from a song for music lessons. One line of the song says: “… only your arrogance is German”.
Children's song "...only your arrogance is German" - The most important thing at the beginning:
1. The provocative lyrics of a song are used as school material
2. The lyrics contain the line “Only your arrogance is German,” which many find to be seditious
3. However, the song is 20 years old and has been used in lessons for around 10 years
It's about the following screenshot, which is shared on Facebook:

The fact check
Yes, this school material really exists. ( we reported )
The screenshot first appeared in March 2016 . At that time we asked the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport in Brandenburg and received the following statement:
Good day Mr. Sachs, thank you very much for your inquiry and our phone call yesterday.
I confirm to you that the lyrics “Folk Song” by the (Luckau) folk band “Shawue” will be used at the Rosa Luxemburg School in Luckau. The song is around 20 years old and has been used by the music teacher in class for around 10 years.
Music teachers have (largely) a free hand (pedagogical freedom) when it comes to selecting song lyrics for music lessons. They integrate song lyrics into lessons in a meaningful way. The framework curriculum for the subject of music stipulates that the standards for grade 6 are as follows: The students justify their opinions and evaluations of the music they hear and exchange their thoughts in tolerant manners.
The topic “Listening to, understanding and classifying music” describes:
– Musical and everyday references are identified and interpreted in connection with the respective cultural background.
– Music is heard and described as a social phenomenon in its function for different people and in its effect. You learn to deal with differences of opinion respectfully and constructively.The undoubtedly provocative lyrics of the song “Folk Song” are suitable for these goals. What is crucial is pedagogical support, the transfer of knowledge and stylistic devices such as: B. Irony.
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It goes on to say:
The text is intended to address the topic. In class, the basics are first taught, on the basis of which the students should form their own opinions. References are made to political education and LER [note: lifestyle, ethics, religion].
Art, poetry, theater and also music choose exemplary and symbolic excerpts to convey a message, even in exaggerated terms. This is also the subject of analyzing song lyrics in class.
Music lessons at the Luckau elementary school reflect current discussions in society. This may also include the question of whether Germany is characterized more by arrogance or, in these weeks and months, by its willingness to help and solidarity.
I clearly reject the allegations made in this context on so-called social media.
I hope that this information has helped you and I remain with kind regards
Florian Engels
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Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport Ltr.
Press/ÖA _ Press spokesman
The Brandenburg folk band Shawue also published the statement on their Facebook page .
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