This module will first of all look the incorporation of literature into the language classroom, and explore the issues involved. It looks at the different approaches to using literature according to learners' needs; how to select materials for classroom use; identifies some of the distinctive features of literature for classroom use; and presents some practical activities for classrooms. Elements will include the role of literature in Language education; students' perceptions of literature; selecting texts for the language classroom; using various genres of literature in ELT.