Domestic abuse continues to claim many lives in Spain despite a series of new laws to protect women and to punish abusers. This essay explores the cultural influences of contemporary Spanish cinema on domestic violence. Four films are assessed against a Portfolio Model of social responsibility that uses two basic dimensions: realism and human…

Although second language textbooks rarely provide songs or many song-related exercises, music excels at alleviating students' tension, enlivening the atmosphere, and offering teachers opportunities to emphasize pedagogical concepts, whether linguistic or cultural. A series of easy-to-use activities is provided that will work with most songs and is…