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Deep Cultural Conversations: Has Orwellian Thought Evolved?

English

C2

45 mins

6 spots / class

Topic category

Debating and discussion-Article discussion

Class description

George Orwell's "1984" and its term "Orwellian" have become integral to political and cultural dialogues. This lesson explores the evolution and misinterpretations of Orwellian concepts, analyzing their relevance to modern surveillance, truth manipulation, and political rhetoric.

After this class, you’ll have learned

Students will be able to: -Analyze the evolution of "Orwellian" in contemporary discourse. -Evaluate the relevance of Orwell’s themes in modern digital surveillance. -Critically assess the misuse of Orwellian concepts in political rhetoric. Students will know: -The original themes of Orwell's "1984". -Examples of misinterpretations and overuse of "Orwellian". -Current real-world applications and debates involving Orwellian concepts. Students will understand: -The implications of truth manipulation, privacy erosion, and state control as depicted in "1984". -The ethical considerations in referencing Orwell's work in technology and policy debates. -The importance of accurate interpretation of literary themes in shaping societal norms and policies.

Class material

* Learning materials will be available after purchase.

Meet your teacher

Brandon Brookes

University Assistant Professor & PhD student in Educational Design- Let's make learning English fun!

I have worked as a teacher for the past three years while developing my teaching skills through the completion of an MATESOL and enrolling in a doctoral degree in curriculum design and instruction. I have enjoyed working with a variety of ages, from children to adults. In addition to my master's degree, I also hold a teaching license from the state of Massachusetts (Grades 5-12) and have worked with the board of education in Japan for the past year. My top priority as an instructor is to see you grow, developing the skills you need to achieve your success.
Note

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You must be 18 or above 18 to attend this class.

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You can cancel and refund this class up to 24 hours before its start time.

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The teacher may cancel this class if less than 2 spots have been booked.

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Some teachers may include a 5-minute break in the class time.

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The class will take place on Zoom.