Abstract
Introduction: Songs in overall play an important role in the process of learning other languages, leading us to discover new ways of thinking and interacting socially.
Objective: Investigate how R&B English songs can be a tool to promote interculturality and to develop learners’ cultural awareness on racial issues in remote teaching.
Methods: This research is caractherized as qualitative. 20 students were selected to participate in the course “Oral Production: Conversation intermediate-advanced level” held in the ANDIFES Language without Borders Program Network, at the Federal University of Piauí (UFPI). Three song-based activities were developed for the students and divided corresponding to previously settle up goals. The perceptions of the participants were analyzed as the course happened by sharing their final thoughts in five open-response questions.
Results: R&B English songs showed to be a helpful resource for English students to enhance their cultural awareness on certain racial issues present in our society by getting in touch with relevant messages approached in this musical genre.
Conclusion: The analysis of R&B songs in English can and must be used as a teaching-learning tool to promote cultural awareness, thus expanding perceptions and taking actions in regards racial issues.