Professional paper

FILM AS AN ENGLISH TEACHING TOOL AT TERTIARY EDUCATION LEVEL

Anica Perković ; Faculty of Agriculture, University of Josip Juraj Strossmayeer, Osijek, Croatia
Irene Rigo ; Department of Preschool and Primary Education,University of Juraj Dobrila, Pula, Croatia

Abstract

Film is an attractive medium for teaching of different aspects of the English language such as syntax, morphology and semantic. Also, it is connected with motivational purposes. Namely, learning objectives are accomplished via the performance of diverse assignments and students are motivated if they are acquainted with the topic and visually see the characters involved. Films can be used in an English language class in numerous ways some of which are shown in our paper. In fact, films show us parts of life and provide a realistic and entertaining way of studying foreign language. Regardless the language, students are faced with the film cultural environment that can be used as a means of comparison. The pre- and post- watching film activities are in accordance with our designed curriculum.
Finally, it should be pointed out that films contribute relaxation to the language classroom.

Keywords

film; teaching tool; motivation; culture; relaxation

Hrčak ID:

63969

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/63969

Publication date:

30.12.2010.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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