The British Film Institute (BFI)
- Start Date: 07 Jun, 2021
- 3 weeks
- Study Content: Videos
Find out how teaching with short film can bring alive the learning of languages and introduce rich cultural content to lessons.
Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
Introduction
Introduction Video
Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Use short film in foreign language teaching and learning
Learners of a new language face exciting challenges in developing their abilities to speak, listen, read and write and in learning about other cultures. Through short film, teachers can bring new worlds into the classroom and bring language learning alive.
Research has shown that short film has much to offer language teachers in helping learners develop their knowledge of language and cultural awareness. This online course will share ways of teaching languages through the medium of short film that will inspire and motivate both teacher and learner, and improve attainment significantly.
This course is designed for language educators, in any setting, who want to develop their professional expertise in film-rich approaches to teaching.
It will be particularly beneficial to those teaching Spanish or French, although the learning outcomes will benefit educators with expertise in any language.
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
The British Film Institute (BFI)
The British Film Institute (BFI) was founded in 1933 and is a charity governed by a Royal Charter.
The BFI combine cultural, creative and industrial roles, bringing together the BFI National Archive and BFI Reuben Library, film distribution, exhibition and education at BFI Southbank and BFI IMAX, publishing and festivals. The BFI award Lottery funding to film production, distribution, education, audience development and market intelligence and research.
Film Forever is the BFI’s five year strategic plan for 2012-2017 to support UK film. The plan covers all of the BFI’s activities and is based around three priorities – education and audiences, support for the UK film industry and unlocking film heritage.
This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.
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