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

Bachelor Thesis from the year 2023 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 1,3, University of Duisburg-Essen, language: English, abstract: This bachelor thesis provides a comprehensive guide on how to address the topic of racism through the use of the film "Hidden Figures" in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom. It aims to empower teachers to promote intercultural awareness, develop critical thinking and improve students' audiovisual literacy. Through a detailed breakdown of lesson units and the integration of racism prevention concepts, it offers practical approaches to education against racism.
Racism continues to be a pervasive and deeply rooted issue in societies across the globe. Despite significant progress towards equality and social justice, racial discrimination and prejudice persist, creating barriers to achieving a genuinely inclusive and harmonious society. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of racism education as a means to combat and solve this social issue.