The Oasis - Understanding the Impact of the Media

Students watch and respond to the experiences of Darren. They read and interpret one of two media articles and analyse the effects that media has upon the formation of opinions by the general public. Students then consider the UN Declaration of Human Rights and the implications that it has upon the manner in which community leaders respond to the issues surrounding homelessness.

Key ideas to explore:

• People who are in positions of authority inform the public narrative – this should be considered in light of public perceptions of homelessness.
• A way that a person is represented may end up being the way that they see themselves.
• Written and spoken language can have underlying meaning (connotations).
• Homelessness is not usually a choice.