International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology

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Effects of Cultural Teaching through Movies in English Classes on EFL College Students' Attitudes towards English Reading

  • Baek, Jiyeon (School of International Studies, Seowon University)
  • Received : 2020.11.30
  • Accepted : 2020.12.28
  • Published : 2020.12.31
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Abstract

In the age of technology and information, communicating with people from different cultures is significantly important. Regarding this perspective, communicative competence has been the focus in the EFL educational context. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of using movies in a culture-integrated English reading course at the college level. In order to achieve this purpose, pre- and post-reading comprehension tests, pre- and post-surveys and in-depth interviews were conducted. The results of data analysis showed that using movies in the culture-integrated English reading class positively affected students' interest and confidence towards English reading as well as their reading achievement. In this respect, we suggest that cultural teaching through movies in English classes should be learner-centered so that learners can proactively analyze and understand different cultural backgrounds shown in the movies and build schemas which can be used in their learning process.

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