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Using Literary Work as Authentic Material for the EFL Classroom in Indonesia

Literary work can be used as authentic material in the EFL classroom to achieve the language development of the learners. This study aims to discuss the role of literary texts and the benefits of using the texts for the EFL classroom. The study was conducted at the English Education Study Program, Bandar Lampung University, Indonesia. The reasons in choosing specific literary texts in the EFL classroom are evaluated and the main criteria to select the literary texts are discussed such as the motivation and the language use of the learners. It is found that the texts can facilitate the enjoyment of the learners while they are learning. The study concludes that the literary texts not only enhance the language development but also enrich the cultural representations while studying English.