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Disadvantages Of Teaching Literature

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Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to understand the benefits and the difficulties students and teachers could encounter in using literature text and the various genres of literature such as poetry, drama and novels in learning and teaching language.

Introduction

The primary function of language is communication and it is only aim to transfer knowledge but also to obtain information on the language and culture a society. Literature is one of the unique way that reflects the feelings and thoughts of people as well as the wearer of the culture. The literature therefore uses language to make a communication or interaction with its readers and society and make an exchange of culture. Indeed, using literature in foreign language education can raise awareness the culture of the target language. In this respect, the use of literary texts prepared for children in language classes can help develop the language …show more content…

They ease and speed the development of the oral skills since they help to motivate learners to get a clearer comprehension of a work’s plot and a deeper understanding and awareness of its characters. Though drama in the classroom can be depicted in many forms, there are three main forms, which are dramatization, role playing, improvisation.

The use of a novel is a good way for mastering not only linguistic system but also life in relation to the target language. In novel, characters depict what people do and perform in their daily lives. Novels not only depict but also enlighten human lives. Using novel in a teaching a language offers the following benefits:
· it enhances the learner knowledge about various cultures and different groups of people,
· increases students’ motivation to read owing to being an authentic material,
· It shows a real life or real life like settings,
· gives learners the chance to make use of their creativity,
· enhances critical thinking

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