Integrating literature into language programs: a comparative study of attitudes of tertiary level students
This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in English, 2018.
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10361-107862019-09-30T05:24:25Z Integrating literature into language programs: a comparative study of attitudes of tertiary level students Rahman, Shawdipta Alam, Zerin Department of English and Humanities, BRAC University Literature Language program Tertiary Students This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in English, 2018. Cataloged from PDF version of thesis. Includes bibliographical references (pages 73-76). s study investigates the attitudes of 100 tertiary level learners to the incorporation of literature in the language classroom. It also compares differences in the attitude among students of English and non-English major as well explores learner perspectives on how literature should be integrated into the language programs at tertiary level. Current views on the use of literature have been presented in a literature review which provides the theoretical background which informs this research. This study undertakes a mixed method approach where quantitative and qualitative research instruments were used. A survey questionnaire measured students’ general attitudes and perceptions which was later followed up by a focus group interview with selected students. In addition, in order to obtain a comparative analysis of student attitudes the participants were divided into two groups according to their degree, English and non-English. Two different sources of data provided multiple perspectives on students’ perceptions and attitudes to the use of literature in language learning. The findings provided fluctuating and ambivalent reactions of the students regarding the subject; while positive reactions were predominant among English major students and non-English majors mostly expressed negative views on it. From the findings of focus group interview it was realized that non-major students were mostly against incorporating literary texts in their language classes, yet they held a belief that literary texts can contribute to the enhancement of their linguistic and academic/professional skills, if appropriate techniques and activities suggested by the communicative teaching approach is followed. Shawdipta Rahman B.A. in English 2018-10-29T08:30:15Z 2018-10-29T08:30:15Z 2018-08 Thesis ID 14103016 http://hdl.handle.net/10361/10786 en BRAC University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. 94 pages application/pdf BRAC University |
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This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in English, 2018. |
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Integrating literature into language programs: a comparative study of attitudes of tertiary level students |
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