Exploring the Ways and Outcomes of Using Story Books and Adapted Films in EFL Classes


Sucak D., Buğra C.

First International Language-for-All Conference, Adana, Turkey, 21 - 22 October 2022, pp.156-166

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • City: Adana
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.156-166
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Contributions of reading books and watching films during language learning processes have been widely known issues in terms of language development and improving language learning skills. The main aim of this study is to engage EFL learners in activities that demand active participation, develop 21st-Century skills such as critical thinking and literacy skills and enhance linguistic competence. With these in mind, 16 students aged between 18- 20, who were pre-intermediate and intermediate level, participated in this study voluntarily during the second term of the 2021-2022 academic year. The study took place at the School of Foreign Languages, Çukurova University for six weeks out of the compulsory class hours. Therefore, it was an extracurricular session that was run by one of the lecturers/researchers. Pre-determined writing and speaking tasks were assigned to students before, during and after the sessions of reading the books and watching the films. Informal interviews were conducted at the beginning of the study and after all the implementations were completed, an open-ended questionnaire was applied to be able to learn more about the experiences of participants in this learning atmosphere outside the classroom. Keywords: books, films, literacy skills, linguistic competence, critical thinking skills