Explicit grammar teaching and literature : reflections on Gramsci’s conception of grammar
Other Title(s)
تدريس القواعد الصريح و علاقته بالأدب : تأملات في مفهوم غرامشي للقواعد
Joint Authors
Zaydan, Mahmud
al-Ghazw, Sharif
Source
Dirasat : Human and Social Sciences
Issue
Vol. 46, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.438-448, 11 p.
Publisher
University of Jordan Deanship of Academic Research (DAR)
Publication Date
2019-12-31
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Languages & Comparative Literature
Abstract EN
Grammar teaching has been a constant issue of debate in English as a second language (ESL) and English as a foreign language (EFL) circles.
This debate was intensified with the rise of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT).
Under the hegemony of this approach, explicit grammar teaching has been underemphasized.
We argue that this under emphasis is symptomatic of neoliberalism.
Employing Antonio Gramsci’s conception of grammar, we more specifically suggest that lack of exposure to explicit grammar teaching is detrimental to obtaining a deep understanding of the English language and its literature.
Being denied access to a direct discussion of English grammar, learners suffer from a deficit that makes it difficult for them to become critical readers and users of English grammar rules.
In particular, we focus on the role of explicit grammar teaching in the context of teaching literature and conduct a small-scale empirical study to validate our claims.
We hope that our analysis will help revive interest in critical and dynamic grammar and/through literature teaching.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zaydan, Mahmud& al-Ghazw, Sharif. 2019. Explicit grammar teaching and literature : reflections on Gramsci’s conception of grammar. Dirasat : Human and Social Sciences،Vol. 46, no. 4, pp.438-448.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1171145
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zaydan, Mahmud& al-Ghazw, Sharif. Explicit grammar teaching and literature : reflections on Gramsci’s conception of grammar. Dirasat : Human and Social Sciences Vol. 46, no. 4 (2019), pp.438-448.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1171145
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zaydan, Mahmud& al-Ghazw, Sharif. Explicit grammar teaching and literature : reflections on Gramsci’s conception of grammar. Dirasat : Human and Social Sciences. 2019. Vol. 46, no. 4, pp.438-448.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1171145
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Record ID
BIM-1171145