5 Reasons to Use Literature in (English) Language Classes (of any Level)

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Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

5 Reasons to Use Literature in (English) Language Classes (of any Level)

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

The purpose of this paper is to share beliefs about using literary texts in the language classroom and to illustrate them by introducing concrete ways that allow students to approach literature in English. It was stated that students at every level and of every background can benefit from tasks based on literary text. Since students appreciate connections between real-life and learning, it is suggested that they should get involved in authentic tasks, however simple their language output might be. Furthermore, the paper explained that activities around texts by respected authors and activities relating literary texts to students own cultural background increase students’ motivation. The article paper pointed out that creative writing and visual types of activities can activate students´ minds in less usual, yet enriching ways. Moreover, the advantages of creating a fun atmosphere in language classes were presented. Throughout the paper, suggestions were made for tasks that require a more theoretical approach from the students. It should be possible for other teachers to successfully engage literature in their courses by choosing some of the ways mentioned and adapting them for their students’ situation.

Název v anglickém jazyce

5 Reasons to Use Literature in (English) Language Classes (of any Level)

Popis výsledku anglicky

The purpose of this paper is to share beliefs about using literary texts in the language classroom and to illustrate them by introducing concrete ways that allow students to approach literature in English. It was stated that students at every level and of every background can benefit from tasks based on literary text. Since students appreciate connections between real-life and learning, it is suggested that they should get involved in authentic tasks, however simple their language output might be. Furthermore, the paper explained that activities around texts by respected authors and activities relating literary texts to students own cultural background increase students’ motivation. The article paper pointed out that creative writing and visual types of activities can activate students´ minds in less usual, yet enriching ways. Moreover, the advantages of creating a fun atmosphere in language classes were presented. Throughout the paper, suggestions were made for tasks that require a more theoretical approach from the students. It should be possible for other teachers to successfully engage literature in their courses by choosing some of the ways mentioned and adapting them for their students’ situation.

Druh

J_ost - Ostatní články v recenzovaných periodicích

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

50300 - Education

Projekt

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Návaznosti

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Rok uplatnění

2016

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

Humanising Language Teaching

ISSN

1755-9715

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Svazek periodika

18

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

April 2016

Stát vydavatele periodika

GB - Spojené království Velké Británie a Severního Irska

Počet stran výsledku

7

Strana od-do

1-7

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