Week#14 Discussion Topics

Class A

Shutdown Law     From: http://haeminchoi.blogspot.kr/2015/11/featured-report-shutdown-law.html
Hi! I just uploaded an article for next Tuesdays class. I hope you enjoy the class!

Study Article:   http://blogs.wsj.com/korearealtime/2014/09/02/south-korea-eases-rules-on-kids-late-night-gaming/Questions
1. What kinds of games did you play in the past? (or are you playing now) Please share interesting game stories of your own.
2. Do you think the link between playing games and the reality is closely related?
3. If you were a CEO of NEXON, what kinds of games would you make to have a competitive edge in the market?
4. Do you think shutdown rule (which forces kids under the age of 16 to stop playing online games) is reasonable? Discuss your ideas with your classmates.

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From: http://minhye7026.blogspot.kr/

I would like to post our 14 weeks article! I hope you make a decision about this issue.


Reference site: http://abortion.procon.org/

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Class B

A new landscape of lakes, scree slopes, hills and large boulders is revealed after a glacier retreats. Glaciers in Iceland—and throughout the Arctic—are vanishing due to a rapidly warming climate. 9Feo Pitcairn Fine Art)

Melting Glaciers on Climate Talk List in Paris

Discussion Questions.
1. What is the biggest reasons for melting glaciers?
2. How do we have to do to prevent the environmental pollution? and especially what?
3. What is COP-21?
4. There are many forms of climate change summit, and every year the global leaders gather to discuss climate change and make some resolution to protect the earth, but environmental pollution is getting serious. how do you think about that?
5. what is your individual act to reduce the pollution?

Location

Antarctica

Week#13 Discussion Topics

Class A

Study Article: 
'Cat lady' incident sparks public anger

Supplemental
9-year-old suspect in ‘Cat Mom’ killing

Here are some of the questions we have prepared (there might be differences in class).


1. Who should compensate for the dead woman in this catmom incident? (the kid, their parent, apartment?)

2. Should apartment rooftop entrance be opened? (Under the law, the entrance should be open at all times to help with evacuation in case of fire or other emergencies. However, some claim that the entrance to the rooftops should be locked at all the time, because many crimes happen there, including sexual assaults and fire pranks.)

3. What is your feeling towards catmoms? (Those who look after stray cats in apartments)

4. Should there be stricter rules for the juveniles that are under 12, since we do not have any amendment to the juvenile law since 1953?

5. What suggestions do you have when a person kills another person by accident?

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Class B

Stress Materials

Discussion Questions

1. Which of these is most stressful for you….
   public speaking, taking a test, going on a first date, long flights, giving presentations,
   work gatherings, dealing with native English speakers, ….?
2. Aside from GSIT, what causes you stress? (e.g.money, family, lovelife, health, future, etc.)
3. What were the most stressful periods of your life?
4. What were the least stressful, most care-free periods of your life?
5. These days, when do you feel the most relaxed or unstressed?
6. Who’s the most/least stressed person you know?
7. How do different members of your family deal with stress?
8. How does stress affect you physically & emotionally?  
9. What health consequences have you experienced because of stress?
10. How do you usually cope with stress?
11. How do you view counseling? Would you consider it as an option?
    Do you know people who have experienced it? What it helpful?
12. What is unique or different about stress in Korea? Causes?  Responses?
13. When you’ve traveled to different countries, have you noticed anything different about how the people there deal with stress?
14. How will your future decisions (career, partnership, kids, residence, etc.) affect your stress levels?

Week#12 Discussion Topics

Class A

To Save Paris, Defeat ISIS

We will talk about conflicts triggered by differences, some of which involve violence.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/14/opinion/to-have-paris-defeat-isis.html

1      Choose a set of categories (A-B) that you think is acceptable.

A.    The fields in which we encounter conflicts in our town and in the world

: Nationalism, Regionalism, Difference in religion, Gender difference, Sectarianism,

School relations, Between rich and poor, racial difference, cultural difference

B.     An acceptable degree of expression

Not reveal – express preference with objectivity (stance changeable) – assert strongly – reveal hostility against counterpart (accompanied with violence)
  

2        Present your opinion with supporting ideas. 

3        What do you think we could do to mitigate conflicts from any of above?

4     Which do you think factors are preventing people from making a more peaceful society for every member of it?     

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Class B

Euthanasia

I chose 'euthanasia' as a discussion topic this week. Please click on the link below to see the relevant article before class.

http://www.lifenews.com/2015/11/10/sisters-face-questions-after-sending-their-mother-to-a-euthanasia-clinic-to-kill-her/

The questions we will cover in class are as follows:

1. Do you support euthanasia or not?

2. Do you think Korea should legalize euthanasia?

3. Have you thought about carrying out euthanasia for your own case?

4. Most people who choose euthanasia often think that they wan't to die with dignity by not imposing a burden to their family. How do you think?

5. Would you take the same actions as the two sisters in the article if your mom requests the same thing?

6. Are there any other better way to save people who suffer from extreme diseases or illnesses from their excruciating pain?

Week#11 Discussion Topics

Class A
Voting ban on prisoners convicted of serious crimes is lawful, EU court rules

Discussion Questions

Before you discuss them….Take a stance (different from your partner, pro or con) and consider at least three supporting ideas.

1. Do you believe prisoners should be given the vote? Why?

2. Do you think stripping prisoners of their voting constitutes breaching their basic human rights?

3. What category of prisoner should be banned from voting? Misdemeanor? Felony? Or a blanket ban on all prisoners?

4. Should the person who takes away other’s human rights, such as a murderer, be deprived of his human rights?

* Do you think there should be any kind of requirements or licensing process in order to vote (for all citizens)?

5. (If you still have time) Switch your stance with your partner’s and debate the topic. Try to persuade your partner.

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Class B
This coming Tuesday, we'll have time to talk about meaningful lives.
I've believe in the idea that each person has a reason to be born.
So, let's share our ideas about the purposes, goals, or aims in our lives.

http://khnews.kheraldm.com/view.php?ud=20150908001088&md=20150909003106_BL

Questions

1. What is the most important value in your life?

2. If you consider the value the most meaningful, why do you think so?

3. What do you think about volunteering acitivities?

4. Have you ever done any voluntery activities in your life?

5. If you've had any chances to do voluntery work for others, how did it affect you in your life?

6. If you haven 't done any voluntery service for other people, what kind of services do you want to do?

7. Which person do you want people to remember you as after your death?

Week#10 Discussion Topics

Class A

From:  http://mhouse35.blogspot.kr/2015/10/for-next-class-i-will-cover-story.html

For the next class, I will cover the story concerning the issue of history textbooks in Korea. There is an article which summarize what has been happening and will play out in the future.
http://www.economist.com/news/asia/21676832-government-efforts-influence-history-teaching-schools-create-furore-manual-drive


Discussion Questions

1. Is it wrong or right for a government to publish a history textbook?
2. Do you think the new history textbook is going to be made by balanced views ?
3. Why do you think that conservative party tries to actively lead this movement?
4. What would be the best way for young students to learn Korean history without any
prejudice and biased ideas?
5. Do you think the Korean government should keep its effort to achieve what they want?

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Class B
This article tells us the great king JongJo of the Joseon Dynasty.
Just as the saying goes "history always repeats itself". In this background, I think that the history helps us to take our life forward.
That's why, I want to discuss recent issues on leadership with this article.

I posted my article on my blog. I also would like to explore Korean history with you.
King Jeongjo an idol of Korean modern mediahttp://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2989082

Questions 

1 Why is he famous in Korean society?
2 Why do Korean people like historical movie?
3 Which king do you like the most?
4 Do you like reform and innovation? if you like that, so why?
5 Do you think taht Korean society has corruption problems?