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Four good reasons to use literature in primary school ELT
- Source :
- ELT Journal. April, 2002, Vol. 56 Issue 2, 172-179
- Publication Year :
- 2002
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Abstract
- A syllabus based on heavily authentic children's stories provides a motivating medium for language learning while fostering the development of the thinking skills that are needed for L2 academic literacy.Literature can also act as a powerful agent, by developing pupil's intercultural awareness, nurture empathy, a tolerance for diversity and emotional intelligence.
- Subjects :
- Literature -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Education
Languages and linguistics
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09510893
- Volume :
- 56
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- ELT Journal
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.120638804