Discussion Questions

1. Using the keyword “World war 1,” “World war 2” or “Syrian Civil War,” find a picture that has the most impact on you or your group. Tell the class your interpretations of the picture and explain the situations with supporting details from the picture.

2. During a war, mainstream media constantly keep the public updated of the latest happenings. a) If a report is inaccurate or exaggerated, what impact can it have on the public? b) How can the public’s reactions affect the perpetrators and victims?

3. News reports indicate that the Syrian Civil War has created one of the biggest refugee crises since World War 2. Read the article “Syria’s refugee exodus” at http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-24900116. Discuss if this situation can be contained, and if not, how it can affect the world at large.