Chapter 11. Teaching Language and Culture Through Screen Media
Marina Dobrovolskaya
Marina Dobrovolskaya
Abstract
This chapter explores theoretical and practical perspectives on the subject related to teaching English as a foreign language with the incorporation of screen media into classrooms, providing students with motivation to develop their foreign language skills through advanced technology. The author examines both ongoing debates regarding the importance of screen media in the foreign language learning environment as well as the results of a study on this issue among students, which allow us to elaborate practical learning strategies based on students’ opinions. The comparative method of the research helped to achieve optimal results that built a bridge between learners’ motivation to study through screen media, their ability to compare the language of a book and film, and their personal preferences in such activities. Central to this approach is a view that knowledge of a foreign language and culture is constructed through screen media. This chapter includes some classroom activities, tasks to use with students, and lesson planning. The result of the study is aimed at giving students the possibility to share their achievements in the foreign language learning in classroom practices and in new contexts of intercultural communication, become more autonomous in learning, and flexible with daily studying routines. From this framework, the author of this chapter provides practical teaching suggestions and points out opportunities for further research within the subject area.
About the Contributor
Marina Dobrovolskaya is an associate professor at the Russian State University for the Humanities in Moscow, Russia. She received her degree in Germanic philology from Moscow State University named after Lomonosov and a PhD degree in educational science. Marina is an experienced lecturer and researcher. Her research interests are related to designing innovative learning environments, different class activities through academic and media content.
Citation
Dobrovolskaya, M. (2025). Teaching language and culture through screen media. In A. Leis & M. Wilson (Eds.), Screen media in foreign language education (pp. 252-267). Candlin & Mynard. https://doi.org/10.47908/37/11
This chapter explores theoretical and practical perspectives on the subject related to teaching English as a foreign language with the incorporation of screen media into classrooms, providing students with motivation to develop their foreign language skills through advanced technology. The author examines both ongoing debates regarding the importance of screen media in the foreign language learning environment as well as the results of a study on this issue among students, which allow us to elaborate practical learning strategies based on students’ opinions. The comparative method of the research helped to achieve optimal results that built a bridge between learners’ motivation to study through screen media, their ability to compare the language of a book and film, and their personal preferences in such activities. Central to this approach is a view that knowledge of a foreign language and culture is constructed through screen media. This chapter includes some classroom activities, tasks to use with students, and lesson planning. The result of the study is aimed at giving students the possibility to share their achievements in the foreign language learning in classroom practices and in new contexts of intercultural communication, become more autonomous in learning, and flexible with daily studying routines. From this framework, the author of this chapter provides practical teaching suggestions and points out opportunities for further research within the subject area.
About the Contributor
Marina Dobrovolskaya is an associate professor at the Russian State University for the Humanities in Moscow, Russia. She received her degree in Germanic philology from Moscow State University named after Lomonosov and a PhD degree in educational science. Marina is an experienced lecturer and researcher. Her research interests are related to designing innovative learning environments, different class activities through academic and media content.
Citation
Dobrovolskaya, M. (2025). Teaching language and culture through screen media. In A. Leis & M. Wilson (Eds.), Screen media in foreign language education (pp. 252-267). Candlin & Mynard. https://doi.org/10.47908/37/11
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Title: Screen Media in Foreign Language Education
Editors: Adrian Leis and Matthew Wilson
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Title: Screen Media in Foreign Language Education
Editors: Adrian Leis and Matthew Wilson
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