Cinema as a pedagogical practice in higher education: a case study applied to labour law*

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Author: Júlio Costa Pinto, Susana Sousa Machado

Keywords: Cinema, Education, Law, Movies, Multimedia.

Abstract: The aim of this article is to discuss the use of cinema as a pedagogical resource in higher education in the legal field and, more specifically, in the teaching of labour law. It emphasises the importance of multimedia resources, focused on art and aesthetics, as an aggregating element for the formation of a humanist conscience that is essential in legal training. The purpose of this pedagogical practice is to use cinema as a means of reflecting on labour relations, starting from the reality portrayed and grasping the reality of each era. By watching and analyzing films, the objective is to study labour law and encourage social reflection (Russell, 2009). There are two general objectives: to provide a reflection on the evolution of Labour Law and to raise awareness of the reality of labour relations. The specific objectives are to use cinema as a teaching tool and to discuss film narrative and its different components.

Article Info: Received: 30 Jan 2024, Received in revised form: 09 Mar 2024, Accepted: 19 Mar 2024, Available online: 28 Mar 2024

DOI: 10.22161/ijtle.3.2.1

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