UPM-CALC/SEM2/2021-22/LPE2301/SCL WORKSHEET 7

LPE2301 ACADEMIC INTERACTION AND PRESENTATION

SCL WORKSHEET 7

WEEK 7 (GROUP DISCUSSION PRACTICE)

Name : Ahmad Faiezun Ammar Bin Ahmad Fariz

Matric No. : 209954
Group :G7

Read the dialogue below and construct an appropriate response for each language function
indicated. Your responses must be in complete sentences.

Ali, Krishnan, Nina and Leia are discussing the impact of media on youths during their English
class.

Nina : Good morning, everyone. We are here to discuss the impact of media on youths.
As we know nowadays, media is very influential in shaping the way young
people think and behave. Media here includes television, computers, video
games and social networking sites. 1. (To invite opinion) How about you
Krishnan, what is you opinion about this topic?

Krishnan : In my opinion, media develops awareness about society and the world among
the youths. The youths usually live a sheltered life; thus, with the exposure to
media, they become more informative about the world. It creates awareness
about important issues such as political issues, cultural issues and other news
that will make them realise there is more to the world than what is happening in
their areas.

Nina : Interesting point, Krishnan! So, you’re saying that media can open the eyes of
the youths to see the world issues. Leia, what’s your opinion on the media’s
impact on youths?

Leia 2. (To express opinion/view) In my point of view, media can also give benefits
to youthsfrom many aspects. For example, infotainment such as YouTube
comprises educational videos, step-by-step videos and tutorial videos which
would provide them with beneficial and interesting information. Besides, youths
can watch movies, documentaries and other entertaining videos to relax and
have fun. In addition, media will…

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Ali : 3. (To interrupt) I am sorry Leia to interrupt you, but can i share my point of
view on your opinion.

Leia : Yes, please go ahead, Ali.

Ali : 4. (To partially agree) I am partially agree with you Leia because media can
affect youths lifestyle. Although media may affect the youth positively, it also has
a very negative influence on them, as they tend to believe whatever is shown
on TV and social media.

Leia : 5. (To ask for clarification) I am sorry Ali, can you explain more about your
opinion.

Ali : Videos especially from YouTube or TV can have strong influence on youths.
Sometimes, small incidents or events in the lives of celebrities and other famous
people are hyped up to make them more sensational. Not only that, the rise of
violence on TV and social media is worrying as many youths are unable to
distinguish between reality and fantasy. This makes violence ‘normal’ for them.
For instance, the number of school shootings in USA is an indication of this very
fact.

Nina : I get what you have said on how media can be a negative influence on youths’
behaviour. Now, how about the impact of media on the social skills of the
youths?

Leia : Parental involvement in determining desirable programmes as well as what is

seen on social media is the best safeguard. Parents have to monitor and control
their children’s viewing habits, and they also need to limit the exposure of their
children to social media by spending more quality time with them.

Ali : 6. (To keep the discussion on track) I agree with you Leia but I think we are
out from our agenda here. Now, to answer your question Nina, I think the media
helps youths to establish and maintain friendships which is apparent in the social
media. Social media provides fun and interesting ways to interact with peers
other than seeing them in person. Social media can also help to nurture and
strengthen existing relationships where the youths could learn to have
meaningful, face-to-face exchanges.

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Nina : 7. (To agree) I am absolutely agree with you Ali, social media can improve social
skils among youths. For example, social media is a platform for sharing thoughts
with our peers especially our age group. This platform means a lot to youths as
it encourages self-expression in the interaction with their peers. Besides, some
close friendships are formed through social media and have benefited each
other in multiple ways.

Ali : 8. (To take turns) I agree with you Nina, media also helps youths to keep
abreast of what is happening, and it gives them the right platform to express
themselves in a manner that a public place would not permit.
Leia : 9. (To paraphrase) Means that, youths can get benefit from media because it
keeps them informed about current events and provides them with a platform to
express themselves in ways that a public space would not allow.
Is that right?

Ali : That’s right. Another impact of media can be seen in education. Media is used
as learning tools to enhance learning, to make learning more interactive and to
ensure active learning as well as deeper engagement in the classroom.

Nina : Krishnan, you have been very quiet. 10. (To encourage participation) I think
you have something to tell us about this agenda.

Krishnan : Alright. I believe that media can give positive impacts to youths in various ways.
However, content developers for the media have to make sure that their
materials would not have a lasting negative influence on the youths.
Nina : Okay. I think everyone has shared their opinions on the impact of the media on
youths. Let’s now bring the discussion to a close.

Submit the completed exercise in PDF format.

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