Discuss these questions

Decide whether these statements are true or false.

1. The ‘fair use’ doctrine only applies to the use of copyrighted materials in traditional face-to-face classroom situations.

2. Thomas has a basic understanding of what distance learning is, and is aware of one of the intellectual property issues that it raises.

3. Rebecca argues that in the future it is likely that a teacher’s right to use copyrighted material without permission will become increasingly restricted.

4. The four-factor analysis helps determine whether the use of copyrighted material falls under the ‘fair use’ doctrine.

5. Rebecca points out that the four-factor analysis is subjective and therefore not reliable.

5. Complete the table below using these phrases.

In what way?

So, in other words,...

Yes, you have a point there.

Yes, but you can look at it another way, too.

That may well be true, but you have to see the bigger picture.

Well, from a legal point of view, the debate is about...

Sorry, can I just finish my point?

As I was saying,...

And what’s more,...

Yes, but that’s only one side of the problem.

I think the important issue here is...

Let me give you an example.

It seems to me that the real issue is...

Asking for clarification	I’m not sure I follow you. Did you say that...? Are you saying that...? 1)……………………………………………… Sorry, I’m not sure I understand.
Clarifying the issue	As far as 1 can see, the main issue is... 2)…………………………………………….... 3)……………………………………………… 4)………………………………………………
Restating your point	The point I’m trying to make is... What I mean to say is... 5)……………………………………………… To put it another way...
Adding a point	Let me add that... Another point worth mentioning is... 6)……………………………………………… 7)……………………………………………… And another thing to remember is...
Expressing reservations about another speaker’s opinion	Possibly, but... 8)……………………………………………… 9)……………………………………………… 10)…………………………………………….. 11)…………………………………………….. I’m not sure about that. Don’t you think...?
Keeping your turn	Sorry, could I please just finish my point? Sorry, but if you could wait for a second, I’m just about to finish my point. 12)……………………………………………...
Continuing after an interruption	Going back to what I was saying,... 13)……………………………………………... To go back to my last point,...

6. Complete these responses to a statement made by another speaker in a discussion using the words point or view. In one case, both words can be used.

1. I take your...................

2. I’m afraid I don’t share your ………….. on this.

3. That’s really not the …………… at all.

4. In my ……………, that’s precisely the issue.

5. I don’t quite get your ……………… here.

6. It seems to me you’re missing the …………….

7. That’s my ……………… exactly.

8. I think that’s beside the ………………, really.

1. What do you think about the fair use of copyrighted material for distance learning? Do you think the law should continue to allow educators to use such material without permission, or do you think the rights of the copyright holders need greater protection?

2. Copyright protection on the Internet is also a major concern of the entertainment industry. Some of the issues involved concern peer-to-peer file swapping of music and film piracy. What recent court decisions in this area are you familiar with? Do you think the rights of the music and film producing corporations should be better protected?

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