Using Literature to Learn and Teach Language: The L3 Approach

by Carol Griffiths

Overview

This accessibly-written textbook uses the intrinsic appeal of a story to engage students with language, and provides teachers with the background knowledge and the skills to use literature to construct lessons for their classes which integrate all four skills plus language awareness in an enjoyable way. Although a number of books and studies have examined the value of using literature to learn language, literature remains under-represented as a language learning resource. The author argues that the accumulated body of literature represents a bottomless pit of potential material, just waiting to be recognised and enjoyed. From a teacher’s point of view, a lesson based on a literary work can provide an integrated approach to language development which few other approaches can match. A piece of literature can be used to develop all four skills, both receptive and productive (reading, writing, listening speaking) as well as production skills and language awareness. This book willbe an essential resource for pre-service and in-service teachers, teacher trainers, students and scholars of Applied Linguistics, Language Education, TESOL and related subjects. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783031545542
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan
Publication date:	04/30/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	617 KB

About the Author

​Carol Griffiths is Professor of ELT at Girne American University in North Cyprus. She has been a teacher, manager and teacher trainer of ELT for many years. She has taught in many places around the world, including New Zealand, Indonesia, Japan, China, North Korea, Turkey and the UK. She has also presented at numerous conferences and published widely, including her books Lessons from Good Language Learners, Developing Teacher Autonomy through Action Research, The Strategy Factor in Successful Language Learning, Individual Differences in Successful Language Learning and The Practice of EMI around the World. Her major areas of research interest include individual differences, teacher education and support, English as a medium of instruction, English as a lingua franca, action research, and using literature to teach language. 

Table of Contents

PREFACE.- SECTION 1: THEORETICAL ISSUES WITH USING LITERATURE TO LEARN/TEACH LANGUAGE – THE L3 APPROACH.- What is literature?.- Why use literature for language teaching/learning?.- Previous research.- Theoretical underpinnings.- Issues.- SECTION 2: EXTENDING THE LITERARY REPERTOIRE.- 1: Folk literature.- 2: Young children’s literature.- 3: Older children’s literature.- 4: Teen literature.- 5: Short stories.- 6: Non-fiction.- 7: Poetry.- 8: Drama.- 9: Novellas.- 10: Novels.- 11: Science fiction.- 12: Fantasy.- SECTION 3: USING LITERATURE IN THE LANGUAGE CLASSROOM.- Principles of integrated lessons for using literature to learn language.- 1. Folk story: KING ARTHUR.- 2. Young children’s literature: WIND IN THE WILLOWS.- 3. Older children’s literature: TREASURE ISLAND.- 4. Teen literature: THE FAULT IN OUR STARS.- 5. Short story: THE OPEN WINDOW.- 6. Non-fiction: SIR EDMUND HILLARY.- 7. Poetry: THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER.- 8. Drama: PYGMALION.- 9. Novella: THE PEARL.- 10. Novel: A TALE OF TWO CITIES.- 11. Science fiction: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS.- 12. Fantasy: GULLIVER’S TRAVELS.- GLOSSARY OF LITERARY TERMS.- INDEX.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“This book fills the gap in the market to use literature for language teaching as it offers a rich source of references to all the main genres of literature and a great variety of creative and inspiring activities to understand and analyze these texts and improve learners' language skills. It is a great asset for both teachers and students of literature and language classes.”

-Prof Dr Nazife Aydınoğlu, Final University, Girne, North Cyprus

“Using Literature to learn and teach language-The L3 approach' authored by iProf.( Dr.) Carol Griffiths will be a transformative guide for educators. This insightful book seamlessly integrates language learning with literature, offering a dynamic L3 approach. With practical strategies and inspiring examples, it empowers teachers to create engaging language lessons that captivate students while fostering a deep appreciation for literature. I wholeheartedly support this book.”

-Prof Dr Vinaya Kumari, Amity University, India

“The book written by Prof. Griffiths is designed both for English language teachers and learners. In the first section, the theoretical background provides the readers the essential knowledge that prove the potential of literature to promote intake by providing cognitively and affectively engaging authentic comprehensible input which expands cultural horizons and contributes dynamically to the learner’s complex and developing language system. In the second section aims to extend literary repertoires which can be orchestrated as appropriate to a particular audience, occasion or context, and the subsections are organized according to genre.

The final section focuses on using literature in the language classroom. First principles for an integrated approach to using literature to learn/teach language (the L3 approach) is explained, followed by an example of a possible lesson or lesson model for each of the 12 genres included in this book. Being a teacher trainer/ educator for a long time, I always had worries about how to train teacher candidates on the integration of literature in their future classes. With this book now I feel more confident on the issue. Thank you, Carol for this great work.”

-Prof. Dr. Birsen Tütüniş, Istanbul Kultur University, Turkey