2BA Extramural
Questions – Teacher: Shane Nahumko
Nature/Biology
1. How are the
elements interconnected in nature?
2. Are people aware
of the need to take care of the environment and has this awareness
changed over the years?
3. Discuss some of
the ways in which it appears we may be headed for a mass extinction.
4. Why is
biodiversity so important?
5. Should animals
have rights?
6. Are the
punishments for animal abuse sufficient in Poland?
7. Are GMOs a threat
to biodiversity?
8. Is global warming
a real threat in your opinion? If so what are some of the signs, if
not, why do so many people believe it is.
Controversial
Issues
1. Discuss a couple
of popular conspiracy theories.
2. Do you find
conspiracy theories interesting?
3. Why do people
believe in conspiracy theories?
4. Do you find
conspiracy theories believable or funny?
5. Are you for or
against adoption by homosexual couples?
6. What are the pros
and cons of late motherhood?
7. Does the media
manipulate us and are people generally aware of this?
Psychology
1. Can anyone be a
sociopath?
2. Why do people
suffer from depression?
3. What impact do
sociopaths have on society?
4. Would you
recognize a sociopath? If yes, how?
5. Do you think that
sociopaths have the potential to attain positions of power?
6. What are the
positive and negative features of being a sociopath?
7. Do you think that
it is possible to 'cure' someone of sociopathy?
8. How do men and
women differ in their approach to life?
Global Issues
1. What is a
whistle-blower and can you give a couple examples.
2. Why do people
disagree about whether or not whistle-blowing is a good thing?
3. Are
whistle-blowers heroes or traitors?
4. Do you support
Edward Snowden and do you think the world needs people like him?
5. Do you think it's
possible to be fair and loyal at the same time?
6. Can racism be
totally eradicated?
7. Is it possible
for immigrants to become fully assimilated?
8. Should we allow
the government to invigilate society in order to provide security?
Politics
1. What are the
advantages and disadvantages of the private sector financing of
elections.
2. Are you
interested in politics? Why or why not?
3. Describe a good
politician.
4. What do you think
of efforts to increase the number of women in politics?
5. Why is the
present Congress considered by some to be the worst ever?
6. What do you think
about the political system in Poland?
Communication/Media
Article – Issues
textbook Communication unit
1. What makes
communication effective?
2. How has
communication between people changed over the years?
3. What is the
easiest way to stay in touch with friends?
4. Should the
government have the right to shut down social networks/communicators
to prevent or stop public disturbances?
5. How would you
feel if you had your laptop or cell phone taken away?
6. Is face to face
communication superior to other kinds?
7. How has new
communication technology affected the way we think?
Medicine/Health
1. Why is sugar
called the white death?
2. What do you think
about sugar-free products?
3. What are some of
the reasons for the rising obesity rates in developed countries?
4. What's your
opinion of medications?
5. How can you stay
fit and healthy in today's world?
6. Do you think
people take enough care of their dietary habits?
7. What do you think
about traditional medicine? Does it have a place in today's medicine
cabinet?
8. Why do you think
the food industry produces unhealthy products?
Science and
technology
Articles -
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/15/technology/the-rapid-advance-of-artificial-intelligence.html?_r=0
1. What kind of
technological advances would you like to see in the future?
2. Do you think
artificial intelligence poses a real danger to humanity?
3. Is AI still only
science fiction?
4. Are technological
advances still making our lives easier?
5. What are the
risks of replacing people with machines?
6. How does
technology affect your everyday life and can you imagine your life
without any electronic devices?
7. Do you think it's
wise to allow robots to take care of kids?
Culture/Art
1. Do you think
Vermeer was more of an artist or more of an inventor?
2. Should art be
taught at schools or should the time be used to focus on more
practical subjects?
3. Should art have
boundaries?
4. What do you
consider to be art?
5. How can art be
made more accessible to the general public?
6. What is more
important to be a successful artist, talent or training?
7. How do you feel
about the debate regarding large format advertising?
Social Issues
1. Can religious
and/or ethnic profiling in the US be justified?
2. Should
stereotypes influence our judgment of people?
3. What are some
advantages and disadvantages of immigration for society?
4. What are the pros
and cons of globalization?
5. How has the
social environment changed in the US since 9/11?
6. Does local
patriotism still have a place in the globalized world?
7. Do you think
immigrants should maintain their identity and traditions or conform
to their new home?
