O impacto do instagram no desenvolvimento da competência intercultural de estudante de lingua inglesa

Abstract

The present bibliographic research focuses on the role of digital media, particularly Instagram, in developing critical reading skills among students learning English as a second language. It acknowledges the growing importance of digital media in students' daily lives, offering access to a wide range of resources that enable the practice of understanding authentic texts and collaborative interaction. Given the pressing need for critical reading skills in an environment saturated with misinformation, the study aimed to explore how digital media can be effectively integrated into English as a second language teaching to inform and improve educational practices. Through an analysis of the presented justifications, the work highlighted the importance of investigating the potential of digital media, such as Instagram, to foster critical skills development in English learners. The increasing ambiguity of digital media, combined with the ever-growing need for critical reading competence, makes it imperative to understand how these tools can be effectively applied in educational contexts. Thus, this study sought not only to explore Instagram's impact on developing these skills but also to inform pedagogical practices that could contribute to students' academic and professional success.