Teaching literature in lower secondary classrooms

Abstract: The inclusion of literature in lower secondary school has several advantages, including improvement of language proficiency, exposure to different cultures, and enhancement of literary knowledge. The Swedish lower secondary school curriculum endorses the use of literature in language classes. This study aims to examine the general teaching approach to using literature, their teaching ideals, and the factors that influence their teaching approaches. The studies showed that incorporating literature in the classroom is important and that it will provide numerous benefits for the students. The results indicate also that there are various approaches available for teachers to integrate literature into their teaching.