The Social Network
From the film The Social Network: + article and list of pros and cons from the following:
http://socialnetworking.procon.org/#Background
Syllabus areas covered:
Core – Communication and media (internet)
Global issues (globalisation)
Social relationships (social structures)
Options – Leisure (social interaction through leisure)
Science and Technology (impact of information technology on society)
(ethics and technology)
Customs and traditions (fashion) – * discuss Zuckerberg’s comment about how the facebook/facemash is a ‘fashion.’
Assessment – Interactive oral activity
- Paper 2 (text types)
From the film extract (outside of the Fraternity party ‘Caribbean Night’in the cold):
1. What are the main ideas that the creator of Facebook and his partner had in mind that makes the concept successful?
2. According to the film segment, why is Facebook different from other sites?
3. What suggestions would you give to make Facebook even better?
4. What is the future of Facebook?
Select an aspect of social media in order to debate the topic for the Interactive oral activity. There are a few suggestions below, but feel free to prepare another aspect if you get inspired.
The Business Impact of Social Media
http://www.readwriteweb.com/enterprise/2011/07/the-business-impact-of-social-media.php
Social Networking’s Good and Bad Impact on Kids http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110806203538.htm
The Political Power of Social Media
http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/67038/clay-shirky/the-political-power-of-social-media
The Social and Psychological Impact of Online Social Networking
How Social Networking Can Impact Your Job Search
Social Media as a ‘fashion’
Society in the 21st century: Where are we going?