STUDYING LITERATURE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

1. What is meant by literature?

⇒ There is no specific definition for literature. Literature is whatever is written

(artistic or academic). Thus, literature is whatever we agree to call literature,
which includes subjective judgment values.

2. What is involved when studying literature? (what kind of knowledge and skills)

⇒ Some knowledge about the cultural and historical background; Literary

terminology; Personal point of view; Critical thinking; Level of English
(intermediate); Biography of the author; Critics of other authors

3. What linguistic skills are needed when studying literature?

⇒ Listening: because nowadays there are no just printed books but audio books
as well.
⇒ Speaking: in order to express ideas
⇒ Reading: it is the main one.
⇒ Writing: In order to report the ideas.

ATTITUDES IN STUDYING LITERATURE

1. Passionate attention
2. Patience
3. The ability to engaged all your faculties, intellects, imaginations, emotions,
desires, regrets, and fears (sensations)

THE SECRET OF LITERATURE STUDY

1. Like to read
2. Capacity of enjoyment
3. Openness
4. Curiosity
5. To possess careful discrimination: you are going to make decisions being aware
of your own making decisions process.
6. Be enthusiastic: going beyond