The essence of English Literature in communicative based ESL classrooms: Reflections on Namibia’s state of affairs
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2015
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University of Namibia
Abstract
This study is a depiction and portrayal of the views of Namibian Grade 11 and 12 teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) on the use of English literature in ESL classrooms. The study also presents the rationale and conceptualisation underlying the significance of
the use of English literature in the quest to improve English proficiency levels of students. The study was premised on a Humanistic Communicative Approach which is anchored in the Learner Centered Philosophy; a vanguard of Namibia’s epistemology for language
learning and teaching. A questionnaire that contained both qualitative and quantitative items was used to gather data. The respondents in general agreed that the study of literature could be used to enhance learner proficiency in the ESL classroom. They agreed that the benefits of literature in an ESL classroom are multidimensional. These benefits include among others; attainment of pragmatic skills, grammar and vocabulary expansion, extensive reading motivation, intercultural awareness, language skills and critical thinking
skills.
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English, Literatue, Humanistic
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Nyathi, S.F., & Simataa, A.A. (2015). The essence of English Literature in communicative based ESL classrooms: Reflections on Namibia’s state of affairs. Namibia CPD Journal for Educators, 2(1), 23-38.