EDUCATION POLICY AND THE EFFECT OF SUBTITLE OPTIONS IN LEARNING PROCESS: A CASE OF TURKISH STUDENTS AS ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
EDUCATION POLICY AND THE EFFECT OF SUBTITLE OPTIONS IN LEARNING PROCESS: A CASE OF TURKISH STUDENTS AS ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Summary/Abstract: The common assumption in the use of films in learning foreign languages is that films should be watched in the target language with the subtitle in Turkish on, followed by captions later in the process. Given the need to think out of the box, it is necessary to investigate the effect of alternative combinations of language and subtitle options in the language learning process. The purpose of this article is to investigate whether learners of English as a foreign language use Turkish dubbed English subbed movies for the development of English vocabulary skills. For this aim, the data was collected through semi-structured interviews from sixteen Turkish undergraduates majoring in a Turkish University’s English Language and Literature Department. The interviews were carried out through Facebook. Besides, an expert interview was conducted to understand his/her ideas about the use of Turkish dubbed English subbed movies/series for improving English vocabulary skills. One of the results indicated that only three participants out of sixteen stated the benefits of watching films as Turkish dubbed and English subbed for English vocabulary skills. As a result of this research, it can be conculded that a collaborative action between applied linguists, policy makers and broadcasting and streaming companies could provide the viewers with alternative options of language and subtitle.

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