Working with a Musical as a Way to Use Streaming Platforms in Learning a Foreign Language Using the Edutainment Method Cover Image

„Nikt nie zmienił świata, wtapiając się w tło”. Praca z musicalem jako sposób na wykorzystanie platform streamingowych w nauce języka obcego według zasady edutainmen
Working with a Musical as a Way to Use Streaming Platforms in Learning a Foreign Language Using the Edutainment Method

Author(s): Dorota Tomczuk
Subject(s): Foreign languages learning
Published by: Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji
Keywords: movie musical; streaming platform; song; language and cultural education; edutainment

Summary/Abstract: This article deals with the educational use of the musical as part of language and cultural education. The author points out the unique qualities of this genre which is now available at streaming platforms. It can become an attractive proposition both in the process of acquiring a foreign language and acquiring it intercultural competences in accordance with the principle of edutainment, i.e. learning combined with fun. The author’s thesis is illustrated by examples taken from three extremely popular musicals: Hamilton, Rudolph: The Mayerling Affair and The Greatest Showman.

  • Issue Year: 2023
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 61-68
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Polish