Racism Education in the EFL Classroom using the Film "Hidden Figures" as an Example

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Definitions
  • Discrimination
  • Racism
• Racism Against the Black Community in the USA
  • Civil Rights Movement
  • Black Lives Matter (BLM)
• Intercultural Awareness
• Using Film in the EFL Classroom
  • Audio-Visual Competence
  • Presentation Modes
• Hidden Figures
• Teaching Units
  • First Unit: Pre-Viewing Phase
  • Second Unit: While-Viewing Phase
  • Third Unit: Post-Viewing Phase
• Prevention Concept for Secondary Schools
  • Exemplary Programs
• Critical Outlook and Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis investigates the potential of the film Hidden Figures to promote racism education and intercultural awareness in the EFL classroom. The author aims to examine how the film can be used to raise awareness about racism against African Americans in the United States and to develop students' intercultural competence.

• Racism education as a tool to combat racial discrimination and prejudice
• The historical context of racism against the Black community in the USA
• The importance of intercultural awareness and its role in promoting inclusivity
• The use of film as a pedagogical tool in the EFL classroom
• The development of teaching units based on the film Hidden Figures

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: Introduces the topic of racism education, highlighting its importance in addressing a pervasive social issue. It emphasizes the need for a multifaceted approach that targets both systemic and individual levels. The chapter discusses the significance of intercultural awareness and the use of films as a pedagogical tool in the EFL classroom. It concludes with the research question: to what extent do films, specifically Hidden Figures, promote racism education toward African Americans and foster intercultural awareness in the EFL classroom?
• Definitions: This chapter differentiates between the terms "discrimination" and "racism" by outlining their definitions and providing examples of how they manifest in different contexts. The chapter also explores the distinction between direct and indirect discrimination, as well as the different types of discrimination: individual, institutional, and social.
• Racism Against the Black Community in the USA: This chapter provides historical context for understanding racism against the Black community in the United States, focusing on the Civil Rights Movement and the Black Lives Matter movement. It examines the ongoing struggles for racial justice and equality in the country.
• Intercultural Awareness: This chapter explores the concept of intercultural awareness, its significance in promoting understanding and inclusivity, and its application in the EFL classroom. The chapter emphasizes the importance of developing intercultural competence from an early age.
• Using Film in the EFL Classroom: This chapter examines the role of film as a pedagogical tool in the EFL classroom, highlighting its ability to enhance language proficiency and cultural awareness. The chapter discusses the concept of audio-visual competence and the different presentation modes that can be employed in film-based teaching.
• Hidden Figures: This chapter provides a detailed analysis of the film Hidden Figures, focusing on its key themes and characters. It examines how the film portrays the experiences of Black women mathematicians who played a crucial role in the early days of the American space program. The chapter also explores the film's potential to promote racism education and intercultural awareness.
• Teaching Units: This chapter outlines three teaching units based on Hidden Figures that can be implemented in the EFL classroom. The units cover the pre-viewing, while-viewing, and post-viewing phases of film analysis, providing students with opportunities to engage with the film on different levels and develop critical thinking skills.
• Prevention Concept for Secondary Schools: This chapter discusses the importance of implementing racism prevention concepts in secondary schools. The chapter presents exemplary programs and the network of "Schule ohne Rassismus - Schule mit Courage" as examples of effective initiatives.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics of the thesis include: racism education, intercultural awareness, film in the EFL classroom, Hidden Figures, African Americans, discrimination, prejudice, civil rights, Black Lives Matter, cultural learning, audio-visual competence, teaching units, prevention concepts, secondary schools.