Teaching Literature in the A Level Modern Languages Classroom: A Teacher’s Guide to Success

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Katherine Raithby Alison Taylor

Teaching Literature in the A Level Modern Languages Classroom

A Teacher’s Guide to Success

Katherine Raithby, Alison Taylor

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Routledge
15 July 2019

Literary studies: general; Teaching of a specific subject

This book provides essential support and advice on using literature in the A level modern languages classroom, addressing key concerns such as ways to approach this task and how to maximise the benefit to students. There are strategies for understanding works of different genres as well as ways to analyse plot, characterisation, themes and style, all presented in a logical way that allows existing teaching methods to be built upon.

Including a step-by-step approach to all aspects of planning, resourcing and teaching literature in modern languages at advanced levels, this book covers essential topics such as:

Why teaching and studying literature is important

How to choose the text

Preparing and introducing the literary text

Understanding the characters, themes, style and structure

Writing examination essays

Ways to spark creative language use before and beyond the set text

Based on the latest A level modern languages syllabus, this practical book will help both new and experienced teachers approach teaching literature with more confidence, which will enrich their students' language learning and inspire their creativity beyond examination requirements.

By: Katherine Raithby, Alison Taylor
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 598g
ISBN: 9781138303508
ISBN 10: 113830350X
Pages: 258
Publication Date: 15 July 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements 1. Introduction, 2. Why teach (or study) literature?, 3. Choosing the text, 4. Preparing to teach the literature text, 5. Introducing the text, 6. Teaching the novel and short story, 7. Teaching the play, 8. Understanding the characters, 9. Understanding themes, style and structure, 10. Writing the examination essay, 11. Sparking creative language use: before and beyond the set text, Appendix 1: Sources of information for teachers, Appendix 2a: Literary phrases in French, Appendix 2b: Literary phrases in German , Appendix 2c: Literary phrases in Spanish, Appendix 3: Individual student reading logs Appendix 4: Bridging the gap: acvtivities for Mateo Falcone by Prosper Mérimée, List of set texts mentioned in the book, Index

Katherine Raithby formerly taught French and German to A level in Cambridgeshire. She then led the Modern Languages PGCE programme at the University of Bath, UK, and its affiliated training providers for many years. Her PhD research focused on giftedness in Modern Languages education. Alison Taylor is a freelance language specialist, with a range of teaching experience at secondary level. She subsequently worked in Secondary Teacher Education at the University of the West of England, UK.