The event “Learning Through Movies” aimed at improving reasoning skills, decision-making, and motivation of students. The event aimed at professional development of students and improving their communication skills. The purpose of the event was to provide a good learning experience for students by helping them in developing their critical thinking skills and analytical abilities. Total 49 students of MBA participated in the activity. The students said that the emotional response that motivating films produce might boost cognitive functions like decision-making and problem-solving. They appreciated the activity and shared their experiences of learning through movies through presentations.They expressed that by analysing the decisions and behaviours of the characters, they got encouraged to reflect on themselves and hone their judgement and decision-making abilities. Their perspective is widened and they are inspired to consider their own situation and goals more critically as a result of this exposure. They also said that their perspective is widened and they are inspired to consider their own situation and goals more critically as a result of this exposure.
Following is the list of both Hollywood and Bollywood movies selected that were given to groups of students one week before the final presentations:-
1. 3 Idiots(2009)- Bollywood
2. Taare Zameen Par(2007)- Bollywood
3. Fighter(2024) -Bollywood
4. Sam Bahadur- Bollywood
5. Forrest Gump(1994)-Hollywood
6. Chak De! India(2007)- Bollywood
7. Dangal(2016)- Bollywood
8. English Vinglish(2012)- Bollywood
9. Rang De Basanti(2006)- Bollywood
10. Swades(2004)-Bollywood
11. Rocky(1976)-Hollywood
12. Manjhi-Bollywood
13. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag-Bollywood
14. Ajab Singh Ki Gajab Kahani-Bollywood
15. Dead Poets Society-Hollywood
16. The Walk-Hollywood
17. Good Will Hunting-Hollywood
18. Trapped-Bollywood
19. 438 Days-Hollywood
20. A Wednesday (2008)
Also, the students were given the opportunity to select a movie of their choice for the presentation.
The students presented on the movies like Padman, Forrest Gump, Pursuit of Happiness, 12th Fail, Dangal, Gunjan Saxena, 3 Idiots, Trapped, Poets Society, Taare Zameen Par and Rocky.
The event was appreciated by all the participants of MBA. They enjoyed a lot and it was a wonderful learning experience for them. Amity Business School remains committed to organizing such enriching events to continually support and empower its students.
Event Coordinators:
Dr Shweta Saxena, Associate Professor, Amity Business School, AUMP and Dr Anuradha Kushwaha, Associate Professor, Amity Business School, AUMP