Understanding Cultural Context in Responding to Literature: Researching the Teaching of Literature in EFL/ESL Classroom Context
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| Title: | Understanding Cultural Context in Responding to Literature: Researching the Teaching of Literature in EFL/ESL Classroom Context |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Mustofa, Ali, Hill, Jonnie Lyn |
| Source: | English Language Teaching. 2018 11(6):33-40. |
| Availability: | Canadian Center of Science and Education. 1120 Finch Avenue West Suite 701-309, Toronto, OH M3J 3H7, Canada. Tel: 416-642-2606; Fax: 416-642-2608; e-mail: elt@ccsenet.org; Web site: http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/elt |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2018 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Cultural Awareness, Literature Appreciation, Reader Response, Language Teachers, Teaching Methods, Cultural Context, Authors |
| ISSN: | 1916-4742 |
| Abstract: | The paper shares some insights of the ideas in giving the response to literature for the students and the teachers in EFL/ESL classrooms. Understanding and appreciating a piece of literature is determined by how one can convey the concepts and words to new situations. During this process, several types of interaction happen: interaction between experience and the text; interaction between author and reader; and interaction of the reader with other readers. Life experience and the knowledge readers bring to a text play a significant role in the interpretation of the text. Cultural knowledge may also strongly affect a reader's interpretation (of the text). In order to interpret a text in the way the author has intended and to avoid the unsuccessful consequences of interpreting, readers need to develop their knowledge. Several types of responses can help readers disclose the connections and contrasts between their experience and their interpretation (of the texts). Literary "show and tell" helps readers form free associations, find contrasts, and distinguish new contexts. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 15 |
| Entry Date: | 2018 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1179237 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The paper shares some insights of the ideas in giving the response to literature for the students and the teachers in EFL/ESL classrooms. Understanding and appreciating a piece of literature is determined by how one can convey the concepts and words to new situations. During this process, several types of interaction happen: interaction between experience and the text; interaction between author and reader; and interaction of the reader with other readers. Life experience and the knowledge readers bring to a text play a significant role in the interpretation of the text. Cultural knowledge may also strongly affect a reader's interpretation (of the text). In order to interpret a text in the way the author has intended and to avoid the unsuccessful consequences of interpreting, readers need to develop their knowledge. Several types of responses can help readers disclose the connections and contrasts between their experience and their interpretation (of the texts). Literary "show and tell" helps readers form free associations, find contrasts, and distinguish new contexts. |
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| ISSN: | 1916-4742 |
