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“Go back to where you came from”
Pre- viewing Activities
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Think
1. What does it mean to be a refugee? Who are asylum seekers?
2. What makes refugee or asylum seekers flee their home country?
3. What does the Australian population think about refugees and asylum seekers? Are there any differing views on the topic?
4. What do you think about refugees and asylum Seekers?
Read2
Read the following introduction to the participants of “Go back to where you came from” Series 1. Then, answer the questions about each participant.
1 cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo by Ged Carroll: http://flickr.com/photos/renaissancechambara/4175449724/ 2 Excerpts from “Go back to where you came from” study guide produced by ATOM. The full study guide can be purchased electronically on http://www.theeducationshop.com.au/shop/product.asp?pID=4084&cID=17
Why is Raye angry against refugees? Does she imply that the disabled are more valuable than refugees? Why?
Google “Cronulla riots 2005”. What happened during the riots? Do you think that the fact that Adam has lived in Cronulla all his life might sway his opinion against refugees? Why?
Why does Darren refer to asylum seekers as “jumping the queue”? Why is Darren suspicious of asylum seekers?
Why does Raquel call herself a “self-‐confessed” racist? What nationality is Raquel most suspicious of?
Is Gleny’s attitude against refugees different from the other participants? How? What does she propose as a good program to help asylum seekers get established in Australia?
What point does Roderick make about the United Nations (UN) camps? Are they safe? What is Roderick’s passion?
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON
REFUGEES/ASYLUM SEEKERS
What is the difference between being a refugee and an asylum seeker? What role does Australia play in ensuring refugees/asylum seekers are supported?
IMPORTANT TERMINOLOGY Research these words on the Internet. Write their definitions for future reference. Illegal migrants
People smugglers
United Nations
Police raid
Slum
Human Settlement
Food distribution
Doctors without Borders
Civilians
Political turmoil
Combat operations
Displaced person