Abstract:
The aim of this study “using Literature to develop
Reading Comprehension Skills” is conducted to find
out the role of using literature in developing reading
comprehension skills in tertiary level. The researcher
adopted both descriptive analysis and empirical
methods in this research. The population of this
study consists of (60) students from first year in
(SUST) and (30) lecturers from (SUST) as well.
The Researcher used test “pre-test and post-test”
and questionnaire to collect data. Having finished
analyzing the data statistically, the study comes out
with these findings:
• Using literature in language courses helps
students to develop reading comprehension
skills
• Using Literature in reading lessons help student
to develop their vocabulary.
• Literature presents valuable material to teach
reading comprehension lessons.
• Using literature in language classroom enhances
students’ confidence to express their responses
effectively during learning process.
’students
develops
Using
Literature
.interpretative abilities
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