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Billy Elliot - Gender Roles

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0249462/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0249462/plotsummary?ref_=tt_stry_pl
https://schoolworkhelper.net/billy-elliot-movie-analysis/
https://qz.com/1096401/director-stephen-daldry-on-billy-elliot-the-meaning-and-message-behind-the-films-most-memorable-scene/

CREATE A MID-MAP

MONOLOG 4-5 min

You study at the University of Natural Resources and Life Science, Vienna (BOKU) and you organise a movie night because you want to get to know other students. For your international colleagues you introduce the film before you show it.

Make a short introduction to lead in the movie
Give reasons why it is worth watching/ discussing it
Try to give a short interpretation of this famous movie

DIALOG 8-10 min.

After the film you take some drinks with your colleagues. There you converse about:

several aspects of the movie, like conformism vs. individualism; etc.
gender roles in Austria and discrimination against certain groups
discrimination because of sexual orientation, ect.
achieving your aims
the concept of Carpe Diem/ to seize the day

Study Questions:

What is the main setting of the movie "Billy Elliot," and how does it influence the characters and their lives?
Describe the relationship between Billy and his father. How does it evolve throughout the film?
What challenges does Billy face in pursuing his passion for ballet, and how does he overcome them?
How does Mrs. Wilkinson influence Billy's journey into ballet? What role does she play in his development as a dancer?
Discuss the theme of gender stereotypes in "Billy Elliot." How do the characters defy or conform to societal expectations?
What impact does the miners' strike have on Billy's family and community? How does it shape the backdrop of the story?
Analyze the character of Michael, Billy's friend. How does his journey parallel or contrast with Billy's?
Explore the role of music and dance in "Billy Elliot." How do they serve as vehicles for self-expression and emotional release?
What does the film convey about the importance of pursuing one's dreams despite adversity and societal pressure?
Reflect on the significance of the ending of "Billy Elliot." How does it symbolize Billy's triumph and growth as a character?

HOW TO INTERPRET/ ANALYSE A MOVIE?
https://www.wikihow.com/Analyze-a-Movie

COMING OF AGE FILM
https://www.theskykid.com/coming-of-age-films-%E2%80%93-definition/

WHAT IS GENDER
https://www.genderspectrum.org/quick-links/understanding-gender/

THE GENDER PAY GAP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPBt9-T9rQU

POSITIVE DISCRIMINATION
https://www.theweek.co.uk/99791/what-is-positive-discrimination-and-does-it-solve-inequality

HUMAN RIGHTS/ HOMOPHOBIA
https://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights/
https://www.amnesty.org/en/what-we-do/discrimination/lgbt-rights/Bik

The story of Stuff/Life Cycle of Electronics

What is the main message of "The Story of Stuff" documentary?
How does the documentary describe the process of production and consumption?
What are some of the negative environmental impacts mentioned in the film?
How does consumerism affect our planet and society?
What role do corporations play in the production and distribution of goods?
According to the documentary, what happens to products after consumers throw them away?
How are developing countries affected by the global production chain?
What is planned obsolescence, and how does it influence consumer behavior?
How does the film suggest we can reduce our environmental footprint?
What are some ways individuals can make a difference in reducing waste?
How does the documentary explain the concept of "external costs" in manufacturing?
Why is it important to consider the lifecycle of a product?
What alternative consumption ideas are presented in the film?
How can policies and regulations help improve the situation described in the documentary?
In your opinion, what is the most surprising or shocking part of "The Story of Stuff"? Why?

Discussion

How has consumerism changed in your lifetime, and what are its effects?
What are some challenges in reducing waste at an individual level?
How can schools and communities promote more sustainable practices?
Can you think of products that are designed to last longer or be repaired? How does that impact the environment?
What are some policies governments can implement to reduce environmental damage caused by production and disposal?

Halloween

Halloween in Austria:

Are people in Austria celebrated Halloween? If yes, how do they celebrate?
What are some traditional Halloween costumes in Austria?
Are there any special Halloween events or festivals in Austria?
What kinds of decorations are used during Halloween in Austria?
Do children in Austria go trick-or-treating? How is it different from America?
Are there any unique Austrian Halloween foods or treats?
How do families celebrate Halloween together in Austria?
Are there any traditional stories or legends associated with Halloween in Austria?
What costumes do adults usually wear during Halloween celebrations?
How is Halloween different in Austria compared to the United States?

Other Austrian traditions:

What are some common traditional Austrian festivals?
How do Austrians celebrate New Year’s Eve?
Are there special customs for Easter in Austria?
What traditional Austrian foods are served during holidays?
How do Austrian people celebrate Christmas?
Are there any unique folk dances or music in Austria?
What traditional clothes are worn during Austrian festivals, such as Dirndls or Lederhosen?
How do families in Austria celebrate their national holiday or "Nationalfeiertag"?
Are there any special customs or traditions for birthdays in Austria?
What outdoor activities or sports are popular in Austria?

Torture/ AI/ UN/ LORD OF THE FLIES

UN Declaration of Human Rights

http://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights/

Amnesty International: Countries where Human Rights are violated:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/politics/amnesty-international-reveals-the-10-worst-attacks-on-human-rights-across-the-world-last-year-a6892911.html

CIA Prisons:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-prisons/trump-may-reinstate-secret-cia-black-site-prisons-u-s-officials-idUSKBN15922L

Quantanamo Bay

https://www.welt.de/img/english-news/mobile102019104/9452507737-ci102l-w1024/eng-guantanamo-T-BM-Bayern-Guantanamo-Bay-jpg.jpg

Abu Ghraib

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Ghraib_torture_and_prisoner_abuse

STANFORT PRISON EXPERIMENT:

https://1d4chan.org/images/2/2a/Waterboarding_howto.jpg

MILGRAM EXPERIMENT

William Golding:"Lord of the Flies"

TASK 1: Monologue:

You are a member of AI (Amnesty International) and you organise a meeting with your friends. You watch the movie “Lord of the Flies”, based on William Golding´s novel. After watching the movie, you give a short talk. You want to convince your friends to join the organisation to fight capital punishment worldwide.

Give a short summary of the text above and the famous book
“Lord of the Flies”. Which connections can you draw?Analyse the violation of Human Rights today
Argue why it is so important to become a member of AI (Amnesty International)
Express your point of views concerning other NGOs

TASK 2: Dialogue:

With a colleague you discuss the situation of Human Rights. Consider and discuss the aspects below:

migration and refugee streams in Europe
possible solutions to help the people in their home countries
education as a key to integration

Please watch the movie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMBoYBapi8g

Interpretation:
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/flies/
https://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/l/lord-of-the-flies/study-help/film-versio

Advertising and Propaganda

Imagine the following situation: Presentation at University

Individual Long Turn 4-5 min

You study at the Vienna University of Economics and Business. Due to the international character of your studies all lectures are held in English. In a seminar you have to introduce the topic.

Outline the difference between advertising and propaganda
Suggest how good advertising works
Describe which role the new media play when it comes to manipulation

Paired Activity 8-10 min.

After your meeting you take some coffee with your fellow students. There you converse about aspects like:

advertising, propaganda, marketing, greenwashing,…
the way we are manipulated by the media
the concept of “fake news” and the reliability of information in general
possibilities to get unbiased information about important topics

https://www.dhm.de/lemo/kapitel/ns-regime

http://www.abbeycarefoundation.com/new-report-in-call-to-ban-alcohol-advertising-in-ireland/

Advertising vs. Propaganda

by Tracy Stefan

Advertising encourages your desire for consumer goods, services and ideas using suggestive images and captions. However, the motivation to buy what is advertised may stem from the belief promoted by what propaganda is. Through advertising, propaganda influences you emotionally to buy certain products, services and ideas. Advertisers use your latent desires to be rich, better looking or more popular to "direct" your purchasing habits. Propaganda is used by advertisers to influence consumer spending by presenting what is "desirable."

Advertising

Advertising uses multimedia techniques to promote products, services and ideas through a variety of different venues. Although mostly factually correct, advertising is formatted to persuade its audience to try its wares. Advertising permeates our culture in newspapers, magazines, the Internet, billboards, television and shopping malls. Through sensational, graphic displays, advertising promises consumers that using the products, services and ideas presented will change their lives for the better. The exaggeration of the facts in advertising is a technique used to influence the minds of consumers to change their spending habits and generate revenue. Hyperbole is also used in propaganda to actively influence opinions and social mood.

Propaganda

Advertising and propaganda are both powerful media tools that are often hard to differentiate. Propaganda is similar to advertising in that it employs the same multimedia formats in order to spread its message. However, unlike advertising, propaganda does not try to encourage the sale of a product, service or idea. Similar to a sales campaign, propaganda is a visual presentation used to change public attitudes about a particular person or subject. Propaganda that influences systems of education has the most lasting effect.

Types of Advertising

Advertising has two main audiences: consumers and businesses. Advertisers inform individuals and businesses what products, services and ideas are available for purchase, their special features, price and location. Advertisers preview new products, services and ideas through local, national and international markets. Advertising permeates all aspects of urban industrial society and has increasingly migrated to the Internet.

Types of Propaganda

Two of the most recognizable forms of propaganda are political and religious. Political propaganda is especially evident at election time when opposing candidates engage in "mud-slinging" campaigns in order to damage each others' reputation and gain influence. Propaganda is considered one of the most powerful arsenals in politics used to influence public opinion. Religious propaganda comes in many forms and essentially plays heavily on an individual's emotions, encouraging her to behave in a certain way. Other forms of propaganda include presentations that promote sexuality, racism, drugs, and healthcare and lifestyle choices. Propaganda can be positive when it is used to encourage a healthy lifestyle, for example. Propaganda is disseminated to or by individuals and businesses; ethnic, religious and political organizations; and governments at all levels. Special interest groups by the thousands spread propaganda about their particular causes.

http://smallbusiness.chron.com/advertising-vs-propaganda-24409.html

Planned Obsolescence

You are a member of Greenpeace and your local Landjugend Organisation. Your friends want to improve their English - so you organise a weekly evening about several topics. This week you want to present the topic planned obsolescence. In your kick-off speech you are going to address the following issues:

Imagine the following situation: Greenpeace Initiative

Monologue

Describe how planned obsolescence works and why the economy seems to need it
Outline how we can can teach people in our throw-away society to think in a more sustainable way
What we can do to make people aware of this topic

Dialogue

After your presentation you talk to a visitor of the summit. In your conversation you talk about the following topics:

why to buy sustainable products
why it is better to buy local products – where you know where it comes from - than products from far away
why should your friends also become a member of Greenpeace?