GUESTS:
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POST-VIEWING TASK
Analyze the episode from the point of view of its content: novelty of the ideas, validity of the argumentation. Make use of the expressions below.
- tilt the election in favor of, interfere in the election
- expose corruption and cover-ups, expose wrongdoings, expose facts
- cause confusion, cause uncertainty
- lawyer-client privilege, doctor-patient confidentiality
- making information available, allow information to be monopolized
- manipulate digital signatures, manipulate public opinion
- scalability of the technology, subvert the technology
- any kind of context, any kind of background
- electronic voting machines and voting systems
- undermine democratic ideals, damage the candidate’s campaign
- hold the powerful to account
- a far-reaching effect of hacks
- release into the public domain
- eliminate the motive factor
- corroborated by a trustworthy mechanism
- marginalized populations
- amplified by misunderstandings
- misleading perspective
- sensitive material
- structured data acquisition
- illegal surveillance activities
UST | Toolkit
01 | Positions
The two opposing claims students defend.
A: Effective diplomacy is built on persuasion rather than pressure.
B: Effective diplomacy requires firmness rather than accommodation.
02 | Argumentation Prompt
Develop two arguments to support your position. Provide reasoning and relevant examples. Anticipate the opposing side’s arguments and prepare rebuttals.
03 | Language Challenge
Use at least four expressions from the Vocabulary Bank. At least one expression should be used to challenge or rebut your opponent’s argument.
04 | Printable Worksheet
Download the Verbal Joust worksheet →