LLCE1°_2-3-Confrontation to difference
The Myth of Beauty
From the ancient Myth of Narcissus to modern Harry Potter’s Mirror of Erised, the image on the mirror and the image in the mirror have made man wonder about the nature of the self and beauty or even the meaning of life itself. Here are a few links that may nurture your personal thinking. … Continuer la lecture
Advertising : fighting stereotypes or using them to sell ?
Giving Life: from Myth to Reality
WHO GIVES LIFE TO WHOM ? Here are some examples that will give you some ideas … Michelangelo’s painting : the creation of Adam The Myth of Prometheus Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus Isaac Asimov’s short story : True Love Why do some people write stories and become writers ? Here … Continuer la lecture
Volunteering and Voluntourism
Some people think volunteering is a positive action and a means to learn from others while giving a helping hand. Others believe it creates more harm than good. Some even use it to turn charity into big business. Listen to all these reports giving you several views on the topic. THE VOLUNTOURIST : vacationing … Continuer la lecture
Women, their roles and their fights
Ideals of Womanhood in Victorian Britain from the BBC gender in 19th Century Britain the role of women gender and morality The Fight of the Suffragettes in America from HISTORY.com The Fight for the Vote in Britain Emma Watson Speech at the UN He for She Campaign Advertising : fighting stereotypes … Continuer la lecture
Education is Freedom and Power
« Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world. » Nelson Mandela (South Africa famous leader) WEAPONS VS SCHOOLS 15 February 2013 Last updated at 23:05 GMT Taliban continue to target schools http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-21479169 Many Pakistani school children are defying the Taliban every day by attending classes in areas where schools … Continuer la lecture
Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus
Background information http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankenstein Listen to the book http://www.gutenberg.org/files/20038/20038-index.html Read the book online http://www.literature.org/authors/shelley-mary/frankenstein/ http://www.gutenberg.org/files/41445/41445-h/41445-h.htm http://www.frankensteinfilms.com/
