Deeper Understanding a Literary Work Through Pragmatic Approach in Foreign Language Learning and Teaching

Abstract

Human language activity unfolds two dimensions, that is spoken and written words. Spoken form refers to conversation, while written form can be referred to literature. Linguistics and literature are two different disciplines. It is very interesting to understand a literary work through linguistic perspectives. Therefore, this paper provides a review of ideas regarding the role of pragmatics in deeper understanding a literary work in foreign language learning and teaching and to look at the issues that literature can be exploited in the classroom activities. Since pragmatics is the study of language in use, there are several elements which are crucial to interpretation of written text, that is literary pragmatics including aspects of pragmatics, the nature of context, the interpretation of deictic expressions, and the relationship implied between text and reader. By using pragmatic approach in foreign language learning and teaching and a literary work as teaching materials, it is hoped that learners can feel a real sense of achievement at understanding multiple layers of meaning and they can appreciate highly value of literature. Literature also educates learners to develop their attitudes toward the value of a literary work. Teachers might help learners develop their proficiency in English since literature supplies many linguistic opportunities to the language learners and allows teachers to design activities in order to develop their communicative competence