why do students have difficulties in english literature?
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Students often come across literary texts that make heavy demands on them, in terms of interpretation of themes and ideas expressed. English literature often poses trouble cause a great number of students of this discipline lack the knowledge of the language. This maybe due to different reasons varying from a limited vocabulary as practised in common speech to english being a foreing language.\nAnother (and more accurate reason) is the apathetic employment of cognitive skills on part of students while dealing with literature. Students often tend to have a prejudiced approach towards interpreting a given text, when it actually requires a mind with at least some amount of novelty in thought and perception.
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I think they you need to balanced in your approach. Phonics are the absolutely necessary when learning to read and write. But that doesn't mean that it's all you teach. Students need an opportunity to read and interact with high quality literature. Reading interesting and relevant material motivates students to want to read more and learn more (at least that's what I think).
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Problems with literacy affect all areas of the curriculum because we communicate across time and space through written language. Therefore, any information and skills that cannot be taught face-to-face, are given in writing. A child's initial public education provides practice in gaining these information and skills from print, so that as adults we can use written communication effectively. From instructions that come with our electronics, toys, and other daily tools, to work directives in manuals, to research bringing new knowledge to different fields, to laws, everything is communicated through the written word.\n\nSo... if you really are a teacher, you should have access to a special education teacher or two in your school or district who specializes in helping peolpe with print learning difficulties. Most will tell you that a heavy emphasis on phonics (e.g. Orton-Gillingham), vocabulary-building, sight-word recognition, memory building, and listening comprehension will build overall reading comprehension.
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English is a tough language.
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Try sparknotes.com for a pretty good summary. Just don't read the summary instead of the book...read the summary, then read the corresponding chapter to get a better understanding. The best thing you can do is PAY ATTENTION in class and ask lots of questions of your teacher. He or she might not know you are having trouble understanding things. Also, try asking for after school help; most teachers, especially English teachers, are willing to do that to help you learn. I know that any time my students need extra help or support, all they have to do is ask! :~)
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1. Since my early childhood I guess because English is our Second Language. Nowadays, our colleges and universities used English as their medium for teaching, communicate & even for our examinations.\n\n2. In depends on the genre of the movie itself, if it's a simple Hollywood movie such as Princess Diaries, Freaky Friday, Mission Impossible, I can understand them well. But, if it deals with literature such as Pride & Prejudice, I do understand the flow of the story but to understand the whole things, its hard. You need a very hi-level of English, am I right ?. Sorry to say that, even a native speaker couldn't understand them.\n\nIt is much easier for me to understand what American says because we do have a lots of Hollywood movies, so, we getting used of them but when it turns to British English & Australian English, it will be a difficult task. Of course, listening is not only your problem, it is our problem because English is not our first language.
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I majored in math in college.  All my professors said the hard part about math is the English.  If you cant read it properly then you cant do the problems.  Another part is people dont want to learn the postulates and theoroms needed to solve the problems.
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You really need to think about taking a few english classes!
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Why?   If this is for homework or a project, try looking it up on the internet, rather than asking other people to do it!\n\nGood luck!\n\nI sent you a message - hope you got it.   I suggested you ask your teacher to explain things again - they would rather pupils ask rather than struggle.   Also, I expect you are not the only one with problems - but you are probably the only one brave enough to admit it!\n\nGood luck.
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I share your concern. Although some people here are not native English speakers, many appear to be from the U.S. and appear unconcerned about the basic tenets of written communicattion. I wonder if writing in such an informal manner will impact the way they communicate when it's important -- like in school or the workplace. I believe you can only learn to write well by practicing writing well. I think some students are in for a big shock when they get to college or enter the workplace because the ability to express yourself correctly, clearly, and succinctly is a major factor in success.
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GOD! I just wish I could understand what you said....your english is very difficult to undertand darling, I am sorry i wish I could help you....try using comas when there is needed so the other person who is reading will understand better. this is for next time you ask something you may have better luck!\nI am not a great writer since english isnt my first language either so dont feel bad..
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If they have a better english department then yes.  Sometimes you have to do things you don't want to do.  There's really nothing you can do.
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The general point is to teach literacy, and to help the student learn to communicate in the manner generally prescribed by society.  These days, it's really sad seeing how poorly people communicate.  I see people well over the age of 20 that read and communicate on an elementary school level , and it's really sad.  It makes me appreciate taking the opportunities I took (and continue to take) in developing my education.\n\n     I will agree though, analyzing poems and other literary works can be a pain.  I would much rather read fiction for pleasure than to try to figure out what social statement the author was trying to make.  But the exercise does help you develop your thinking skills.  I guess the best advice I could give is to look at the big picture, absorb what's useful to you, and at least consider the otehr aspects before rejecting them as being unimportant.
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Students change school systems and face new requirements (testing...).\nAlso the language factor. Some schools work very well with students from different countries and in some areas they don't know what to do.\nAnother problem is that some students come from very poor areas and they didn't have good schooling. Students with good schooling learn English earlier and better.
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That depends on the person.  For you, English is probably the MOST DIFFICULT class in school.  ;o)\n\nKeep your chin up.  We all have a difficult area.  For me it is math.\n\nSue
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Books like this are intended to be used as textbooks.  The odd problems let students check their own work.  The even problems let teachers check whether the students are learning the material or just copying the answers.\n\nThere are usually enough problems that a student can get a good idea of his or her knowledge by working the odd problems and checking them.\n\nBut, if there don't seem to be enough, there are companies which make study guides which have answers for all the problems.  So, the lack of answers need not be a problem.  (Pun intended.)
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They may imply that people need to study English.