Gita Lama

Dr. Jeffery Spanogle

English Literature

Outline:

Biblical rationale for the study of literature (131)

Aims of the teaching of reading (132)
The aims of Special Literature Studies (132)
Aims for the study of literature (133)
The use of the Bible itself in the teaching of language (134)
The use of explicitly Christian literature (144)

Note:

English (literature as well as language) is about expression and communication. We

need language to think, as well as to communicate to others. (131)

Communication is essential for the development of human relations and relations

with God himself (131)

It identifies Christian elements in various works, exploring world views and ways of

using explicitly Christian literature (131)

Biblical rationale for the study of literature (131)
- sensitivity to language (including God speaking)
- in increased awareness of the complexity and mystery of human personhood and

creativity, and a sense of human uniqueness (132)

- growth in understanding for others (132)

Reflection:

When I started to make unit plan I was confused with biblical perspective because I must

connect with my English subject. I though there is hard to connect with English subject. But after

reading this chapter I realized that English is a language which is created by God. God also
created the world through words. So, that these ideas help me to associate between God and

English literature. This chapter help me to make my unit plan so that in the future also these

things helps to connect with my subject. Where I can teach to my students connection between

God and English literature. I will also connect with creation, fall, redemption and restoration.

My subject also connects with great commandment of God and great commission where

language is very important to communicate. In the future also, I will connect my subject with

these elements which helps students to know not only the subject but also about work of God.