Department of Modern Languages, Winthrop University
There are numerous benefits to using a DVD in foreign language instruction. Students can be exposed to authentic spoken language in an interesting format. Culture is transmitted, whether the material is a documentary, historical fiction, or current comedies. Films can be also be used to teach new vocabulary, for example when showing a film or television program that students are already familiar with in their native language, but are now able to view it in the target language. Read more »