English connotations as an obstacle hinders appreciating ُEnglish poetry

Abstract EN

In general exploits the aesthetics of the language.

Connotation is a figure of speech which helps in revealing these aesthetics.

EFL Learners at University encounter many obstacles to understand and appreciate English poetry.

Thus, they cannot feel this aesthetics.

The study aims to investigate connotations as an obstacle hinders appreciating English poetry.

The study follows the descriptive analytical method.

A questionnaire was chosen as a tool of data collection.

This questionnaire was directed to (50) lecturers of English language at Faculty of Education- Hantoub – University of Gezira - Sudan, Faculty of Education- Hasahesa – University of Gezira - Susan, and Ahlia college - Sudan.

The data were analyzed through using computer program (SPSS).

The obtained results revealed that EFL University students are not aware of the connotative use of language and they are not able to extract figurative language and symbolism from poems.

Moreover, they cannot appreciate English poetry.

The study recommended that learners of English at University should be encouraged to study connotation and be aware of its importance in clarifying the images of poems.

It also advises teachers of poetry courses to use helpful techniques to increase learners appreciation of English poetry.