Problem and Prospect of Using Literature to Teach Writing in English as a Second Language
Journal Title: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
This conceptual paper intends to evaluate the problems and prospects of teaching English language skills particularly writing skill through literature. The importance of literature in language teaching will also be of emphasis in the paper. However, the poor performances of students in English language in both internal and external examinations, low quality of education all over the world prompt educationists and teachers of language to think and develop innovative approaches for teaching the language. In view of this, this author decides to see how literature can be used to enhance students’ knowledge of the language and as a way of developing knowledge of writing skill as innovation in language teaching. Therefore, this paper will look at the problem and prospect of teaching literature in higher institutions as a way of enhancing English language learning.
Authors and Affiliations
Alabere Rabiat Ajoke, Aspalila bt. Shapii
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