Intercultural Moments in Teaching English through Film

Abstract

This paper describes the advanced course, “Intercultural Encounters in Anglophone Film,” in the English program at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa, pointing out why its various films can promote intercultural reflection. After indicating the importance of culture in the foreign language curriculum and its relationship to film, the author presents a general overview of the course, summaries of the films analyzed, and describes specific instances in which an intercultural perspective can be fostered.