DISCUSSION:Controlled Discussion, Live Discussion, Current affairs

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LESSON 35

DISCUSSION

Discussion is a format in which people of different opinions on a particular issue sit together with a purpose

to reach at a logical or specific conclusion. The discussion is conducted by an anchorperson, or a compere.

Types of discussion In Terms of Policy

a) Free Discussion

Free discussion is a kind of discussion in which the conclusion is not set and the participants are free to

reach at pragmatic and logical conclusion. Sometimes the conclusion is not drawn but left to the listeners.

b) Controlled Discussion

It is a kind of discussion in which the anchorperson and the participants are briefed prior to the discussion

about the conclusion of the discussion. The conversation grows and develops to reach at pre-settled

conclusion. In simple words in such a discussion the conclusion is defined.

Types of discussion In Terms of Nature

a) Live Discussion

Liver discussion goes on air direct and without any editing or censor. Such discussions are put on air on

special occasions like matches and Election Transmission.

b) Recorded Discussion

This kind of discussion is first recorded in the studios and then is put on air.

Types of discussion In Terms Of Content

a) Social

In such discussions social issues are brought under discussion. Some of the social issues are: Vanni Karo

Kari Child Labour New trends in Fashion etc.

b) Political

In such discussions political issues are discussed. Some of the political topics are: Government's Policies

Projects Controversial Issues e.g. Kala bagh Dam etc.

c) Scientific

Scientific topics, especially controversial ones, are discussed. Such as Big Bang Theory, Theory of

Evolution, etc.

d) Religious

Sectarianism, Interpretation of Islamic Law, etc. kind of topics which are based upon religious teachings and

thought are made the points of discussion in religious discussions.

e) Art & literature

New trends in art and literature, imports from foreign literature, experiments in prose and poetry; realism,

symbolism, abstracts, conservative movement, progressive movement are some kinds of topics to be made

a point of this type of discussions.

f) Business and commerce

Topics related to business, commerce and trade, such as inflation; budget; poverty; tax system etc. are the

hot topics of this kind of discussions.

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g) Current affairs

The most important and widely listened discussions are on current affairs. Topics like War on terror, Middle

East, Kashmir, Pakistan's relations with other countries, etc. are some examples which the discussion can go

round.

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