Using literature in English language teaching Using literature in English language teaching CONTENT Chapters and paragraphs namepage INTRODUCTION.....................................................................3CHAPTER I. CHAPTER I FOUNDATIONS OF THE USING LITERATURE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING....7 1.1 Theoretical framework for integrating literature into language teaching....7 1.2 Historical perspectives on using literature in ELT....9 1.3 Benefits of incorporating literature in language learning....12CHAPTER II. SELECTING AND ADAPTING LITERARY TEXTS....14 2.1 Criteria for choosing appropriate literary texts....14 2.2 Strategies for adapting literature to language learners' levels....17 2.3 Considerations for cultural relevance and diversity in selecting texts....20 CHAPTER III. IMPLEMENTING LITERATURE-BASED ACTIVITIES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSROOMS....23 3.1 Pre-Reading Activities: Building Background Knowledge and Generating Interest....23 3.2 While-Reading Activities: Developing Language Skills Through Text Engagement....26 3.3 Post-Reading Activities: Reflecting, Analyzing, and Extending Learning....29 CONCLUSION....31GLOSSARY....34List of used literature and sources....36