This session has been cancelled. Differences for DVD and videotape materials are also considered. Instructors discover an easy way to choose appropriate films, to arrange previewing, viewing and post viewing activities. Adaptable tasks have students researching, critiquing, comprehending, and discussing themes found in mainstream historically and culturally rich films. The presenters use clips from popular movies to raise students' awareness of conversational expectations and help them apply this knowledge to academic settings.
Participants receive a handout with guidelines and sample materials.
The presenter begins by outlining the rationale for using movies to improve students' listening comprehension. Participants explore students' perceptions about people living and working with disabilities. Culture shock, personal change, teaching styles, homesickness, and pre-departure expectations are covered. This film is for sale. Back to the menu of program listings.