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Smartphones and social media have transformed digital communication, with short-form videos on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube shaping identity and language use. This study explores an English language learning project at a Japanese university, where students analyzed and created social media videos to examine linguistic and stylistic features. Through peer discussion and content analysis, learners engaged with themes of gender, culture, and language. The presentation shares findings, student reactions, and insights for educators implementing similar projects.
Summary
Smartphones and social media have transformed digital communication, with short-form videos on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube shaping identity and language use. This study explores an English language learning project at a Japanese university, where students analyzed and created social media videos to examine linguistic and stylistic features. Through peer discussion and content analysis, learners engaged with themes of gender, culture, and language. The presentation shares findings, student reactions, and insights for educators implementing similar projects.
| Teaching Context | College and university education |
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