LITERATURE AS CONTENT FOR ESL /EFL

ByNingsih. S.M

Background

Structural drills (in ALM), make monotonous teaching and this is

boring activities

In 1950s, publishers presented simplified literary passages

Teachers use literature in language teaching as an interesting and worthy

concern

Definition

Literature is like an umbrella term giving information on every business. (Moody, 1971)

Literature is the use of language effectively in suitable conditions.

( Baird, 1969)

Literature is the use of language effectively in suitable conditions.

( Baird, 1969)

Literature is written material such as poetry, novels, essays, etc., esp works of imagination characterized by excellence of style and expression as well as by

themes of general or enduring interest

Literature is written material such as poetry, novels, essays, etc., esp works of imagination characterized by excellence of style and expression as well as by

themes of general or enduring interest

Reason for Using Literature as Content for ESL/EFL

Valuable Authentic Material

Cultural Enrichment

Language Enrichment

Personal Involvement

Criteria for suitable literary text in ESL/EFL

Students’ need

Interest

Cultural backgroun

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Language level

Literature and Reading

In reading lesson, discussion begins at literal level with direct questions of fact regarding setting, characters, and plot which can be answered by specific reference to the text.

Literature and writing

Literature can be a powerful and motivating source for writing in ESL/EFL, both as a model and as a subject matter.

Literature as a model occurs when students writing becomes closely similar to the original work or clearly imitates its contents, themes, organization, and /or style.

Literature as a subject matter occur when student writing exhibits original thinking like interpretation or analysis or creativity by reading literature.

Literature, Speaking, and Listening

Literature can be a powerful and motivating source for speaking and listening in ESL/EFL, it occurs when students speaking and listening on oral reading, dramatization, improvisation, role playing activities, etc.

Kinds of Literature in ESL/EFL

Poetry Prose

Novel

Play

Song, etc

Short story

Classroom Practice

1. Introducing theory2. Creative activity3. Producing and performing

As an active and autonomous participants

As literature reader who creates individual meanings

As facilitatorswho guide and plan the process of literary work and analysis

The Role of Teachers

The Role of Learners

The advantages of using literature in EFL/ESL

It provides meaningful contexts It involves a profound range of vocabulary, dialogues and prose

It appeals to imagination and enhances creativity

It develops cultural awareness It encourages critical thinking It is in line with CLT (Communicative Language Teaching)

Literature plays an important role in ESL/ EFL

The teacher has important role in teachingLiterature helps students acquire a native-

like competence in English

CONCLUSION

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