Examining the Effect of Teaching English Language through Literature

Zakarneh, Bilal; Mahmoud, Mahmoud

doi:10.18488/journal.23.2021.103.213.223

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“…In other words, literature can also be used as a meaningful source for fostering the English language in general and developing the four language skills, grammar, and vocabulary through communicative tasks and activities in particular. One of the reasons is that literature can provide examples of language use in context, which is essential in EFL contexts where learners rarely use English in their daily conversation (Karakaya & Kahraman, 2013;Zakarneh & Mahmoud, 2021). Literature can also be used as an effective tool for learning English and enhancing the four main language skills (Rahayu, 2011;Ugoji, 2016;Shtokhman, 2022).…”

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“…These results are in line with previous studies on the use of literature in language training. Literature may improve language acquisition by exposing students to great works and broadening their cultural awareness, as Zakarneh and Mahmoud (2021) claims. Literature is a helpful instrument for teaching the English language and culture (Cheung & Hennebry-Leung, 2023;Karakaya & Kahraman, 2013;Nguyen, 2022;Zakarneh & Mahmoud, 2021).…”

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“…Literature may improve language acquisition by exposing students to great works and broadening their cultural awareness, as Zakarneh and Mahmoud (2021) claims. Literature is a helpful instrument for teaching the English language and culture (Cheung & Hennebry-Leung, 2023;Karakaya & Kahraman, 2013;Nguyen, 2022;Zakarneh & Mahmoud, 2021). Literature improves exposure to authentic language usage, as highlighted by numerous academics (Aydinoğlu, 2013;Karakaya & Kahraman, 2013;Phan, 2022;Violetta-Irene, 2015), which is an advantage of adding it to language acquisition.…”

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Exploring Vietnamese EFL Students' Perceptions towards Literature Courses in English Studies Program

Nguyen

2023

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This study aimed to identify Vietnamese EFL students' perceptions of literature courses in the English Studies Program at a university in the Mekong Delta. A total of 77 English-majored learners who were in their final year participated in the study. The researcher employed a quantitative research design and collected the data using a survey questionnaire. The questionnaire asked participants to select the importance, benefits, and challenges when they enrolled in different literature courses. The results indicated that literature provided a volume of grammatical structures and vocabulary, knowledge of culture, and fostered students' personal skills development. The participants also perceived the length of works and the complexity of different literary devices as their most significant challenges when participating in literature courses. Learners generally experienced more benefits than challenges during their literature learning process. The study suggested that stakeholders might take into consideration integrating more literature courses in the English Studies program.

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Section: Roles Of Literature In Language Learningmentioning

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Exploring Vietnamese EFL Students' Perceptions towards Literature Courses in English Studies Program

Nguyen

2023

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“…So the field of foreign language teaching which has witnessed a tremendous increase in the use of drama in different contexts (Fleming, 2018). Drama is helpful for the development of learners' language skills (Maley & Duff, 2005;Mokhtar, 2021;Paley, 1990;Ulas, 2008;Zakarneh & Mahmoud, 2021). Especially, Maley and Duff (2005) noted that drama naturally integrates language skills and harmonizes verbal and nonverbal aspects of communication.…”

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Digital Drama Technique in English as a Foreign Language Teaching and Learning: From Viewers’ and Actors’ Perspectives

Thao¹,

Yen²,

Khang³

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Nurture

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Purpose: Due to the emergence of COVID -19, the transition from offline to online teaching also changes how drama techniques work. Specifically, the digital drama technique was used to teach English, when regular classes were almost impossible. There seems to be very little, if any, research on digital drama techniques, especially in the Vietnamese context. Consequently, this study examines how the digital drama technique affects Vietnamese students learning English as a foreign language (EFL). Additionally, the differences and similarities between teachers’ and students’ perceptions of the technique’s impact are examined. Methodology: The study used a quantitative approach. A survey was used to collect data from 1207 students and 69 teachers. Findings: The survey revealed that the technique was helpful for EFL students’ learning. The participants mostly perceived the positive impacts of the technique. However, differences in perception between teacher and student were discovered. The students considered it beneficial for improving their writing and reading skills while teachers perceived this technique as helpful in exploring new creative ideas. Practical implications: The technique was approved as useful for language teaching and learning. English teachers are encouraged to use this technique in their teaching in practice. Contribution to literature: The study becomes a good source for further research to build a more profound theoretical framework. More researchable ideas related to this unique online teaching technique are suggested to enrich the literature in this field.

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“…This century was also witnessed by the poetic talents of Scotland and the prose of this period of English literature used in travel literature, romance and many others. It was the century and the age of miracle, morality plays and medieval drama with ballads and popular lyrics (Zakarneh, and Mahmoud, 2021). The late century of Middle English is stimulated by the replacement of the English from French courtly literature including the cyclic and religious drama, romances and ballads.…”

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Evolution of English Language from Anglo-Saxon to Post-Modern Times

Shankar¹

2022

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The stages or the periods of the English literature have several transitions regarding the development of the English language from the old period to the modern period of the literature. The revolution is the development journey of every period of English literature including novels, poetry, prose, theatres, and many others. There were the gradual transitions of imaginative freedom and the exuberant gaiety of renaissance to artificial cheer. The periods are not so much exclusive and absolute in their timeframes and they often overlap. These phases were characterized by certain literary movements and literary figures of English literature. The English language has become the most spoken language globally and it is spoken around 90 countries as the official language or the semi-official language. It is believed that in the world over a billion people are learning English currently and it is the most remarkable thing and aspect that the spread of the English language globally has been the extent in every part of the countries. The increase in the development of the English language helps in communicating to the people in other parts of the countries, easy to travel, developing the television and radio sector as there are different types of English language is mixed. The new and innovative words have been borrowed from different countries such as German, French, Arabic, Nepali, even Spanish for hanging and developing and by these thousands of new innovative words are arriving every month and every year. By this, the English language and the English literature is going on developing day by day and upgrading.

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Examining the Effect of Teaching English Language through Literature

Abstract: Contribution/ Originality: This study contributes to the existing literature on foreign language acquisition by demonstrating the value and relevance of literature as a source of foreign language acquisition and the importance of integrating literature in learning a foreign language.

Cited by 4 publications

References 18 publications

Exploring Vietnamese EFL Students' Perceptions towards Literature Courses in English Studies Program

Exploring Vietnamese EFL Students' Perceptions towards Literature Courses in English Studies Program

Digital Drama Technique in English as a Foreign Language Teaching and Learning: From Viewers’ and Actors’ Perspectives

Evolution of English Language from Anglo-Saxon to Post-Modern Times

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