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- Title
THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS: USING FILM TO TEACH FAMILY LAW.
- Authors
O'Malley, Mary Kay
- Abstract
This article discusses the aspects of narrative and character development that make films a useful tool to supplement classroom legal education. Moreover, utilizing film is particularly effective for learning and exploring the dynamics of human relationships at the center of family law cases. When designing a film and family law course instructors should seek to promote creative thinking, cultural competence, student exploration of bias and assumptions and best practices for attorneys based on the examples provided in the film. Films make the learning process more fun, but still provide substantial opportunities to broaden students' concept of the impact of law on family members.
- Subjects
STUDY &; teaching of domestic relations; MOTION pictures; TEACHING aids; LEGAL education; CREATIVE thinking
- Publication
Family Court Review, 2011, Vol 49, Issue 4, p715
- ISSN
1531-2445
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1744-1617.2011.01408.x