Using films in the EFL classroom is now easier than ever before. The wide range of the internet, DVD players, whiteboards and digital video projectors offer various possibilities for teachers to use films in lessons at school. This medium is rather quick and relatively straightforward to handle and control. Especially the DVD provides a great variety of options that can valuably be included into teaching lessons, e.g. subtitles, comments by directors, authors or actors, trailers, sound tracks and dozens of extra features. Thus, films may be useful in different ways to enhance motivated learning. This depends, on the one hand, on the qualities of the film that is to be dealt with. Is the topic interesting for the students? Is it possible for the viewers to identify with certain characters or with the happenings? Does the film have any educational potential? How vivid does the film convey its message and how is this emphasised through film language?.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Teaching Films in General
- Angela's Ashes in the EFL classroom
- Summary of the Plot
- Important Topics
- Didactic Analysis
- Pre-Viewing Activities
- While-Viewing Activities
- Post-Viewing Activities
- Résumé
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This seminar paper analyzes the use of the film "Angela's Ashes" in an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classroom. The objective is to demonstrate the film's educational value and explore effective teaching methods utilizing pre-, while-, and post-viewing activities. The paper also examines the broader benefits of incorporating films into language instruction.
- The effectiveness of using films in EFL classrooms.
- The thematic content and educational potential of "Angela's Ashes."
- The development of pre-, while-, and post-viewing activities for language learning.
- The exploration of various aspects of film language and its impact on comprehension.
- The use of authentic materials in language learning.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction: This introductory chapter establishes the increasing popularity of film in EFL classrooms, highlighting the advantages offered by readily available technology. It emphasizes the motivational aspect of film, its capacity to engage multiple senses, and its potential to enhance language acquisition. The chapter introduces "Angela's Ashes" as a case study, outlining its suitability for EFL settings due to its rich thematic content and diverse linguistic elements.
Teaching Films in General: This chapter delves into the pedagogical benefits of using films in language education. It discusses the advantages of films over traditional methods, citing their ability to make learning more engaging and motivating. The chapter also explores the various ways films can be used to develop all four core language skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking), and adds a fifth—visual comprehension—as a crucial element for motivation and understanding. It acknowledges potential drawbacks, such as the limitations of imagination and the varying didactic quality of educational films, but advocates for the use of authentic materials, despite their complexities. It stresses the importance of the teacher’s role in framing the learning experience through pre-, while-, and post-viewing activities.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
EFL, film in language teaching, Angela's Ashes, didactic analysis, pre-viewing activities, while-viewing activities, post-viewing activities, film language, authentic materials, language acquisition, motivation, cultural understanding, Irish English.
Frequently Asked Questions: Angela's Ashes in the EFL Classroom
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This document provides a comprehensive preview of a seminar paper analyzing the use of the film "Angela's Ashes" in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom. It covers the objectives, key themes, chapter summaries, and keywords of the paper.
What are the key objectives of the seminar paper?
The paper aims to demonstrate the educational value of "Angela's Ashes" in EFL settings and explore effective teaching methods using pre-, while-, and post-viewing activities. It also examines the broader benefits of incorporating films into language instruction, focusing on aspects like the effectiveness of film use in EFL, the film's thematic content and potential, and the development of activities for language learning.
What are the key themes explored in the paper?
The key themes include the effectiveness of using films in EFL classrooms, the thematic content and educational potential of "Angela's Ashes," the development of pre-, while-, and post-viewing activities, the exploration of film language and its impact on comprehension, and the use of authentic materials in language learning.
What are the chapter summaries?
The Introduction establishes the increasing popularity of film in EFL and introduces "Angela's Ashes" as a case study. The chapter on Teaching Films in General explores the pedagogical benefits of using films in language education, discussing advantages and disadvantages, and emphasizing the teacher's role in framing the learning experience. Further chapters detail the specific application of these principles to "Angela's Ashes," outlining pre, while, and post-viewing activities.
What are the keywords associated with this paper?
Key words include EFL, film in language teaching, Angela's Ashes, didactic analysis, pre-viewing activities, while-viewing activities, post-viewing activities, film language, authentic materials, language acquisition, motivation, cultural understanding, and Irish English.
What type of activities are discussed for using "Angela's Ashes" in the classroom?
The paper details pre-viewing, while-viewing, and post-viewing activities designed to enhance language learning and comprehension of the film's themes and language.
What are the benefits of using films like "Angela's Ashes" in EFL teaching?
The use of films offers increased motivation, engagement of multiple senses, and enhanced language acquisition through various activities focusing on listening, reading, writing, speaking, and visual comprehension. Films also provide exposure to authentic language and cultural contexts.
What are some potential drawbacks mentioned in using films in EFL?
The document acknowledges potential limitations of imagination and varying didactic quality of educational films. However, it advocates for the use of authentic materials despite their complexities, emphasizing the importance of the teacher’s role in guiding the learning process.
What is the overall purpose of this document?
This document serves as a preview, offering a structured overview of the seminar paper's content to provide a clear understanding of its scope and focus. It is designed to aid in understanding the application of film in EFL teaching, specifically with the film "Angela's Ashes."
- Quote paper
- David Stehling (Author), 2010, Teaching "Angela's Ashes" - "Die Asche meiner Mutter" im Englischunterricht, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/205520
