Sumários
Test Preparation Class
9 Dezembro 2015, 12:00 • David Alan Prescott
Class preparing students for the two tests to be done next week. Explanation of the general areas from which the essay titles will be chosen.
The Unloveable Press
7 Dezembro 2015, 12:00 • David Alan Prescott
Analysis of text from the anthology showing how the British press and its attitude towards naming and shaming is considered essential to democracy.
The week in review (oral presentation). Further discussion of the journalism issues raised in Texts 21, 22, 23, 24 and 33.
3 Dezembro 2015, 10:00 • Isabel Maria Ferro Mealha
The week in review: a student's oral presentation. Further discussion of the journalism issues raised in Texts 21, 22, 23, 24 and 33: "When Is it Ethical to Publish Stolen Data?", "How to Deter Doxxing", "What's the Difference Between Activism and Journalism?", and ""From Missouri to Syria, Journalists are becoming targets". HOMEWORK: Please read Texts 25 to 31 (see below) for next class in preparation for a discussion about freedom of speech and the press.
Humour in The Sunday Times
2 Dezembro 2015, 12:00 • David Alan Prescott
Analysis of two columns by Rod Liddle from The Sunday Times, showing how irreverence and humour is often used to bring about a serious point. Studying of a further spoof article, "How to Be Bourgeois", making fun of columns which teach people the etiquette of social improvement.