NOTE: To change the image on this slide, select the picture and delete it. Then click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. LITERATURE: ACCESS TO HUMANITIES Introduction english-literature

Introduction to Literature in English Contents  Introduction  Definition of Literature  Importance of Literature in English  Kinds of Literature  Elements of the Novel  Elements of the Poem  Elements of Writing

Introduction The study or appreciation of literature is very interesting and helpful to learners for many reasons.  Literature in English involves the reading and analysis of written materials of different kinds including fiction and non-fiction written works in English.  All learners of Literature in English should be ready to analyse whatever they read critically by the end of the course.

Definition of Literature How would you define Literature? What does it mean to you? It is very difficult to offer a precise definition of Literature, but we shall give a working definition of it in line with what we shall be studying: Literature, in its broadest sense, is any written work Imaginative or creative writing, especially of recognized artistic value Written material such as poetry, novels, essays, etc, especially works of imagination characterized by excellence of style and expression and by themes of general or enduring interest. Books that have a story and characters

 “Literature can be defined as ‘pieces of writing that are valued as works of art. Especially novels, plays and poems.’” (Oxford Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary; 2015) “the body of written works produced in a particular language, country, or age, or the body of writings on a particular subject (scientific, art, etc.)” (Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary and Thesaurus)

 Looking at the previous Dictionary definitions of Literature, we may define Literature generally as any body of written works that is written and produced in any country, language or age specific purpose such as information, education or entertainment to the reader, which can be fictional or non-fictional in nature.  However, in Literature in Humanities as a subject, our main concern is on the first definition overleaf.

Importance of Literature Reading and Studying Literature is very important for various reasons, as outlined below:  Literature improves your command of language.  It teaches you about life, cultures and experiences of people.  It gives you information about other parts of the world which you may never be able to visit in your lifetime. (Shimmer, C; 1992, 36)

Importance of Literature  It entertains you and provides useful occupation in your leisure time.  It makes you wiser and more experienced as a person by forcing you to critically think, judge or sympathise with the characters you read about.  It helps you compare your own experiences with the experiences of others.  It also gives you information which may be useful in other subjects, such as: Geography, Science, History, Social Studies, and so on.

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