THE POWER OF LITERATURE IN EFL CLASSROOMS

Main Author: Floris, Flora Debora; Faculty of Letters, Petra Christian University
Format: Article info application/pdf eJournal
Bahasa: eng
Terbitan: Institute of Research and Community Outreach - Petra Christian University , 2005
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Online Access: http://puslit2.petra.ac.id/ejournal/index.php/ing/article/view/16126
http://puslit2.petra.ac.id/ejournal/index.php/ing/article/view/16126/16118
Daftar Isi:
  • This paper proposes the importance of acknowledging literature as one of the best resources for promoting language learning in EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classrooms. It reviews briefly various theoretical issues in teaching English through literature. Highlights are given to the justifications and guidelines for literature in the language classroom. Finally, the article presents examples of practical teaching and learning tasks based on one specific literary text.