Hometask for Wednesday, October 31

1) Topic 7. Terrorism Today.

Speak on terrorism in the modern world, its major forms and threats it poses to the global community.

2) Topic10. War and Terror: “There never was a good war and a bad peace” (B.Franklin). 

Speak on modern wars and war conflicts, their reasons and outcomes. Do you agree with the quote? Justify your answer.


Write TWO topics and learn ONE of them by heart.

3) Read the articles on Counterterrorism.

Make notes on the major counter-terrorism measures taken by the global community and ...

• Counter-terrorism from Wikipedia

• UN Action to Counter Terrorism

• Russia’s Counterterrorism Policy: Variations on an Imperial Theme

(Look up through for some facts rather opinions, the article is biased!)

Make notes on ... the basic safety guidelines we all should be aware of.

• FEMA
• NILES EMA
• Idaho State University

4) Weekly online tasks.

5) Individual Tasks. Volunteers Wanted!!!

1) Afganistan News (5 one-sentence news items dated October 17-24)
2) Iraq News (5 one-sentence news items dated October 17-24)
3) Syria News (5 one-sentence news items dated October 17-24)
4) World News (5 one-sentence news items dated October 17-24)

All pieces of news are to do with war conflicts and terror!!!

P.S.: If you want to volunteer, pls, choose the subject you would like to cover!
By the way each of you will have to do a similar task TWICE in the weeks to come!