Application of Short Story in Foreign Language Class

A Case Study of a Public Sector University at Karachi, Sindh

Abstract

For this study, a qualitative approach is adopted. Where the semi-structured interviews were conducted with a group of participants, who studied at the undergraduate level at a public sector university in Karachi. The interviews lasted 25-30 minutes; whenever a point of saturation was reached, the interviews were stopped. The interviews showed that literature can be a valuable tool for teaching a foreign language. The short story was the main focus. Its characteristics include: A style that emphasizes language and brevity, Students enjoyed the following aspects of the teaching strategy: role-playing, grammar translation, and emotional attachment; in contrast, foreign culture, teaching methodology: Students face difficulties when learning short stories because of the direct method and time limits. It is recommended that teachers include more short stories in their lesson plans because they are effective resources for teaching all four language skills.