| Summary: | 碩士 === 國立彰化師範大學 === 英語學系 === 98 === This thesis proposes to teach the theme of adolescent identity in Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye and Sachar’s Holes and Small Steps through literature-based, task-based instruction which especially targets speaking activities in Taiwan EFL context. It first focuses on the characteristics, importance, as well as appropriateness of young adult literature in a literature-based classroom. Next, it introduces theoretical backgrounds and pedagogical application of literature-based instruction and task-based instruction in a language-learning environment. In terms of literature-based instruction, it aims to engage learners in the proper use of literary materials in the classrooms and attempts to engage learners in active reading of literature through which learners can acquire language competence, critical thinking skills and further advance to become lifelong readers as well. In terms of task-based instruction (TBI) the goal is to immerse learners in a meaningful, communicative and contextualized learning environment which is learner-centered and whose ultimate goal is to achieve real-world communicative competence. This thesis then outlines a set of activities in the language classroom which are sequenced to investigate the issues of adolescent identity which each protagonist encounters. The theme of identity has always been decisive for young learners who are on the cusp of major life developments. In these three stories, learners are expected to identify “turning points” and other relevant issues influential to protagonists’ identity development. Learners can thus advance to greater self awareness and personal growth. Communicative activities centering on the theme of adolescent identity aim to help learners not only achieve language competence but also evoke personal responses in a contextualized language-learning environment. The ultimate goal of this model of learning is that students can become proficient learners, passionate lovers of literature, and better critical thinkers.
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