The Novel Adaptation Film as a Teaching Language and Literature Media

Abstract

This research examined the film (movie) adaptation of the novel as a media or materials of instruction that can be used in the teaching of Malay language and literature in schools, particularly secondary schools. This film adaptation involves a movie whose story is taken from novels. The transfer from text to film is a relevant attempt for understanding in the learning process. Film as a medium is not extensively accepted and planned as a learning activity in the classroom or self-learning at home. The advancement of internet and smartphone technology, as well as media such as mp4, YouTube and DVD facilitates access to these films. The analysis of this study was based on the Learning Theory of Constructivism. This study attempted to state the elements of language style and moral values ​​in selected fiction film clips, analyse the frequency of language style elements and moral values. The films were Hang Tuah (1956), Hang Jebat (1961), Langit Petang (1982), Perempuan Berkalung Sorban (2009), and Langit Cinta (2016). The completion of the study revealed elements of language style employed and moral values ​​recognised based on the film clips adaptation of the novel. The conclusions of this research determined that the movie clips met the characteristics of Constructivism Learning Theory and relevant in the teaching and learning of Malay Language and Malay Literature at school