English writing with Disney animation: a critical perspective.

This study investigates the use of Disney animations as authentic texts to implement critical literacy in Korean middle school English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms, aiming to enhance students' English writing skills and critical thinking. Ten third-grade middle school students participated in an eight-week program involving critical writing activities based on the films *The Hunchback of Notre Dame* and *Inside Out*, conducted primarily in Korean to support comprehension and expression. Findings indicate that the use of Disney animations increased students' confidence, improved sentence production and content organization, and fostered critical reflection on stereotypes related to race, class, and gender. The study suggests that integrating critical literacy with authentic materials like Disney animations can effectively complement language learning in EFL contexts and encourages teachers to consider flexible language use and thoughtful material selection for classroom innovation.