A study on students’ perceptions towards the english literature taught in schools/ Masun Tor

This research is to determine the students’ perception towards the English language literature taught in school. The incorporation of the English literature into the English language lessons is an effort on the part of the Malaysian Education Ministry to revive literature in schools. This
study involved a total of one hundred students of S.M.K Tebakang in Serian District. A questionnaire survey and selective interview were employed in gathering data to determine the students’ perception towards the English language literature taught in school. The study also explored the problems faced by students when learning the English language literature. The finding of this study indicated that the majority of the students surveyed view literature as being and importance component in language learning but their low level of proficiency of the English language demotivates them.