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Literature in English for Specific Purposes Classroom
Literature in English for Specific Purposes Classroom

Author(s): Iva KLARIĆ, Jasna VUJČIĆ
Subject(s): Philosophy, Social Sciences, Literary Texts, Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life
Published by: Association of Social and Educational Innovation (ASEI)
Keywords: English for specific purposes (ESP); literature; English as a foreign language (EFL); teaching

Summary/Abstract: In this paper I will explore advantages and disadvantages of using literature in language teaching, with special emphasis on its potential use in English for specific purposes (hereafter ESP) classroom. Firstly, I will give a review of some papers regarding the use of literature in English as a foreign language (hereafter EFL) classrooms. Secondly, I will point out the difference between an EFL and ESP. Finally, I will offer my opinion regarding the use of literature in ESP classrooms.

  • Issue Year: 1/2014
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 26-31
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: English