Use of Literature in Language Teaching and Learning: A Critical Assessment
Abstract
Literature is the media of teaching and learning authentic language.The language of literature is well-organized and wonderful choiceof diction. Language generally represents literature. The recenthistorical positions regarding the use of literature in English language teaching, and the inclusion of literary texts may foster the development of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills. This is the reason why, this paper argues for the use of literature for language teaching purposes. More important, it claims consistently that the use of literature for language teaching purposes can promote literary understanding and general linguistic awareness among teachers and learners.
Key words: Literature, Language, Skills development, Motivation, Oppositions and Resistances.
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ISSN (Paper)2224-5766 ISSN (Online)2225-0484
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