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Английский язык для магистратуры
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he –ism Schism
h) Speak about a large scale persecution of an ethnic group (the Holocaust, ethnic cleansing 
in Yugoslavia, tribal genocide in Rwanda, etc.).
Ex. 21. Make a 5–7 min. Power Point presentation on classism in education,
 family life, employment or another area of life in the country/region 
you specialize in. 
Follow the guidelines in Unit 1 (ex. 20).
Ex. 22. Debate: Is preferential treatment necessary to redress 
the balance in society? 
In two teams debating against each other, discuss if preferential treatment policies (such as 
affirmative action, for example) can eventually help achieve the level playing field, thus ending 
discrimination. 
Follow the guidelines in Unit 1 (ex. 21).
You may want to focus on the following questions:
Are preferential treatment policies necessary to create equal opportunities or are they a zero 
sum game? Should they be pursued on a permanent basis or should they be of a limited duration? 
Does affirmative action contradict the principles of meritocracy?
Ex. 23. Practise making impromptu talks. 
Suggested topics:
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glass ceiling;
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ageism as an endemic problem in modern society;
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ableism in education/employment;
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xenophobia;
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what it takes to overcome prejudice.
Ex. 24. Round table discussion: The End of Multiculturalism? The Rising Tides of 
Intolerance.
A round table discussion is a simulation exercise aimed at developing speaking and debating 
skills. It is a highly participative activity, which reflects a variety of perspectives on the subject 
under consideration. 
The format of the debate requires that there be a moderator/facilitator, who keeps the ball roll-
ing, and a number of participants acting in accordance with the roles assigned to them. 
Moderator: Ensures that proper discussion takes place and that the time schedule is followed. 
Should be intentionally provocative, stimulating debate between and among the various partici-
pants and should control the course of the discussion. Outlines the issues associated with multi-
culturalism to be discussed during the round table and provides a brief initial impetus (preferably 
using an open question to get the discussion started). It is important that (s)he should not domi-
nate and that the discussion should not turn into a ping-pong question and answer exercise. Oc-
casionally, the moderator comments on the discussion, acknowledges its value thus far, provides 
a very brief personal reflection on the topic, or reminds — where necessary — of the issues to be 

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