New Approaches to Literature for Language Learning

Examines the role played by literature in language learning from a practical perspective

Shows how literature can support the development of creativity, higher order thinking skills, and other ‘soft skills’ needed by students across the curriculum

Presents reading strategies which are essential to interpreting literature, and which are often neglected when teaching L2 reading skills

• Examines the role played by literature in language learning from a practical perspective
• Shows how literature can support the development of creativity, higher order thinking skills, and other ‘soft skills’ needed by students across the curriculum
• Presents reading strategies which are essential to interpreting literature, and which are often neglected when teaching L2 reading skills