Modern literature in reading and writing II at the University of Cuenca

Abstract

This research studied opinions and perceptions of English language major students and teachers at the University of Cuenca on the relevance of literature usage, through the genre of short stories, as a tool to improve the overall performance of students, with an emphasis on reading comprehension. The information collected has both quantitative and qualitative origins in order to obtain accurate results. The findings showed a high acceptance of short story usage in English classes, as well as the use of literature in general, thanks to its many benefits. These benefits were found in both the learning process and in the teaching process. Based on the presented results, a literary compilation of short stories along with activities is proposed as a complement to be used in Reading and Writing II classes