Literature in Contemporary Foreign Language School Textbooks in Russia: Content, Approaches, and Readability

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  • Author(s): Calafato, Raees (ORCID Calafato, Raees (ORCID 0000-0001-8222-6772); Gudim, Freda
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Language Teaching Research. Sep 2022 26(5):826-846.
  • Publication Date:
    2022
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Information Analyses
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: https://sagepub.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      21
    • Education Level:
      Secondary Education
      Grade 10
      High Schools
      Grade 11
    • Subject Terms:
      Foreign Countries; Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Textbooks; Content Analysis; German; French; Secondary Education; Literature; Curriculum Development; English (Second Language); Grade 10; Grade 11
    • Subject Terms:
      Russia
    • Accession Number:
      10.1177/1362168820917909
    • ISSN:
      1362-1688
      1477-0954
    • Abstract:
      In light of the growing importance placed by states on the use of authentic materials in foreign language education programs, this study explored the literary content found in the 18 English, French, and German ministry-approved language textbooks used in upper-secondary schools in Russia. The study identified 150 literary texts, following which it compared how English, French, and German textbooks differed in their approaches to incorporating literature. The findings indicate significant differences between textbooks across languages, as well as some similarities. The study discusses the implications of the findings for learner achievement and motivation, and offers recommendations regarding what can be done to incorporate literature in ways that can deepen learner interest and engagement.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2022
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1347052