EVENT 21 - Can video games lead to violence?

 

EVENT 21 Can video games lead to violence?

Oral discussion: 

1. 	Do you consider video games to be a good source of entertainment?
   	In what ways can playing video games be therapeutic?
   	What kind of influence do violent video games have on people?
   	At what point does a person become addicted to something?
   	Listening activity Watch the following video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WOf4CWO16c Reading:  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/can-a-video-game-lead-to-murder-04-03-2005/                             Exploring vocabulary:  Visit the following website for exploring vocabulary related to this topic: https://www.vocabulary.com/lists/352030 ban prohibit especially by law or social pressure Supreme Court in 2011 struck down a California ban on such sales on First Amendment grounds. aftermath the consequences of an event, especially a catastrophic one Instead, in the aftermath of massacres such as the December 2012 school shooting in Newtown, Conn., legislatures began proposing panels to study the potential impact of violent videogames on behavior. potential existing in possibility One in Connecticut called for a review of data on potential links. rampage violently angry and destructive behavior After the July 2012 movie-theater rampage in Aurora, Colo., items removed from the apartment of the alleged shooter included videogames with violent elements, police records show. scapegoat someone who is punished for the errors of others The industry says it considers the issue settled, with no firm link ever established, and that it doesn't want to be used as a scapegoat for social ills. A debate: Students debate whether or not video games increase violence. Topic Violent video games have a very harmful effect on children and contribute to the increase in violence in our society. Role-play: Court proceedings It is now the last day of the hearings an all parties are going to give their closing statements.  Dr. Walsh - child psychologist Jane Strickland - wife of Arnold Strickland Mrs. Moore - mother of Devin Moore Atty. Doug Lowenstein - representative of Take Two Interactive, makers of GTA. Pastor Strickland - brother of Arnold Strickland, a victim Atty Anne Raines - Representative of Wal-Mart Peter Kent - a friend of Devin Atty. Thompson -long time crusader against video-game violence Atty. Sam Wright - lawyer of Moore Devin Moore - the accused Members of the Jury  Judge Some common legal English vocabulary for the Courtroom:  Accuse To accuse someone is to declare that someone committed a crime. It’s often used in the passive voice, to describe the state of someone who is accused or was accused of something. He was accused of stealing the woman’s wallet. Charge To formally accuse someone of a crime. The police charged him with murder this morning. Case Legal action—something that should be decided on in court. The police had built a strong case against the robber.  Convict Someone who has been found guilty of a crime and is serving a jail sentence. My uncle is a convict. He has to serve three more years in jail. Courtroom The room where the judge hears cases. We need to be in the courtroom in 10 minutes.  Criminal law The law that punishes criminals and people who break the law. She practices criminal law. Right now she’s working on a robbery case. Defendant The person who has been accused of a crime. The defendant is accused of stealing this woman’s car.  Defense Attorney The lawyer who argues for the defendant. I’m not going to jail. I’ve hired the best defense attorney in the city. Deposition Giving sworn evidence, usually written or spoken. She gave her deposition last week. We will use it in court today. Evidence The material that indicates whether someone is guilty of a crime. There is not enough evidence to convict him.  Fine An amount of money that you need to pay when you break a small law. I got a parking ticket and had to pay a fine.  Guilty Describes the person who committed a crime. After a criminal trial, someone is “found guilty” or “found innocent”. He was found guilty and will have to go to jail. Judge The person who makes the final decision in a legal case. My cousin is a judge. She decides several small cases every week. Jury The group of citizens in a criminal trial who decide whether a person is guilty or not guilty of the crime they’re accused of. The jury took only one hour to find the defendant guilty. Lawyer Someone who studied and practices law. My firm has 10 lawyers on staff, including contract lawyers, a criminal lawyer and a couple of civil law lawyers.  Plea The defendant’s response of either “guilty” or “innocent” for a crime they’re accused of. He didn’t steal anything, so he will plead not guilty. Prosecutor The lawyer trying to put the defendant in jail. Be prepared. The prosecutor will ask you many questions. Subpoena A formal order to appear in court. I was subpoenaed and will have to go to court next week to give my testimony. Sue To start legal procedures against someone in order to get compensation or payment for damages or wrongdoing. After he got injured, he decided to sue his boss over the unsafe work environment. Take the stand To sit or stand in the courtroom and tell the judge about the crime. Witnesses and defendants can “take the stand.” She was nervous, but she took the stand and answered all the prosecutor’s questions. Testify To give evidence as a witness in the courtroom for or against the defendant. I had to testify as a witness to the crime. Testimony A written or spoken statement about the crime or offense. He gave testimony to support the defendant’s innocence. Verdict The final decision in the courtroom as to whether or not the defendant is guilty or innocent. She read the final verdict: innocent! For more Legal English vocabulary for The Courtroom:  https://www.fluentu.com/blog/business-english/legal-english-vocabulary/

Recording a speech 

Record a speech stating your position on the topic. Can video games lead to violence?

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This video was recorded by Letícia Rosa (Student, Língua Inglesa 2 - 2020/2) 

Writing a short Essay:

Can video games lead to violence?