Analysis of Discipline-Related Films to Promote Contextual Vocabulary Learning

This study explores the potential of films as audiovisual resources for English language learners, particularly in the context of legal discourse. By offering exposure to authentic language use, films serve as a valuable tool for vocabulary acquisition. This research employs a corpus-based approach to examine films related to the field of law, with the objective of identifying the frequency of technical vocabulary encountered by students within a contextual framework, as well as the common occurrences and their alignment with specialized law dictionaries. A corpus consisting of fifteen films was compiled and analyzed using corpus analysis software. The word list generated from the film transcripts was compared against a specialized law dictionary to determine the vocabulary included in the analysis. The results highlighted the number of technical vocabulary terms present in each film, the overall quantity within the corpus, the frequency distribution of technical vocabulary, and the most frequently occurring technical terms. These findings suggest that integrating films into language learning curricula can provide learners with valuable exposure to authentic technical vocabulary and emphasize the need for educators to select films with consideration to vocabulary levels.   Cite this article as: Al-bairaqdar, M. M., & Önen, S. (2025). Analysis of disciplinerelated films to promote contextual vocabulary learning. HAYEF: Journal of Education, 22, 0031, doi: 10.5152/ hayef.2025.24031