Value of literature in language teaching: problems and principles
Keywords:
Teaching English - English Literature - Foreign Language - Traditional way - Progressive Outlook
Abstract
Language and literature are two different subjects in the field of language teaching. Yet, if compared and analyzed, they undergo similarities and hide nuances. While the former is distinct from the point of view of a teacher, for a learner they are the same and twin brothers – literature is language. This paper, presenting some literary examples, contends that literature is a rich source for English language teaching, especially if it is used from the early years of education. It can be used in English teaching classes with respect to the language level, the cultural background, the age, and the tastes of the learners. A food without salt and spice may seem tasteless and so is language teaching without the use of literature.
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Published
2018-06-29
How to Cite
Sheikhzadeh, H., & Bejarzehi, A. (2018). Value of literature in language teaching: problems and principles. Amazonia Investiga, 7(14), 197-200. Retrieved from https://amazoniainvestiga.info/index.php/amazonia/article/view/506
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