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ERIC Number: EJ655677
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-1028-4435
Mysteries for College ESL Students; Why and How.
Yang, Anson
Hong Kong Journal of Applied Linguistics, v6 n2 p44-53 Dec 2001
Presents a case study that used mystery stories to help English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students develop their linguistic competence and reading skills. Instruction focuses on the symbolism used in both stories and the characterization of the major protagonists with the view to encourage discussion among students. Results suggest that literary fiction is a ready-made authentic material that helps improve ESL students' language proficiency. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Students, Discussion (Teaching Technique), English (Second Language), Fiction, Higher Education, Language Proficiency, Reading Skills, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Skill Development
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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