The Use of Literature
in ELT Classroom
Kartika Sanda Kirana,
06011381520039
Faculty of Teacher Training and
Education, English
Study Program.
Sriwijaya University, Palembang.
e-mail: kartikasandakirana@gmail.com
Literature
is a term used to describe written and sometimes spoken material. It represents
the culture and tradition of a language or a people. The literature in ELT
classroom provides valuable authentic material, develops personal involvement
and help contribute to readers’ cultural as well as language enrichment.
Therefore, in terms of literature, there are two benefits while using
literature in ELT classroom.
First
of all, Literature enhances students' knowledge about society. Students are
exposed with various cultures from different countries. It helps students to
expand their imagination, apart from literacy. Literature helps students to
cope with problems be they social, cultural, racial or problems that crop up in
dealing with life in the real world. It also helps to inculcate specific social
attitudes that are thought to be acceptable in their community.
Second,
fostering students' critical thinking. Literature promotes students to think
critically as they have different perception and prior knowledge towards one
literary text. students prefer books or texts that discuss the issues of youth,
relationship, and social changes. These texts or stories are usually have clear
language, good organization of the plot, and thought provoking. This is the
reason why in literature class, students are encouraged to have discussions or
presentations of their opinions which indirectly promote critical thinking.
Critical thinking is very useful when it comes to problem solving as one has to
weigh before making any decisions.
As
the conclusion, it can be seen from the statements above that enhance students’
knowledge about society and fostering students’ critical thinking are the use
of literature i ELT classroom which is very important to learn.
References :
https://eflatunplatosu.com/2016/03/17/the-role-of-literature-in-elt/
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