STUDENTS INTERESTS AND PERCEPTION IN STUDYING LITERATURE

The study aimed to determine the students interest, perception and needs in studying literature. The result of the study served as the basis in enhancing the learning activities of the English major students in studying literature. The descriptive-survey was used to interpret the students interest, perception and need in studying literature. A survey questionnaire was administered to all English major students in the College of Teacher Education. Survey data were treated statistically utilizing percentage, weighted mean and ranking. Analysis of the data showed that the students are interested and they enjoyed attending Literature classes. According to the respondents, studying literature can help improve their macro skills, vocabulary and grammar. The teacher can provide some activities that will enhance the students macro skills and skills that they can be used in real life context. Also, it is very much necessary that the literary themes should be aligned with the field of specialization of the students in order for them to appreciate literature more. Moreover, the enhancement of the learning activities will be based on the result of this study. The study suggests that the EnglishInstructors may consider the students interest, perception and needs in order for them to appreciate literature.