Application of the Original Movies in English and American Literature Teaching

Abstract

Anglo-American literature is an important part of world literature. It systematically reflects the development of the history, culture, religion, arts and natural sciences in Anglo-American countries. Therefore, it is of crucial importance to improve the effectiveness of Anglo-American literary teaching. The new curriculum reform calls for the reform of the old-fashioned and boring teaching methods of traditional Anglo-American literature to enhance the image, vividness and diversity of teaching. Therefore, the application of the original film in English and American literature class can strengthen students' cognition of literary works and deepen the comprehension of the works. Fully stimulate their interest in learning. The article mainly discusses the application of the original film in Anglo-American literature teaching. 1. The Application Advantages of the Original Movie in Anglo-American Literature After more than a hundred years' development, the film has been developing in a high-tech and diversified direction. Among them, the works adapted from the original works of classic literature are so numerous that the advantages of the original film as an adjunct to Anglo-American literature are beyond doubt: Students only show a strong interest in learning objects and enthusiasm can really stimulate their motivation to learn, get a better learning effect. Traditional Anglo-American literature is mostly taught by teachers. Students listen, the forms are dull, the contents are boring and cannot stimulate students' enthusiasm for learning. The original film is a collection of sound, light, video and other elements. Students cannot only enjoy the more interesting videos, but also master the knowledge in the process of watching the videos. By combining the contents of the videos with the textbooks, students are greatly encouraged to learn interest and urge students to read English and American literature related to movies and enhances the learning effect. Language acquisition requires a good language environment. Non-native English speakers lack the necessary language environment. However, the original film contains a great deal of dialogue or soliloquy, which becomes the best material to improve students' language ability. After a period of study, college students already have the ability to read, write and translate. By watching videos, they can review the application of what they have learned and improve their speaking ability and listening skills. Compared with the textbooks, the original film not only has vivid images, twists and turns of the story, more original language material, students master the knowledge in the process of watching the movie, improve the effectiveness of language learning. Literature comes from life. Many Anglo-American literary works have specific historical background and events. The more they understand these cultural backgrounds, the more favorable their students acquire knowledge and eliminate reading disabilities. The original film precisely creates a true culture for students Atmosph...