Cheng-Yi Eric Lin (National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan)
Abstract
I believe that interest plays a crucial role in L2 learning (Chan, 2020; Chen et al., 2022; Huang et al., 2020; Tin, 2016; Wong et al., 2020). In this study, I explore the use of American TV series as interest-driven learning materials in my freshman English classroom in Taiwan. One hundred and twenty non-English majors at a public university in northern Taiwan participated. Each week, they watched one episode before class, took quizzes on the plots in class, and taught English vocabulary and usages in groups. I facilitated discussions and highlighted American cultural aspects from the episodes. The survey results showed that 83% of the participants enjoyed this teaching approach, and all reported significant increases in English vocabulary, cultural awareness, and oral communication skills. Through this research, I aim to provide insights into effective pedagogical strategies for freshman English teaching in colleges.
Research (In person, 25 minutes)
Materials/Course/Curriculum Design
Primarily of interest to teachers of university students
About the Presenter
Dr. Cheng-Yi Eric Lin is an assistant professor in the Language Center at National Dong Hwa University in Taiwan. He was a Fulbright visiting scholar in the Department of Applied Linguistics at UCLA during 2010-2011. His research and teaching interests focus on English for occupational purposes, ESP curriculum development and materials evaluation, as well as intercultural communication.
