World Affairs in Foreign Films, 2nd edition

by Roberta Seret

This edition of World Affairs in Foreign Films, 2nd edition is written for high school and college students as well as for adults of all ages. 14 films from around the world offer insights into fascinating countries and cultures. We are all visual learners and film has the power to capture our imagination and take us to places that we have never known before. Seeing is believing, and to be transported into the middle of a foreign country as it is today, and then to discuss it, offers us the opportunity to experience diverse ways of living and to better understand America in the global community. Foreign films give us the experience of traveling beyond borders and without a plane ticket or visa. Film has the power to show the relationship of geography with history, the interaction of economics and politics and the unifying message of the heart. Film speaks a universal language that helps us understand what we share in common. It encourages us to ask questions, open our minds to the unknown, and go beyond our limits to learn. Film has the power to connect us all. Lovers of cinema and world affairs will enjoy this innovative book and its multi-disciplinary format with questions and information at the end of 9 perspectives of learning. The group discussions focus on analyzing global problems from diverse points of views as well as thinking critically and sharing ideas. Perfect for classrooms, Board rooms, Book clubs and all groups who enjoy learning about different cultures through FILM.

420 pages, Paperback

First published July 5, 2011

About the author

Roberta Seret's Transylvanian Trilogy has won multiple awards:
1. 2022 Indie Winner for Best Fiction Series

2. 2021 American Fiction Award Finalist, Gift of Diamonds: Classification: Mystery/ Suspense, by Roberta Seret

3. 2021 American Fiction Award Finalist, Love Odyssey: Classification: Romance by Roberta Seret


4. NYC BIG BOOK AWARD 2021 Winner, Love Odyssey,
Classification: Romance/ Thriller by Roberta Seret


5. INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD, 2022 DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE: Love Odyssey, Classification Romantic Suspense


6. INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD, 2022 DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE: Treasure Seekers, Classification: International Thriller Classification Romantic Suspense


7.GLOBAL THRILLER FINALIST 2022, CIBA, CHANTICLEER INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARD, Treasure Seekers

Roberta Seret holds a doctorate in Comparative Literature and Master’s in French from New York University and has taught literature, writing and film for many years.
. Roberta Seret is President and Founder of the NGO at the United Nations, 2003-present, International Cinema Education. www.internationalcinemaeducation.org.
. She is Adjunct Professor at New York University
. She is Director of Advanced English and Film at the United Nations where she teaches English language, world affairs and film to diplomats. (2001-present)
. She has created and implemented at the United Nations, the International Film Festival for High School Students. (2001-present) This program has been supported by a 5-year Ford Foundation grant, and grants from Morgan Stanley, UBS, the Japanese Mission, Moody’s, Sanford Bernstein, the Chickasaw and Cherokee Indian Nations, and others. More than 15,000 .
students from 100+ New York and Connecticut high schools have been invited free to this program.
. In 2006-2007, she introduced a new course at the United Nations for New York’s high school students, “Filmmaking for Young Peacemakers.” She partnered with New York University’s Tisch Film School and the United Nations.
. In 2008, she introduced a program in New York City’s high schools, “Global Voices Through Film.” By using foreign film as the medium, she has created a multi-disciplinary curricula to teach students about global events. She partners with the U.N.
. In 2012-present, she has created Filmedsⓒ, a digital online video series that teaches students about global hotspots. This project has been funded by a Ford Foundation grant to create and implement Filmedsⓒ into New York City schools and complements her book, World Affairs in Foreign Films for high school and middle school students as curriculum.
. In 2015-present, the United Nations and the Department of Public Information, have given Dr. Seret a briefing room for her “Global Classroom” where she screens films, Filmedsⓒ and offers briefings to students of all ages. She partners with New York City’s Department of Education.
. In 2019-present, she returned to her Alma Mater, New York University, to teach a graduate course, “Global Hotspots in Foreign Films,” where she invites students to film screenings and briefings at the United Nations and Foreign Missions.

. Roberta Seret is a published author:
. “Film Review: Hannah Arendt and Crimes Against Humanity,” Journal of International Criminal Justice (Oxford U. Press), March 2014, Film Review: Hannah Arendt and Crimes Against Humanity.”

. Oxford University Press, Contributing film reviewer, June 2014-15:
http://blog.oup.com/2014/12/artist-mo...
http://blog.oup.com/2014/10/timbuktu-...
http://blog.oup.com/2014/07/poetic-ju...
http://blog.oup.com/2014/06/aung-san-... http://blog.oup.com/2014/06/hannah-ar...
http://blog.oup.com/2014/06/psychodra...

- World Affairs in Foreign Films (McFarland Publishers, 2011)
- World Affairs in Fo

Reviews

[Mridula · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to know (worldwide) countries' developments and challenges in respect of their social, emotional and religious aspects, this is your kind of book.
I came to know many more things what I can't even imagine that they exist around the globe.
This books shows you the world as a joint family, and feels like if you are reading and knowing about each member.
And getting answers from the writer (Roberta Seret) in no time, makes this book easier to understand.

[Deborah Weir · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone loves a great movie. Roberta Seret uses feature films to inspire us to change the world. Her book and accompanying CDs of the films should be required in every high school.