Reading in the Social Studies: Using Subtitled Films.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Holmes, Kerry; Russell Ill, William B.; Movitz, Allison
- Source
- Social Education. Oct2007, Vol. 71 Issue 6, p326-330. 5p.
- Subject
- *SOCIAL sciences education
*READING
*MOTION picture subtitles
*FOREIGN films
*CURRICULUM
*COPYRIGHT & audiovisual education
*TEACHING
*TEACHERS
*INSTRUCTIONAL systems
- Language
- ISSN
- 0037-7724
The article talks about the use of subtitled films in reading in social studies. It focuses on identifying and describing specific films that can be used by teachers to supplement and enhance the social studies curriculum, while also encouraging reading. It illustrates ways for teachers to capture students' interest and stimulate their imagination while learning. The article also offers a research-based rationale for using foreign films with English subtitles, criteria for selecting films for classroom use, and information on the legality of using copyrighted materials.