Banned Books Week
Discussion and Listening
- What is Banned Books Week and what is its purpose?
- How did the event begin?
- What are some famous examples of banned books throughout history?
- Why do you think a literary classic such as Brave New World was banned?
- Why do you think children’s book, The Lorax, was banned?
- Is censorship a dangerous concept?
- Do librarians have a responsibility as “gatekeepers” or do they have a different role?
Now listen to this interview from Radio New Zealand. How does the librarian from Christchurch Polytech, Julie Humby, answer the above questions?
- What phrase does Julie Humby use when giving an answer she is not 100% sure is correct?
- Julie Humby describes herself as an "out there” parent. What does she mean?
- Did you have any difficulties with the New Zealand accents? What differences do you notice between New Zealand and R.P. or standard American accents?
To listen again go to: http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/sunday/audio/20151340/banned-books-week,-a-spotlight-on-censorship
Reading
- Before you read, look at the most challenged books of 2001 and 2015. Do you detect a change in the type of books that are being challenged?
- Now read the article - what changes does the author highlight?
http://time.com/4505713/banned-books-week-reasons-change/
Homework
1) CPE type exercise. Read through the article again and make a list of the key points in your own words. Using your notes write a short summary (50 - 60 words) of the article.
What the List of Most Banned Books Says About Our Society’s Fears
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2) Listen to the interview again identifying sections where the accent made it difficult to understand.
Going Further
Listening
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