Learning English language through literature: Insights from a survey at university level in Bangladesh
| Autor: | Iftakhar Ahmed, Mariam Begum, Md. Ashrafuzzaman |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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050101 languages & linguistics
Linguistics and Language Vocabulary Grammar media_common.quotation_subject Teaching method First language 05 social sciences 050301 education Communicative language teaching Pronunciation Language acquisition Language and Linguistics Education Reading (process) Mathematics education 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Psychology 0503 education media_common |
| Zdroj: | Dil ve Dilbilimi Çalışmaları Dergisi. 17:1190-1209 |
| ISSN: | 1305-578X |
| DOI: | 10.17263/jlls.904150 |
| Popis: | This study intends to focus on the application of English literature in developing four language skills and language areas like vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation of undergraduate English learners in Bangladesh. The study also pays attention to the role of different genres of literature (i.e. poetry, short fiction, drama and novel) in the way of language teaching-learning process. Data were collected from university students and teachers through qualitative approach. The study revealed that respondents enjoyed learning English language through literature which played a significant role in developing four skills. Moreover, by reading literature, they have got interesting resources with authentic context which have provided a strong motivation for language learning. Literature readers can use authentic models for the norms of language use. It helps to enrich vocabulary and develop analytical and interpretive skills of a learner. In addition, reading literature in native languages was helpful to understand the inner meaning for the respondents. Most of them opined that, grammatical competence would be a prevalent factor to understand literature. They agreed that without having basic knowledge on grammar, a learner might face difficulties to learn a particular language thoroughly. Hence, they identified literature as a potential tool for communicative language teaching approach. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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