Fresh Air: Literature for International Scholars
Fresh Air: Literature for International Scholars

Summary/Abstract: Numerous arguments have been made in support of literature for language instruction of all types, including English for Academic Purposes (Hirvela, 1990). Extensive reading (Day& Bamford, 1998) is proposed to enhance reading fluency, vocabulary competence, and the enjoyment of reading. Both proposals seem promising for international scholars, increasingly required to communicate in English (Pérez-Llantada, 2012). In this preliminary study, an extensive reading approach involving literary texts was employed in English classes for EAL scholars. Results suggest that literature enhances classroom interactions, and extensive reading, after considerable orientation, did lead to an increase in reading outside of scholars’ specialized fields.

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