A Review Of Second Language Teaching And Learning Through Short Fiction And Communicative Approach
Journal Title: University of Chitral Journal of Linguistics & Literature - Year 2019, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
This paper examines the potential role of literature and the Communicative Approach in teaching a second language (SL). This paper mainly focuses on digging out the prospective role of literature and the Communicative Approach in teaching SL. Analysis of past studies indicates that teacher usually recourse to Grammar Translation Method for the teaching of English language, for this method needs little endeavor and supplementary materials[1]. The reviewed literature has found that this method is ineffective and futile. To critically examine the potential role of literature in combination with the Communicative Approach in teaching SL, this paper tries to unearth the current literature and investigates the relevant research works carried out on the importance of exploiting Literature and the Communicative Approach for the teaching of English language. The present paper found that using literature and communicative approach for the teaching of SL is more effective and productive than GTM. In light of the findings of this study, it is recommended that teachers of L2 need to exploit literature and employ a Communicative Approach for the teaching of the second language.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Tariq Lecturer in English University of Malakand Mr. Saddam Hussain Lecturer in English University of Malakand Dr. Shaukat Ali Assistant Professor of English, University of Malakand
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