Literary Linguistics as a Basis for a Multipurpose Reading Model in English Language and Literature Department

Abstract

The idea of integrating language and literature is always challenging. In the department of language and literature education context at the undergraduate level, it is necessary to have a frame accommodating these two fields within a particular course. This article discussed the possibility of literary linguistics as a lens or frame for a multipurpose model in teaching language and literature at the undergraduate level. Literary linguistics was utilized as a lens in reading-intensive literary works. In this discussion, not all forms of literary work can be viewed from a literary linguistics lens. Intensive reading in this discussion only included the possibility of a short story and bridge novel seen from a literary linguistics frame. The paper also covered the place of linguistic theory and literary theory in literary linguistics. The discussion also contained possible teaching models considered in intensive reading. Reading reciprocally and intensively literary works through literary linguistics was possible to understand language through literature and vice versa. Simultaneously, two significant benefits might hopefully be obtained: language awareness and literary competence.