2023년 5월 25일 자율 토픽
1. 아래 동영상을 보고 요약해보고, 느낀 점을 이야기해보세요.
What is a columnist?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8OG1XFzCv4
What does a columnist do?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIOSba2Gwgo
Thomas Friedman Explains How to Write an Op-Ed for the New York Times
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD3eHClpnI0
- What are the main point of the speech?
- What came to your mind after watching the video?
2. DIscussion Topics
1) THE DISCUSSION ON NEWS
https://esldiscussions.com/n/news.html
2) THE DISCUSSION ON ART
https://esldiscussions.com/a/art.html
3) THE DISCUSSION ON JOURNALISM
https://esldiscussions.com/j/journalism.html
* 보충 질문
Topic: The social role of the columnist
Background:
Columnists play a significant role in shaping public opinion and providing commentary on various social, political, and cultural issues. Through their columns, they express their perspectives, analyze current events, and offer insights to provoke thought and stimulate discussion among readers.
Basic Discussion Questions:
1. What is the main purpose of a columnist's role in society?
2. How does the work of a columnist differ from that of a journalist or a reporter?
3. What impact can the writings of a columnist have on public discourse and public opinion?
In-depth Discussion Questions:
1. How should columnists balance their personal viewpoints with the responsibility to present fair and unbiased analysis in their writing?
2. In your opinion, what ethical considerations should columnists keep in mind when expressing their opinions on sensitive or controversial topics?
3. How can columnists effectively engage with their readers and contribute to constructive dialogue rather than reinforcing echo chambers or polarizing debates?
3. The English We Speak (자습용)
Chill pill
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak/ep-150407