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 * __Module: News & Media (T3 '09)__**


 * __Lesson 3: Metaphor & War - The Metaphor System Used to Justify the War in the Gulf__**


 * __Learning Objectives__**
 * To examine the **role played by metaphorical thought** i n bringing nations to war.
 * To understand that metaphors **limit what we notice, highlight what we see and provides part of the inferential structure we reason with** a nd are ** totally unavoidable **.
 * To link these concepts with the **dangers of censorship** i n the News and Media.


 * __Lesson Outline__**
 * Refer to the attached PPT. Slide on [[file:Metaphor and War (Tommie's).ppt]]

**__President Bush announcing Invasion of Ira q media type="youtube" key="bkOCIfNQXP0" height="344" width="425"__**
 * Watch the following Video to scaffold the following presentation:


 * __Task Practice:__**
 * 1) After going through this lecture, in your opinion - what are the ** implications of State Ownership of News Media ?**
 * 2) What is the danger if ** Press Freedom (In News and Media) ** is totally ** curtailed by the State **?
 * Post your answers on the __**Discussion Forum found on this page**.__ The **__quality of your responses__** will be taken into account for your **class participation & attendance grade** for the **IT Learning Week**.
 * **Your responses should be entitled: (Your Full Name, Class, Lesson 3)** e.g. ** __Wong Concrete__ ** ** __, 3H5, Lesson 3__ **