This week we're going to focus on the relationship between politics and religion (specifically in Northern Ireland). Norther Ireland is a part of the UK to the much chagrin of the Irish. This disputed territory, under British (Protestant) rule, has been been a stage for numerous violent altercations. To learn more about the background of this conflict please watch the video above. The situation in Norther Ireland has inspired many artists to write protest songs, including the famous band U2. Their song Bloody Sunday refers to an incident, told through the eyes of an observer, when the British troops shot and killed 14 unarmed civil rights protesters. 1. Listen to the song at the lyricstraining platform and, as you listen, try to complete it with the words offered. There are 4 levels of difficulty that you can choose from. 2. Next, go to your books p. 39 and read the text about Northern Ireland. You'll also have to complete the listening task (6 and 7) as well as answer the comprehension questions in relation to the text (task 4) via the google forms sheet. 3. Through the same google forms sheet, you'll share your opinion about John Lennon's protest song titled Imagine (which you can also listen to via the lyricstraining platform) 4. Select one protest song from the list - what does the song criticize? Does it envision a better world, a better future or (just) criticize the current state of affairs/things? To what does the song talk about? Why did you chose this particular song? Provide your answers via google forms. (deadline 6 April) !!! Upon submitting your answers via google forms, please use your google email addresses NOT @skole.hr!!!
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