THE IMPORTANCE OF STYLE TEACHING IN GERMAN COURSES AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE


As far as poetry is concerned, most of the studies focus on the formal features of poetry. Poetry analysis is mostly considered from one side, formal, since when the subject is poetry analysis, firstly formal analysis comes to mind and the elements of poetry like rhythm and rhyme are mostly examined. Compared to other genres, poetry is considered as more difficult to examine and interpret. Consistently, it was observed that the students were reluctant in poetry analysis classes. However, poetry increases the reader's perception, interpretation and creativity in language. It provides effective use of both target language and mother tongue. As for style, it guides the understanding of poetry, shows the uses of language and improves the imagination and creativity of the reader. Therefore, style teaching has an important place in poetry studies. Moreover, it increases students' vocabulary in foreign language learning and enables them to use the language more effectively. In this study, the meaning of the concept of style is mentioned, its functions and properties are remarked and in the light of all these, samples are provided about how the style is investigated in poetry analysis.


Keywords


Poetry Language, Style, Style Teaching, Poetry Analysis

Author : Gül BAĞATIR -Munise AKSÖZ
Number of pages: 2857-2868
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.29228/TurkishStudies.39615
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Turkish Studies-Educational Sciences
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