Significance of literature in foreign language teaching. Literature then provides us with authentic languageworks which have not been written specifically with the. When searching for the best suitable teaching methods i have referred to and found help and inspiration from tricia hedge, joanne collie and stephen slater. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Our best and brightest are here to help you succeed in the classroom. Literature and language are closely related and this is a fact none can deny.
Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes. We will focus on certain reasons that justify its implementation in language teaching, the importance of reading in language improvement, and the style poetry is dealt with in the efl classes. The language they have learnt at home from their parents andor in school in another. However, the use of literature or literary texts in foreign language teaching has always been debated all over the world. Literature plays a significant role in language curriculum and teaching. This is a practical guide for practising teachers of english and teachers in training. After a brief historical overview of the question of using literature in the language classroom, the article discusses the reasons for the demise and resurrection of literature as an input for language. It takes a multifaceted approach to how english language teaching and learning can best be developed through presentation and exploration of literary texts.
A resource book of ideas and activities cambridge handbooks for language teachers by collie, joanne, slater, stephen 1987 paperback on. Effective use of lesson time through literature circles in. The practical and literary problems of using novel in the. The role of literature and culture in english language teaching. The use of literature and literary texts in the efl classroom. There are several reasons for using literature in language teaching. Teaching literature in a foreign language volume 29 issue 4 marie gilroy, brian parkinson skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. They contain useful bibliographies of poetry anthologies too. Literature and language learning in the efl classroom. Literature in the language classroom 1987 cambridge university press cambridge cambridgeshire. Teaching english novels in the foreign language classroom. Pdf literature in the language classroom by joanne. A resource book of ideas and activities cambridge handbooks for language teachers 1st edition by collie, joanne isbn.
It is meant to function as an aid for teachers and teacher trainees searching for guidance when using literature in their classroom education. There is a need to discover if the literature component in english is taught in line with its aims and objectives. Cambridge university press 97805212240 literature in the language classroom. After analyzing the use of short stories in the foreign language classroom as didactic material, we briefly assess the different advantages of short stories and inquire about the validity of this genre as a suitable material for the teaching of written expression in the light. We will focus on certain reasons that justify its implementation in language teaching, the importance of reading in language improvement, and the style poetry. Recent course materials incorporate examples of authentic language in the text book, such as cartoons, advertisements, tickets, timetables and so on. Literature in the language classroom a resource book of ideas. Language teaching and learning in multilingual classrooms. Today, it is discussed that the use of literary texts in foreign language classroom as a course material isnt obligatory. This book examines how literary texts can be incorporated into teaching practices in an efl classroom. Literature in the language classroom literature literature in language education literary texts in the classroom. Researchers intend to study the advancement of literature in the language classes firstly. Second, using literature in language teaching has the advantage of providing cultural information about the target language. Second, there is not enough preparation in the field of literature for teaching in the language curriculum.
A discourse the modern language journal jan 1985 356366. These are resource books of ideas and activities for using poems in the english language classroom. Thus, a focus on the approaches employed by teachers in teaching the literature component in english would be of great value and interest. This article offers a pragmatic reflection on the use of short stories in the teaching of french as a foreign language.
Abstractliterature in a language classroom provides enough space for the. Third, there are not enough goals to define the significance of literature in language classrooms. Literature then provides us with authentic language works which have not been written specifically with the foreign learner in mind. The use of literature and literary texts in the efl. This study aims to demonstrate how literature can be utilised in teaching language to improve learners familiarity of english in efl classes. Literature in the language classroom a resource book of ideas and activities joanne collie stephen slater teachers. International journal of english language and literature studies, 2014, 32. Joanne collie stephen slater literature in the language classroom a resource book of ideas and activities1 iiicontents 2 page references to. Using literary texts in foreign language classroom can be an opportunity to teach various grammar structures of foreign language in context and to internalize the grammar rules. Literature in the language classroom a resource book of. Language and linguistic analysis can also be employed to access literature from the learner. A resource book of ideas and activities joanne collie and stephen slater excerpt more information.
Even if novels are to be read mainly during the last three years of learning english i. This article presents pedagogical reasons for teaching novels in eflesl classes, basic criteria for choosing appropriate novels, and practical suggestions for teaching them. Kop literature in the language classroom av joanne collie pa. Literature in the language classroom joanne collie haftad. The role of literature in enhancing creative writing from. Collie, joanne and stephen slater, literature in the language classroom. According to collie and slater 1990, 145 one of the main reasons teachers use literature in the classroom is language enrichment. We know what its like to get stuck on a homework problem. Literature in the language classroom joanne collie. It offers teachers a rationale and a variety of imaginative techniques for integrating literature work with language teaching.
However, many language instructors have argued that why and how literature should be embodied in language curriculum. A resource book of ideas and activities cambridge handbooks for language teachers 97805212240. Students use literary texts not only for information, they interpret them, decode their meaning and thus literature becomes an effective means of teaching language. Short stories, a didactic resource in the teaching of. A resource book of ideas and activities joanne collie, stephen slater cambridge university press, dec 17, 1987 foreign language study 266 pages. They claim that literature provides valuable authentic material and develops the students personal participation and contributes to the enrichment of culture and language. Literature in the teaching of english as a foreign language. All language classrooms, especially those outside the community of native speakers, are isolated from the context of events and situations which produce natural. Introduction the problems of dealing with a novel in the foreign language classroom are unusually complex. Using literary texts to teach grammar in foreign language. A resource book of ideas and activities dimensioner 230 x 150 x 28 mm vikt 390 g antal komponenter 1 komponenter 23. Cambridge university press activities joanne collie and. Collie, joanne and stephen slater, short stories for creative language classrooms. These are valuable authentic material, cultural enrichment, language enrichment and personal involvement.
After a brief historical overview of the question of using literature in the language classroom, the article discusses the reasons for the demise and resurrection of literature as an input for language classes. Duff, alan intended primarily as a practical guide for teachers of english as a foreign language, this book is designed to meet some of the needs which may arise when english teachers work with. Being an educator in literacy literature bibliographies. First, there are few suitable pedagogical materials used for teaching language through literature. Slader is an independent website supported by millions of students and contributors from all across the globe. If a novel carefully selected so as to link in with students interest, it may provide unique opportunities for educational and linguistic development. Literature circles can be adopted in the literature in english classroom to. Short stories, a didactic resource in the teaching of french. Using poems to develop productive skills teachingenglish.
Literature is constituted by language and it represents one of the most recurrent uses of language. Teaching literature in a foreign language language. The waste land can be utilised as a tool to improve. Through this essay i will elaborate on the role of literature and culture in elt taking into account the features i. Literature in the teaching of english as a foreign language core. The importance of literary texts in teaching language in efl. A resource book of ideas and activities joanne collie, stephen slater cambridge university press, 17 dic. Pdf literature in the language classroom by joanne collie.
Cultural issues and teaching literature for language. Literary texts increase foreign language learners insight into the country and the people whose language is being learnt collie and slater, 1991, which fosters learners ability to interpret discourse in different. Cultural issues and teaching literature for language learning. The use of literature in language classroom has many benefits for learners, such as enriching the students language and cultural competence, introducing real life teaching materials, and. Pardede, using short stories to teach language skills 17 a major problem of language teaching in the classroom is the creation of an authentic situation for language. Literature in the language classroom offers an unrivalled range of sensitive and practical activities to facilitate the teaching of literature in the language classroom. Collie, joanne, and stephen slater 1987 literature in the language classroom. Joanne collie and stephen slater consider that in reading literary texts. Classic literature in the modern classroom a literary. View the article pdf and any associated supplements and figures for a period of 48 hours. Moreover, literature and the teaching of language skills, benefits of different genres of literature i.
International journal of english language and literature. The importance of literary texts in teaching language in. To put it in a nutshell, it seems that based on the literature and also the result of the present study, incorporating short stories in efl classrooms has an undeniable and considerable effect on the studentsa cultural awareness and also on improving their language skills, especially reading and speaking. Effective use of lesson time through literature circles in the literature in english classroom a teaching plan introduction. The importance of literature in primary school pupils. Ebook or pdf edited book email encyclopedia article govt. Literature in english teachers sometimes may find it difficult to cover the literary texts in great detail and depth within the limited lesson time.
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