Cinematic comedy: a teaching tool for refining the art of argumentation among students in the french department

Abstract

This research highlights the relevance of cinema as a pedagogical tool, going beyond language learning to promote genuine citizenship education. The analysis of the collected data reveals that comedy films enable students to express their opinions, structure their arguments, and construct their identities by drawing on their cultural and sociolinguistic experiences. It also shows that this pedagogical resource provides teacher-researchers with an opportunity to foster critical thinking and contribute to educating the citizens of tomorrow.