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Music and Spirituality
OZ MUSIC

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Choose a song that speaks to you about the Australian spirit?
Find the lyrics.
Work on the depth of meaning found in the song.

Use the questions below as the template for a sharepoint document (or googledocs shared doc) as you get ready to present your findings to the class

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  1. List the images or visual pictures used during the song 
  2. Analyse what each of these images symbolises for Australians?
  3. What images does the writer use to express the spirit of Australia?
  4. Are there any historical events alluded to throughout the song?
  5. What inner human qualities are described through the words of the song?
  6. What Australian values does the song affirm?
  7. What main theme is the writer exploring? 
  8. How does the title of the song add to our understanding of the theme?
  9. Name the inspiration this song offers to Australians.
  10. What affect does this song have when used at an Australian Event?
  11. Describe the meaning or purpose this song applies to life in Australia.
  12. What kind of atmosphere does the music evoke for Australians?
  13. Describe why and how this song gives people a spiritual connection to something greater than themselves?
  14. How would you describe what that something greater is?

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