1. LITERATURE AS
CONTENT FOR ESL /EFL
By
Ningsih. S.M

2. Background
Structural drills (in ALM), make
monotonous teaching and this is boring
activities
In 1950s, publishers presented
simplified literary passages
Teachers use literature in language
teaching as an interesting and worthy
concern

3. Definition
Literature is like an umbrella term giving
information on every business. (Moody, 1971)
Literature is the use of language effectively in
suitable conditions.
( Baird, 1969)
Literature is the use of language effectively in
suitable conditions.
( Baird, 1969)
Literature is written material such as poetry, novels,
essays, etc., esp works of imagination characterized
by excellence of style and expression as well as by
themes of general or enduring interest
Literature is written material such as poetry, novels,
essays, etc., esp works of imagination characterized
by excellence of style and expression as well as by
themes of general or enduring interest

4. Reason for Using Literature as
Content for ESL/EFL
Valuable
Authentic
Material
Cultural
Enrichment
Language
Enrichment
Personal
Involvement

5. Criteria for suitable literary text
in ESL/EFL
Students’
need
Interest
Cultural
background
Language
level

6. Literature and Reading
In reading lesson, discussion
begins at literal level with direct
questions of fact regarding
setting, characters, and plot
which can be answered by
specific reference to the text.

7. Literature and writing
Literature can be a powerful and motivating
source for writing in ESL/EFL, both as a model
and as a subject matter.
 Literature as a model occurs when students
writing becomes closely similar to the original
work or clearly imitates its contents, themes,
organization, and /or style.
Literature as a subject matter occur when
student writing exhibits original thinking like
interpretation or analysis or creativity by
reading literature.

8. Literature, Speaking, and Listening
Literature can be a powerful and
motivating source for speaking and
listening in ESL/EFL, it occurs when
students speaking and listening on oral
reading, dramatization, improvisation,
role playing activities, etc.

9. Kinds of Literature in ESL/EFL
Poetry Prose
Novel
Play
Song,
etc
Short story

10. Classroom Practice
1. Introducing theory
2. Creative activity
3. Producing and performing

11. As an active and
autonomous
participants
As literature
reader who
creates individual
meanings
As facilitators
who guide and
plan the process
of literary work
and analysis
The Role of
Teachers
The Role of
Learners

12. The advantages of using literature
in EFL/ESL
 It provides meaningful contexts
 It involves a profound range of vocabulary,
dialogues and prose
 It appeals to imagination and enhances
creativity
 It develops cultural awareness
 It encourages critical thinking
 It is in line with CLT (Communicative
Language Teaching)

13. Literature plays an important role in ESL/
EFL
The teacher has important role in teaching
Literature helps students acquire a native-
like competence in English
CONCLUSION

14. Thanks…