KOTESOL International Conference 2016
(Concurrent Session)
Hsiu-chuan Chen, Kang Ning University
Integrating Feature Films for Intercultural Learning in an EFL Context
Abstract
The present study was an attempt to utilize films in one culture class to explore students' perceptions and outcomes of intercultural learning. The participants watched four films that contain intercultural topics such as culture adjustment and stereotypes. After viewing the films, each participant was required to complete worksheets. Questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and students' worksheets were collected to find out how the students perceived integration of films into intercultural learning and what accomplishments they might have achieved. The findings showed that the students had very positive reactions to the film sessions. They reported that had a better understanding of cross-cultural communication. By viewing films that illustrate intercultural conflict, the students reflected on their stereotypes which helped them respect cross-cultural differences. Pedagogical implications will be addressed.
Biographicals
Hsiu-chuan Chen, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Applied Foreign Languages (English emphasis) at the junior college division at Kang Ning University in Taipei. She received her master's degree in TESOL at University of Houston, TX, America and her doctoral degree in TESOL at National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan. In addition to being an EFL teacher for children in language schools for 3 years, she has been teaching English at junior college level for more than 20 years. Over the past 2 decades, she has published several papers in second language reading and cooperative learning. Her current research interests focus on intercultural learning and children's literature. She can be contacted via hcchen@ukn.edu.tw.
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