Teaching English Language Through Literature

Contents: Preface. 1. Teaching English language through literature. 2. The dynamics of poetry. 3. Shakespeare to 21st century technique transformation in drama. 4. Language through literature. 5. The role of literature in ELT: the pros and cons. 6. Strategies for teaching fiction. 7. Teaching English in Mofussil Area. 8. English language and globalisation. 9. Rural students and English languages teaching: a view. 10. Teaching English as a second language in India. 11. Teaching of English for science and technical students in India. 12. Teaching English Grammar through literature. Index.
 
Teaching English Language through literature is a book compiled of more than ten essays of different scholars. Each essay has different approach to English Language and literature. We know that language and literature are inseparable both go hand in hand. The scholars who have contributed have tried to give a new dimension to language and literature.

In the Indian context English is taught as a second language. Children learn this language as a second language rather than the first language. Developing country like India with the poor infrastructure and lack of trained teachers available in government schools, English language learning has become a lacunea.

This collection is a contribution of many experienced teachers. They have written of their experiences in teaching literature and language. The semester scheme is an ordeal as the teachers are overburdened with the work of examination evaluation assignment and test. When we see all this naturally a question arises do we really need the semester scheme? Particularly in traditional courses like B.A. B.Sc, B.Com. It is just a burden to the teacher/student rather than benefiting any one. This book is about all this dilemma of the teacher and student. (jacket)