scholarly journals Role of the Literature in ELT Course of Mid-Western University

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 56-64
Author(s):  
Resham Bahadur Bist
Keyword(s):  
Learning Style ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Literary Texts ◽  
Learner Motivation ◽  
English Curriculum ◽  
Efl Context ◽  
Linguistic Input ◽  
Language Areas

 This article identifies the role of literature course included in B.Ed. English Curriculum of Mid-Western University for the promotion of language skills and areas. It begins with the general introduction of literary course either it supports to EFL/ESL context. The research questions and objectives are set to examine the role of literature course in ELT classroom. Then it is closely observed literature contents in B.Ed. English curriculum. It is discussed via self-inspection and reflection of my own experience. It reaches in conclusion that literary texts provide rich linguistic input and effective stimuli for students to express themselves, and a potential source of learner motivation. These texts also provide an opportunity for multi-sensorial classroom experiences and can appeal to learners with different learning style. The students can promote their creativity and language proficiency in ESL/EFL context of ELT classroom. Therefore, it is essential to design the literary texts in ELT course to promote both the language skills (i.e. listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and language areas (i.e. vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciations).Journal of NELTA Surkhet, Vol. 5 January, 2018, Page: 56-64

scholarly journals LITERATURE IN LANGUAGE TEACHING

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mundi Rahayu
Keyword(s):  
Learning Styles ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Literary Texts ◽  
Learner Motivation ◽  
Reading And Writing ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
Linguistic Input ◽  
Grammatical Structures

The role of literature in the ELT classroom has been re-assessed by many experts, and now many of them view literary texts as providing rich linguistic input, in addition to effective stimuli for students to express themselves in other languages. In this way, literature can be a potential source of learner motivation. Literary texts offer a rich source of linguistic input and can help learners to practice the four language skills -speaking, listening, reading and writing- in addition to exemplifying grammatical structures and presenting new vocabulary. It is found out as well that literary texts provide opportunities for multi-sensorial classroom experiences and can appeal to learners with different learning styles.

scholarly journals The role of literature and literary texts in an EFL context: Cultural awareness and language skills

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 1320-1333
Author(s):  
Chomphu ISARİYAWAT ◽  
Chaleomkiet YENPHECH ◽  
Kampeeraphab INTANOO
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Literary Texts ◽  
Efl Context

scholarly journals Improving English Language Proficiency of Graduate Students by Online Learning Apps available on Smartphone

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (III) ◽  
pp. 535-543
Author(s):  
Shahida Naz ◽  
Mamuna Ghani ◽  
Shahid Nawaz
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language Skills

The field of digital literacy is developing rapidly; consequently, the interest of researchers has also shifted now. The current research study was to explore the role of online learning Apps available on smartphones in improving graduate students' English language proficiency. Quantitative and qualitative research methods were used in this study. Data were collected through a questionnaire that had close-ended and open-ended questions. Questionnaires were distributed among 480 graduate-level students studying in 6 universities of Punjab, Pakistan. Data were analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 22.0) to find out results in the form of Percentage, Mean Score, Standard Deviation by applying the Independent Sample T-Test. The results of the study demonstrated the potential of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) as an anticipatory approach to improving English language skills. Results showed that students were pleased to use smartphones to improve their English language proficiency. They responded positively about the role of smartphones in improving English language skills. On the basis of findings, the researcher concluded that smartphone plays an important role in improving students' English language proficiency.

Ethnic Networks and Language Proficiency Among Immigrants

2019 ◽  
pp. 301-322
Author(s):  
George J. Borjas ◽  
Barry R. Chiswick ◽  
George J. Borjas ◽  
Barry R. Chiswick ◽  
George J. Borjas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Minority Language ◽  
Data Set ◽  
English Writing ◽  
English Reading ◽  
Ethnic Network ◽  
Concentration Measure ◽  
Ethnic Press

Recent research on the linguistic adjustment of minority-language-speaking immigrants in several destinations has found that acquisition of destination language skills is inhibited by living in an area where many others speak the same minority language. This chapter uses a unique data set for Australia (1988) that includes a variety of ethnic network variables to analyze the role of the language concentration measure. These ethnic variables, in particular, ethnic press, relatives in Australia, and spouse's origin language, are highly statistically significant. Their inclusion in the equation eliminates the effect of the minority-language concentration variable. The model for analyzing the determinants of English reading and English writing skills in Australia is also shown to be very similar to the model for speaking fluency, including the effect of the ethnic network variables.

scholarly journals Charting New Venues for Teaching Literary Texts through Black English Vernacular in EFL Context: Case of H.B. Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yamina ILES ◽  
Amine BELMEKKI
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Method ◽  
Black English ◽  
Literary Texts ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
American Novel ◽  
Uncle Tom's Cabin ◽  
Efl Context ◽  
The Past ◽  
Selection Of

This research paper attempts at studying the operation of literary texts teaching through Black English Vernacular (BEV) in EFL context, selecting the American novel: Uncle Tom’s Cabin, henceforth (UTC), (1852) by Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) as a parameter of research. Its main aim is to reveal and project the new venues for teaching literary texts through BEV in EFL classroom. The choice of this novel constitutes a luxuriant source of investigation. Additionally, it is abundant with various cultural elements used by its characters. The significance of the study relies on the examination and analysis of lexical items regarding the role of literature in the EFL context between the past and the present time. Also, with the difficulties of using literary texts as language tools in the EFL educational milieu. After implementing a stylistic analytical method on the selected novel, the results of the study end up by the selection of certain lexical entries from Black English that can be used as a reference in the teaching of literature in EFL contexts.

scholarly journals Bilingual health communicators:role delineation issues

2000 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clair Matthews ◽  
Maree Johnson ◽  
Cathy Noble
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Collaborative Group ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Frequent Use

Managers of health care services are seeking new opportunities to improve communication with clients who havelimited English proficiency. An increase in bilingual health staff and the frequent use of their language skills in patientencounters provides opportunities but also brings with it confusion surrounding the role of interpreters and bilingualhealth staff. Secondary analysis of transcripts from 18 focus groups with monolingual and bilingual health staff has provided amethod of distinguishing the roles of these complementary communicators. This paper clarifies the roles of interpretersand bilingual communication facilitators using seven key features: scope of language, language proficiency, nature ofcommunication/interaction, nature of the contact and relationship, client responsibilities, and relationship with otherhealth care providers. We discuss differences in how bilingual health staff use language when providing care, andalternative types of interactions interpreters could adopt to extend their current role. A collaborative group ofcommunicators located within a health team is proposed, that is able to identify need and select the best communicatorfor the task.

scholarly journals Charting New Venues for Teaching Literary Texts through Black English Vernacular in EFL Context: Case of H.B. Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 128-138
Author(s):  
Yamina ILES ◽  
Amine BELMEKKI
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Method ◽  
Black English ◽  
Literary Texts ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
American Novel ◽  
Uncle Tom's Cabin ◽  
Efl Context ◽  
The Past ◽  
Selection Of

This research paper attempts at studying the operation of literary texts teaching through Black English Vernacular (BEV) in EFL context, selecting the American novel: Uncle Tom’s Cabin, henceforth (UTC), (1852) by Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) as a parameter of research. Its main aim is to reveal and project the new venues for teaching literary texts through BEV in EFL classroom. The choice of this novel constitutes a luxuriant source of investigation. Additionally, it is abundant with various cultural elements used by its characters. The significance of the study relies on the examination and analysis of lexical items regarding the role of literature in the EFL context between the past and the present time. Also, with the difficulties of using literary texts as language tools in the EFL educational milieu. After implementing a stylistic analytical method on the selected novel, the results of the study end up by the selection of certain lexical entries from Black English that can be used as a reference in the teaching of literature in EFL contexts.

scholarly journals Language in CLIL settings: research overview

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1(14)/2020) ◽  
pp. 223-235
Author(s):  
Beata Nawrot-Lis
Keyword(s):  
Bilingual Education ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Integrated Learning ◽  
Language System ◽  
Content Acquisition ◽  
General Improvement ◽  
Education Effects ◽  
Language Areas

This article presents an overview of the literature relating to the effects of the Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach on the process of language and content acquisition. The overview is divided into five sections and the effects of CLIL on the students’ language system is described according to four language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening, vocabulary and grammar). It is stated that while CLIL leads to a general improvement in relation to language proficiency, there are also some observations proving that certain language areas (e.g. syntax, pragmatics) are unaffected. Keywords: CLIL, bilingual education, effects, students, language skills

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