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IF YOU WANT TO TACKLE THE TOPIC OF BREXIT, JOIN A DISCUSSION GROUP ON ZOOM AT 11 O'CLOCK - try and complete this document before
IF YOU WANT TO TACKLE THE TOPIC OF BREXIT, JOIN A DISCUSSION GROUP ON ZOOM AT 11 O'CLOCK - try and complete this document before
IF YOU WANT TO TACKLE A NEW TOPIC, GO TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE
IF YOU WANT TO TACKLE A NEW TOPIC, GO TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE
IF YOU WANT TO REVIEW ONE OF LAST YEAR'S TOPICS
IF YOU WANT TO REVIEW ONE OF LAST YEAR'S TOPICS
1) create a recap / summary of the GIG ECONOMY / THE SHARING ECONOMY (definition / examples / the state of play and the stakes / the pros & cons)
1) create a recap / summary of the GIG ECONOMY / THE SHARING ECONOMY (definition / examples / the state of play and the stakes / the pros & cons)
a) define the concept (look up for infos online if necessary)
a) define the concept (look up for infos online if necessary)
b) in what way does it echo or contrast the GIG ECONOMY ?
b) in what way does it echo or contrast the GIG ECONOMY ?
NEW TOPICS
NEW TOPICS
TOPIC 1 : UPDATE IN THE UK
TOPIC 1 : UPDATE IN THE UK
=> THE LABOUR PARTY HAS A NEW LEADER
=> THE LABOUR PARTY HAS A NEW LEADER
A) assess the level of subjectivity of the journalists / columnists and link it with the source
A) assess the level of subjectivity of the journalists / columnists and link it with the source
B) what is the list of issues the UK has to face currently ?
B) what is the list of issues the UK has to face currently ?
C) According to the journalists, is Keir Starmer suitable for the mission ? Why ? Why not ?
C) According to the journalists, is Keir Starmer suitable for the mission ? Why ? Why not ?
TOPIC 2 : POLITICS IN THE USA
TOPIC 2 : POLITICS IN THE USA
ISSUE RAISED : ON THE ROAD TO THE 2020 ELECTION - DOMESTIC OR INTERNATIONAL STAKES ?
ISSUE RAISED : ON THE ROAD TO THE 2020 ELECTION - DOMESTIC OR INTERNATIONAL STAKES ?
THE ELECTORAL PROCESS IN THE USA - the various steps
THE ELECTORAL PROCESS IN THE USA - the various steps
REVIEWING THE PROCESS - PRIMARIES AND CAUCUSES
REVIEWING THE PROCESS - PRIMARIES AND CAUCUSES
> watch the video
> watch the video
> note down what you did not know or had forgotten
> note down what you did not know or had forgotten
> complete your review with the following article
> complete your review with the following article
THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE - THE SYSTEM
THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE - THE SYSTEM
take notes and draw your personal conclusion : ask yourselves what the impact of the system on citizens can be
take notes and draw your personal conclusion : ask yourselves what the impact of the system on citizens can be
1) What is the ELECTORAL COLLEGE ?2) Who do they elect ? 3) Where can the origin of the ELECTORAL COLLEGE be found ? 4) How many electors has there been since 1964 ?5) What does this number correspond to ? 6) What does the number of electors depend on for each state ? 7) What are the two categories of states regarding the number of ELECTORS ? 8) Explain the difference between POPULAR VOTE and ELECTORAL VOTE. 9) What are the pros and cons of this system ? (elements put forward by the voice over)10) Define what a SWING STATE is.
THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE put into question
THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE put into question
take notes and draw your personal conclusion : ask yourselves what the impact of the system on citizens can be
take notes and draw your personal conclusion : ask yourselves what the impact of the system on citizens can be
1) BETO O'ROURKE is a Democrat Congressman : note down details of his opinon about the electoral college. Conclude : which particular value is at stake for him ? 2) Make a list of the different TYPES of PEOPLE expressing themselves : for each person / group, classify their arguments (in favour or against the system of the electoral college)3) Use your own words to explain how the INDIRECT process works in the USA. 4) What is the WINNER-TAKE-ALL method ? What is its consequence ? IN NEW YORK - a Republican's point of view 5) Why is no politicians visiting the state of New York in times of election ? 6) What is the impact on the citizen who is interviewed ?7) What kind of alternative are people suggesting there ?IN NEW HAMPSHIRE - a Democrat's point of view 8) What type of reform is wanted ?
RECAP : read the ARTICLE "Large majority of nonvoters plan to cast ballots in November, new report finds" NBCNEWS
RECAP : read the ARTICLE "Large majority of nonvoters plan to cast ballots in November, new report finds" NBCNEWS
- who are the nonvoters ? how many are there ?
- why have they chosen not to vote in 2016 ?
- what are they going to do in 2020 ?
- focus on ‘Gen Z voters’ (last §) - explain who this group is
HOW CAMPAIGN FINANCE WORKS
HOW CAMPAIGN FINANCE WORKS
Watch the video (from CNN - 2012)
Watch the video (from CNN - 2012)
1) Watch the video and note down where the money for the US presidential campaigns come from.
1) Watch the video and note down where the money for the US presidential campaigns come from.
2) Are there any limits ?
2) Are there any limits ?
3) What is the money used for ?
3) What is the money used for ?
4) Are there any rules ?
4) Are there any rules ?
5) Do candidates receive publc money ?
5) Do candidates receive publc money ?
THE 2016 ELECTIONS
THE 2016 ELECTIONS
THE 2020 CAMPAIGN
THE 2020 CAMPAIGN
THE 2020 CAMPAIGN
THE 2020 CAMPAIGN
1) identify the SOURCE and the DATE
1) identify the SOURCE and the DATE
2) read the HEADLINE : rephrase the topic of the document in your own words
2) read the HEADLINE : rephrase the topic of the document in your own words
3) read the HEADLINE + the SUBHEAD = decide if the journalist will be neutral or biased + justify (with words from the headline and the subhead)
3) read the HEADLINE + the SUBHEAD = decide if the journalist will be neutral or biased + justify (with words from the headline and the subhead)
4) discover the rest of the questions while reading the document
4) discover the rest of the questions while reading the document
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSION
> THE RESULTS OF THE PRIMARY ELECTIONS FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY
> THE RESULTS OF THE PRIMARY ELECTIONS FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY
> WOULD YOU SAY THAT THE ELECTORAL PROCESS IN THE USA REMAINS DEMOCRATIC ?
> WOULD YOU SAY THAT THE ELECTORAL PROCESS IN THE USA REMAINS DEMOCRATIC ?
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