I believe it does not work as a normal language course. At the time we are in high school, I believe most of the high school students should be fine with oral and writing communication at that time.
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Then, you may ask
Why is English still in the curriculum even for Grade 12 students?
Why don't they take it away or let students to replace it with other foreign languages?
To me, I think English is not just a language course to me. It teaches me a lot like a hidden teacher.
Of course, you learn how to apply correct English and avoid being laughed by your boss in the future (e.g. comma splice). However, i think the most important point for English is it affects us by introducing us into different aspects. We study a lot of famous novels in class. These novels normally hide a meaningful ideas the authors wanted to bring out. When we read it on our own with the help by the teachers, it has a totally different and powerful effects on us. The hidden meanings can even change our traits. They introduce us another view to see things (e.g. history). I think English works out like a multifunctional course. It can act like a history class, language class or even a time for us to relax and reflect for a bit. English is a meaningful course, and I hope people can realize it and enjoy the class.
This is an excellent way to put it. The idea that English is a multifunctional course. It really is, and helps keeps students balanced and well rounded. In life it's more than just words on a page, and English class helps us sharpen our critical thinking skills and our imagination. English is a history class, and a science class, and a life class. It's importance can't be stressed enough.
ReplyDeleteI agree on "it's more than just words on a page". We do not just read aloud the words in the Literature books. Literature words have been so meaningful to us, that build up some components of ourselves.
DeleteENGLISH AS A MULTIFUNCTIONAL COURSE! I totally agree. We share the fact that we are both ESL and, I love to know that you think the same about me in this class. It has not only taught us grammar or spelling, but also literature and how to cope with the language more than what an ESL course would do for us! "Literature is more that just words on a page"
ReplyDeleteYes. I think that is why we have similar thoughts on English. As an ESL student, we do not start on the same position in this race. Therefore, we can only work even harder to catch up on others by reading more books or check on the dictionary more frequently before class starts so that we can absorb and enjoy English the same way as other local students. Let's work hard together and enjoy English (:
Deletei agree the books that we read in class have many hidden meanings and i think that is a major benefit. I believe that, that is what makes the books more enjoyable when reading. Trying to figure out what the author is really trying to say, is hard but when you finally figure it out you are "pumped." so i think you raise a good point.
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