Introducing the language functions in the ESL classroom will indeed equip learners with the essential skills to fulfil their academic demands. Still, they are often incapable of expressing deep emotions in everyday life using the target language because the language used in ELT coursebooks is refined, and the contexts they present is often ideal. Besides, the language used is often mechanical and devoid of stance. In contrast, the language used in literary works is genuine, and it exposes people’s lives without any mask. Therefore, exploiting literacy pieces in the English classroom will allow students to engage in meaningful interaction with the authentic materials to deconstruct the text, re-construct language and use it in real-life situations.
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Language learning and preparing students for exam are two different things. In many countries, literary books are used to teach English; it is an effective way of teaching language because it does not train the students to be able to use L2 for practical purposes. Teaching materials should be according to the learners' learning demands and practical use of language in real life situation.
Thank you, Muhammad Amjad, for participating in this discussion.
Literature is the media of teaching and learning authentic language. The language of literature is well organized and wonderful choice of diction. Language generally represents literature. The recent historical positions regarding the use of literature in English language teaching, and the inclusion of literary texts may foster the development of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills.
I agree with Mr Hassan, and I would like to add that literature work is considered a language resource for English and most languages. Poems, even legends believe to be a linguistic resource. So, any SL teacher or student needs to return to the literature to enrich his linguistic backgrounds, such as vocabulary and grammar. It is the perfect writing, reading, or even daily conversation model.
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