Confronting opinions is key in learning a new language.
Expressions like "I beg to differ" or "we must agree to disagree" aid in language acquisition.
Debating is especially crucial in learning a foreign language.
Theme: Debating About Art
Focus of the first theme in LLCER classes.
Art can provoke various forms of debate.
Structure of the Videos
Six keys to succeed in debates.
Three necessary steps for oral examinations.
Each video will follow a consistent structure.
Six Keys to Successful Debating
Writer in His Time
Social novels, social realism.
Commitment and Resistance
Art as a medium for transgression and humor.
Understanding humor is essential.
Censorship
The role of censoring in art.
Rhetorical Skills
Analyzing famous speeches and debates.
Example: Nixon vs. JFK debate.
Political Debates
Includes war literature.
Examples and Illustrations
Social Realism
"The Enormous Radio" by John Cheever
"I, Daniel Blake" by Ken Loach
Commitment and Resistance
"Animal Farm" by George Orwell
"Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe
Censorship in Art
"Lady Chatterley's Lover" by D.H. Lawrence
"The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger
Rhetorical Skills and Debates
Obama’s "Yes We Can"
Mandela’s famous speech
War Literature
"The Red Badge of Courage" by Stephen Crane
"Farewell to Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
Unforgettable Ideas for Portfolios
Classic Literature
"The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
"Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller
Iconic Works
"When I Hit You" by Meena Kandasamy
Pop Art
"Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift
27 Club Musicians
Amy Winehouse, Janis Joplin
Poetry Slam Artists
Prince EA
Rupi Kaur
Conclusion
Encouragement to explore and find works that resonate personally.
Consider the given themes and characteristics when researching.
Next Steps: Investigate other works that echo personal perspectives on the themes discussed. The lecture encourages independent exploration and personal connection to the material.