Promoting Cultural Awareness Through Authentic Films and Series in English Classes

In the era of globalization, English is not only a tool for communication but also a gateway to intercultural understanding. Traditional language teaching methods, while effective for grammatical and lexical mastery, often fail to address the socio-cultural dimensions of communication. Authentic films and television series, as cultural texts, offer learners opportunities to observe real-life interactions, values, and worldviews in ways that textbooks cannot provide. This article explores the pedagogical benefits and challenges of integrating films and series into English language classes, focusing on their role in developing intercultural communicative competence (ICC). The article concludes that films and series, when critically mediated, represent powerful resources for preparing learners to navigate multicultural communication in a globalized world.