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Literature in English as a Foreign Language: A Case Study with Higher Education Students

Authors :
Edita Bekteshi
Eliza Avdiu
Source :
Novitas-ROYAL (Research on Youth and Language). 2024 18(2):61-75.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This paper shows that integrating various literary texts is a powerful tool for learning foreign languages. An experimental group with thirty-two students was exposed to poems, songs, long texts, short stories, novels, and movie reviews for one semester. The results reveal that students liked the topics dealing with current social developments since they initiated more debates and fostered students' critical thinking and creativity in a learner-centered environment, more independent learning, and more collaboration via the paraphrastic approach. All these led to language enhancement compared to the control group, comprised of thirty-one students. The ideas presented in this study are likely to inspire these students to incorporate a variety of literary texts and topics into their teaching courses beyond EFL classes, serving as guides and agents of social change.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1307-4733
Volume :
18
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Novitas-ROYAL (Research on Youth and Language)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1446785
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research