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Fostering Jordanian University Students' Communicative Performance Through Literature‐Based Instruction
Author(s) -
Bataineh Ruba Fahmi,
Rabadi Raghd Yaqoub Al,
Smadi Oqlah Mahmoud
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
tesol journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.468
H-Index - 14
eISSN - 1949-3533
pISSN - 1056-7941
DOI - 10.1002/tesj.61
Subject(s) - psychology , triangulation , mathematics education , qualitative research , pedagogy , communicative language teaching , language proficiency , language education , sociology , social science , cartography , geography
This study investigated the effect of a literature‐based program on eight Jordanian university students' communicative performance. The research design was essentially qualitative (observation was the primary instrument); however, triangulation was achieved through the use of other instruments, including pre‐ and posttests, interviews, journal writing, and role‐play evaluation of oral proficiency. The findings reveal significant differences in the students' communicative performance, in favor of literature‐based instruction. The article concludes with a number of recommendations and pedagogical implications.