The Effectiveness of Implementing Language-Based Approaches to Enhance EFL Students' Literary Competence: A Case Study of Teachers at the Faculty of Education, Elmergib University, Libya

Abstract

The study of literature in EFL classrooms offers students valuable opportunities to develop critical interpretive skills and a deeper understanding of language. One promising pedagogical approach is the language-based approach, which emphasizes the linguistic features of literary texts to enhance students’ comprehension and appreciation. This research explores the perceptions of EFL teachers at the Faculty of Education, Elmergib University, regarding the effectiveness of language-based approaches in enhancing students’ literary competence. Adopting a case study design, the study gathers qualitative data through semi-structured interviews and classroom observations. The findings suggest that teachers view the language-based approach as an effective strategy for improving students' abilities to analyze and interpret literary texts, particularly in relation to linguistic elements such as syntax, vocabulary, and stylistic devices. The study concludes by recommending the broader integration of language-based methodologies into the teaching of literature at the Faculty of Education to better support the development of students' literary competence.