The role of literature in the EFL/ESL classroom revisited : Using literature in communicative language teaching (original) (raw)

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This paper re-evaluates the role of literature in EFL/ESL classrooms, particularly through a communicative language teaching (CLT) lens. The author examines a variety of studies and articles spanning three decades, culminating in a proposed conceptual model that integrates various approaches to utilizing literature in language teaching. The study highlights the importance of children's literature in language acquisition, motivation, and critical thinking, ultimately advocating for an integrated approach to literature that enhances the language learning experience.

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