Understanding Surveillance: Risks and Implications

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Explore the concept of surveillance, its impact on society, and the rise of monitoring devices. Delve into discussions on the effectiveness of surveillance in deterring crime and privacy concerns raised by experts. Understand new words related to surveillance and key vocabulary terms in this thought-provoking study.

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Theyre Watching You Prof. Semial Fazli semial.ajdini@live.com

These device can be used to spy on people A surveillance camera A video camera A computer A mobile phone A GPS Write an example on your notebook, what kind of information people could get from these devices?

Read the text Theyre Watching You p.110 and choose the answer (a,b,c,d) 1 Why does the author refer to the book 1984? a) To recommend we read it. b) To give an example of a classic novel. c) To suggest surveillance used to be better. To show that public surveillance had been predicted. 2 Which statement about surveillance is NOT true? a) Each camera in Britain can watch 15 people. b) There are cameras on public transport in Paris. c) France has fewer cameras than Britain d) There are cameras at sports event in Britain.

3 Using video surveillance cameras to deter criminals. a) Is never successful. b) Sometimes works. c) Is not recommended by police. Is a good idea on roads. 4 Why is Norman Siegel concerned about surveillance? a) Video cameras never prevent crime. b) Video cameras can t help the police at all. c) The public hasn t been asked its option. d) It s not useful in banks and government buildings. 5 Who was helped by video surveillance? a) Norman Siegel. b) Jean-Fran ois LeRoy. c) George Orwell d) The author of this text.

Get the meaning! 1 When there are many police officers on the streets, it deters ( correct)/ commits crime. 2 Can you detect / predict ( correct) what will happen in the future? 3 I don t know how to vote / install ( correct) my new car stereo. 4 Public (corect) / People transports is very expensive in some cities. 5 Someone set off (correct) / put up the car alarm, which woke the neighbours.