LITERATURE TO BUILD STUDENT’S VOCABULARY: FRIEND OR FOE?

Reza Fahmi Afandi, Vanessa Angelica, Rubica Himawan Evto, William Gibran Halim, Irma Savitri Sadikin

Abstract


Literature is a way for people to express themselves through language-mediated written or vocal works that are based on ideas, beliefs, experiences, or feelings expressed in innovative ways or as original data presented in aesthetically pleasing packages. Literature has become a valuable tool and resource for teaching and learning English in schools in the last few years. The role of literature in English class can not only improve students' linguistic development but also enhance their self-development ability, making them competent and confident in determining the right English vocabulary. Therefore, growing interest in English through teaching. Literature is considered to be able to improve student's English skills. This paper is focused on the review of previous research about how literature can build students' vocabulary. The researchers employ the descriptive review methodology to get the data. Thus, this paper suggests that, to take full advantage of the useful role of literature in English class. The results of this paper reveal that literature has a positive influence on building students' English vocabulary. Furthermore, the types of literature that students use to build their English vocabulary are poetry, novels, prose, and short story. Keywords: Literature, Build, Student’s vocabulary

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