Theme № Short information on critical review

Incorrect Interpretation
Media violence can lead people to interpret many things in the wrong manner. Many people, after watching violent films, do not understand that the films are meant for entertainment purposes and they take the incidents from movies too personally. This can lead to a feeling that the entire world is full of violence and pain which is not at all the case in reality. Incorrect interpretation can pose a major problem for kids who may be fearful of facing the outside world. This particular condition is termed as the 'Mean World Syndrome'.


Handout 4
True/False statements
1. The text says that technology has partly changed human's life.
2. The text says that TV today offers programs that might influence both positively and negatively.
3. An average American child could watch 150000 violence scenes before he become an adult.
4. The study shows that in some TV programs violence is depicted in a very serious ways.
5. 10 % of cartoons today depict violence.
6. Continuous watching of violent scenes cannot lead to much aggression.
7. Things learnt at a young age can have a negative impact.
8. Many people interpret the contents of films which are intended only for entertainment in a
wrong way.


Handout 4
True/False statements
1. The text says that technology has partly changed human's life.
2. The text says that TV today offers programs that might influence both positively and negatively.
3. An average American child could watch 150000 violence scenes before he become an adult.
4. The study shows that in some TV programs violence is depicted in a very serious ways.
5. 10 % of cartoons today depict violence.
6. Continuous watching of violent scenes cannot lead to much aggression.
7. Things learnt at a young age can have a negative impact.
8. Many people interpret the contents of films which are intended only for entertainment in a
wrong way.


Case study
Just imagine you are sitting in the Internet and by chance come across online chatting on topic Media violence. The topic attracts you as you are also far or less concerned with this. You are reading many opinions and try to give your own one. Read the following opinions. Which of them you really support and why? Answer the question and present your own point of view on the topic.