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Topic-centered English Learning Method Using Animated Movie with Reference to Awareness of Social Issues

애니메이션을 활용한 주제 중심의 영어 학습 방안: 사회문제 인식을 중심으로

  • Received : 2024.04.20
  • Accepted : 2024.06.10
  • Published : 2024.07.31

Abstract

This study explores the use of animation as a tool for both English learning and recognizing social problems. In addition, this study examines how topic-centered learning paired with animation affects the acquisition of English vocabulary and expressions specific to discussing social problems. To achieve these goals, the study used two animations, Zootopia and Luca, and focused specifically on discrimination and prejudice. Conversation analysis, discussion activities, and learning of vocabulary and expressions in context were conducted. To evaluate the research, pre-tests, post-tests, a questionnaire, and thinking notes containing learners' opinions were used. Pre- and post-tests were administered to determine the extent of improvement in students' vocabulary and expression learning, and they reveal a statistically significant difference between the two tests. A questionnaire and thinking notes were analyzed in order to understand learners' responses and attitudes toward the class, and the results demonstrate an overall satisfaction with this class using animation topics (81.8%). The data highlights three reasons for this satisfaction: developing an in-depth understanding of movies, enhanced awareness of social problems, and increased engagement through the use of animations. These findings highlight the importance of conducting an in-depth analysis of the targeted topic when using animation.

본 연구는 영어 학습과 사회문제 인식을 위한 유용한 도구로서 애니메이션의 활용을 탐구하고 한다. 또한 애니메이션을 활용한 주제 중심의 학습이 영어 어휘와 표현 습득에 어떤 영향을 미치는지를 함께 고찰해 보고자 한다. 이를 위해 두 편의 애니메이션 주토피아와 루카를 통해 차별과 편견이라는 주제에 중점을 두고 대화 분석, 토론 활동, 문맥 속 어휘와 표현 학습이 진행되었다. 평가를 위해 사전 테스트, 사후 테스트, 설문조사와 학습자들이 의견을 써서 제출한 생각 노트를 분석하였다. 두 테스트 결과 학습자들의 어휘와 표현 습득에는 성적 향상이 있었고 이는 두 테스트 간 유의미한 차이인 것으로 나타났다. 설문조사와 생각 노트 결과 학습자들은 애니메이션을 활용한 사회문제 인식을 중점으로 한 수업에 만족도가 높게 나타났고(81.8%) 이에 대한 이유는 영화에 대한 심층적 이해에 도움, 사회 문제에 대한 인식에 도움, 영화 활용을 통한 흥미 증진 등인 것으로 나타났다. 교수자들은 수업에서 애니메이션을 사용할 때 주제에 대한 심층 분석을 수행하는 것이 중요하다는 것을 인지하고 강조할 필요가 있다.

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