The impact of Novels and Poems on ELT in Algeria

Abstract

In a world prevailed by technology and brought together very closely, there is a growing need to speak foreign languages and mainly English which is the language of international communication. In order to fulfil this need, different methods which appear to be based on very different views of what language is, and how a language is learned, each one alleged as to be the most effective, have been applied. One widely argued technique is teaching language through literature. As being part of language and life, literature can play a crucial role in improving the understanding and interpretation of cultures and offering students insights into human nature and relationships. This present case study aims at emphasizing the use of literature as a popular technique for teaching English by stressing the role of novels and poems in teaching foreign language, and their contribution in enhancing both basic language skills (i.e. listening, speaking, reading, and writing,) and language areas (i.e. vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation).