A Review Of Second Language Teaching And Learning Through Short Fiction And Communicative Approach

doi:10.33195/jll.v3ii.181

Abstract

This paper examines the potential role of literature and the Communicative Approach in teaching a second language (SL). This paper mainly focuses on digging out the prospective role of literature and Communicative Approach in teaching SL. Analysis of past studies indicate that teacher usually recourse to Grammar Translation Method for teaching of English language, for this method needs little endeavor and supplementary materials[1]. The reviewed literature has found that this method is ineffective and futile. To critically examine the potential role of literature in combination with Communicative Approach in teaching SL, this paper tries to unearth the current literature and investigates the relevant research works carried out on the importance of exploiting Literature and Communicative Approach for teaching of English language. The present paper found that using literature and communicative approach for teaching of SL is more effective and productive than GTM. In the light of findings of this study, it is recommended that teachers of L2 need to exploit literature and employ Communicative Approach for teaching of second language.

Highlights

Second Language learning takes place outside the native speech community which is both arduous and demanding because L2 learners do not usually have direct access to native environment; and they are often forced to put in extra efforts in the language classroom
It does not seem to work for native real life environment, because the method of teaching of L2 is based on Grammar Translation Method (GTM), which is more prevalent among second language (SL) teachers, for it demands little efforts and resources on the part of teachers
Based on the above discussion it can be concluded that using literature and communicative approach for teaching of second language is highly effective

Summary

Introduction

Second Language learning takes place outside the native speech community which is both arduous and demanding because L2 learners do not usually have direct access to native environment; and they are often forced to put in extra efforts in the language classroom. It does not seem to work for native real life environment, because the method of teaching of L2 is based on Grammar Translation Method (GTM), which is more prevalent among SL teachers, for it demands little efforts and resources on the part of teachers (textbooks, a piece of chalk and blackboard) It is less labor-intensive for teachers and learners; all students are supposed to learn grammar and vocabulary in chunks, and that too in isolation. This communicative approach and other related approaches appeared such as Audiolingualism, Situational Language Teaching, Total Physical Response, Silent Way Counseling Learning and Suggestopedia appeared in the same period Apart from these methods and approaches Neurolinguistic Programming and Multiple Intelligences appeared in the language teaching profession. They will explore the world of familiar or unfamiliar cultural aspects of stories [28], compels them to think outside the box

The Role of Short Fiction in Teaching and Learning of Second language

How Literature Helps in Teaching and Learning of Second Language?

Importance of Incorporating Short Stories in Teaching of Second Language

Motivating Aspect of Short Story

Conclusion