The Impact of Literature on the Improvement of Reading Abilties of Iraniann Non-major Students Learning English as a Foreign Language

Lida Torki¹

1) M. A. Degre- Language Teaching-Islamic Azad University of Ardabil Branch

IOI Code : XYCK-AEFGF
Publication : International Conference on Management and Humanities(icmhconf.com)
Abstract :
    Abstract: This paper addresses the issue of the Impact of Literature including short story on the Improvement of Reading Abilities of Iranian Non-major Students learning English as a foreign Language. Reading is the fundamental skill upon which all formal education depends. Part of teaching reading is motivating the learners to practice, practice and practice. For a long time language teachers have been trying to motivate their students in class activities and help them to increase their English reading proficiency. 140 students studied in Ardabil Islamic Azad University were selected. They were assigned into two groups: Experimental group and Control group. The experimental group received a three-month instruction in which some interesting short stories were taught. The control group, on the other hand, received the ordinary materials during the same period of time. At the end both groups were given a general proficiency test. The results of the second proficiency test indicated that the number of the average students in E.G. was 40 whereas in group C.G. it was 30. The number of excellent students in C. G. was 10 whereas in E. G. it was 20. The number of poor students in C. G. was 20 whereas the number of poor students in E. G. was 10. This finding signified that the literature-Based program including short story had improved the students’ English Reading proficiency. Key Words: Literature, Reading Abilities, Foreign Language

Keywords : literature reading abilities foreign language