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This document discusses different types of non-linguistic content that can be taught in language courses, including culture, literature, world knowledge, and social issues. It outlines pros and cons of using literature in language teaching, such as how it can foster reading skills and cultural awareness but may be difficult for learners. Finally, it presents a poem and prompts analysis and interpretation of literary works through different approaches like encounter and impact, understanding, or analyzing meaning.
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- 2. TYPES OF NON-LINGUISTIC CONTENT 1. Zero or trivial content 2. The language 3. Another subject of study 4. Home culture 5. Culture associated with the target language 6. Literature of the target language 7. World or general knowledge 8. Moral, educational, political or social problems 9. The learners themselves
- 3. Underlying messages Sexism Ageism Social orientation Values
- 4. LITERATURE TEACHING: PROS Enjoyable to read. Examples of different styles of writing / authentic language. Vocabulary expansion. Fosters reading skills. Jump-off point for discussion or writing. Emotions as well as intellect Part of the target culture Empathetic, critical and creative thinking. World knowledge. Awareness of different human situations and conflicts.
- 5. LITERATURE TEACHING: CONS Difficult for foreign language learners to read. Simplified versions - a poor representation of the original. Long and time-consuming to teach The target-language culture difficult for learners to relate to. May spoil learners’ enjoyment and appreciation of them as literature Science and technology students may think it is irrelevant to them.
- 6. Literature Teaching 1. Encounter and impact (See box 14.3) 2. Understanding and familiarization (See box 14.4) 3. Analysis and interpretation. (See box 14.5) – Which position would you support?
- 7. Let’s do it together. He Treats them to Ice-cream Every Sunday they went for a walk together He, she And the three children. One night when she tried to stop him going to his other woman, he pulled out a flick-knife from under the mattress. They still go for a walk every Sunday, he, she and the three children. He treats them to ice-cream and they all laugh. She too. Anna Swirszczynskia