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Lesson plan; Twitter and Refugees: A Case Study of Gary Lineker’s Controversial Tweet

Introduction

In this lesson, we will explore a recent controversy that involved Gary Lineker, a famous former footballer and current BBC presenter, who tweeted his criticism of the UK government’s asylum policy and compared it to Nazi Germany. We will examine the context, arguments and reactions to his tweet, and discuss how it relates to issues such as freedom of speech, media impartiality and social responsibility. We will also learn about the situation of refugees who try to cross the Channel in small boats to seek asylum in the UK. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

Background:

The lesson plan is about a recent controversy involving Gary Lineker, a former England footballer and current BBC presenter, who tweeted his criticism of the UK government’s asylum policy and compared it to Nazi Germany. Source: BBC and The Guardian, The Independent 

The tweet sparked a backlash from some people who accused him of being biased and breaching BBC impartiality rules.

Lineker defended his tweet and said he was speaking up for refugees who have no voice. He also said he had received a lot of support from his fans.

The BBC said it was having a “frank conversation” with Lineker about his tweet and reminded him of his responsibilities as a presenter.

In groups of 3 or 4 discuss these questions:

Essay topics:

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