1. How can we say that something belongs to popular culture and some other phenomenon does not? Where is the borderline beyond which high culture begins? Do you think that one has to be controversial to be popular? (think of TV shows etc.)
2. What do you know about unemployment in Poland? Why is unemployment a serious problem? What measures should the government take to counteract unemployment? What are the possibilities of finding a job? Where can you look for a job?
3. Is technology a blessing or a curse? Justify. Which inventions do you think were the most important ones in the history of humankind?
4. Is consumerism only a temporary trend or are we already a consumer society ? What are the advantages and disadvantages of rising consumption of goods? What is its effect on an individual, family, business etc.?
5. What is advertising? Do you think it is necessary at all or you would call it an unproductive industry? Do you think that advertisements distort the truth?
6. What is nuclear power? Are you for or against it? Justify. What are the dangers of relying on nuclear energy? Suggest some alternative sources of energy.
7. In what situations are we most subject to stress? What are the consequences of adopting a stressful lifestyle? How to cope with stress most effectively?
8. Are books a thing of the past? Why are e-books so popular? Compare advantages and disadvantages of traditional books and e-books.
9. What is `cyber-addiction'? What are the negative consequences of “webaholism”? What makes on-liners addicted to the Net? Are you addicted to the Internet?
10. What do you know about the European Union? Are you satisfied with the fact that Poland joined EU? Why/ Why not? What are the advantages and disadvantages of being the EU member?
11. Genetic modification is a new technology and therefore not very well researched yet. To what extent could it be dangerous? In what ways may GMF (genetically modified food) affect people's health and lives?
12. What would you like to do when you leave university? What would you take into account when looking for a job? Do you consider working abroad? Why /why not? What are the expectations of Polish students as far as career prospects are concerned?
13. What are the so called community websites? Why do you think they've grown so popular? How do you think they've changed human communication and interaction? What are the advantages of such websites? Do they have any drawbacks? How do they work? How are they similar to and different from one another? Choose 2-3 community websites and compare them (e.g. www.myspace.com, www.nasza-klasa.pl, www.facebook.com, www.twitter.com, www.lastfm.com, www.goldenline.pl). Are you an active user of any of them? Why/Why not?
14. Define what multiculturalism is. What challenges do multicultural countries face? Do you think it is difficult to live in a multicultural society? (Are there any ethnic minorities in Poland? How do they assimilate? How are they perceived by local community?)
15. Sport events have become more commercial over the last few decades. Do you agree? In what ways can they help to promote host countries? What are the advantages and disadvantages of organizing sports events in your country?