Man and Music.

Theatre.

Vice and Virtue.

Science and Technology.

Cinema.

What is the role of cinema in life? What types of films do you know? What films appeal to you most? Why? If the task of a film is to reproduce real life, should everything we see be reproduced? Should films about social evils and human vices be made? What is a film star? What does the success of a film depend on? Give a review for a film you have seen. Consider the genre, direction, cast, screenplay, setting, acting, photography, special effects, sound effects, general impression.

What is the purpose of scientific research? Why have most important inventions and discoveries been made by men? Do you think this will continue in the future? What aspects of science or technology have a direct effect on your life? How is learning and studying changing because of technological advances? What are some of the global problems caused by technological progress? Is it worth spending huge amounts of money on space exploration and genetic research at the expense of social programmes?

What does it mean to be a good / ethical person? Do you believe in Ten Commandments? What do major world religious teach us about how people should act and behave? Do you think religious people are more moral than nonreligious people? In what ways are people violating spiritual laws and values? Are crime rates rising these days? Are people more prone to self-destructive behaviour (like alcohol and drug abuse)? Can the war against drugs be ever won? Is marriage in crisis? Do you know any statistics of child abuse and violence in the family? Do you see a way to change the situation? Should, for instance, morals and ethics be taught in our schools?

Why do people go to the theatre? What is the role of the theatre in the lives of people and in your own life? Why is the theatre sometimes alluded to as a “synthetic” art? What is a play: amusement, instruction, just a story enacted on the stage? Describe a production you have seen: the sets, the costumes, the acting, the direction.

What role does music play in your life? What is the purpose of music in your opinion? In what genres did the world music develop? What is meant by the terms classical or serious music, pop, rock, jazz and contemporary music? How can you explain the popularity of pop / rock? What is your favourite instrument? Can you play it? Does it help you to understand music? What is your favourite music (singer, group)? Do you believe that music may be used as the lines of communication between people?

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