Y9 Sidetrack: 1984, Totalitarianism and North Korea

Hi all,

This is a completely optional bonus post where we'll get sidetracked by learning about how totalitarianism works in the real world today - in North Korea.

You don’t have to do anything here – just read, watch, explore.



First, a powerpoint introduction: 

Here are some Youtube clips to explore. Watch as much or as little as you like:

• USA in North Korean Propaganda (4 mins)

• Michael Palin: Understanding the Leaders of North Korea (10 mins)

• Channel 4: Inside North Korea (9 mins)

• American student detained by North Korea dies (8 mins)

• Inside the demilitarized zone (3 mins)

• BBC Reel – Surprising images from N. Korea (6 mins)

• Inside Pyongyang – 60 Minutes Australia (13 mins)

• A North Korean prisoner escapes (8 mins)

• BBC Panorama (2013): North Korea Undercover (30 mins)

• TEDx: Escape from Camp 14 (13 mins)

Feel free to share your responses to these resources by commenting below or by emailing your teacher.

Thanks,

THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT