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Research Objective

To identify students' perception of learning English through English poetry and to explore the importance of using English poetry for learning English language.

Methodology

Qualitative approach using a phenomenological research design. Data was collected through focus-group interviews with 8 graduate-level students and non-participant observation of 5 English language classes where poetry was used for teaching. Purposive sampling was used to select participants from different departments.

Methodology Flowchart

                        graph TD;
    A[Select Students for Focus Group] --> B[Conduct Focus Group Interview];
    C[Observe English Classes Using Poetry] --> D[Transcribe and Code Interview Data];
    B --> D;
    C --> E[Analyze Observed Data];
    D --> F[Thematic Analysis];
    E --> F;
    F --> G[Identify Main Themes];
    G --> H[Report Findings];                    

Discussion

The study supports the idea that poetry is a powerful tool for English language learning, aligning with socio-cultural theories of language acquisition. Poetry's rich vocabulary, diverse sentence structures, and rhythmic nature contribute to language development. Its cultural content also provides valuable insights into English-speaking societies.

Key Findings

Learning English through poetry significantly improves vocabulary, sentence structure, pronunciation, and reading skills. It also enhances awareness of English society and culture. Students generally find poetry-based activities engaging and beneficial for language acquisition.

Conclusion

Learning English through poetry offers numerous advantages, including enhanced language skills and cultural understanding. Careful selection of poems and engaging activities can foster positive student attitudes and improve overall language proficiency.

Fact Check

- The study involved a focus group of 8 graduate students.
- 5 classes were observed as part of the non-participant observation.
- The focus group interview lasted for 1.5 hours.

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