Where the Sun Rises First: Creating a bilingual documentary in English language classes in higher education

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https://doi.org/10.5902/2675995088442

Keywords:

English language teaching, Audiovisual production, Post-method pedagogy, Deep learning, Where the Sun Rises First

Abstract

This experience report addresses the process of producing the bilingual documentary "Where the Sun Rises First” (Onde o Sol Nasce Primeiro), created by a group of students in an undergraduate course in the English Language Teaching program at UFCG. The project, grounded in post-method pedagogy (KUMARAVADIVELU 1994; 2001; 2012) and deep learning (FULLAN; QUINN; MCEACHEN, 2017) approaches, aimed to foster the development of linguistic skills, critical thinking, cultural awareness, creativity, and collaborative work. The activity also explored the feasibility of integrating audiovisual production into language teaching, utilizing networked educational technologies and active methodologies. Overall, the results of the experience were satisfactory, providing students with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical context, engage in collective work and in intercultural communication. It is concluded that the integration of digital technologies and active methodologies in teaching can make learning more meaningful and engaging, helping future teachers develop skills in technology use and cultural knowledge.

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João Pedro Wizniewsky Amaral, UFSM

PhD in Literary Studies from Federal University of Santa Maria.

Rayanne Victória Costa da Silva , Federal University of Campina Grande

Undergraduate student in English Language and Literature at the Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG). She participated in the Institutional Program for Teaching Initiation Scholarships (PIBID) from 2020 to 2022. Producer and screenwriter of the documentary 'Where the Sun Rises First.' Currently, she is part of the Tutorial Education Program (PET) in English at UFCG. She works in the areas of translation and teaching, as well as linguistic studies. She is also interested in comparative literature and media productions with sociocultural and educational themes.

de Melo Araújo de Melo Araújo , Federal University of Campina Grande

Undergraduate student in English Language and Literature at the Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG). Participant in the Tutorial Education Program (PET) - Education Knowledge Connection. Producer and screenwriter of the documentary 'Where the Sun Rises First.' She has experience in comparative literary studies, with an emphasis on contemporary English-language narratives, focusing primarily on the following themes: gender studies, utopia and dystopia. She has an interest in speculative fiction, specifically in the works of Margaret Atwood, and also conducts research in the area of ecocriticism.

dos Santos Lima dos Santos Lima, Federal University of Campina Grande

Undergraduate student in English Language and Literature at the Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG). Participated in the Institutional Scholarship Program for Teaching Initiation (PIBID) from 2022 to 2024. Producer and screenwriter of the documentary 'Where the Sun Rises First.' Works in the field of audiovisual translation research. Also has an interest in inclusive education and the study of cinematic languages and narrative techniques.

Millene Vasconcelos Santos Lima, Federal University of Campina Grande

Undergraduate student in English Language and Literature at the Federal University of Campina Grande. Participated in the Institutional Scientific Initiation Scholarship Program (PIBIC) in 2022 and 2023. Producer and screenwriter of the documentary 'Where the Sun Rises First.' Also served as an instructor in the English Language Extension Program offered by the Academic Unit of Letters. Her research interests include literary translation, literary theory, and linguistic studies. Currently, she primarily focuses on translation theories.

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2025-08-22

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Wizniewsky Amaral, J. P., Costa da Silva , R. V., de Melo Araújo , Ângela M., dos Santos Lima, E. E., & Vasconcelos Santos Lima, M. (2025). Where the Sun Rises First: Creating a bilingual documentary in English language classes in higher education. ReTER, 6(1), e2/1–13. https://doi.org/10.5902/2675995088442

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ReTER – v. 6, n. 1, 2025 – Publicação Contínua

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