EFL Learners’ Perceptions of the Use of Reading Poetry in Terms of Criti-cal Thinking
Subject Areas :Mansoureh Akbari Nouri 1 , Massood Yazdanimoghaddam 2
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Keywords: Challenges, English language learning, Poetry, Students’ perception,
Abstract :
In this mixed-method study, English Language Department students' perspectives of poetry as CT are examined. Understanding pupils' perceptions affects their language learning and interest. Research has shown the importance of learners' viewpoints, but none have examined Iranian institution students' literary course perceptions. SPSS analyzes quantitative data, while thematic analysis analyzes qualitative data. This study uses upper-intermediate and advanced students' replies to a questionnaire including closed-ended, multiple-choice (quantitative) and open-ended items (qualitative). 75 literary students and 75 linguists were selected. In particular, 75 literature students completed the MPQ in the 2nd, 9th, and 16th weeks of the semester to share their per-spectives. Studies show that students' perceptions of poetry in English language teaching in-creased after the intervention. These benefits include increased vocabulary, reading comprehen-sion, poetry comprehension, and figurative language understanding. The data also show that most students like including literature in their study programs. It also shows how it improves their language, vocabulary, speaking, and reading. The most influential literary form on lan-guage development is poetry. The study showed that poetry can assist children improve percep-tion. Poetry also affects kids' reading comprehension.
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