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Many language scholars and researchers believe that reading and composing literature and poetry helps
English learners develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills (Lazar,1993) summarizes the
benefits of using literature in the language classroom in the following manner:

Povey (1972, p.187) in summarizing the aims of using literature in language classes argues that
“literature will increase all language skills because literature will extend linguistic knowledge by giving
evidence of extensive and subtle vocabulary usage……..
Peacock (1997) “bring learners closer to the target language culture, making learning more enjoyable
and therefore more motivating.

Aladini, et al. (2015) in using poetry with Iranian students found that they “Were all very motivated and
enthusiastic to improve their English, and participate

Topping (1968) Cook (1986) against using literature

Lazar (1993)-------- MUST READ

Teaching creative writing through the use of literary works to Vietnamese ESL learners
Research questions:

Carter and Long 1991

Sandra Lee Mckay (2001)