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Reading and discussing literature is a central topic for advanced learners of English in schools. This book offers future English teachers a comprehensive introduction to this area. It is easy to read and the author explains all the scientific terms you need to know in order to pass an exam on teaching English literature. Thought provoking questions, a wealth of extracts from literary sources and illustrative diagrams ensure that the essential contents can be quickly learned and easily remembered.

Teaching English Literature

IntroductionBASIS1 Literature: What?141.1 Definitions141.2 Classifications171.3 Selection182 Literature: Why? When? Where? What for?232.1 Rationale232.2 Levels272.3 Places282.4 Objectives31GOALS3 Knowledge343.1 Literary History343.2 Literary Theory374 Skills474.1 Reading474.2 Understanding534.3 Creating555 Attitudes635.1 Enjoyment of literature635.2 Sense of quality685.3 Intercultural awareness70GENRES6 Shorties786.1 Types of short narrative forms786.2 Teaching techniques876.3 Short story916.4 Storytelling967 Novels1007.1 Classroom canon1007.2 Types of novels1027.3 Reading approaches1047.4 Exploiting techniques1078 Poetry1158.1 Definition and status1158.2 Teaching options1178.3Types of poetry1228.4 Poetic devices1299 Plays1379.1 Long and short types1419.2 Analysing drama1479.3 Learning by playing15110 Shakespeare15110.1 Shakespeare for all15510.2 Shakespeare's time15710.3 Shakespeare's sonnets16010.4 Shakespeare's plays160ABOUT LITERATURE11 Modern Media16811.1 Forms and functions16811.2 Literature & music16911.3 Literature & film17411.4 Literature & Internet18112 Assessment18912.1 Standards18912.2 Test formats19112.3 Course assessment196Suggested answerrs for the tasks201Bibliography219Register229