Learning English Language through Literature: Insights from a Survey at University Level in Bangladesh

Autor/inn/en	Ashrafuzzaman, Md.; Ahmed, Iftakhar; Begum, Mariam
Titel	Learning English Language through Literature: Insights from a Survey at University Level in Bangladesh
Quelle	In: Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 17 (2021), S.1190-1209 (20 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Ashrafuzzaman, Md.) ORCID (Ahmed, Iftakhar) ORCID (Begum, Mariam)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1305-578X
Schlagwörter	English Literature; Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; English (Second Language); Foreign Countries; Teaching Methods; Language Skills; Vocabulary Development; Grammar; Pronunciation Instruction; Undergraduate Students; Literary Genres; College Faculty; Teacher Attitudes; Student Attitudes; Native Language; Indo European Languages; Bangladesh + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Englische literatur; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Ausland; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Language skill; Sprachkompetenz; Wortschatzarbeit; Grammatik; Ausspracheübung; Literarische Form; Fakultät; Lehrerverhalten; Schülerverhalten; Indoeuropäisch; Bangladesch
Abstract	This study intends to focus on the application of English literature in developing four language skills and language areas like vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation of undergraduate English learners in Bangladesh. The study also pays attention to the role of different genres of literature (i.e. poetry, short fiction, drama and novel) in the way of language teaching-learning process. Data were collected from university students and teachers through qualitative approach. The study revealed that respondents enjoyed learning English language through literature which played a significant role in developing four skills. Moreover, by reading literature, they have got interesting resources with authentic context which have provided a strong motivation for language learning. Literature readers can use authentic models for the norms of language use. It helps to enrich vocabulary and develop analytical and interpretive skills of a learner. In addition, reading literature in native languages was helpful to understand the inner meaning for the respondents. Most of them opined that, grammatical competence would be a prevalent factor to understand literature. They agreed that without having basic knowledge on grammar, a learner might face difficulties to learn a particular language thoroughly. Hence, they identified literature as a potential tool for communicative language teaching approach. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies. Hacettepe Universitesi, Egitim Fakultesi B Blok, Yabanci Diller Egitimi Bolumu, Ingiliz Dili Egitimi Anabilim Dali, Ankara 06800, Turkey. e-mail: jllsturkey@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.jlls.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01