Exploiting Short Stories in the EFL Classroom

Authors

  • Selina Rahman
  • Sayma Arju

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/sje.v4i0.13493

Keywords:

short stories

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to focus on the effectiveness of using short stories in language instruction. Some instructors may think that teaching EFL is just to focus on linguistic benefits only and eventually their learners will communicate in the target language. On the other hand, instructors who have tried to accumulate literature in the curricula have observed that literary texts add a new dimension to the teaching of EFL. Short stories, for example, come to a great help for learners to learn the four skills-reading, writing, speaking and listening. In addition, with short stories, instructors can motivate learners to learn some literary aspects, cultural awareness and can make them think critically. However, before introducing the short stories instructors should realize the benefits of using this material and design their lessons that can meet the needs of their learners.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/sje.v4i0.13493

Stamford Journal of English Vol.4 2008 pp.124-141

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Author Biographies

Selina Rahman

Rahman, Selina is an Assistant Professor in the Dept. of English at Stamford University Bangladesh. She obtained MA in Teaching English as Foreign Language from London Metropolitan University, UK and in English Literature from Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka. Her research interests include ELT, Modern American Literature, and Romantic Literature.

Sayma Arju

Arju, Sayma obtained BA (Hons) and MA in English Literature from Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka and BELT from Bangladesh Open University, Dhaka. She is an Assistant Professor in the Dept. of English at Stamford University Bangladesh. Her interests include writing poems & short stories and ELT.

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Published

2013-01-27

How to Cite

Rahman, S., & Arju, S. (2013). Exploiting Short Stories in the EFL Classroom. Stamford Journal of English, 4, 124–141. https://doi.org/10.3329/sje.v4i0.13493

Issue

Vol. 4 (2008)

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Articles