DEBATE CLUB #11: City Life : Are people less civil in big cities?
According to current data, around 55% of the world's population lives in urban areas (cities), while the remaining 45% live in rural areas, indicating that a majority of the global population currently resides in cities; this trend is expected to continue growing, with projections showing that by 2050, approximately 68% of the world population will live in urban areas. How does life differ in big cities compared to more rural areas? Specifically, how is the experience of living together in a city different? Are people less civil in cities? Come and share your thoughts at tonight’s Debate Club!
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VENUE & TEACHERS
- AIX: 19h00 to 20h30 with James Rice
- MARSEILLE: 19h00 to 20h30 with Sheila Evans
QUESTIONS FOR DEBATE
What are the benefits to living in a city?
What are the benefits to living away from a city?
What are the downsides (disadvantages) of living in a city?
What is an example of civility in daily life?
Can you think of any examples of incivility in city life?
How are expectations different in smaller versus larger communities?
Can civility be taught in school?
What things can encourage civility in cities?
Who is responsible for promoting civil behavior?
How has city life changed in recent years?
What can be done to improve daily life in cities?
What role does public transportation play in civility?
What are some of the problems unique to cities?
VOCABULARY
bike lanes
civic
civility /civil /uncivil
commute
congestion
cooperation
courtesy / courteous
crowded
demographics
downtown
gangs
manners
metropolis / metro area
noise
opportunities
parking
pedestrians
pollution
populations
public transportation
quality of life
residents
resources
resources
sprawling
suburb
traffic
urban
vandalism
SEARCH THE WEB FOR IDEAS!
Find articles and/or videos on the web and come prepared to share the information you have found with the others.
SUGGESTED SEARCH WORDS FOR THIS SUBJECT
city life
civic engagement
civility
quality of life : cities
urban concentration
SUGGESTED WEBSITES FOR MATERIALS
https://www.bbc.co.uk/
https://www.youtube.com/?gl=GB
www.guardian.co.uk
www.independent.co.uk
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