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EngEd446 Unit1 Unit2 Simple Notes

The document outlines an introduction to literature, defining it as creative writing that encompasses poetry, prose, and drama, while detailing various genres and types within these categories. It also discusses the role of literature in language teaching, emphasizing its benefits for improving English skills, cultural understanding, and critical thinking. Additionally, it highlights the distinction between studying and using literature in the classroom, along with key language skills and aspects that can be enhanced through literary texts.

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EngEd446 Unit1 Unit2 Simple Notes

The document outlines an introduction to literature, defining it as creative writing that encompasses poetry, prose, and drama, while detailing various genres and types within these categories. It also discusses the role of literature in language teaching, emphasizing its benefits for improving English skills, cultural understanding, and critical thinking. Additionally, it highlights the distinction between studying and using literature in the classroom, along with key language skills and aspects that can be enhanced through literary texts.

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446 - Simple Notes (Unit 1 & Unit 2)


Unit 1: Introduction to Literature
What is Literature? Literature means creative writing such as poems, stories, novels,
plays and essays that express ideas, feelings and experiences.
Main Genres: Poetry (poems), Prose (stories, novels, essays), Drama (plays).
Poetry Types: Epic-long poem, Lyric-short emotional poem, Ballad-story poem,
Ode-praise poem, Elegy-sad poem, Sonnet-14 lines, Free verse-no fixed rhyme.
Prose: Fiction = imaginary (myth, fable, fairy tale, short story, novella, novel).
Non-fiction = real writing (essay, travelogue).
Drama: A play performed on stage. Types: Tragedy (sad ending), Comedy
(happy/funny), Tragicomedy (mix).
Language of Literature: Uses special language like metaphor, simile, personification,
irony, hyperbole, rhyme, rhythm, alliteration and assonance to make writing beautiful.
History of English Literature: Elizabethan (Shakespeare), Neo-classical (reason and
order), Romantic (nature and emotion), Victorian (society and morality), Modern (new
ideas and realism), Postmodern (diverse styles, technology, multiple voices).

Unit 2: Literature in Language Teaching


Aims: Improve English skills, enjoy reading, understand culture, think critically and
communicate better.
Why use literature? It provides real language, increases motivation, improves
vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, creativity and cultural understanding.
Three Models: Language Model (learn English), Cultural Model (learn culture), Personal
Growth Model (connect literature with life).
Study of Literature vs Use of Literature: Study = analyze literary works. Use = use
stories/poems to teach English.
Language Skills: Listening (hear stories), Speaking (discussion/role play), Reading
(understanding texts), Writing (summaries, essays, creative writing).
Language Aspects: Pronunciation, Vocabulary and Grammar improve through literary
texts.
Exam Tip: Remember genres, figures of speech, literary periods, reasons for using
literature, three models, and four language skills.

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