Some Thoughts on the Teaching of English Literature to Malaysian Students

SORAYA ALI (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

Abstract


The writer presents some ideas and techniques in the teaching of English Literature to Malaysian students so that the Literature class can be an in teresting and worthwhile experience for the students. The ideas and techniques are basedfrom her experience as a Literature teacher and her research into the area.

ABSTRAK

Penulis mencadang dan membentangkan idea-idea dan teknik-teknik untuk pengajaran Sastera Inggeris di Malaysia. Adalah diharapkan dengan mempraktikkan setengah daripada idea-idea dan teknik-teknik ini pengajaran Sastera Inggeris akan menjadi lebih baik dan berkesan lagi. Idea-idea dan teknik-teknik ini adalah berdasarkan pengalaman penulis sebagai pensyarah Sastera Inggeris dan kajian-kajiannya mengenai pengajaran sastera.


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